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Sophie McLaughlin

Belfast parks to come alive with music this summer season

Belfast City Council has announced a number of events that will bring local parks alive with music this summer.

The public can enjoy live music in various parks in the city from May to September, as part of the council’s ‘Music in the Parks’ programme.

Featuring a range of music from modern country, folk, jazz, trad, brass band and African drumming sessions, the programme will run on Friday and Sunday afternoons.

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Music in the Parks will finish with a Grand Finale concert at City Hall on Saturday 30 September.

Chris Dawson will be performing at CS Lewis Square on May 19 (1pm-3pm) and Winnie Ama and the Band will be at Ormeau Park on May 28 (1pm-3pm).

June’s programme will see bands from the Northern Ireland Bands’ Association perform at Ormeau Park on June 4 (2pm-5pm).

The Duffy Family Band will be at Falls Park on June 11 (1pm-3pm). Donna Nakumsa, African Drumming Circle will be performing in Alexandra Park on June 16 (1pm-3pm).

Jackie Rainey will be at CS Lewis Square on June 23 (1pm-3pm) and Wookalily will be in Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park on Friday 30 June (1pm-3pm).

Other parks that will be hosting live music in July, August and September are Victoria Park, Drumglass Park, Springfield Dam Park, Páirc Nua Chollann , Woodvale and Waterworks parks.

Saturday, September 30 will see the Grand Finale concert at City Hall from 1pm to 5pm featuring a range of performers.

For more information, visit the council website here.

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