To Belfast first and The Coronas have released their new single ‘Find The Water’, the first song to be taken from their upcoming album which they are currently recording.
The last two summers have seen The Coronas play some of their biggest shows in their hometown, Dublin, including a sold out 3Arena. The band were amazed with how many fans travelled to these gigs from all over the country, so this year they decided it’s their turn to do the travelling and they’re taking the show on the road in the form of ‘The Long Way Home Festival’. Each festival show will have support from some of The Coronas’ favourite up-and-coming acts followed by a full show in which they’ll showcase some songs from the new album as well as their back catalogue.
You can see them in action on 23 August at Custom House Square, Belfast.
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‘Words’, written, spoken and drawn, will take centre stage in Magherafelt when the Tafelta Festival returns to the town centre on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 June.
Over the two days ‘words’, in all forms, will be celebrated and explored through reading, writing and illustration workshops at locations around the town centre, alongside music performances and kids’ entertainment.
Children’s events over the weekend include: workshops, theatre without walls drama storytelling workshops, a wonderland tea party, Mary Poppins storytelling and singing experience, and a Lego animation workshop.
There’s plenty for adults to enjoy also including: local poet Maura Johnston reading from her newly released poetry book, workshops and a book reading.
Music performances and kids’ entertainment, including face painting, balloon modelling, walkabouts, puppet shows, chalk street art and arts and crafts will also take place around the town centre during the two days.
For more information on the Tafelta Festival, including a full list of activities, times and locations, and to book, go to: www.midulstercouncil.org/Tafelta.
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In Carrickfergus, the Royal Landing festival is on this weekend. The pageantry and parade will include 23 bands. A large attendance is expected on Saturday and so get there early. If you like history and heritage, then Carrickfergus is the place to be this weekend.
Friday 7 June: Royal Landing Concert at Castle Green from 7.30pm to 10pm.
Saturday 8 June: Royal Landing Parade and Re-enactment. The parade will be leading Woodburn playing field at noon. King William III will be landing at 1pm.
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Following a headline show at Dun Laoghaire Pier last Sunday and the release of one of the great singles discographies ‘Maximum Rock ‘N’ Roll: The Singles’, out now, Primal Scream have confirmed a show in Belfast this December. Over the past three and a half decades, Primal Scream have embraced everything from psychedelic pop to rock’n’roll.
Now fans will get a one-off chance to see them play songs from an incredible career spanning 35 years at The Olympia Theatre on Monday, December 9 and The Ulster Hall Tuesday, December 10.
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The Salmon & Whiskey festival, which celebrates the local heritage and fine produce in the area, returns on Friday 7 with the Bushmills Banquet. There are two days of fantastic entertainment and activities in Bushmills Main Street, Milliennium Park, Bushmills Distillery and The Salmon Fisheries.
Bushmills Distillery offer free whiskey tasting throughout Saturday and Sunday at the Distillery. Come along for the weekend, bring the family, try some new food, see some new sights and have a wonderful foodie experience!
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The summer artisan market and family fun day takes place at Mossley Mill on Saturday, June 15 from 11am to 4pm.
Admission is £2 and children are free.
There is a great line up for the children, including a pop up Indoor cinema showing Spider-Man ‘Into the spider verse’, face painters, walk about characters ,a 60ft assault course and last man standing . Relax and enjoy live music throughout the day.
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This Saturday (8 June) come along to the Ulster American Folk Park to find out more about the diversity of cultures within the Fermanagh and Omagh district. This family friendly event will celebrate the rich variety of cultures, traditions and languages that are found within the district through food, crafts, music, dance and storytelling.
This year’s theme ‘Stepping it Out’ focuses on dance, and visitors will be treated to a number of performances from a variety of traditions. There will also be an opportunity to explore ‘A Step in Time’ exhibition which tells the story of Irish dance over 125 years. Visitors will have an opportunity to sample food.
For a full programme of activities visit the council website.
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If you are a student at Ballyclare High, you can recycle your uniform. Blythswood will offer these back to any family free of charge (two uniforms per family).
They can be left into the shop in Ballyclare, beside the Milestone petrol station
This will also be the distribution point.
Dr Rainey, principal, said :“School has worked in partnership with Blythswood for many years now and we encourage you to support this recent initiative. We teach our children to lend a helping hand to others and given the cost of new uniforms and the cost to the environment when we don’t recycle, I’m sure this helping hand will be welcomed by many.
“Blythswood Ireland are delighted to be partnering with Ballyclare High school with a project that involves the re-use of pre-loved uniforms. We intend to make the uniforms available in time for the school starting in September. Please check our website and Facebook page for further details.”
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At the cinema
The Hustle
Aladdin
Avengers: Endgame
Rocketman
Booksmart
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The Secret Life of Pets
