10 July 2009
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Newry’s ‘Party on Down’ Concert will be held at Pairc Esler on Sunday 30th August 2009 with the Motto "A place where everyone is welcome –Family fun for all!"
Celebrating communities is a priority within the Southern Cluster Partnerships ‘Beyond Tolerance’ strategy funded by Peace III through the European Regional Development fund. This first event hosted by the Lead Partner Newry and Mourne District Council will be a family fun event, where everyone will be welcome, to join in the ‘Party On Down’ Concert @ Pairc Esler, which is to take place on Sunday 30th August 2009.
Newry & Mourne District Council, in association with co-organisers Newry City Centre Management and Michael Magill Entertainment were delighted to announce a new innovative event with an array of prestigious artists that will embrace the people of the Southern Cluster area (including Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Councils) to witness a truly memorable day packed with a dazzling array of entertainment for a true celebration of local communities.
The Concert promises to be the most speculator and biggest event ever staged in the City, hosting headline acts such as Britain’s Got Talent Escala, X Factors Eoghan Quigg, Brian Kennedy, The Saw Doctors and our very own Housem8s. Comperes for the evening are Five FM presenters Malachi Cush and Paul McKenna.
Tickets for the event go on sale Friday 10th July at the following outlets: Carlin Records, Sean Hollywood Arts Centre, Warrenpoint Town Hall, Kilkeel Sports Centre, Bumpers Day to Day – Burren, Tuck Shop – Warrenpoint, Spar - Bessbrook and other outlets. Tickets are priced £12.00 / £15.00 / £40.00 – Family Ticket – gates opening at 4.30pm.
Sincere note of thanks was recorded to main funding partner PEACE III Partnership and to the Special EU Programmes Body, the managing authority for the European Union’s Peace III Programme for the significant funding. Without their contribution this event would not be a major success and set the standard at which it is today. Peace III is a distinctive European Regional Development Fund aimed at reinforcing progress towards a peaceful society whilst promoting reconciliation.
Event organisers welcomed the opportunity to work closely with Mr Kevin Bell, Chairman of Down GAA County Board and Mr Noel Haughey, Chairman of Newry Shamrocks GAC on this exciting venture and for the use of such a speculator venue.
The event organisers are looking forward to engaging the whole community with a fabulous array of talent and are hopeful that many thousands of people will attend the open-air concert.
Speaking at the Launch Mayor John Feehan said, ‘I would particularly like to thank our main funding body Peace III Partnership for their contribution to this event, for without their input this event simply wouldn’t happen. I would also like to encourage our communities to come along on the day and celebrate peace together. Our district is developing at a very dramatic rate, the numbers of ethnic minority groups is increasing daily and we want to display our areas commitment to support cultural diversity, and what better way to do this than at a family event in the magnificent Pairc Esler Stadium’.
Clerk & Chief Executive, Mr Thomas McCall said, ‘We in Newry & Mourne are renowned for organise worldwide festivals and events and it is funding bodies like that of Peace III Partnership that has been one of the contributing factors to Newry & Mourne’s success in recent years. I hope that we can continue to build on this achievement. The organisers have planned a great action packed family fun evening with non-stop entertainment.... and it is believed a few special surprises will also be in store.’
Joint Chairs of the Peace III Southern Cluster Partnership Cllr Charlie Casey and Dr James McCammick said, “The Partnership through its Celebrating Communities priority is delivering a series of events across the cluster over the next 18 months. It is befitting that the first of these events should be hosted in the Lead Council area of Newry and Mourne. We would encourage everyone to come along and participate in this exciting event which has something to offer the whole family.”
Mr Jack Murphy, Chairman of Newry City Centre Management, spoke enthusiastically about the up and coming event. “Newry City Centre Management is delighted to be once again to be playing a part in co-organising such a prestigious concert with lead partner Newry & Mourne District Council, and the Southern Cluster Peace III Partnership. The line-up planned for the event is evidence that Newry is now firmly on the map in terms of hosting major artists at the Pairc Esler Stadium which is a venue second to none. Newry City Centre Management believe that the inevitable success of the day will act as a precursor for attracting additional interest in the future, both from promoters and top musicians and congratulated Michael Magill Entertainments for securing such a prestigious line up of celebrities.”
