Hallowe’en Night Itself

Check out last years fabulous fireworks display

 

Hallowe’en Main Stage

Date: Monday, October 31st
Times: 4pm - 10pm
Venue:  Guildhall Square
Compere: Mark Patterson, BBC Radio Foyle
Artists: Paul Casey, Belle Amie

 

Paul Casey 4pm – 5.30pm

County Derry born Paul Casey is fast winning an enviable reputation as one of the most striking singer songwriters on either side of the Atlantic following a series of highly acclaimed US performances. An exceptional slide guitarist with a rare gift for creating memorable tunes, his distinctive voice, sharp lyrics and infectious music are winning fans all over the world. Look out for his radio single, ‘Something’s Gotta Give”, described in Hotpress magazine as “a brilliant slice of contemporary pop-rock”.

 

Belle Amie 6pm

Girl band trio Belle Amie, who enjoyed great success since their appearance in X-Factor last year will be performing in Guildhall Square Stage.  Belle Amie beat thousands of entrants to make it to the boot camp stage of The X Factor 2010, where they were cherry-picked by music mogul Simon Cowell to form Belle Amie and go on to perform on the live shows. Then a four piece, Belle Amie are now performing as a trio and with their incredible singing voices and fierce personal style, it’s not hard to see why Louis Walsh has hailed BELLE AMIE as ‘the next big girl band.’ Belle Amie have signed a record deal in America and are currently touring with Westlife and are now honing their own sound alongside various songwriters and producers, including Chad Dexter - the LA-based superproducer behind hits by 50 Cent, Fergie and Cassie. This is one act well worth coming along to see!

 

The Killers of Leon 8.30pm

Love The Killers and Kings of Leon? Here’s your chance to see both at the same time as one of Ireland’s finest tribute bands perfectly recreate the chart topping anthems and live performances of two of the biggest bands in the world today. All top musicians in their own right, the Killers of Leon perform all of the hits from the Killers and the Kings of Leon during their show, including the massive hit singles “Somebody Told Me”, “Mr Brightside”, “Human”, “When You Were Young”, “Bones”, “All These Things That I Have Done”, “Smile Like You Mean It” (The Killers); and “Sex On Fire”, “Use Somebody”, “Molly’s Chambers”, “Notion”, “California Waiting”, “Bucket”, “Radioactive” (Kings of Leon).

 

The Banks of the River Foyle Hallowe’en ‘Carnival of Lights’ Parade 2010

Departing: 7pm (Council Offices)
Assembly Point: Derry City Council Car Park
Commencing at the Council car park, the parade travels towards Strand Road, turning left towards the City Hotel and moving along Queens Quay before returning to the Council Car Park. Recommended viewing points: Along Strand Road and along Queens Quay.

 

Carnival of Lights Parade

Time: 7pm
As winter approaches and the darkness settles, we come together to dance, celebrate and illuminate the streets at the annual Banks of the Foyle Hallowe’en Carnival of Light Parade.

The NW Carnival Initiative, in partnership with Derry City Council, is working with community groups, schools and local artists to make this year’s Carnival Parade as special as ever. This year will also mark the 25th anniversary of the Banks of the Foyle Halloween Carnival, so a ‘silver lining’ theme will run throughout the procession.

So why not join us and enjoy the luminous pageants, fiery costumes and carnival performances, dance along to the Samba and marching bands and marvel at the magnificent silvery large-scale props and carnival characters. And don’t forget to dress in your spookiest costume – you don’t want to be left out!

The "Blanket Earth Walks The World" - 2011 - 2016' will also be participating in this year’s Carnival.  With over 300 school children representing nine schools throughout Co Derry will participate in the first walk in the city taking the message of Love, Hope, Change, Kindness, Peace and Happiness to the World by creating the worlds biggest blanket and presenting it to the World Olympic Games In Rio de Janeiro Brazil in 2016'.To find out more information and participate please visit www.blanketearth.net.

 

Carnival Fireworks

Time: 8pm
Location: Riverfront
Internationally renowned display company Walk the Plank will amaze and astound with their 15-20 minute spectacular firework display, backed up with a stunning soundtrack and visual images. The culmination of the celebrations will be a spectacle of amazing artistry in the river. Prepare to be amazed!