Showtime at the Iveagh

ALL roads will lead to Banbridge's Iveagh Theatre on Monday March 15 for the gala 'Showband Showtime' concert with stars of the much-loved showband music.
By The Newsroom
Published 8th Mar 2010, 09:49 BST
Updated 8th Mar 2010, 11:44 BST

Fans were delighted when news of the event broke last week, promoter Sean Wallace saying the number of calls from people hoping to attend the concert has been encouraging.

Some, he said, can’t wait to see Keith McDonald from the Showband Show and Lorraine McDonald, formerly of the Showband Show and now with The Conquerors Showband .

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Others are reportedly over the moon to know Frankie McBride of The Polka Dots, with his classic “Five Little Fingers” is appearing.

Frankie will also be joined by his fellow Polka Dot’s front man, the legendary Brian Coll - no stranger to Banbridge audiences.

Also appearing is the singer that everyone is talking about at the minute - Tony Kerr. He proved a big hit at the Christmas Country Showtime Show in the Iveagh.

Making her first appearance in Banbridge will be new singing sensation Sinead Taggart who was runner-up in the recent TG4 country music talent show.

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The brilliant Country Harmony will be along to look after the backing for the artists.

Doors open at 7.15pm and the show starts at 8pm.

Tickets, varying in priced from 13 to 50, are now on sale from the theatre box office telephone 02840 662666.

All proceeds from the raffle will be donated to Newry Hospice.

Early booking is advisable so grab your tickets now.

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