Street Entertainment

No festival could be complete without professional entertainment. The entertainers that have no problem performing in public, some even humiliating themselves for your entertainment! The ones that you just can't take your eyes off, with their show stopping costumes and the ones that have you hiding in the back of the crowd in case they pick on you to assist them with their antics!

Well, this year we have the lot. Amazing costumes, amazing performers & plenty of rhythm to boot!

We welcome back Dublin based MaSamba, a talented collection of performers with energy to burn & a contagious enthusiasm that affects all who see them. "The drummers will have everybody shakin' & movin', the dancers costumes will have the fellas droolin'!"

MaSamba have performed worldwide. Their show stopping act enthralling thousands of spectators everywhere they go. The Dublin St. Patrick's Day Parade being one their regular bookings. "We thoroughly enjoyed our previous visit to Tralee & being in the Samhlaiocht Easter Arts Festival" says MaSamba's Simeon Smith "We're really looking forward to participating again this year".

After leading the Samhlaiocht Easter Arts Festival Parade on Easter Saturday, April 7th at 8:30 p.m. MaSamba will give an un-missable performance in the town square, beginning at 9:30 p.m.

"I'm really excited about MaSamba coming to our festival again" says Trish Thompson - ProEntertainment co-ordinator "They were a fabulous addition to our 2005 parade & I've no doubt they will be again this year".

Coconut Samba are a delightful new addition to our parade. Based in Dingle, the Coconuts are regular players at Feile Na Bealtaine & The Mindana Halloween Festival, bringing their Euro-Dingle samba wherever they go. "The Coconuts have been a great contribution to our annual Halloween Festival for the last 2 yrs" says Kieran McAuliffe from the Knocknagoshel festival, "Their rhythm gets everybody moving & there's a real feel good factor when their playing".

Our very own Kerry gigalos, The Fanzini Brothers will perform their very entertaining show in the town square at 4pm on Saturday 7th April. These handsome million-hairs (wait until you see their hair!), with their hijinks & hot pants are certainly not to be missed.

"My favourite is seeing them cycling their tiny bikes" says Milan Williams (7yrs). They'll entertain you with their wit, charm you with their style & have you in stitches with their antics.

"The Fanzini's entertained a huge audience last year in the square" says Noreen Thompson, also Pro Entertainment co-ordinator "They received a huge applause & do a great show for all the family."

And knowing that you just can't get enough of him, one of the funky Fanzini's will also be juggling fire in the parade. (PS: I was joking about the hot pants but these 2 are capable of anything!)

Last but definitely not least, we welcome back Cork Circus. Watch out for their big Dragon but don't panic, they will also be providing a handsome Knight in shining armour to slay him (hands off ladies, he's mine!). "Cork Circus are a truly entertaining combination of talent." Says Noreen Thompson "I'm delighted they are able to come back to our festival again this year". There will be music, dance & fire wherever these guys are. They will also be doing a not-to-be missed fire performance in the town square after the parade.

We are also running our 1st Busking Competition around the town over the weekend. "I'm really excited about this event. There are so many talented street entertainers out there" says Michele Sheehan - Busking co-ordinator "Busking brings such a variety of entertainment including music, juggling, comedians & some great characters in bright costumes. I thank Danny Leane of The Abbey Inn & Chairman of the Tralee Branch Vintners Federation, for sponsoring the competition prize."

"Buskers entertain for love,
Sharing their talents far & wide.
Please show some appreciation & give them a euro,
Before you move on with the tide!"

Well, with all these attractions & the many other events we have programmed, I'm really excited about this years' festival & we look forward to seeing you there!

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