Carrickfergus Castle gigs a success
02 September 2009
The Live at the Castle open air rock concerts in Carrickfergus were a success.
The Live at the Castle open air rock concerts in Carrickfergus were a success. Thousands of people of all ages rocked under the ramparts of the famous coastal castle on Friday and Saturday to the sounds of headliners Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra and Status Quo, along with an impressive supporting bill. The event, organised by CDC Leisure, was the highlight of Carrickfergus Borough Council's 60th birthday celebrations. The aim was to put on a live rock festival for all ages.
Colin Wasson, director of CDC Leisure, said: "This is the first year in bedding down what could be an annual event. Since February we have been speaking to artists about playing in Carrickfergus in 2010. We hope to be able to make an announcement about that in the near future." Mr Wasson praised Carrickfergus Borough Council for its "forward-thinking" approach and said he was delighted to be in partnership with it. "We set out to put on an event which would appeal to all the family. We identified a gap in the market and -- when I look around and see young children and people in their 70s enjoying themselves -- I think we've been vindicated," he added. Carrickfergus virtuoso rock guitarist Simon McBride played his debut live gig on the biggest stage ever constructed in his home town said the event was good for the area.
"It's good for Carrick to have such big names, like Jools Holland and Status Quo, playing in the town. It really is a huge occasion," said Simon who has been touring constantly, promoting his debut album 'Rich Man Falling'.
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