The Belfast City Hall reopening celebrations last Saturday afternoon were a huge success. We had a great time, major respect to The Beat Carnival team, who put blood, sweat, tears, fabric and paint into the preparations. The ariel Butterfly performance was amazing, the costumes were incredible, all the colours, people, participation - it brought a proud tear to our eye to see so many people brought together.
Up on the LMHR music stage we enjoyed the banter and scouse pop sensibilities of Colenso Parade who kicked things off to a flying start. The October Sun was surprisingly warm and the crowds just kept coming. Ten Gallon Hat and The Big Salute tipped their stetsons, and kicked their spurs into action with some enjoyable country rock, while Joe Lindsay played a rare and respectable family friendly DJ set, that kept us occupied during our picnic lunch. And of course as always Ruby Colley was mesmerising and flawless, playing her violin beautifully as the butterfly decent took place from the walls of the City Hall.
It was another great day of coming together, and a fantastic display of support for music, the arts and community harmony from the people of Belfast and beyond.
Until we get some footage of the day, check Ruby here to see what we mean...
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Saturday 24 October 2009
Friday 16 October 2009
Tomorrow Belfast City Hall
OK, sorry folks but the Melting Pot is postponed until November, we just ran out of time. But so much happening, and some exciting announcements to come, so stay tuned.
However we will be working at the Belfast City Hall reopening celebrations tomorrow. Live Music from 12 noon with Colenso Parade, DJ Joe Lindsay and Ten Gallon Hat.
Then at 3.10pm Fly Butterfly – an aerial spectacle performance on the City Hall façade and roof and in City Hall grounds with: a giant butterfly on the roof; aerial performers on the front wall; dancers and acrobatic ground performers; and Ruby Colley playing an original music soundtrack.
The Beat Carnival have put so much work into this, it's going to be amazing, come down and support an amazing piece of art, combined with music and a carnival atmosphere.
http://blog.belfastcarnival.com/
However we will be working at the Belfast City Hall reopening celebrations tomorrow. Live Music from 12 noon with Colenso Parade, DJ Joe Lindsay and Ten Gallon Hat.
Then at 3.10pm Fly Butterfly – an aerial spectacle performance on the City Hall façade and roof and in City Hall grounds with: a giant butterfly on the roof; aerial performers on the front wall; dancers and acrobatic ground performers; and Ruby Colley playing an original music soundtrack.
The Beat Carnival have put so much work into this, it's going to be amazing, come down and support an amazing piece of art, combined with music and a carnival atmosphere.
http://blog.belfastcarnival.com/
Sunday 11 October 2009
Belfast City Hall reopening events
OK folks we are delighted to announce that we have again teamed up with the Beat Carnival crew, this time for the Saturday 17th Oct reopening celebrations at Belfast City Hall.
From 12 noon - 3pm LMHR and Homely Planet Radio will be running the music stage in the grounds of City Hall.
Joining us will be scouse pop (all the way from Omagh!) indie band Colenso Parade, country rockers Ten Gallon Hat And The Big Salute, and BBC DJ Joe Lindsay.
Make a point of coming into town next Saturday because it's going to be amazing, particularly the aerial performers and giant roof top butterfly.
Fly Butterfly
An outdoor spectacle event for the reopening of Belfast City Hall, Caterpillars transform to butterflies on the City Hall wall – a giant butterfly opens its wings for flight Saturday 17th.
Programme 12.00 – 2.30pm Family Workshops in City Hall. Make butterflies to welcome the caterpillar and to use at final spectacle performance. Phone Beat to pre-book a 30 minute workshop session.
12.00pm Music Stage in City Hall grounds from noon. Love Music Hate Racism & Homely Planet Radio. Featured bands: Colenso Parade, Ten Gallon Hat and the Big Salute and DJ Joe Lindsay.
2.30 – 3.00pm. Caterpillar Parade Caterpillar dancers, street performers, drummers, puppets and community participants.
City Centre: Bank Square > Castle Junction > City Hall. 3.10pm Fly Butterfly – an aerial spectacle performance on the City Hall façade and roof and in City Hall grounds with: a giant butterfly on the roof; aerial performers on the front wall; dancers and acrobatic ground performers; and Ruby Colley playing an original music soundtrack.
3.30pm Music and Dance performance. Beat’n’Drum with carnival dance followed by the Carnival Beat Band with the Ireland Drummers.
From 12 noon - 3pm LMHR and Homely Planet Radio will be running the music stage in the grounds of City Hall.
Joining us will be scouse pop (all the way from Omagh!) indie band Colenso Parade, country rockers Ten Gallon Hat And The Big Salute, and BBC DJ Joe Lindsay.
Make a point of coming into town next Saturday because it's going to be amazing, particularly the aerial performers and giant roof top butterfly.
Fly Butterfly
An outdoor spectacle event for the reopening of Belfast City Hall, Caterpillars transform to butterflies on the City Hall wall – a giant butterfly opens its wings for flight Saturday 17th.
Programme 12.00 – 2.30pm Family Workshops in City Hall. Make butterflies to welcome the caterpillar and to use at final spectacle performance. Phone Beat to pre-book a 30 minute workshop session.
12.00pm Music Stage in City Hall grounds from noon. Love Music Hate Racism & Homely Planet Radio. Featured bands: Colenso Parade, Ten Gallon Hat and the Big Salute and DJ Joe Lindsay.
2.30 – 3.00pm. Caterpillar Parade Caterpillar dancers, street performers, drummers, puppets and community participants.
City Centre: Bank Square > Castle Junction > City Hall. 3.10pm Fly Butterfly – an aerial spectacle performance on the City Hall façade and roof and in City Hall grounds with: a giant butterfly on the roof; aerial performers on the front wall; dancers and acrobatic ground performers; and Ruby Colley playing an original music soundtrack.
3.30pm Music and Dance performance. Beat’n’Drum with carnival dance followed by the Carnival Beat Band with the Ireland Drummers.
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