06/04/2011

Bangor Announce Festival Programme

The programme of events lined up for a new Bangor based festival has been announced.

Celebrating music, art and performance with contemporary, street and classical events, the Valley of Angels festival is taking place over two days this May.

The festival includes a free Avalon Guitar Factory tour, performances from the Belfast Community Gospel Choir, as well as live music from local bands Key of Atlas, Furlo, Southern, Ria Maguire, Silhouette, Feet for Wings and Peter McVeigh.

Local talented DJ's Surf Mountain are also providing some entertainment during the festival where you can also enter your email details for a chance to win a fantastic Animal watch.

The two-day celebration will focus on Celtic Christian Heritage through various creative mediums, and is hoping to "promote, inform and educate the local communities and visitors alike".

To find out more log onto www.thevalleyofangels.com

(DW/BMcC)

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