Derek Ryan set to headline this weekend’s first live gig in Ebrington Square
Don't miss the first Irish country gig 👏
Last updated 28th Jul 2021
This weekend live music returns to Derry/Londonderry's Ebrington Square with the open-air country music event, Country Fest!
Derek Ryan headlines Saturday's gig and is joined by Barry Kirwan and Johnny Brady. This will be the country singer’s first gig of the year, since last July’s sell-out drive concerts in Ballymena.
It will also be the first music event to take place in the city since the pandemic.
Derek regards Ebrington Square as one of his favourite venues: “The band and I are beyond excited at the prospect of performing again. It has been a long wait to get to this point and take it from me we intend to give the fans a good time.”
“The Coronavirus pandemic should remind everyone that the National Health Service is one of the most important institutions in our lives. The men and women who serve us and care for us can never be thanked enough. We are just musicians, so there is little we can do but sing for you as a thank you.”
As a kind gesture, Country Fest have donated 1000 tickets to 1000 NHS staff in the North West. The team wanted to recognise the great work of the NHS throughout the pandemic, in an area of Northern Ireland particularly affected by infections and deaths, and had no hesitation in making 1000 free tickets available to what will most likely be a sellout concert.
Music lovers can enjoy a mix of eclectic music, from country to trance. The festival will run from 5pm-11pm with last entry at 8pm.
Tickets are limited, general admission is on sale from skiddle.com
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