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Street Performance World Championships

by michelle.sundvick | June 18, 2008 at 12:14 pm

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This past weekend the 2008 Street Performance World Championships took place in Merrion Square, Dublin. The event took place over 3 days and included 120 free shows that were staged throughout the park. The exciting and unique championships attracted performers from all around the globe: Japan, USA, Spain, Australia, Belgium, Zimbabwe, Russia and Ireland. The performers dedicate their lives to their art forms, relying on their audience to make a living. Last year's champion, the Australian Space Cowboy, was unable to defend his title, placing second overall this year. First place went to the Enlish Gents, one of the best acrobatic acts in the world. All in all, the festivities attracted a great audience and the championships were, once again, a huge success.

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Darragh Sherwin

at 14:04 on June 18th, 2008

The Street Performance World Championships were a great set of events with hours of entertainment. The English Gents put on an excellent show and in my opinion, they deserved their win for such an entertaining show

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michelle.sundvick

at 14:14 on June 18th, 2008

Thanks for the contribution Darragh!

After looking through photos of the event I was very impressed with the acts! I bet it was awesome being there.

n_linnane

at 14:21 on June 18th, 2008

This was a fantastic and very well organised event. The acts were world class and there was something to suit everyone's tastes. The English Gents were amazing and deserved their win.

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keithjack

at 17:51 on June 18th, 2008

Superb weekends entertainment where all the acts I saw very of a very high standard

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Peadar O'Sullivan

at 00:18 on June 19th, 2008

Once again, this event proved to be hugely entertaining! In a time when everything seems so expensive, this free event provided a great weekend of family entertainment.

The quality of the acts was of such a high standard & for the most part, the weather held out.

The English Gentlemen were deserving winners, but the Space Cowboy pushed them close. Tumble Circus & the Aerial Angels dominated in the air, as they impressed the large crowds with their strength, agility & humour.

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