14/11/2003
Aussie pop babe adds to Belfast's festive colour
Australian pop babe, Holly Valance is set to kick off Belfast's Christmas period by performing live in the city.
The former Neighbours star will be joined by local boy band Unity and the Botanic Primary School choir as the city's Christmas Lights are turned on next Thursday evening.
Belfast City Council has joined forces with BBC Northern Ireland and the annual ‘Children in Need’ to organise the event which begins at 6.30pm.
Meanwhile, rock legends Status Quo have announced they are to play Belfast's Waterfront Hall next March.
The three chord rockers included Belfast on the 40 date UK tour to promote their new album, 'Riffs' which is released next week.
Tickets are already on sale for Waterfront Hall appearance which takes place on Saturday 6th March 2004.
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The former Neighbours star will be joined by local boy band Unity and the Botanic Primary School choir as the city's Christmas Lights are turned on next Thursday evening.
Belfast City Council has joined forces with BBC Northern Ireland and the annual ‘Children in Need’ to organise the event which begins at 6.30pm.
Meanwhile, rock legends Status Quo have announced they are to play Belfast's Waterfront Hall next March.
The three chord rockers included Belfast on the 40 date UK tour to promote their new album, 'Riffs' which is released next week.
Tickets are already on sale for Waterfront Hall appearance which takes place on Saturday 6th March 2004.
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