Glasgowbury submissions now open!

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The submissions period for Glasgowbury 2011 is now officially open.

Acts interested in submitting to be considered for next year’s festival have until the end of January to send through their work.

As a festival which caters for new and emerging talent, each year Glasgowbury opens a submissions period to give interested bands and artists the opportunity to get on the bill.

To be considered for next year’s event, interested applicants should send their press pack, an up to date example of their music, and a copy of a downloadable covering letter available from www.glasgowbury.com

Although hard copy postal entries are preferred, this year artists can also submit to Glasgowbury via email but must still provide all essential criteria.

Postal Submissions:

Send your press pack, CD and the completed covering letter to: Glasgowbury Music Group, Unit B1, The Business Centre,  Tobermore Road, Draperstown, BT45 7AG

Email Submissions:

Email your press pack, a link to your songs (do not send song attachments with your email as this will clog up the email system)  and the completed covering letter to: submissions@glasgowbury.com

The deadline for receipt of submissions is Monday 31st January and all successful acts will be informed thereafter.
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Widow Twankey star announced for the Alley!

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This week Puddle Alley announced that Gary Gamble, one of the Ireland’s leading singers is set to take the lead role in his hometown panto production of Aladdin! Taking the all singing and all dancing role of the panto Dame, the lovable Widow Twankey, Gary is looking forward to stepping out on the famous Alley stage as the comical panto character, who is loved by millions of children across Ireland and the UK.

The singing sensation is certainly no stranger to the entertainment scene and is eagerly looking forward to his panto role at the Alley. Over the past five years, Gary’s performances throughout the UK, Ireland & Spain have seen him make his mark on the Country circuit in dance halls, festivals, concerts and award shows. His forthcoming appearences at the Alley has already seen fans from across the North West start to snap up tickets to see this singing sensation on stage with a host of stars from the Strabane district.

Gary is well-known in the UK and Ireland for his unique and uncanny tribute act to Daniel O’Donnell and his tribute has seen him appear alongside Hugo Duncan, Dominic Kirwan, Philomena Begley, Margo O’Donnell, Big Tom, Declan Nerney and various other great Country stars. Will Daniel be turning up to the panto? On that Gary is keeping tight lipped as “the script is top secret” he states. “However I’m so used to portraying Daniel as an act, this is certainly going to be a new challenge, but very comical, we had children and adults in laughter at our showcase”.

John Kerr, Manager at the Alley Theatre stated “Having Gary in the Strabane community panto this year is something we know will be a big hit with his North West fans. After appearences on Glor Tire, RTE’s Podge & Rodge, TV3 and UTV country music awards, word of his appearance and Puddle Alley’s Traditional Panto has even reached UTV and they intend to interview Gary next week, for one of their television programmes!”

Aladdin is being performed at the Alley Theatre, Strabane, from January 13th – 22nd 2011, with tickets on sale now at the Alley Box Office on 028 7138 4444 or book online at www.alley-theatre.com. Starting at only £5 for children and over 60’s, this show is the ideal night out for all the family, early booking advised!

MCD PRESENTS RIHANNA ‘LOUD’ TOUR DUBLIN AND BELFAST CONCERT DATES

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After the smash hit success of her ‘Rated R’ Arena Tour earlier this year, MCD are thrilled to announce that global megastar Rihanna is due to return to the Ireland in October 2011 to perform as part of her brand new ‘Loud’ Tour.  This will be the first chance Irish audiences will get to see her performing her brand new mega-hit singles ‘Only Girl (In The World)’ and ‘What’s My Name’ from her new album ‘Loud’.

Rihanna will play The Odyssey Arena Belfast on 1st October and and The O2, Dublin on 3rd October.  Tickets for both concerts will go on sale this Saturday 11 December at 9.00am.

With ‘Only Girl (In The World)’ recently hitting the #1 spot, the stage was set perfectly for the release of LOUD, Rihanna’s fifth album, which debuted into the top of the charts. Rihanna’s second single, ‘What’s My Name’ featuring Drake, was another huge success – it’s made Rihanna’s 9th #1 on the Hot 100 and widens her dominance of the charts.

Nominated for 4 Awards at this 2011’s Grammy Awards, Rihanna has earned a reputation of being one of the most exhilarating and talented performers in the world. Her ‘Rated R’ tour earlier this year, sold out multiple arenas across the country and stunned audiences all over the globe with an unrivalled production. With an unbelievable arson of hits such as ‘Only (girl In The World)’, ‘Umbrella’, ‘Disturbia’, ‘Shut Up and Drive’ and a brand new, even more flamboyant stage show, Rihanna’s ‘Loud’ Tour is set to be her biggest and best yet.

