Van Morrison adds second show

The iconic artist was already scheduled to perform on Thursday 3rd May as part of the City of Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival but a second date was added due to demand for tickets.

Chairperson of the Derry Theatre Trust, Martin Bradley, said:

“We are very pleased at the number of tickets that have already sold for this global artist. A high percentage of tickets have been sold outside of Ireland to people from as far afield as Scandinavia. The attraction of a truly international audience to this event is heartening as it serves as a precursor for acts which are likely to come to the city during 2013 when Derry holds the title of UK City Of Culture.”

The Mayor, Alderman Maurice Devenney has welcomed news that Van Morrison is to headline the 2012 City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival. “This year’s festival is going to bigger and better than ever before and confirmation that Van Morrison is to be performing at the Millennium Forum as part of the festival is fantastic news for music lovers across the city and wider region. Van Morrison was a hugely popular act when he performed at the festival some years back and we are delighted that he has agreed to return and be part of this year’s celebrations. The City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival is fast becoming one of Ireland’s most popular music events and this year’s event promises to be a huge success with an excellent line up of international and local jazz and big band performers. For further information about the festival visit www.cityofderryjazzfestival.com Tel 028 71 376545.”

Van Morrison is acknowledged as one of the most innovative and creative artists of all time. His live shows are always unique and this is a chance to see ‘the Legend’, live at the Millennium Forum, in an intimate environment.

Brown Eyed Girl, Madame George and Moondance were three of his songs that were included in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. Van Morrison has 6 Grammys and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll and Songwriters Hall of Fame.

The once off set list for these shows will feature a selection of his greatest hits and songs that have a particular resonance to his Irish roots. The gigs are likely to be one of the musical highlights of 2012.

Van Morrison performs at the Millennium Forum on Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd May. Tickets are on sale now from the Box Office. Telephone 71 264455 or visit www.millenniumforum.co.uk for tickets.