Were you among the crowds who went along to Clare World Music Festival in the early 2000s?

Sudbury Mercury: Adam Brown from CRABS, Clare Rhythm and Blues Society, at Clare World Music Festival in 2004Adam Brown from CRABS, Clare Rhythm and Blues Society, at Clare World Music Festival in 2004 (Image: Archant)

The one-day festival was held at Clare Castle Country Park annually from 1998 to 2005, and proved very popular with music lovers.

Sudbury Mercury: Enjoying the music at Clare World Music Festival in 2002Enjoying the music at Clare World Music Festival in 2002 (Image: Archant)

Our photos show some of those performing during the festival, and the audience relaxing in the park while listening to the music.

Sudbury Mercury: Dancing to the music at Clare World Music Festival in 2004Dancing to the music at Clare World Music Festival in 2004 (Image: Archant)

Acts taking part over the years included Geno Washington and the Ram Jam Band, The Commitments, John Otway Big Band, Showaddywaddy, Boney M and many more.

Sudbury Mercury: Paul Brown, lead singer with CRABS, local group the Clare Rhythm and Blues Society, at Clare World Music Festival in 2004Paul Brown, lead singer with CRABS, local group the Clare Rhythm and Blues Society, at Clare World Music Festival in 2004 (Image: Archant)

Although the festival is no longer held, it is fondly remembered by many who regularly went along to enjoy the music and atmosphere.

Sudbury Mercury: Fans supporting Clare Rhythm and Blues Society at Clare World Music Festival in 2004Fans supporting Clare Rhythm and Blues Society at Clare World Music Festival in 2004 (Image: Archant)

Other world music events held during the same era include concerts at another historic setting, Framlingham Castle.

Sudbury Mercury: Youngsters enjoying the fun at Clare World Music Festival in 2002Youngsters enjoying the fun at Clare World Music Festival in 2002 (Image: Archant)

What are your memories of Clare World Music Festival? Email judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk

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Sudbury Mercury: Cheering on the acts at Clare World Music Festival in 2004Cheering on the acts at Clare World Music Festival in 2004 (Image: Archant)

Sudbury Mercury: The large crowd chilling out at Clare World Music Festival in 2004The large crowd chilling out at Clare World Music Festival in 2004 (Image: Archant)

Sudbury Mercury: Chantal from Clare singing at the town's world music festival in 2002Chantal from Clare singing at the town's world music festival in 2002 (Image: Archant)