Tickets for these shows are bound to fly out the door, so make sure you get yours fast!

MCD Presents
RIHANNA
Plus Special Guests

The Odyssey Arena
Saturday 1st October 2011
Tickets from £47.00 including booking fee

The O2, Dublin
Monday 3rd October 2011
Tickets from €54.80 including booking fee

Tickets On Sale this Saturday 11th December 9.00am

The Odyssey Arena, Belfast
Odyssey Arena Box Office: Tel. 02890 739074
Book On Line: www.odysseyarena.com

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All the latest news from CDC Leisure/Limelight Complex

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LATEST NEWS
MONA – BBC SOUND OF 2011 ANNOUNCE ANNIES SHOW IN FEB
The UK & Irish media have already been unequivocal in their praise for Mona with a huge amount of positive articles written about them. NME is a big fan (with several features and an inclusion on the NME’s best new bands of 2010 list) and the band feature on the BBC’s Sound of 2011 poll shortlist as well as receiving glowing reviews in the likes of Q Magazine, Clash Music, The Fly, The Guardian, Music News, The Mirror, The Sun – Aunbtie Annies on 16th March
KING BLUES ANNOUNCE BELFAST DATE
“soulful ska with raw folk and a punk rock attitude” or “conscious rude boy ska” – The King Blues come to Belfast on 25th March.
AC?DC – BACK IN DECEMBER
The current set is taken from the Highway to Hell tour with added favourites and other crowd requests lasting over 2 hours.
NINA NASTASIA SHOW CANCELLED
We regret to inform you that unfortunately Nina Nastasia will not be able to perform her winter UK tour due to health concerns (inc 9th Dec in Auntie Annies). Nina is very sorry that she won’t be able to play and looks forward to coming back to the UK soon.Refunds are available from your point of purchase.
CHAPEL CLUB FOR ANNIES!
Recently featured on Jools Holland and with their debut album planned for January 2011, London-based rock outfit CHAPEL CLUB has confirmed a performance at Auntie Annies on Saturday 26th February 2010. Tickets priced £11 are on sale Thursday 4th of November at 9am from Ticketmaster outlets nationwide and Ticketmaster.ie.
JOSE GONZALES RETURNS TO BELFAST – WITH JUNIP
Junip was formed in Gothenburg, Sweden, by José Gonzaléz (guitar, vocals), Elias Araya (drums) and Tobias Winterkorn (organ, moog). Their debut full-length album “Fields” was released in October 2010 on the City Slang label. As a solo artist José Gonzaléz has gained much critical and commercial success across the globe since his wonderfully inventive version of The Knife’s Heartbeats became an unlikely hit back in 2005. They play Auntie Annie’s on Thursday 4th February.
OCEAN COLOUR SCENE RETURN TO BELFAST
Ocean Colour Scene’s Simon Fowler and drummer Oscar Harrison are performing an up close and very exclusive acoustic show on Thursday 9th December at the comparatively intimate setting of The Limelight as part of a small tour consisting of several shows in Ireland.
FIGHT LIKE APES ANNOUNCE IRISH TOUR
Fight Like Apes have announced an Irish tour to include Belfast Spring & Airbrake on Saturday 18th December. Tickets are £9 and on sale Wednesday.
FEEDER RETURN TO BELFAST
Feeder return to Belfast to The Spring & Airbrake on Friday 4th February 2011. Tickets priced £23 go on sale this Friday 22nd October at 9am.
SARAH BLASKO POSTPONES IRISH DATES
Unfortunately Sarah Blasko will be unable to play her scheduled Irish shows in Dublin and Belfast in December 2010 – Sarah will be visiting the country on her next tour so keep an eye out for future dates. Ticket refunds are available from point of purchase.
BELFAST MUSIC TOUR
Did you know that the Belfast Music tour now starts off at 2pm on a Saturday at the front of Katy Daly’s Bar. Visit the Spring & Airbrake & Limelight wall of fame with a pint of Guinness then hop on the bus for the rest of the tour. Tickets in advance here
THE LIMELIGHT TOP 50 ANTHEMS – GET VOTING
The Limelight is one of Ireland’s most prestigious venues having hosted some of the best international and local acts in her time. Oasis, Primal Scream, Jeff Buckley, Moby and Snow Patrol are only some of the acts to have come through the gates and onto the stage. Many club nights have come and gone in Belfast but currently Friday nights Dirty Disco and Saturday’s Helter Skelter have grown and remain strong after 10 and 20 years respectively. With over 20 years of charts and playing the previous 30 years 60s/70’s & 80’s there are many memorable songs that come to mind when they think of the 500 capacity club.

