Portstewart Red Sails Festival 2009
Sunday 19th July
3.00pm: Red Sails Songs of Praise
Interdenominational Service at the Crescent.
7.00pm -9.00pm: Junior Fishing Competition
Held at the Harbor, Portstewart. Entry is absolutely free and there are great prizes to be won. This event is generously sponsored by ‘Flying Tackle’, Main Street, Portrush.
Monday 20th July
From 8am: Ladies Golf Competition.
More details from Portstewart Golf Club Tel 028 7083 2015.
Sponsored by Couples, Railway Road, Coleraine.
1.00pm - 9.30pm: Free Entertainment at the Crescent
1.00pm - 4.00pm: Music and Children's Karaoke with DJ John McIlreavy
Entries will be taken from 1.00pm-1.45pm for the first heat of the Red Sails Karaoke Competition, which starts at 2.00pm.
The competition is free to enter. The top five from each of two age categories 5-10 years and 11-16 years will go through to Thursday’s final. Those entrants who do not qualify may try again at the second heat on Tuesday.
This event is sponsored by Faulkner Plumbing And Heating. Tel: 07850006342
1.30pm: Sandcastle Competition
Judged by Tony Hawkins.
Held at the Crescent.
Free to enter.
Sponsored by Hendersons Wholesaler’s, Coleraine.
4.00pm: Street Theatre. Children's Magic Show with Captain Franko Entertainments.
Family & corporate entertainment such as the Magic Clown Show, Punch & Judy and our Flea circus.
Walkabouts like stiltwalkers, balloon modellers & varied street theatre. Meet & Greets live statues & much more
Held at the Crescent.
Sponsored by Coleraine Borough Council.
4.30pm: Free Live Music - Featuring Local Band "Dark Horse"
Classic rock songs from Jimi Hendrix and Rory Gallagher are included in the set from this popular local band.
7.00pm: Kintra
Kintra are a group of 12 musicians, singers and dancers from the North West, whose performances have thrilled audiences, wherever they have played. Fiddle, bagpipes, piano, guitar, drums, Irish and Scottish dancing all feature in this fusion of Irish and Ulster-Scots traditions.
Website: www.kintramusic.com
Sponsored by The Ulster-Scots Agency, Coleraine Borough Council and The Portstewart Community Association
Tuesday 21st July
1.00pm - 9.30pm: Free Entertainment at the Crescent
1.00pm - 4.00pm: Music and Children's Karaoke with DJ John McIlreavy
Entries will be taken from 1.00pm-1.45pm for the second heat of the Red Sails Karaoke Competition, which starts at 2.00pm.
The competition is free to enter. The top five from each of two age categories 5-10 years and 11-16 years will go through to Thursday’s final.
This event is sponsored by Faulkner Plumbing And Heating. Tel: 07850006342
4.30pm: Live Music Featuring Local Band "Smokin Rosie"
Classic rock tunes from the likes of Thin Lizzy are included the set from this talented local band.
7.00pm: Multicultural Music Show
A world music performance by the "Artsekta Fusion Band", plus the "Salsa Brothers" (featuring John Trotter). The show includes a display of Salsa dancing.
Sponsored by Coleraine Borough Council (DCAL Community Festival Fund).
Wednesday 22nd July
1.00pm - 9.30pm: Free Entertainment at the Crescent
1.30pm: Street Theatre - "Babcock and Bobbins"
Sponsored by Coleraine Borough Council.
2.30pm: Junior Stars in your Eyes
This event is organized by Coleraine Borough Council and is one of several heats during the Summer. There are two age groups 4-9 years and 10-15 years.
Entry details are available by calling the Council’s Leisure Services Department.
Tel: 028 7034 7234
5.00pm: Live Music Featuring Local Band "Electric Catfish"
A bluesy rock set showcases another talented young local band.
7.00pm: Willie Drennan and the Ulster Scots Folk Orchestra
This ever-popular act makes a welcome return for what has now become a traditional performance at the festival.
Sponsored by the Ulster-Scots Agency.
Thursday 23rd July
From 8.00am: Gent's Golf Competition
More details from Portstewart Golf Club
Tel: 028 7083 2015
Sponsored by Wilsons, The Promenade, Portstewart.
1.00pm - 5.00pm: Free Entertainment at the Crescent
1.00pm - 4.00pm: Music and Children's Karaoke Final with DJ John McIlreavy
This event is sponsored by Faulkner Plumbing And Heating. Tel: 07850006342
1.30pm: Children's Pavement Art Competition
Held at the Crescent.
Free to enter.
Judged by Al Smyth.
Prizes sponsored by Henderson’s Wholesalers, Coleraine.
4.00pm: Live Music Featuring Local Band "Tommy Shots"
More bluesy rock, featuring a mix of classic and original songs from last years Battle of the Band Winners.
