Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland to host arts festival showcase in Ballymena
Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland is delighted to announce its upcoming Arts Festival Showcase, taking place on Thursday 19th March at 8pm at Ballymena Academy.
The special evening will feature talented members from Finvoy, Garvagh and Randalstown Young Farmers' Clubs, promising a fantastic night of music, drama and humour.
Audiences can look forward to a lively and entertaining programme that celebrates creativity, performance and community spirit.
The arts festival showcase highlights the strong tradition of the arts within Northern Ireland’s Young Farmers’ Clubs, providing a platform for young people to share their talents and entertain local audiences.
From uplifting musical performances to engaging dramatic pieces and light-hearted comedy, the evening is set to offer something for everyone.
Patron of Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland, Robin Swann MP, praised the initiative and its importance to rural life.
He said: “Events like the arts festival showcase are so important in bringing together our farming and rural communities.
“The Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland, along with our Young Farmers’ Clubs, play a vital role in supporting community spirit, encouraging young talent and celebrating the strength and resilience of rural life.
“I am proud to support their continued work and this wonderful evening of entertainment.”
Musical director of the Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland, Barkley Thompson, added: “There’s nothing quite like the excitement of performing on stage.
“Nights like the arts festival showcase let the performers share that excitement with the audience, bringing people together through music, drama and laughter.”
Taking place at Ballymena Academy, the event provides an important opportunity to unite members of farming and rural communities in a spirit of friendship and shared celebration.
By bringing people together through music, drama and humour, the showcase strengthens community bonds and highlights the valuable contribution that rural organisations make to society.
Tickets are £15 and can be purchased from Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland committee members or from the clubs taking part. Enquiries can also be made by email at [email protected].