Coleraine Goes Country is back! And Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is hosting an ‘Open Mic Night’ next month to attract local talent to the event.
The evening will be held in the Lodge Hotel, Coleraine on Thursday, 18th February at 7.30pm. Entrants must play ‘Country’ and come from the Borough of Causeway Coast and Glens.
The winner will be given the opportunity to play at the main event in Coleraine Town Centre on Saturday, 26th March as part of the Country Music Festival, as well as receiving a gift voucher from the Lodge hotel, there could be other opportunities too, as judges will be from the music industry, so entrants must be quick! All entries must be submitted to Council by Tuesday, 9th February.
To be in with a chance of appearing and competing to play at the festival, details of the event and the application form to be shortlisted for the Open Mic Night, go online to the Coleraine Goes Country Facebook page.
Coleraine Goes Country festival takes place in Coleraine from 24th to 26th March and is designed to attract shoppers and visitors to the town, with music being played in shops, bars, coffee shops and in town centre over the three days.
Updates will be regularly added to Facebook on bands and individuals playing the festival this year but for now, pass onto anyone who plays country music in the Borough of the Causeway Coast and Glens.
The evening is free for everyone to come along and listen to the Borough’s local talent!