Voting is open online for everyone. Go to www.cdcleisure.com and put in your memorable song to be in with a chance of winning a Golden Ticket to any 10 shows in the Limelight Complex in 2011. The final list will be announced at 9pm in KATY DALY’S Wed 22nd December 2010. Entrance is free.
BAD MANNERS
Since 1979 BAD MANNERS have had huge chart success with the ‘Can Can, Special Brew, Lip up Fatty, My Girl Lolly Pop, Lorraine, Walking in the Sunshine & Just a Feelin’ they have retained a loyal following and remain an institution in the world of Ska and Two Tone.

Catch up with all the Latest News from the Alley Theatre.

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Forget the snow….Spring is coming

to the Alley thanks to Aladdin

and his crew!

The Alley Theatre went Panto crazy this month, as Aladdin and his crew delivered the new Alley Theatre Events Guide 2011 to Chairperson of Strabane District Council, Cllr Michaela Boyle.

TO DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE CLICK HERE!

The Alley Theatre, a facility of Strabane District Council, has a packed programme between December to April 2011, including top drama productions from Bruiser Theatre Company, The 25th Strabane Drama Festival, comedy from Jeremy Hardy and Brendan Grace, music for Trad legends De Dannan, Kintra, StageWrite and ballet with Ballet UK and Cinderella.

“This January the Alley will also be welcoming Puddle Alley and its cracking new panto, Aladdin, the biggest community panto Strabane has seen in 25 years” commented John Kerr, The Alley Theatre manager. “The panto is written and directed by Aodh McCay and will feature a large local cast and a very special North West celeb!! We urge patrons to book early for the biggest panto to hit Strabane in 25years and see something truly magical”

“This season we also have a breathtaking exhibition programme. Artworks set to go on display at the Alley will feature some of the best up and coming artists from the UK, Europe and Asia. The intimate venue will also host a large number of established artists, including the highly respected Maurice Harron, famous for his “Tinnies” statues in Strabane.” For more information on exhibitions click here.

“Interested in getting involved? Well the Alley is also offering a superb array of top art workshops for all ages, ranging from DJ workshops, drama classes, painting, dance and lots more. For more information on workshops, please click here.

“Last season we saw excellent attendance levels, something which we know will continue into 2011. As always we have an excellent mixuture of music, drama, comedy and dance, however we always urge early bookings from patrons.”

To view a full listings of all the shows coming to the Alley click here or click here

to download the new guide.

Santa’s Show set for full house

at the Alley!

Tickets now limited for Santa’s hit new show at the Alley, “A Wish For Santa” (Dec 18th at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m).

“We only have 20 tickets per show left, so if you haven’t booked yet, now is the time to snap them up” commented Pauline O’Neill from the Alley Theatre.

This magical tale, featuring the most wanted man in the world, Santa Claus, is the ideal treat for your little ones this Christmas.

The show tells the tale of Santa and his Magic Book of Wishes, which have been stolen, but by who? Who can it have been? Was it the Plunder Pirates? The Robber Robots?? Or worst of all, the Grisly Gift Gremlins???

“Get your little ones ready for the big day with this wonderful visit to see the real Santa on stage at the Alley! Tickets start at only £5 and we shall have Santa on hand at the foyer to wave all the children goodbye in the foyer at the end of the show!” To book the last remaining tickets call the Alley Theatre Box office on 028 7138 4444 or click here.

Your Place or Mine?

The legacy of the Plantation period is to be the topic of a discussion night set to be chaired by BBC’s Mark Carruthers  at the Alley Theatre on Thursday, December 9th at 7.30 p.m.

A  guest panel including Paddy Harte, retired Fine Gael TD for Donegal North East, Darrach McDonald, author of Blood and Thunder (Inside an Ulster Protestant Band) and Dr Patrick Fitzgerald, Research Fellow at Queens University will be discussing the lasting legacy of this turning point in Irish and British history.

Also joining the panel will be Cannon David Crooks (past pupil and ‘expert’ on Royal School in Raphoe, also his parish is in Donegal Ulster Scots heartland (Rector of the Grouped Parishes of Taughboyne with Craigadooish, Newtowncunningham and Killea, Rural Dean of Raphoe, and Hon. Canon of St Eunan’s Cathedral, Raphoe, to be also Diocesan Registrar (Derry & Raphoe).

