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Liverpool Echo
Entertainment
Lydia Bacon

Africa Oye returning to Sefton Park with two days of free music, dance and DJs

Following an incredible 30th anniversary year in 2022, Africa Oyé has announced the dates for the return of the iconic festival this summer in Sefton Park.

Africa Oyé began more than three decades ago in 1992 as a series of gigs in the city centre. It is now one of the city's most beloved annual events, attracting artists and attendees from across the world.

The festival's commitment to being 'free and open to all' also means that the Access Tent, British Sign Language on-stage translators and Access Viewing Platform will also all return for this year's event. It will once again be filled with live music, DJs, dance, workshops, food stalls, traders and more.

It will be held on Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18 from 12.30pm to 9.30pm. Entry to the festival will be free for both days.

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Paul Duhaney, artistic director of Africa Oyé, said: "It's hard to believe we're entering our fourth decade here at Oyé. Last year was an incredible anniversary celebration for the organisation and we felt the love from all the shows we put on across the region throughout the year.

“The Saturday of the festival itself in 2022 was one of most attended days in our history; myself and the team are now in the process of putting together a line-up that will hopefully break some records! We can't wait to welcome the Oyé family back to Sefton Park this June - get the date in your diaries."

More information on Africa Oye 2023 is expected in the coming weeks.

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