Yee-Ha! Newry Goes Nashville is Back
Newry BID is delighted to announce the return of Newry Goes Nashville following a hugely successful weekend festival last year.
The event returns from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th July with a full programme of day and evening events across the city.
Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, Newry Goes Nashville returns bigger and better. More than 30 venues across the city are taking part in a packed weekend programme celebrating all things country.
The three-day festival will feature live music in venues across the city, with at least ten venues hosting live music each evening.
Country fans can also enjoy a wide range of daytime entertainment, including pop-up performances in coffee shops, restaurants and retail outlets; family-friendly activities; craft workshops; and events designed to bring country music to every corner of the city centre.
Festival favourites including the Roving Cowboy and promotional team will once again be out and about throughout the weekend, giving away prizes and creating plenty of opportunities for photographs and fun.
Among the highlights planned for this year’s programme are an afternoon ‘Hoedown’ in Buttercrane Shopping Centre on Saturday afternoon, a ‘Trucks and Tractors’ showcase on Sunday, and a ‘Join in Jivin’ family fun afternoon.
A range of inclusive activities are also planned, including Sign and Rhyme sessions and family craft workshops, ensuring there is something for all ages to enjoy throughout the weekend.
Eamonn Connolly, Manager of Newry BID, said: “Following the fantastic response to Newry Goes Nashville last year, we are delighted to bring the festival back for a second year.
“The feedback from businesses and visitors was overwhelmingly positive. People loved the atmosphere, the live music and the feelgood factor it created across the city centre.
“This year we have listened to that feedback and placed an even greater emphasis on daytime entertainment, creating more opportunities for visitors and families to enjoy the festival throughout the day as well as into the evening.
“Newry Goes Nashville is a fantastic footfall driver for the city. It encourages people to stay longer, visit more businesses and experience everything our city centre has to offer. We are looking forward to welcoming visitors from near and far for what promises to be another memorable weekend.”
Full programme details, booking information and event updates will be released over the coming weeks and will be available at Newry.com, local press and on Newry BID’s social channels.
