Top artists support charity gala concert

The concert, on Thursday October 24, will be headlined by top Gospel band Live Issue along with Laura Dowey and the Capella Choir.

Live Issue are no strangers to the Lisburn area. In July they completed their third USA tour.

The band’s close relationship with the Cash family, George Hamilton IV and the Grand Ole Opry have ensured continued success throughout the Southern States as well as the British Isles and their live performances in Nashville have been broadcast across the world.

Live Issue also feature regularly on the Revelation Channel in the UK and Europe. In February 2012, the group was invited to perform at the “International Festival of Country Music” in Belfast, there sharing the stage with artists such as Reba McEntire, Ricky Skaggs and George Hamilton IV.

Live Issue are: Colin Elliott, Roy Dreaning, Sam Armstrong, Carl Sands and Lisburn man, Ivan McLernon. Colin is the Principal of Lisburn’s Brownlee Primary School but is currently on a career break so he can work full time in music and album production. Live Issue are not only renowned for their musical and singing ability but also for their warmth, humility, sense of humour and love for the Lord.

Laura Dowey is a relatively new name to Gospel Music and has only been singing publicly for just over a year. In that time she has had the opportunity to not only support Live Issue and lead worship in her home church, but also to sing alongside Eurovision Song Contest winner, Dana at a recent concert in Enniskillen Cathedral. Her relaxed style and powerful voice have impressed audiences throughout Northern Ireland. In August she was a “showstopper” at Gospel Fest, the largest Gospel Music festival of its kind in the UK. With further invitations to sing in mainland UK, Laura is definitely an artist who has a bright future ahead of her.

Capella is Wallace High School’s hidden musical secret. Under the direction of David Falconer they entertain within the school as well as locally and further afield. They won the prestigious Fallon Cup at the 116th International Classical Music competition at the Feis Ceoil in Dublin’s RDS. The choir’s technically advanced vocal arrangements will please everyone who enjoys choral music at its best.

Action Cancer is a unique Northern Ireland Cancer Charity, established in 1973 by cancer specialist Dr George Edelstyn.

The founder’s vision for the future was that people in Northern Ireland would be free from the risk of cancer.

Action Cancer today carries on the fight for freedom from cancer and maintains a pioneering role in the development of cancer services. http://www.actioncancer.org/Home.aspx

The Lisburn Action Cancer Group is very active and meets on the first Monday of each month at Lagan Valley Hospital. New members always welcome and needed

ABF The Soldiers’ Charity have supported the Army since the end of the Second World War.

The Army Benevolent Fund has given financial support and practical advice to Soldiers, Veterans and their families when they find themselves in real need either through war injuries, death in action or ill health. The charity is totally dependent on voluntary donations and needs to raise around £8.5 million each year to continue their vital work within the wider Army Family. More information can be found on our website: http://www.soldierscharity.org/

This concert is one not to be missed and as well as a very enjoyable evening, it will be supporting two very important local charities. The concert in Wallace High School starts at 7.45pm with doors opening into the auditorium at 7.00pm. Tickets are £8 with a concessionary rate of £6 and can be purchased at the door on the night of the concert or from: Lisburn Action Cancer Group - 02892 665750; Lisburn Action Cancer Shop, ABF The Soldiers’ Charity 02892 678112 - [email protected] or The Wallace High School 02892 672311.