Current Line up is as follows:
ESCALA, the gorgeous electric string quartet who caused a sensation in the final of ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent 2008, will be headlining this year’s ‘Party on Down’ Concert @ Pairc Esler. Destined to take the international charts by storm, Escala will make Newry come to a standstill as Victoria Lyon, Izzy Johnston, Chantal Leverton and Tasys Hodges will present an electrifying performance from their debut album, which was launch in May of this year.
EOGHAN QUIGG: Ireland’s newest pop phenomenon, Eoghan Quigg is set to grace the stage in Newry for the first time. From his debut appearance on X Factor, when he stunned the judges with a spine-tingling taking on Eric Clapton’s Tears in Heaven, to his storming performance in the final, backed by Boyzone, Eoghan Quigg has oozed star quality at the early age of 15.
BRIAN KENNEDY: Brian Kennedy is one of Ireland’s most successful ambassadors of music. Brian has consolidated his reputation as a critically acclaimed singer / songwriter producing a number of albums. Brian has been described as having ‘a voice to charm the angels’. This will be a wonderful opportunity to experience a distinctive and extraordinary musical talent back to Newry where he will continue to receive rapturous reactions during his live performance.
THE SAW DOCTORS: One of Ireland’s super groups, the Saw Doctors has been entertaining people all over the world for the past 23 years. The band which has brought us Ireland’s biggest-selling single of all time, “I Useta Lover are still performing to packed houses. With their presence in Newry this will be a treasured performance in the hearts of loyal fans old and new.
HOUSEM8S: The “Housem8’s” have taken to the entertainment business with such an impact. No strangers to Newry, the five piece live musicians, will rock the crowd’s with a spectacular array of sound and lighting effects for a non-stop programme.
5FM COMPERES: MALACHI CUSH & PAUL MCKENNA: An event of this size would not run smoothly without good people to ensure that the crowds are kept entertained between acts. To this end, we have been able to secure the services of two high profile media people, from our very own Five FM’s presenters Malachi Cush & Paul McKenna who will be on stage mingling with the audiences and no doubt cracking a joke or two with the crowds.
Tickets for the concert will go on sale on Friday 10th July 2009 at the following outlets:
Sean Hollywood Arts Centre
Carlin Records
Warrenpoint Town Hall
Kilkeel Sports Centre
Spar, Bessbrook
Bumpers Day to Day, Burren
Tuck-Shop, Warrenpoint
Other outlets to be confirmed
TICKET PRICES:
£12.00 Pitch Ticket - Open air / Non-reserved seating
£15.00 Stadium Ticket – Open air/ Non-reserved seating
£40.00 Family Ticket – Open air / Non-reserved seating
Gates open @ 4.30pm
Posters & flyers outlining the concert line-up will be available throughout the following Council areas: Newry & Mourne District Banbridge Armagh Craigavon
ADDRESS BY MR JACK MURPHY - CHAIRMAN NEWRY CITY CENTRE MANAGEMENT
Good Afternoon, Mayor John Feehan, Visiting Mayor’s, Distinguished guests, Ladies & Gentlemen it is my pleasure to extend a warm welcome to you all here today at the Press Launch of: ‘Newry’s Party on Down’ Concert @ Pairc Esler Stadium Newry City Centre Management is delighted to be once again, playing a part in co-organising such a prestigious concert with lead partner’s Newry & Mourne District Council and Peace III Partnership. We also welcome the opportunity to work closely with Mr Kevin Bell, Chairman of Down GAA County Board and Mr Noel Haughey, Chairman of Newry Shamrocks GAC on this exciting venture and for the use of such a speculator venue.
“Newry’s Party on Down” Concert @ Pairc Esler has now become a high profile, prestigious event and we as an organisation are happy to continue in the role of raising the profile of Newry City and working in strong partnership to present a concert of such high standards that will embrace the people of the greater Newry area and experience a truly memorable day packed with a dazzling array of entertainment, music and dance to create a real family atmosphere and a true celebration of communities.