8.00PM - 11.00pm: Havana Rock
Live music in Havana, Shenanigans featuring:
8.00pm: "Electric Catfish"
9.00pm: "Assassinate"
10.00pm: " Tommy Shots"
11.00pm - 1.00am: "Classic Rock Disco"
Free admission. Strictly over eighteens only. Sponsored by Shenanigans.
8.00pm: International Comedy Hypnotist Gareth Fulton
In Portstewart Town Hall. Doors open at.7.30. Show commences 8.00pm. Entry fee at the door. Discount for children under 16.
Friday 24th July
1.00pm - 5.00pm: Free Entertainment at the Crescent
12.noon - 4.00pm: Battle of the Bands Competition
A competition where up to 12 young bands display their talents live in Portstewart town Hall. Admission is free and there is no entry fee for the bands.
The event is open to any unsigned band providing most of the band members are 21 or under.
The winners will receive free studio time equivalent to a three-track demo sponsored by Shipwrecked Studios , plus a support slot in a gig arranged by the new record label Small Town America.
Second and third prizes are sponsored by The Music Room and The Vinyl Touch.
To enter: send an email to seangraham123@hotmail.com
4.00pm: Street Theatre with "Jim & Dr Nick"
Held at the Crescent. Sponsored by Coleraine Borough Council.
4.30pm: Live Music Featuring Local Band "Assassinate"
Assassinate perform an exciting mix of classic and original rock songs. With band members ranging from only 16-18 years old, the line up contains some of the most talented young musicians in the local area.
7.00pm: Bar Wars
Staff and customers of our local Bars and Clubs compete in fun events to claim the highly coveted Red Sails Bar Wars Trophy for their establishment. Most of the events are kept secret until the night, but it will include an Ice Cream Eating competition sponsored by Morelli’s To Go!
8.00pm: Live Music Featuring "Canterach"
A popular Scottish folk act, who have played at many festivals across Europe.
Song and Scottish dance music that includes pipes, fiddle and percussion.
Sponsored jointly by The Ulster-Scots Agency and The Portstewart Community Association.
Website: www.musenexus.co.uk/celticbands/canterach.html
Saturday 25th July
Fun Day All-Day at the Crescent
Fun and games, gift stalls and lots of free entertainment.
Craft and Collectables fair in Portstewart Town Hall from 1pm-8pm.
11.15am: Fancy Dress Pararde Assemble at Atlantic Circle
Entry is free to children of all ages and there are great prizes to be won.
The three fancy dress categories are: Most Topical, Most Comical, and Prettiest.
Judging will take place at Atlantic Circle between 11.15am and 12noon.
12.00 Noon (sharp): Fancy Dress Parade leaves Atlantic Circle
The Parade this year will include a 10 piece Samba Band, Chinese Dragon, Martial Arts performers, Benny and Jenny and Bollywood Dancers, all of which are sponsored by Coleraine Borough Council ( DCAL Community Festival Fund) as well as our Festival King and Queen, vintage cars, our local Fire Engine.
The parade will progress along the Promenade to the crescent. Before the prize giving ceremony there will be short demonstrations from the Chinese Lion Team and Bollywood Dancers, followed by speeches from The Mayor of Coleraine and Chairman of the Portstewart Community Association.
1.00pm: Live Music Featuring "Impact"
Popular N.Ireland girl/boy band performing a set of hit songs that includes a High School Musical tribute.
2.30pm - 3.00pm: Benny and Jenny: Children's Sing Along Show
Entertainment for the younger fans of the Red Sails Festival.
Sponsored by Coleraine Borough Council (DCAL Community Festival Fund)
3.00pm: Live Music Featuring "Abbatastic"
If you have seen Mama Mia now is your chance to sing along and dance to N.Ireland’s most popular Abba tribute act.
Sponsored by Coleraine Borough Council (DCAL Community Festival Fund)
7.00pm: Live Music Featuring "The Jungle V.I.Ps"
One of the North West’s best acts featuring some of the areas finest musicians.
The band has nine musicians including three saxophone players, trumpet, guitars, piano and drums. Fronted by singer Mark Adamson their set includes the hits of the Rat Pack, Robbie Williams, Elvis, Queen, Stevie Wonder, the Commitments and much more. Not to be missed.
Sponsored by Coleraine Borough Council
9.00pm Live Music Featuring "Addiction"
Addiction are a quality pop band whose repertoire aims to please both young and old and certainly does that.
Back again at this years festival due to popular demand.
Sponsored by Coleraine Borough Council
10.30pm: Spectacular Fireworks Display
The grand finale to the festival. A spectacular fireworks display that will send everyone home with a smile.
If you haven’t experienced it before you’re in for a real treat.
This event is sponsored by Coleraine Borough Council, with thanks to the Dominican College for the use of the grounds to set off the fireworks.
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