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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

Ticketmaster
In person: From 100 Ticketmaster Outlets Nationwide
By Telephone (24 Hour):
ROI – 0818 719 300, Northern Ireland – 0844 277 44 55
Book On Line: www.ticketmaster.ie

The Big Give Campaign – Support the Ulster Orchestra!

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Dear Supporter,
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!

Thank you – in advance – for your support;
it really will make a difference to the work of the
Ulster Orchestra. Please click on the video to see
examples of how your money can be used.
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Challenge fund opens today
If you are considering making a donation to the
Ulster Orchestra then this week as part of the
Big Give really is the time to do so!

The Big Give will double your donation allowing us to
receive a bigger gift on your behalf – at no extra cost to
you. Gift Aid is also available so please do remember to
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.
There is a set amount of match funds available each
day this week – once the fund today has been allocated
the website will say so, so please log on again
tomorrow when the fund will re-open.
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If you have any queries regarding the online donation process please contact us and we will be happy to help.
For help phone 07714 101014
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FURLO’s DEBUT SINGLE ‘YOUR ENTIRE GLOWS’

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Furlo, who recently signed with Belfast based indie label Yogen Records have teamed up with local director Eugene Magee to produce a promotional music video for their debut single ‘Your entire glows’.

The video fuses the passion and energy of Furlo’s live performance with the intimacy of a live venue that Furlo’s fan’s have come to expect. With the backing and support from local producers, directors and record label, Furlo will be a band to watch in 2011.

Furlo are no strangers to the Irish music scene, playing venues and festivals up and down the country since their formation in 2006. Their determination and hard working ethics are now paying off as they have developed a sound that simply must be heard.

2010 saw the release of their 2nd EP ‘SIGNATURE’ which has received plenty of airplay on show’s such as BBC Radio One, BBC Electric Mainline, BBC Radio Ulster, and many more. Also this year they’ve had gigs supporting ‘And so I watch you from afar’ and joined, ‘General Fiasco’ on the G Sessions stage at Glasgowbury’s 10th anniversary.

The single released on 12th December so for now enjoy the video –  whatsonni.com give it a big thumbs up!

Stress-free Shopping with the National Trust!

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Fed up with the crowds and hustle and bustle while trying to do your Christmas shopping? Then visit Mount Stewart House and Gardens and do it surrounded by the peaceful gardens and tranquil walks.

The National Trust shop at Mount Stewart stocks a wide range of home ware products, gifts, food and craft. Keen to support local supplies you can find a host of local products as well as Christmas stock and wintry woollies. There is also a great range of Christmas cards with all the season’s specialities, from baubles and candles to traditional scenes and the Twelve Days of Christmas.

To make your shopping experience even more memorable Mount Stewart will open their Christmas Gift Shop at the lookout in the main car park from Saturday 4 December until Thursday 23rd Dec This fabulous location offers you the chance to peruse the wares and fares on offer while taking in the breathtaking views of Strangford Lough.  Opening hours are from 11am until 3pm Monday to Friday and 10am until 5pm Saturday and Sunday.

Picking out that perfect Christmas tree is a long arduous task, not to mention trying to fit in your car and picking up the pine needles from the car seat long in the New Year. If you haven’t got your Christmas tree yet then wait and choose a real one from Mount Stewart. Not only are they available to order but National Trust staff will also deliver it to your home and dispose of it come January. It couldn’t be more hassle free. We’ll leave the decorating up to you however!

We all love a bargain so you can be sure there’ll be sale items to snap up as well as some beautiful Christmas trim and food to complete those Christmas dinners. A tasty jar of special cranberry sauce is the perfect accompaniment for the turkey and stuffing, or a beautiful cheese board will go brilliantly with your Christmas dining. You can also let the children help prepare the that special dinner with our new Bake Me A Cookie set for those budding young chefs.

It’s the perfect way to spend your free time. Why not go for a walk around the Lakeside Gardens before popping into the shop to get a loved one that ideal hand made piece of pottery, then relax in the Bay Tree restaurant with a hot drink and sweet treat. Who says Christmas has to be stressful?

.All income generated from National Trust shops enables the Trust to continue its valuable conservation work. So invest in protecting your heritage by shopping with the National Trust this Christmas – it will be money well spent.

Ulster Orchestra lights up Broadway!

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If the run-up to Christmas is making you see red, the Ulster Orchestra may be able to help. Its Best of Broadway concert on Saturday 18 December in the Belfast Waterfront offers the perfect antidote to Christmas shopping, wrapping and rushing around.

Last year’s Broadway show was a sell-out success. This new selection from some of the finest music from the world’s favourite musicals builds on that success. The concert features songs and orchestral music from award-winning Broadway shows such as Love Never Dies, Phantom of the Opera, Oliver!, Wicked, Aspects of Love, West Side Story, The King and I and more.

Conductor Gareth Hudson is no stranger to seeing his name up in lights – he has worked with many Broadway and West End stars including Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jason Donovan. He brings with him a trio of singers, all with West End credits to their names: Annalene Beechey; Grainne Renihan and Scott Davies.

So if you want to banish the winter blues and escape the Christmas rush, why not book the hottest tickets in town and celebrate all things Broadway with the Ulster Orchestra and guests? Top hats and tails are optional!

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