Each panel member will present a 10 minute presentation about their view of the legacy of the Plantation period, which is approaching it 400th anniversary this year. After the presentations, the audience and panel will then discussed this issues raised at this free event, developing a greater understanding of our shared heritage and cultures.

For more information contact Your Place or Mine Project officer, Pauline O’Neill, on 028 7188 4760. This project has been delivered as part of the Culural, Heritage and Identity Programme. It is supported by the Peace III programme and managed for the Special EU Programmes Body by the North West Peace III Cluster.

Limited tickets for

Cross Community Carol Concert!

Always one of the highlights of the festive season, the annual Strabane Cross Community Carol Concert (December 20th) is heading for a sell out this week, as eager patrons snap up the last tickets to see RTE’s Chloe Coyle perform on stage at the Alley Theatre.
“This wonderful Christmas event has been a massive fundraiser for the Marie Curie Cancer Care charity, and this year will be no exception” commented John Kerr, the Alley Theatre’s manager.
“We have very limited seats left now for the show, which will feature music from St Joseph’s Brass Band and the Derg Valley Choir and special guest perfomer, Chloe Coyle, winner of RTE’s All Ireland Talent Show.”
Only days before Christmas, this show offers the habitual gusto of festive cheer, audience participation, a wonderful programme of readings, carols and recitals.  “All proceeds on the night will go towards Marie Curie Cancer Care (Strabane Branch), so it’s a great way to have a wonderful night out, all in the name of such a good cause. We are only a matter of a few dozen seats away from a sell out crowd, so I urge anyone thinking of booking to snap up the last tickets now at only £5 via the Alley Box office (029 7138 4444) or book online at www.alley-theatre.com” concluded the Alley’s Manager.

And finally…..

Stuck for an idea of what to get your loved ones this Christmas…well check out our suggestions for your Christmas

For the parents?

He’s the king of Irish comedy, that everyone adores….Brendan Grace, who will be at the Alley on Feb 25th. Give your folks a night of laughter with one of the best in the business! Click here for more info.

Your wonderful sister?

You have shared a lifetime together, full of tears and laughter. Why not treat her to a night out at the Alley to see the breathtaking play, Blood Brothers,  which has every emotion possible packed in this award winning show from Willy Russell. Click here for more information.

The brother who always helps out?

Treat him to a night out with top comedy from Jeremy Hardy, star of QI, Radio 4 and the Sorry I Haven’t a Clue. One of the top comedians in the UK and Ireland, he gets a 5 star rating from the Alley! Click here to book now.

For the little ones?

It has to be tickets to see Aladdin in Janaury…OH YES IT IS! For family fun this is a must see show this season, click here for more information.

For those people who have everything,

and you can never work out

what to give them !

We all know someone who has everything and we stress each year about what to get them. Don’t worry anymore, the ideal gift is an Alley Theatre Christmas Gift voucher! Offer them a great night out on you, allowing them to choose from over 50 plus shows per season. For more info, click here.

Duke Special and the Ulster Orchestra in fundraising spectacular!

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Talented local singer-songwriter, Duke Special, is set to take to the stage with the Ulster Orchestra for a Valentine fundraising gala in the Ulster Hall in February.

Duke Special in full flow with the Ulster Orchestra.

Spectacular Spectacular! will take place in the atmospheric surroundings of the newly-restored Ulster Hall and will include a drinks reception, a sumptuous five-course meal courtesy of Yellow Door and live entertainment by the Orchestra and special guest star, Duke Special.

The artist, whose real name is Peter Wilson, has amassed quite a following in Northern Ireland and beyond in the last few years and his live performances have become legendary. He has performed with the Ulster Orchestra before – to a capacity Belfast Waterfront in 2008 as part of the Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival and at the recent BBC Proms in the Park in Hillsborough.

“The fundraising gala is the perfect opportunity to showcase local talents – a Belfast-born artist and the Ulster Orchestra,” said Heather Wright, Funding Officer with the Ulster Orchestra. “And the funds raised will enable the Orchestra to bring music to children across the province – who knows how many Duke Specials or violinists we may inspire with our school projects!”

The essential funds raised from the musical extravaganza will support the Ulster Orchestra’s ongoing work throughout Northern Ireland and its award-winning education and outreach projects.  Tables of 10 are priced at £1500 and individual seats are £150.

If you would like further information about the event or to reserve your table please contact heather@ulsterorchestra.com or telephone 028 9026 0472.

