FREE concert announced for key workers to be held in Belfast's Waterfront Hall

Live at the Waterfront! is a landmark concert at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall later this month showcasing Northern Ireland’s musical and artistic talent - past, present and future.

Taking place on Friday 22nd October, the concert’s dynamic line-up is a celebration of extraordinary artistic talent and features well-known artists, such as Foy Vance, JC Stewart, Ash, Ryan McMullan, Roe and many more.

As a small token of gratitude to key workers who have supported us throughout the pandemic here in Northern Ireland, over 60% of tickets will be going to key workers in health and social care, food retail and charities.

A selection of Northern Ireland’s much-loved comedians will also make an appearance, including Paddy Raff, Tim McGarry, Micky Bartlett and May McFettridge, who has just completed her 30th year at the Grand Opera House.

Produced by NI’s Shine and Snow Water Productions, the concert will be filmed for television by Green Inc Film and Television.

The concert is supported by the BPI, Arts Council NI and NI Screen and is funded by the Northern Ireland Office. It is a forward looking and inclusive event to recognise and showcase the talented people from across Northern Ireland.

Speaking about the concert Joe Dougan, Concert Promoter from Shine and Carolyn Mathers, Director of Snow Water Productions said:

"We’re hugely excited about the Live at the Waterfront! concert. It’s a unique opportunity to showcase the fantastic artists and performers we have in Northern Ireland, to support the arts sector, and to bring them together to perform live after so many months of theatres and concert halls being closed.

"We are grateful for the funding support of the UK Government which made this event possible."

How to get for tickets:

Event organisers are working with local health trusts, food retailers, charities and councils across Northern Ireland to allocate tickets to key workers.

Members of the public across Northern Ireland can apply for tickets through local media outlet competitions - so keep your eyes peeled!

Confirmed line-up for Live at the Waterfront!

• Abigail McGibbon, who most recently appeared in 'Sadie' (Lyric Theatre/ BBCNI) & the Lyric & Abbey Theatres covid reactive pieces 'Splendid Isolation' & 'Dear Ireland'

• Platinum-selling Downpatrick rock band Ash, who have had over 18 songs in the top 40 of the UK Singles Chart

• The Grammy nominated Irish Folk band Beoga ("the most exciting traditional band to emerge from Ireland this century" - Wall St Journal) who co-wrote Galway Girl with Ed Sheeran

• Meteor award-winning traditional Irish singer Cara Dillon

• Dance group The Delinquents feat: kid Noise from the 21 Artists Mentoring Programme will make their first public performance

• The magnificent and multi-award winning Foy Vance, whose music featured on numerous TV shows and has recently announced his biggest ever headline show at Belfast’s SSE Arena

• Glenn Patterson, is Northern Ireland’s foremost novelist

• Ian McElhinney, best known for his roles as Ser Barristan Selmy in the HBO series, Game of Thrones and Granda Joe in Derry Girls

• JC Stewart, who has co-written with Lewis Capaldi, Niall Horan and was named MTV’s Artist of the Month for his latest EP

• NI Music Prize winner Jordan Adetunji who is currently taking the UK Hip Hop scene by storm

• May McFettridge, Northern Ireland’s very own queen of comedy

• Micky Bartlett, who has recently sold out several nights at Belfast’s iconic Ulster Hall

• Composer and multi-instrumentalist Neil Martin, who has performed across the world from Mostar Bridge and the Royal Albert Hall

• Northern Ireland Opera will feature NI Opera Stars

• Multi Arena selling comedian Paddy Raff

• Roe, who at just 21 has played Glastonbury, and has also supported Snow Patrol, Kodaline and Robbie Williams

• Ryan McMullan, whose song-writing talent has led to sold-out shows across the world

• Mercury nominated singer-songwriter Soak who received the Irish Choice Music Prize Album of the Year

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