Hitting a high note

Eurovision winner Niamh Kavanagh, ‘Master of the Musicals’ Peter Corry and the John Anderson Big Band are just some of the big names lined up for ‘Lurgan 400 Live’.

Television favourites Eamonn Holmes and his new wife Ruth Langsford are also signed up to co-host this major outdoor music event – a first for Lurgan Park.

An eclectic mix of foods from around the world will also offer family and friends the opportunity to gather in the spectacular surroundings of Lurgan Park to enjoy an ‘alfresco’ picnic and a truly unique evening of music when gates open at 5pm.

Festivities will get underway with the packed line-up of star performers take to the stage at 7.30pm to perform hits from the movies.

The magical night, which is expected to attract thousands of lovers of music from the movies from Lurgan and beyond, will be brought to a close with a fireworks finale at 10.30pm.

Mayor of Craigavon Alderman Stephen Moutray, said: “Lurgan 400 Live marks the culmination of a fantastic series of events that has shown how much the town has to offer.

"Craigavon Borough Council has worked hard to coordinate a year of events that celebrate Lurgan and all credit must be given to the hard work put in to pull together what promises to be a fantastic evening for all the family.

"We would urge everyone to come along and experience Lurgan at its best.”

One of the stars of the celebration, Niamh Kavanagh said: “Lurgan 400 Live is going to be an evening of music and magic and I can’t wait to perform some of my favourite songs from the movies and enjoy a great night on the town.”

Guests are reminded to bring along a picnic rug or deck chairs so that they can enjoy the festivities in comfort and, as we can’t always rely on the weather, people are advised to bring rain proofs and something warm to wear for the evening.