St Patrick’s Day and All That Jazz.... Local talent concert line-up to raise money for charity

March 11, 2022

 Northern Irish Trio, TRÚ headline the Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council’s St Patrick’s Concert showcasing a mix of local talent. It promises to be an enjoyable evening to raise funds for two worthwhile local charities ADD-NI and MACSNI.

Taking place on Saturday 19th March at 7.00pm in Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn. Doors open at 6.30pm.

Joining local lads Dónal Kearney, Zach Trouton and Michael Mormecha of TRÚ are musical theatre star, Nik Parks accompanied by the Wallace High School Jazz Band as well as mesmerising harp performances by Richard Allen and Katie Patience. Coming home to present the event is CBeebies newest TV presenter and housemate, local celebrity Gyasi Sheppy.

Gyasi will co-ordinate the stage line-up. Some of the stage highlights are: award-winning slam poet Colin Hassard, Charter School of Irish Dance, Lisburn Ukes, The Wallace High School Capella and Honours Choir and The Frontier Piper.

Mayor, Alderman Stephen Martin, speaking about one the first live concerts since the pandemic, said: “I am delighted to host this inclusive St Patrick’s event to promote home-grown talent across a variety of artistic and musical genres. The engagement of schools and community organisations in our citywide celebration offers something for everyone. Our headline act will bring powerful storytelling through their music and complement our whole line-up.”

Tickets are priced at £15 and Concession £10. All proceeds will go to the Mayor’s chosen charities ADD-NI and MACSNI.

The show is supported by The Executive Office’s Good Relations Programme.

Book your tickets by calling the Lagan Valley Island Box Office on 028 9244 7444 or online at www.laganvalleyisland.co.uk/book/Mayors-St-Patrick-Day-Concert