Blue Lights actor brings his 1950s rock’n’roll band back home to Lisburn for one night only

The Soda Popz is a sensational seven-piece live band featuring some of Northern Ireland’s top musicians and vocalists.

Paying an authentic tribute to the hottest hits from the fabulous 50s and swingin’ 60s, this nostalgic show captures the spirit of that golden era of music, bringing it back to life with impressive musicianship, award-winning singers and vintage vibes.

You’ll be singing along and dancing in the aisles with music from iconic artists such as Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, The Drifters, Connie Francis, Chuck Berry and many more.

Fronted by husband and wife team, Michelle Baird and Lisburn-born actor Matt Forsythe, who is also most notably known for playing solicitor Aodhan McAllister in ‘Blue Lights’, this is a special event for him.

He said: “We’re very excited to bring our show to the Island Arts Centre for the first time.

"Our wonderful audiences, many of whom come decked out in full 50s attire, are always on their feet from the first bars of music and everyone has such a great night.

“Growing up in Lisburn and Glenavy with many of my relatives still in the area, this is a lovely opportunity for me to perform with my wife in my childhood town.

"The last time I was on the Island Hall stage was in the Marie Jones’ play ‘A Night in November’ so this will be a very different experience.

“I’ll also just be back from Columbia where I’m performing the brilliant play, ‘Yerma’ with Tinderbox Theatre Company and then I’m straight into rehearsals for ‘Tea in a China Cup’ at the Lyric Theatre the week after our Soda Popz show so it’s certainly a very busy but exciting time.”

So come on folks, put your glad rags on and get ready for a thrilling night and a whole lotta shakin’ with the best retro experience around.

Tickets are available from the Island Arts Centre box office.