British culture bid buoyed by Foyle Days

With the emphasis on family fun there plenty of activities and performances for visitors of all ages to explore and enjoy.

On the Saturday there is a packed programme including poetry and storytelling, harp recitals, DJ Workshops, Body Rox with Laura D and a concert by Paddy Nash and the Happy Enchiladas.

On the Sunday the creative wave will again wash over visitors to the festival with a dance workshop by the Mary Hill School of dance, and musical performances by the Foyle College Jazz Ensemble and the Mark Black Band.

There will also be dance demonstrations by the Michaela Temple Irish Dance Troupe and Solus Ulster Scots Dancers.

A particular highlight of the weekend is sure to be the "River Sings" sound installation and concert project produced by the University of Ulster.

The project features three distinct artistic elements: a sonic "sculpture" which represents the river itself, recordings of the city's public spaces on both sides of the river, and a musical score for counter tenor voice to draw the strands together.

These sounds are diffused over a custom-built surround sound array which provides audiences with the sense of being immersed within the river's sound-scape, thus providing a vicarious sense of participating in its voice.

An innovative addition to this year's festival will be the "Digital Derry" exhibition.

Creative expression is increasingly taking digital form in everything from games development to film and television production and digital arts.

"Digital Derry" showcases some of the best local talent and upcoming businesses to give a anyone with an interest in digital media a sneak peek at the city's thriving digital culture.