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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 31 JULY 2022 5 MUSIC The Farsons Beer Festival in full swing THE Farsons Beer Festival has kicked off its 40th edition this week after a two-year absence. Running until Saturday, 6th August at the Picnic Area in Ta' Qali, the Festival is hosting Mal- ta's top local bands, artists and DJs in three areas. Tonight's programme features Kersten Graham, Klinsmann Band and Fakawi on the Main Stage; 215Collective, Lapes and Kill The Action on the Alterna- tive Stage; and DJ Drè in the Ca- sa Electronica area. The selection of beers available throughout the Festival includes the local award-winning Cisk portfolio and the Farsons Classic Brews range as well as interna- tional popular beer brands, craft beers from the UK and Italy, glu- ten-free options from the UK, non-alcoholic beer and ciders. The official limited-edition mug will once again be available for purchase from the main bars. In line with Farsons' commit- ment to making the Festival greener by reducing single-use plastic, beer and soft drinks will again be served in reusable cups. These are available for purchase from all the bars, in 25cl and 50cl sizes. They can be reused every night of the Festival and there will be a number of rinsing sta- tions located close to the main bars. Visitors are also urged to dispose of their waste respon- sibly at the designated areas throughout the festival grounds. In keeping with the trend for digital token systems at such events, an RFID card will be re- quired for all bar purchases at the Festival. An RFID card is a convenient and easy-to-use sys- tem that makes for easy bar pay- ments and will require an initial minimum top up of €10. Due to the temporary closure of Triq il-Pitkalija, visitors ar- riving from Attard are advised to turn right into Triq il-Gradil- ja, then left to Triq Durumblat, and take the first turn on the left that leads to Triq San Gakbu. Di- version signs have been placed along the route. All other access roads to Ta' Qali are open. As in previous editions, Malta Public Transport will be oper- ating special return routes to Bugibba, St Julian's and Bir- zebbugia. All three routes start at the temporary bus stop in- stalled at the entrance to the large carpark (outdoor gym) near the MFCC. Special rates may apply. More information including detailed routes can be found here: https://www.pub- lictransport.com.mt/en/the-far- sons-beer-festival. Doors open at 8pm every night. The 40th edition of the Farsons Beer Festival is sponsored by Ep- ic and supported by PRS for Mu- sic, Vibe, Uber, Peperami and Snickers. Visit www.farsonsbeerfestival. com for more information.