Limelight To Host Weekend Vaccination Clinic

One of Belfast's best known music venues is set to host a special weekend walk-in vaccination clinic, offering first doses to anyone aged 16 and over.

The Limelight on Ormeau Avenue will host the clinics between 10am and 3pm on Saturday 11 and from 12 midday to 6pm on Sunday 12 September.

No appointment is required for vaccination but attendees will need to show ID.

Head of the Northern Ireland vaccination programme Patricia Donnelly said: "I am delighted that the Limelight has been added to our rolling programme of walk-in clinics.

"Offering jabs at such a well-known location will complement ongoing efforts to boost vaccine take-up.

"My sincere thanks go to the Limelight's management for facilitating these weekend clinics."

The Limelight is co-owned by Shine, the company behind high profile Belsonic music events.

Shine is holding Emerge, a special thank you concert for music lovers, on Friday 17 September.

The Emerge event at Ormeau Park will help promote awareness of vaccination. It is also an acknowledgement of the impact of the pandemic on younger people.

Joe Dougan from Shine said: "Demand for the event has been huge and all the tickets we released were snapped up within minutes. We have held some tickets back and the first 200 people who get jabbed at the Limelight each day this weekend will get a free ticket to Emerge at Ormeau Park.

"We are pleased to be playing our part in the vaccination programme. We see it as vital to a full and safe return of live music events."

Admission to Emerge will depend on your vaccination status - you will need to have been fully vaccinated with both vaccine jabs - or have had one jab plus a negative lateral flow test.

Joe conlcuded: "If you are planning to attend Emerge and haven't had your vaccine yet - pop down to the Limelight this weekend and grab a jab."