Gatherin’ of the Isles music festival launches official line-up and website

The Gatherin’ of the Isles music festival, set to fill Ballymena with the contemporary sounds of pipes, drums, guitars and harps from April 24-26, has officially launched, with its very own website to showcase the eclectic programme of performances and master classes.
By Staff Reporter
Published 7th Apr 2014, 12:13 BST
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers who are performing at the Gatherin of the Isle Festival in the borough later this month.The Red Hot Chilli Pipers who are performing at the Gatherin of the Isle Festival in the borough later this month.
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers who are performing at the Gatherin of the Isle Festival in the borough later this month.

Visitors to www.gatherinoftheisles.com will be able to view the full programme of events, as well as find out more about the featured artists, watch them perform and keep up-to-date with the latest festival news.

Highlights of the programme include concerts by the Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Donnie Munro, Fred Morrison and Caroline Moreau. For those interested in improving their own skills, master classes will be held by Fred Morrison (pipes), Pat Coldrick (guitar) and Steven McWhirter (drums).

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These internationally renowned performers will be supported throughout the three days by the Ulster Scots Agency Juvenile Pipe Band, the Co. Antrim and Derry Fiddlers Association and local musicians, including a special Gatherin’ ensemble which will see musicians of different traditions come together to perform a selection of regional songs.

The festival – a contemporary celebration of traditional music from across the isles – will take place in various locations across Ballymena, including The Braid Arts Centre, the multi-story car park of the Fairhill Centre, Joe’s Barber shop in Harryville and even the JTI factory floor.

It has been organised by Ballymena Borough Council as part of the Creative Citizens programme and in conjunction with the Royal Scottish Pipe Bands Northern Ireland Branch (RSPBANI).

Tickets are now on sale at The Braid Arts Centre Box Office on 028 2563 5900. For more information, please visit: www.gatherinoftheisles.com

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