Post by SheWolf on Aug 27, 2005 14:23:48 GMT 1
From the Belfast Telegraph
US legends the Drifters and Emmerdale's vet Paddy are to top the bill at Dungiven's first open-air concert this weekend.
The Rock the Valley Music and Community Festival, organised by Listening and Talking Can Help (LATCH), will take place in the town tomorrow.
The open-air gig at Dungiven Castle will feature American legends The Drifters, performing all their old hits including 'Under The Boardwalk' and 'Saturday Night At The Movies'.
The band arrived in town recently for the launch of the festival and were welcomed by Mayor of Limavady Michael Coyle.
Speaking ahead of the concert, Niall Murphy from LATCH said he was pleased TV star Dominic Brunt - better known as 'Paddy Kirk from Emmerdale' - would be acting celebrity presenter on the day.
He said: "This one day extravaganza promises to be a family, fun-filled day of music and entertainment with acts including The Blues Brothers and local talents Pure Fresh and Last Orders
"This will be a fantastic opportunity for families from Dungiven, Limavady and everywhere in between to have a fun and relaxed day out on the August bank holiday weekend."
Alongside the main music events there will also be a family carnival and a craft fair.
There will be no entrance fee to the main music events on the day, although any donations will be greatly appreciated, so everyone is welcome to what promises to be a fun day out beginning at 1pm.
US legends the Drifters and Emmerdale's vet Paddy are to top the bill at Dungiven's first open-air concert this weekend.
The Rock the Valley Music and Community Festival, organised by Listening and Talking Can Help (LATCH), will take place in the town tomorrow.
The open-air gig at Dungiven Castle will feature American legends The Drifters, performing all their old hits including 'Under The Boardwalk' and 'Saturday Night At The Movies'.
The band arrived in town recently for the launch of the festival and were welcomed by Mayor of Limavady Michael Coyle.
Speaking ahead of the concert, Niall Murphy from LATCH said he was pleased TV star Dominic Brunt - better known as 'Paddy Kirk from Emmerdale' - would be acting celebrity presenter on the day.
He said: "This one day extravaganza promises to be a family, fun-filled day of music and entertainment with acts including The Blues Brothers and local talents Pure Fresh and Last Orders
"This will be a fantastic opportunity for families from Dungiven, Limavady and everywhere in between to have a fun and relaxed day out on the August bank holiday weekend."
Alongside the main music events there will also be a family carnival and a craft fair.
There will be no entrance fee to the main music events on the day, although any donations will be greatly appreciated, so everyone is welcome to what promises to be a fun day out beginning at 1pm.