Coleraine Borough Council brings fireworks, fun and rock ‘n’ roll to Ramore Head, Portrush on Saturday 16thAugust with an outdoor ‘Summer Entertainment Evening’.
The evening will star Northern Ireland’s only 1950s and 1960s rock n roll band, ‘The Soda Popz’. For further details on the event contact Coleraine Tourist Information Centre on 02870344723 or email info@northcoastni.com. For the latest updates visitwww.northcoastni.com.
Coleraine Borough Council brings rock ‘n’ roll to Ramore Head, Portrush on Saturday 16th August with an outdoor ‘Summer Entertainment Evening’. The evening will star Northern Ireland’s only 1950s and 1960s rock n roll band, ‘The Soda Popz’!
The seven piece live band which features some of Northern Ireland’s top musicians and vocalists. These will include local singer Michelle Baird who will take to the stage at 8-30pm for a two hour performance, ahead of the annual August fireworks extravaganza which will begin at 10.30pm.
Soda Popz performance includes a unique action packed, fully costumed ‘Jukebox Jive’ show. The show will pay a memorable tribute to some of the best-loved hits from the 1950’s and 1960’s, as well as giving some modern tunes a rock ‘n’ roll twist.
Mayor of Coleraine, Councillor George Duddy said, “This is a great event and will certainly be a trip down memory lane, inspired by the 1950s and 60s. An era in which show bands and dance halls were widely popular.
“We know our very own Arcadia Ballroom in Portrush was so popular at that time, it drew dancers from across Northern Ireland and is known for hosting some of the country’s most celebrated show bands.
“With the Soda Popz performance and the fireworks extravaganza lighting the skies over Ramore Head, Portrush, this free evening of family entertainment is one of the highlights in the summer seasons calendar.”
Coleraine Borough Council’s Events Officer, Christine McKee commented, “The Soda Popz are a sensational seven piece live band who will wow the crowd with the songs of Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, Elvis, The Drifters, Connie Francis and many more, so this two hour spectacular is guaranteed to get you dancing!
“A range of children’s entertainment will also be available to keep the little rock ‘n’ rollers happy during their visit. So fellas…slick your hair back, ladies…put on your best red lippy and make your way down to Ramore Head, Portrush on Saturday 16th August for a rock and roll night to remember!”
Lead vocalist of the Soda Popz, Michelle Baird is a regular performer in Coleraine and a former member of Portrush Music Society and University of Ulster, Coleraine. She has also performed at many prestigious events throughout the UK and Ireland as a soloist and as part of The Leading Ladies vocal harmony quartet.
Speaking about the event, Michelle commented, “I am very excited to be back in the Coleraine Borough doing something completely different in the form of rock ‘n’ roll! Being raised in a home where this type of music was always playing, I couldn’t help but develop a real love for this fabulous era. The music, the fashion and the stories of the dance halls were fascinating’’.
For further details on the event contact Coleraine Tourist Information Centre on 02870344723 or emailinfo@northcoastni.com. For the latest updates visit www.northcoastni.com. or www.colerainebc.gov.uk.