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The St Kilda Festival in 2005

The St Kilda Festival, held every February, is a free celebration of Australian music, summer, and St Kilda. Programming includes music, dance, children's activities, comedy, poetry, visual art, theatre, outdoor cinema, beach sports, and fora.

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