Newry as a City continues to lead the way in many fields and the secret to our success is without a doubt due to hard work, good organisation, promotion and above all the partnership ethos that works so well in Newry. The line-up planned for the event is evidence that Newry is now firmly on the map in terms of hosting major artists at the Pairc Esler Stadium which is a venue second to none.
Newry City Centre Management, believe that the inevitable success of the day will act as a precursor for attracting additional interest in the future, both from promoters and top musicians. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Michael Magill Entertainments for securing such a prestigious line up of celebrities. I would also like to record a sincere note of thanks to our main funding partner Peace III Partnership for the significant sponsorship. Without their contribution this event would not be a major success and set the standard at which it is today.
We hope that Newry as a City can continue to build on this achievement to develop a dynamic, exciting, inclusive and welcoming district for all visitors. Events such as this we can show that Newry & Mourne is both a warm and welcoming place where everyone is included. As you are aware there is a tremendous amount of work in preparing such an event and I would like to take this opportunity to record a note of thanks to the event organisers, namely Newry & Mourne District Council for their trojan efforts in putting together this comprehensive programme of events. I would personally acknowledge Mr Eddy Curtis, who has been instrumental in the overall organisation to ensure that the event will appeal to all age groups and ensure the event is a huge success. Also I would like to comment on the vibrant marketing material that is on display, you will agree it is an excellent array of colour and modern design and this is down to our dedicated Graphic Designer Mrs Anne Murphy, Purple Inc.
Finally I would urge everyone throughout the Council districts to turn out on the evening and avail of the extensive entertainment that is on offer and hope that everyone will have an enjoyable evening.
Speech by Councillor John Feehan, Mayor of Newry & Mourne District Council, at the Launch of the 'Party on Down' Concert, in Newry Arts Centre on Tuesday 7th July 2009.
Chairman, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen. On behalf of Newry & Mourne District Council, I am delighted to welcome you to the Sean Hollywood Arts Centre for the Launch of our 'Party on Down' Concert. Newry & Mourne District Council have an excellent reputation for organising successful concerts as well as international festivals and I am pleased to announce its latest invention. The all-new 'Party on Down' Concert, which will take place on Sunday 30th August, will ensure Pairc Esler comes alive to the sounds of a wide variety of acts, from our very own local stars to those of international status.
I am delighted to announce such a fantastic line up of music for all tastes, including our very own Housemat8s, X Factors Eoghan Quigg, Brian Kennedy, The Saw Doctors and fresh from Simon Cowells' Britain’s Got Talent, Escala The organisers have planned a great action packed family fun evening with non-stop entertainment.... and I am told a few special surprises will also be in store.
Dance schools from the area will be performing on centre stage, showcasing the rich and varied wealth of talent from our area. I would like to show a sincere note of thanks to the main funding partner PEACE III Partnership and to the Special EU Programmes Body, the managing authority for the European Union’s Peace III Programme for the significant funding. Without their contribution this event would not be a major success and set the standard at which it is today. Peace III is a distinctive European Regional Development Fund aimed at reinforcing progress towards a peaceful society whilst promoting reconciliation. T
he theme for our Peace III Event is 'Newry & Mourne a place where everyone is welcome'. We want to encourage our communities to participate in a major event to celebrate peace together. Our district is developing at a very dramatic rate, the numbers of ethnic minority groups is increasing daily and we want to display our areas commitment to support cultural diversity, and what better way to do this than at a family event in the magnificent Pairc Esler Stadium. Integration is essential if our district is to prosper and we need to develop relationships based on respect, equality and interdependency. I would like to pay tribute to the Peace III Cluster and particularly our social partners for supporting this peace priority, without this support this event simply could not happen.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank The Lions for pledging their support and also to Michael at Magill Entertainments for continually attracting major artists to our area. As Mayor of the district I call upon the communities in Newry & Mourne, Banbridge, Craigavon, Armagh, Louth, Monaghan and further afield to support this innovative event which is not only the events launch, but of our Peace III Programme. I look forward to seeing you on the day and lets hope the weather is kind to us.