Photographed at the launch at Westport House were Kevin Collins, Hurricane Highway; Cliona Hagan; Pete Kennedy; and Ed Holland, Hurricane Highway. Photo: Keith Heneghan / Phocus

New country music festival for Westport House

HARVEST 2017 is a new country music festival taking place next August 26 and 27 at two venues – Westport House and Enniskillen airport in Co. Fermanagh.

Aiken Promotions unveiled details of the event yesterday (Monday), which will see a welcome return of music festivals to Westport House.

Tickets go on sale on Monday, December 12, at 9 a.m. from all usual outlets.

Harvest 2017 will be two days of live entertainment featuring over 30 acts performing at each festival across three music stages. There will also be dedicated dancing sessions over the weekend. For those country music fans who want to enjoy the full festival experience, a food village, boutique camping and campervan facilities including family friendly zones will be on offer.

International multiplatinum and award winning country superstar Miranda Lambert and country music singing sensation Nathan Carter have been confirmed as the headline artists.

As well as artists from the USA and UK, the festival will also feature homegrown talent including Cliona Hagan, Pete Kennedy and Hurricane Highway. Ward Thomas and Jake Carter have also been added to the line up, with more artists to be announced over the coming weeks.