Community groups and organisations from across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to apply for free tickets for top gigs at this year’s Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen’s thanks to a Community Ticketing scheme from Ulster Bank.
Groups including disability support, young and older people and other associations and societies will have the chance to enjoy some of the best festival events completely free.
Ellvena Graham, Head of Ulster Bank Northern Ireland says the scheme is part of the bank’s commitment to all Northern Ireland communities.
“Arts should be accessible to everyone and the Ulster Bank Community Ticketing scheme has helped thousands of people who might not otherwise have to chance to get to events enjoy these,” says Ms Graham.
Tickets will be available to see some of the world class acts appearing at this year’s Festival across a diverse range of performances including:
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- ‘Bullet Catch ‘ – an edge of the set theatre show featuring magic, mindreading and the notorious stunt itself
- Eric Bibb – the cult American blues singer will be performing live at Festival’s new music club at the Elmwood Hall
- Waiting for Godot – this Northern Ireland premiere offers a new way of hearing Beckett with Gare St Lazare Players Ireland bringing their experience to bear in this classic tragicomedy
- Arts Nova Copenhagen – one of the world’s finest vocal groups who will perform in the magnificent setting of St Gerard’s Church, Belfast.
- Memories d’una puca – a new contemporary theatrical styled dance piece which takes three characters on a live changing journey
- The Swan Songs of Strauss –a celebration of Strauss for the closing concert for this year’s Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen’s with The Ulster Orchestra.
Community groups can apply for tickets under the scheme by entering their details at www.belfastfestival.com/BookNow/UlsterBankCommunityTickets/.
All applications must be received by 5pm on Friday 30th September.