Custom House Square
The ‘Energy Saving Trust Gateway to the Tall
Ships’, Thurs 13 to Sun 16 August promises four days of
entertainment in Custom House Square, showcasing
the freshest and most exciting talent in Belfast.
Free entertainment until 6pm with plenty to amuse the
kids.
Evening programme runs from 8pm to midnight.
The evening entertainment is an eclectic celebration of global
and local influences including Mexican and Indian traditions, New
Orleans style jazz and contemporary sounds with a licensed bar and
catering facilities on site.
Thursday night’s ‘Celtic Welcome’ headliner is
traditional music blues fusion act Four Men and a Dog, with support
from BBC Radio Two Award Winners, Lau.
Friday’s ‘From the Highlands to our Ireland’
features Scottish music headliners, the Battlefield Band.
Saturday’s ‘Salsa Fiesta’ includes a salsa
dance workshop and the hot blooded Cuban sound of Orquesta
Caché.
And Sunday’s ‘Titanic World Ceilidh’ features a
unique performance by Flook and friends. Expect a few surprises,
special guests and dancers making this a fantastic finale to a
phenomenal event.
Tickets cost £12 and are available from
Belfast Welcome Centre or click
here to book online.
The first wave of ‘special guests’ for what is beginning to look
like the trad gig of the year has just been announced.
Click here for details...
For further information go to; www.gatewaytothetallships.co.uk
or contact Smallworld Music Ltd. T: 028 9064 1107