{"id":12288,"date":"2016-08-18T10:08:02","date_gmt":"2016-08-18T09:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=12288"},"modified":"2016-08-18T10:08:02","modified_gmt":"2016-08-18T09:08:02","slug":"dolly-parton-tribute-to-headline-groomsport-fireworks-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2016\/08\/dolly-parton-tribute-to-headline-groomsport-fireworks-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Dolly Parton Tribute To Headline  Groomsport Fireworks Event"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h1>Fans of Dolly Parton are in for a treat at this year\u2019s Groomsport Music &amp; Fireworks when tribute act Silver Dagger headline the event.<\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/PicMonkey-Collage17.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-12289\" title=\"PicMonkey Collage\" src=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/PicMonkey-Collage17-1024x691.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"491\" height=\"332\" \/><\/a>A staple on Ards and North Down Borough Council\u2019s events programme, this year\u2019s event takes place on Saturday 20 August from 6pm to 10.30pm.\u00a0 With a fantastic entertainment line-up, this free event has all the elements for a family evening out with music, a fun fair and the spectacular fireworks finale.<\/p>\n<p>At 6pm, the music, which is being programmed by Open House, will commence on the stage and local TV and radio presenter Joe Lindsay will guide the audience through the event\u2019s performers.\u00a0 Dogg Ruff String Band will get the party started with their toe-tapping, foot-stamping bluegrass music \u2013 sure to get the crowd moving!<\/p>\n<p>Next up, is the Chris Keys Band. Influenced by the Nashville Country scene, Chris Keys is an award winning singer songwriter \/ guitarist who has developed an easy listening acoustic sound.<\/p>\n<p>The superb headline act will not disappoint, taking to the stage at 8.30pm, the Dolly Parton tribute act \u201cSilver Dagger\u201d is the perfect end to the evening. \u00a0This fantastic finale will feature all the classic songs celebrating Dolly\u2019s bluegrass influences and recordings &#8211; Groomsport will be rocking!<\/p>\n<p>At 10pm, the spectacular fireworks display will end the evening. This year\u2019s music theme will be musical legends who have passed in recent years and will reference greats like David Bowie and Prince.<\/p>\n<p>A special late night bus service departs from Groomsport\u2019s Main Street to take revelers back to Bangor. The shuttle bus will leave at 10.30pm and 11.00pm and is a free service.<\/p>\n<p>For the children, from 12 noon \u2013 10pm, there will be a funfair in operation and from 2pm to 4pm; there will Jumping Clay workshops and children\u2019s crafts at Cockle Row, another great reason to visit Groomsport and make a day of it!<\/p>\n<p>There is a strict no glass policy on-site, so any alcohol consumed must be within the bar area<\/p>\n<p><em> <\/em><\/p>\n<p>For further information on this event please contact Bangor Visitor Information Centre on (028) 9127 0069 or email <a href=\"mailto:bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk\">bangorvic@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk<\/a> <em> <\/em><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fans of Dolly Parton are in for a treat at this year\u2019s Groomsport Music &amp; Fireworks when tribute act Silver Dagger headline the event. 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