Glasgowbury nominated for six Irish Festival Awards

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Glasgowbury were over the moon this week to announce that they picked up nominations in the esteemed 2010 Irish Festival Awards.

After picking up four awards at the ceremony last year including the Best Small Festival and Best Line-Up crowns and just recently being pipped to the post for the Best Small Festival in the UK, Glasgowbury are proud to announce that they have picked up a total of six festival nominations for this year’s awards.

Glasgowbury is in the running for:

– Best Small Festival

– Best Line-Up

– Best Service Award

-Family Festival Award

– Social Responsibility Award

– Best Toilets

Glasgowbury took home a haul of four awards last year including Best Small Festival, Best Line-Up, Best Service and the Family Festival Award.

Festival organiser Paddy Glasgow said he and the festival team were privileged to be recognised on a national scale for their efforts.

“It’s fantastic that these awards exist to honour the festival leaders throughout Ireland and Glasgowbury are over the moon to be considered on that level,” he said.

“It’s good to see a strong contingent of festivals from Northern Ireland now following suit at the awards and we look forward to celebrating with whoever wins.”

Voting in the awards takes place throughout December and January and the winners will be announced at the Dublin ceremony in February.

Register your support for Glasgowbury in the six categories by going to the official Irish Festival Awards website: www.irishfestivalawards.ie

Katy Perry California Dreams Tour comes to Belfast 2011!

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Katy Perry only recently announced her ‘California Dreams Tour’. Demand has been so overwhelming that the tour has swiftly sold out. As a result, Katy has scheduled a second leg for the latter half of 2011.  This Live tour will be a 12 date Arena tour:

12-Oct             Sheffield                  Motorpoint Arena
14-Oct             London                    02 Arena
18-Oct             Liverpool                  Echo Arena
19-Oct             Cardiff                      International Arena
24-Oct             Belfast                     Odyssey Arena
26-Oct             Birmingham             NIA Arena
27-Oct             Newcastle                Metro Arena
29-Oct             Aberdeen                  AECC
31-Oct             Manchester               MEN Arena
03-Nov            Glasgow                   SECC Hall 3
05-Nov            Nottingham               Trent FM Arena
07-Nov             Dublin                      The O2

Tickets for all shows  will be available as an exclusive pre-sale with O2 at 9:00am Wednesday December 8th .  They will go on general sale from 9:00am Friday December 10th.

The popularity of Katy Perry continues its stratospheric rise. She has now had three UK Top Ten hits to her name this year in the shape of her smashes ‘California Gurls’, ‘Teenage Dream’ and latest single ‘Firework. Combined sales of the three singles are close to 1.4 million in the UK alone.  Whilst her new album ‘Teenage Dream’ has shot past Platinum.

Katy’s success has led her to become one of the most talked-about new artists of the past two years. Since exploding onto the scene in 2008 she has sold out her own 50-city world headlining tour plus hosted and performed – twice – at the MTVs European Music Awards where she also won Best New Act in 2008.  As well as several Grammy nominations Katy won a Brit Award in 2009 for Best International Female.  For more about pop’s multi-dimensional, multi-coloured girl on the move, please visit:

www.katyperry.com
www.twitter.com/katyperry
www.myspace.com/katyperry
www.facebook.com/katyperry

MCD Presents
THE CALIFORNIA DREAMS TOUR
KATY PERRY
Plus Special Guests

Odyssey Arena, Belfast
24 October 2011
Ticket £30 including booking fee

The O2, Dublin
07 November 2011
Tickets from €39.20 including booking fee

Tickets on sale Friday 10th December at 9.00am

The Odyssey Arena, Belfast
Odyssey Arena Box Office: Tel. 02890 739074
Book On Line: www.odysseyarena.com

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The Big Give Campaign – Support the Ulster Orchestra!

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The wait is over! The Big Give starts today!

If you donate to the Ulster Orchestra this week via the Big Give your donation will be doubled!

The match fund is limited and when it’s gone it’s gone; so we simply ask that you make your donation as quickly as possible!
Donate now with the big give
Donating begins at 10am today
Please support our campaign
Please give what you can to help us raise £20,000
online this week and access £20,000 of match funding!

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Ulster Orchestra. Please click on the video to see
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The Big Give will double your donation allowing us to
receive a bigger gift on your behalf – at no extra cost to
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add Gift Aid, if you can, to maximise your donation to the
Ulster Orchestra.

Whether it is £5 or £500 every donation will be matched.
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