Armagh City Centre is getting ready to rock on Saturday 15th March as the blazing rock band known as ‘The Red Hot Chilli Pipers’ headline a free open air concert as part of the City’s annual Saint Patrick’s festival.
The concert will take place in the Market Square area of Armagh City Centre at 7.00pm.
‘The Red Hot Chilli Pipers’ have been rocking the world from New York to Beijing with a passion for pipes that will leave the audience breathless. The group has been in the headlines recently with their own version of Avicii’s hit, ‘Wake Me Up’, becoming a global sensation after the performed it at the launch of BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Glasgow. The group is sure to put on a show so hot it carries its own health warning and with their versions of hit songs like ‘Make Me Up’ among others, they are sure to prove popular with piping and non-piping fans alike.
They will be supported by local band ‘Castlestreet’, who have been compared to Mumford and Sons, yet their sound also draws strongly on the Irish traditional vibe. Local songbird ‘Catherine Grimley’ will also be joined by ‘The McCuskers’ whilst ‘Chris Kavanagh’ will be delighting the audience with his amazing performance of the great Dubliner ‘Luke Kelly’.
On the night there will also be a special appearance from mentalist David Meade while the compere for the event is Connor Phillips.
‘Castlestreet’ will open the concert at 7.00pm, followed by ‘Catherine Grimley & The McCuskers’ who will take to the stage at 7.45pm. ‘The Legend of Luke Kelly’ will perform from 8.35pm and ‘The Red Hot Chilli Pipers’ will take to the stage form 9.35pm to 10.35pm.
The concert is free to attend and no tickets are required but the public are advised that gates will open from 6.30pm. Access to the performance site is from Market Street only and wheelchair users should contact 028 3752 1821 to book space in the accessible raised area.
For full details on the concert or any other events happening across the Saint Patrick’s Festival in Armagh, visit www.armagh.co.uk or contact Armagh Visitor Information Centre on 028 3752 1800.