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Carrickfergus


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Carrickfergus Castle

 

 

 
Proms in the Park, Carrickfergus
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Concert details

ALL TICKETS HAVE NOW BEEN ALLOCATED FOR THIS EVENT

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Noel Thompson presenter
Marie Louise Muir presenter

Alfie Boe tenor
Alison Balsom trumpet
Giselle Allen soprano
Dermot Dunne classical accordion
Beoga
Paul Young and Patrick McCarthy fanfare trumpeters
Carrickfergus Community Schools’ Choir

Ulster Orchestra
Kenneth Montgomery conductor

Gates Open: 6.30pm
Entertainment onstage: 8pm
Concert concludes: 10:45pm approx

Broadcast Information

The Ulster Orchestra celebrates its 40th anniversary with a special Prom in the Park conducted by Principal Conductor Kenneth Montgomery and introduced by BBC Northern Ireland's Noel Thompson. Don't miss Northern Ireland's biggest classical music party of the year, with top international stars, the best of local talent and live Big Screen link-ups with the Royal Albert Hall.

This event will be transmitted live on BBC Radio Ulster 92-95FM & 1341MW, DAB Radio, Freeview Ch719, Satellite Ch0118 and for digital viewers on BBC Interactive Television (through the red button on your remote control). A special highlights programme will be broadcast on BBC Northern Ireland Television at a later date..

Apply for tickets

ALL TICKETS HAVE NOW BEEN ALLOCATED FOR THIS EVENT

For complimentary tickets:
call the ticket line on 0870 333 1918 or textphone 08000 153350.
   
NB: Children under 16 are not permitted unless accompanied by an adult. Proof of age may be required.

Travel Information

Travel by rail: Carrickfergus Train Station is located in Victoria Street - a 10 minute walk from the event.

Tel: (028) 9335 1286 or 44 (0)28 9066 6630 - Seven days 7am to 8pm for timetable information.
www.carrickfergus.org/site/whatson/

Travel by bus: Joymount stop is a 3 minute walk from the event.

Tel. 44 (0)28 90 66 66 30 - Seven days 7am to 8pm for timetable information.

Travel by car:

From Dublin and the South: From Dublin, head for the airport until you see signs for Belfast and 'The North'. Follow signs for M2 then take the M5. Carrickfergus is a straight run on the M5. From Derry and the North From Derry, head towards Belfast along the M2 motorway. Follow signs for M2 then take the M5. Carrickfergus is a straight run on the M5. From Newry and the South Take the A1 to Lisburn, join the M1. At Broadway join the Westlink then the M2 and M5. Carrickfergus is a straight run on the M5. From Strabane and the West Follow the A5 and A4 to the M1 destined for Belfast. Leave the M1 for the M2 and then join the M5. Carrickfergus is a straight run on the M5.

From Belfast: Carrickfergus is 10 miles north of Belfast City Centre, a straight run on the M5. Car Parking There are 5 car parks to include blue badge holders' area within walking distance of the event shown on the map. Car parking is free.

Nearest Airport: Belfast International Airport at Aldergrove www.belfastairport.com George Best City Airport: www.belfastcityairport.com

Accessibility: There is a limited designated area for audience members with a disability. There will be disabled toilet facilities.

 

 

Event Guidelines

1. This event will be transmitted live on BBC Radio Ulster 92-95FM & 1341MW, DAB Radio, Freeview Ch719, Satellite Ch0118 and for digital viewers on BBC Interactive Television (through the red button on your remote control). A special highlights programme will be broadcast on BBC Northern Ireland Television at a later date.
2. Ticket holder is responsible for care of ticket. Lost or damaged tickets cannot be replaced. This ticket admits one person only and is complimentary.
3. Entry to the event will be from 6.30pm onwards, tickets are valid until 8.00pm at which time the concert will commence. There will be an interval from 8.50 - 9.15pm. It is anticipated that the concert will conclude at 10.45pm*. To ensure full capacity we may have to re-allocate tickets after 8.00pm.
4. This is a free event and admission will be on a first come, first served basis.
5. As this is an outdoor concert, please dress for the weather. For health and safety reasons, the BBC reserves the right to cancel the concert in the event of extreme weather conditions.
6. This event will take place on a tarmac surface and the site will be split into two areas, one for front stage promenaders and another for people with folding chairs (access to these areas will depend on capacity). Please be considerate with the placement of folding chairs to avoid obstructing the view of others.
7. No garden furniture, other than folding chairs will be permitted on site. In the interests of safety please do not bring umbrellas, glass items, tins, fireworks, barbecues or flaming torches.
8. Alcohol cannot be purchased at this event. Alcohol may be brought on site only if it is in plastic containers. Guests are welcome to bring a picnic.
9. The Event Organisers reserve the right to refuse admission or remove a ticket holder for behaviour which is likely to cause damage, injury, nuisance or annoyance.
10. Ticket holder assumes all risk of injury and all responsibility for property loss, destruction or theft and, releases organisers, performers, sponsors, venue and their employees from any liability thereafter.
11. No dogs allowed other than guide dogs.
12. Children under 16 are not permitted unless accompanied by an adult.
13. All ticket holders consent to the filming and sound recording of themselves as members of the audience.
14. Smoke effects, strobe lighting, lasers, pyrotechnics and loud noises may be used at the event.
15. The BBC reserves the right to make any alteration to the advertised details for this performance.
16. In the interests of audience security, it will be necessary to conduct a number of bag searches on entering the site.
17. Please be aware that a fireworks display may proceed the concert.
18. If you leave the site, re-admittance will be subject to available space.

* All timings are subject to alteration

Please contact the BBC Ticket Unit on telephone 028 9033 8237 or textphone 028 9033 8100, if you have any access requirements, or are unable to use the ticket(s).

Please visit bbc.co.uk/ni/tickets or www.carrickfergus.org/site/whatson for information and additional event guidelines.


 



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