Cultural lounge to support Mayor’s charities

Residents across Antrim and Newtownabbey are invited to watch ‘Cultural Lounge Saturday Sessions’ - the council’s series of free virtual music performances in aid of the Mayor’s nominated charities.
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Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Cllr Jim Montgomery selected Air Ambulance NI and Guide Dogs NI as his two chosen charities for the year ahead.

For more information about the worthy causes, read here

Commenting on the Cultural Lounge series, Cllr Montgomery said: “During my term as Mayor, I am supporting the work of two charities, both of which are very close to my heart; Air Ambulance and Guide Dogs NI.

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“Unfortunately, raising funds has been extremely difficult in the current climate and so I would encourage you to tune in over the next few weekends and enjoy these fantastic performances while helping me raise some much needed funds.

“We are blessed with a wealth of local musical talent and as well as raising vital funds, these virtual performances will provide a platform for these artists to enjoy entertaining a crowd during what has been an extremely difficult period for their industry.”

Cultural Lounge Saturday Sessions will feature Amanda St John on January 30, Michelle and Matt Baird on February 6 and the series will culminate with a weekend performance on February 12 from the Lowry Quarantine Quartet, with Peter Corry bringing down the curtain on February 13.

The performances will be live streamed on Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council’s Facebook page at 8pm.

To make a donation to the Mayor’s charities, click here

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