Press Release

Top Radio One DJ to play Banks of the Foyle Hallowe’en Carnival

Monday 18th October 2004

Details have just been announced that top Radio One DJ, Dave Pearce will be the special guest at the Banks of the Foyle Hallowe’en Carnival Student Stage on Hallowe’en Night.

Radio One DJ, Dave Pearce

Renowned for his euphoric style of uplifting trance and hard dance - with the odd trademark anthem thrown in, Dave Pearce will be one of the opening acts at the Students’ Zone in Victoria Market Car Park before he goes on to present his weekly Dance Anthems show from BBC Radio Foyle, especially for the Hallowe’en celebrations.

Commenting on the news Nuala Magee, Festivals Organiser said:

“We’re absolutely thrilled that Dave Pearce will be performing at this years Students’ Stage. As one of the UK’s most in demand DJ’s he is sure to kick the celebrations off to a fantastic start.

“The Students’ Zone party will continue into the evening with a line up featuring some of the North West’s best up and coming talent and prizes galore for the best costumes not to mention thousands of bottles of Lucozade Energy to help keep the carnival spirit going for all those participating.”

New to this years carnival the Students’ Zone celebrations will also see the arrival of the Students’ Parade, which has been organised by Derry City Council in association with the University of Ulster’s Magee Campus Students Union. This spectacle of energy and colour will be led by the Mad Hatters Samba band and will leave from the UU’s Magee Campus joining the festivities in Victoria Market Car Park.

As the day turns to night the spectacular River Foyle Fireworks display will provide the highlight of the evening, however the fun will continue as many of the hotels and venues around the city host a variety of Hallowe’en parties.

Hotels in the city are currently offering specially priced breaks to suit every budget over the Hallowe’en Carnival weekend from as little as £65.00 pps for two nights accommodation plus evening meal. For more details telephone Derry Visitor and Convention Bureau on (028) 7126 3511 or visit www.derryvisitor.com.

Programmes are currently available by telephoning (028) 7137 6545, emailing: halloween@derrycity.gov.uk or clicking on www.derrycity.gov.uk/halloween.

The Banks of the Foyle Hallowe’en Carnival is organised by Derry City Council in association with the Department for Social Development and sponsored by the Northern Ireland Events Company, Lucozade Energy and Star Newspaper.

ENDS

Further press information can be obtained by contacting the City Marketing Department at Derry City Council. Tel. 028 7137 6504. Carnival Information Tel. 028 7137 6545

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