Menu
02/08/2011
NI's Answer To Woodstock Is Back
Ireland's answer to the huge festivals, Woodstock and Glastonbury, Sunflowerfest 2011, is back by popular demand.
The festival will take place this month from 19th - 21st August at Tubby's Farm in the rustic countryside just outside Hillsborough, Co Down.
A weekend of live music, arts, crafts, comedy, poetry and food is on the agenda as festival planners finalise an extensive schedule of entertainment and interactive activities which will take place across 10 acres of this working farm.
Like Woodstock, Glastonbury and Electric Picnic, Sunflowerfest is a festival founded on the 'principles of love, positivity, tolerance and smiles' where everyone is invited to relax and just be themselves.
Children and families are especially welcome and the dedicated Kidz Zone has lots of fun activities to keep younger festivalgoers entertained throughout the weekend.
Over the weekend there is rock, country, traditional, punk, gospel, rockabilly, blues, world music, and reggae.
Headlining at this year's festival will be local bands Duke Special, Cashier No. 9, Mojo Fury, Not Squares and singer Gareth Dunlop.
The line-up of live music for the festival is being overseen by local promoter Phil McCarroll of SO:NI (Sounds of N.I), who has been running successful showcase gigs in Belfast and Lisburn for many years.
This year's Sunflowerfest also features a Reggae Corner hosted by Explosion Sound System where music fans can enjoy the very best of local roots reggae presented by the cream of Ireland's finest DJs and MCs.
Michael Magowan, Sunflowerfest Event Director, said: "We are really excited to launch the second annual Sunflowerfest and would like to thank everyone who supported us last year. We feel that this is an excitingly different and experiential weekend festival focused on celebrating the best in local, national and world music and the arts.
"We hope the weekend will nurture the mind, body and soul through a wide range of artistic media - from music to storytelling and comedy and poetry.
"There will also be yoga, meditation, reiki, aroma therapy and other complimentary therapy disciplines on offer."
(BMcN/BMcC)
The festival will take place this month from 19th - 21st August at Tubby's Farm in the rustic countryside just outside Hillsborough, Co Down.
A weekend of live music, arts, crafts, comedy, poetry and food is on the agenda as festival planners finalise an extensive schedule of entertainment and interactive activities which will take place across 10 acres of this working farm.
Like Woodstock, Glastonbury and Electric Picnic, Sunflowerfest is a festival founded on the 'principles of love, positivity, tolerance and smiles' where everyone is invited to relax and just be themselves.
Children and families are especially welcome and the dedicated Kidz Zone has lots of fun activities to keep younger festivalgoers entertained throughout the weekend.
Over the weekend there is rock, country, traditional, punk, gospel, rockabilly, blues, world music, and reggae.
Headlining at this year's festival will be local bands Duke Special, Cashier No. 9, Mojo Fury, Not Squares and singer Gareth Dunlop.
The line-up of live music for the festival is being overseen by local promoter Phil McCarroll of SO:NI (Sounds of N.I), who has been running successful showcase gigs in Belfast and Lisburn for many years.
This year's Sunflowerfest also features a Reggae Corner hosted by Explosion Sound System where music fans can enjoy the very best of local roots reggae presented by the cream of Ireland's finest DJs and MCs.
Michael Magowan, Sunflowerfest Event Director, said: "We are really excited to launch the second annual Sunflowerfest and would like to thank everyone who supported us last year. We feel that this is an excitingly different and experiential weekend festival focused on celebrating the best in local, national and world music and the arts.
"We hope the weekend will nurture the mind, body and soul through a wide range of artistic media - from music to storytelling and comedy and poetry.
"There will also be yoga, meditation, reiki, aroma therapy and other complimentary therapy disciplines on offer."
(BMcN/BMcC)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
04 April 2024
Two Major Music Festivals Generate Over £30m
Two major music festivals in 2023 generated an additional £30.8 million for the Northern Irish economy and created almost 6,000 paid employment opportunities, according to an independent report.
Two Major Music Festivals Generate Over £30m
Two major music festivals in 2023 generated an additional £30.8 million for the Northern Irish economy and created almost 6,000 paid employment opportunities, according to an independent report.
11 October 2024
Belfast Music Continues To Thrive Following UNESCO Designation
Three years after being named a UNESCO City of Music, Belfast's music scene continues to flourish with ongoing support from Belfast City Council.
Belfast Music Continues To Thrive Following UNESCO Designation
Three years after being named a UNESCO City of Music, Belfast's music scene continues to flourish with ongoing support from Belfast City Council.
07 July 2023
Belfast Musicians And Venues To Benefit From Summer Initiatives
A number of Belfast-based performers and music venues are to benefit from a range of new summer initiatives as part of Belfast's UNESCO City of Music designation. The city was awarded the prestigious title in November 2021, becoming the first city on the island of Ireland and only the third in the UK to receive the accolade.
Belfast Musicians And Venues To Benefit From Summer Initiatives
A number of Belfast-based performers and music venues are to benefit from a range of new summer initiatives as part of Belfast's UNESCO City of Music designation. The city was awarded the prestigious title in November 2021, becoming the first city on the island of Ireland and only the third in the UK to receive the accolade.
08 November 2021
Belfast Awarded UNESCO City Of Music Status
UNESCO has awarded Belfast the coveted City of Music status, celebrating the city's rich musical heritage and recognising the importance of music to its future. Belfast is only the third city in the UK to become a City of Music with Liverpool receiving it in 2016 and Glasgow in 2008.
Belfast Awarded UNESCO City Of Music Status
UNESCO has awarded Belfast the coveted City of Music status, celebrating the city's rich musical heritage and recognising the importance of music to its future. Belfast is only the third city in the UK to become a City of Music with Liverpool receiving it in 2016 and Glasgow in 2008.
21 April 2023
Output Belfast And AVA Partner For Major Music Conference
Output Belfast has partnered with AVA to bring Ireland's leading music conference to The MAC and The Oh Yeah Music Centre in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter on Thursday, 01 June.
Output Belfast And AVA Partner For Major Music Conference
Output Belfast has partnered with AVA to bring Ireland's leading music conference to The MAC and The Oh Yeah Music Centre in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter on Thursday, 01 June.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:It will be cloudy again throughout the day. Mainly dry in the morning, but patchy drizzle in places, becoming more widespread and persistent in the afternoon. Freshening southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
