Hastings Beer and Music Festival

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The Hastings Beer and Music Festival is a four-day event that takes place at The Oval, Hastings. It is managed by a committee made up of members of the local Hastings Round Table.

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History

The Hastings Beer Festival started in 1981.

In 2005, Hastings Beer and Music Festival had Keane, a local band from the nearby town of Battle, perform at the event. [1]

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References

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