The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Paul Hamill has officially launched Antrim Live at The Old Courthouse.

Joined by Alderman John Smyth, Councillor Jim Montgomery, Councillor Neil Kelly, Councillor Roisin Lynch, Ursula Fay (Head of Arts & Culture) and some of the performers taking part in this event.

Antrim Live is an arts and cultural extravaganza set for Antrim Town from Friday 6- Sunday 8 April. There is a feast of festivities planned for this two-day cultural festival which includes headline act The Blame Game’s Neil Delamere.

Soda Popz, Northern Ireland’s only 50’s/60’s Rock N Roll band will kick start the line-up of events at The Old Courthouse on Friday 6 April. A Craft & Food Market, Baby Rave, Fun Fair, Live Street Entertainment and Story Telling with Mr Hullabaloo are just a few of the amazing activities lined up for Antrim Live.

A brand new attraction ‘Wonderland Wood Treasure Trail’ will keep treasure hunters young and old entertained. Join an array of quirky characters who will guide and surprise you through our Wonderful Wonderland Wood in Antrim Castle Gardens.

If you fancy yourself as a Busker make sure you are part of ‘Busking Live ‘on Saturday 7 April. Performers must be able to play acoustically or provide their own battery operated sound system if required. With a prize pot of £250 make sure you register today.

With something to tantalise every taste, Antrim Live is guaranteed to bring Antrim Town to life and will be the perfect day out this Easter! Tots, teens, seniors and shoppers are all catered for in what promises to be a fantastic festival of fun.

Check out the full programme www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/antrimlive

and make a date in the diary for Antrim Live! We know you’re going to LOVE Antrim Live!