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Buskers near and far invited to fest

BANBRIDGE BuskFest is once again sending the call out to buskers from near and far to take part in the 10th annual busking festival which this year takes place on Saturday, June 22 in Banbridge Town Centre.

Last Rush on tour.

Last Rush set off on UK tour

LOCAL indie band Last Rush have embarked on their first UK tour. The self-financed tour started in Glasgow on Tuesday night and when the ‘MAIL’ caught up with the band they were due to play Manchester, Liverpool and finish with two dates in London.

Don’t miss Ciaran in the Creative Hub

CIARAN Lavery will play a very special home town gig in the Creative Hub, William Street on Friday, May 24.

Psychojet are more than capable of taking flight

DON’T be deceived by their name (which the band admit themselves is lamentable) - Psychojet are a highly-talented bunch of musicians capable of unleashing post-rock soundscapes at the drop of a hat.

Last year's Craigavon Has Got talent winner, Ethan Lawlor, pictured with a number of the show's judges over the years.

Open auditions for Craigavon Has Got Talent competition

The audition process for this year’s Craigavon Has Got Talent competition takes place this weekend at St Anthony’s Centre, Craigavon.

Pictured at the launch of the locali App at Craigavon Civic Centre are back row from left, Paul Kavanagh, economic development officer, Craigavon Borough Council, Theresa Donaldson, Council chief executive, gareth Verner, Portadown Football Club, Councillor Darryn Causby, Nicola Wilson, head of economic development, Craigavon Borough Council, and Geraldine Lawless, USEL. Frontfrom left, Alistair Fee, Queen's University, Nick Hutchinson, BNL Productions and Mayor of Craigavon, Councillor Carla Lockhart. INPT18-219.

Craigavon app first of its kind in Nl

A NEW free app – and the first of its kind in Northern Ireland - which aims to help local people to stay up to date with local information, was launched at the Civic Centre recently.

Pictured at the launch of the locali App at Craigavon Civic Centre are back row from left, Paul Kavanagh, economic development officer, Craigavon Borough Council, Theresa Donaldson, Council chief executive, gareth Verner, Portadown Football Club, Councillor Darryn Causby, Nicola Wilson, head of economic development, Craigavon Borough Council, and Geraldine Lawless, USEL. Frontfrom left, Alistair Fee, Queen's University, Nick Hutchinson, BNL Productions and Mayor of Craigavon, Councillor Carla Lockhart. INPT18-219.

Tribute acts and local band at summer gig

LOCAL band Audio Cavalry have been added to the Summersound Parkfest line-up at Lurgan Rugby and Cricket Club.

Jack Brown who is a talented young skier. INLM1913-22

Junior High pupil shows talent on the ski slopes

LURGAN Junior High School pupil Jack Brown (pictured) is proving to be quite a talented skier.

Evie Dawson (2) from Lurgan made friends with a mysterious six foot creature called Argon that has descended upon Rushmere Shopping Centre in Craigavon throughout May ahead of The Dragons of Azrael production which commences on Wednesday 29 May and runs to Sunday 2 June on the mall. The thirty-minute show, aimed at 4-11 year olds, is produced and created by local Coalisland-based company D-Sign and Displays, and promises to excite the senses and really help children in letting their creative side and imagination loose. With tickets priced at just �3.50 and four shows a day over a five day period, it's a great opportunity for children to tap into their imagination and creative side outside of school hours this Summer. To find out more information on the Dragon of Azrael production, please contact Rushmere on 028 3834 3350 or visit www.rushmereshopping.com Picture John Murphy Aurora PA

Mythical creatures descend on Rushmere

SHOPPERS at Rushmere Shopping Centre were in for a visual treat last week, when a mysterious six-foot creature descended upon the retail park.

Evie Dawson (2) from Lurgan made friends with a mysterious six foot creature called Argon that has descended upon Rushmere Shopping Centre in Craigavon throughout May ahead of The Dragons of Azrael production which commences on Wednesday 29 May and runs to Sunday 2 June on the mall. The thirty-minute show, aimed at 4-11 year olds, is produced and created by local Coalisland-based company D-Sign and Displays, and promises to excite the senses and really help children in letting their creative side and imagination loose. With tickets priced at just �3.50 and four shows a day over a five day period, it's a great opportunity for children to tap into their imagination and creative side outside of school hours this Summer. To find out more information on the Dragon of Azrael production, please contact Rushmere on 028 3834 3350 or visit www.rushmereshopping.com Picture John Murphy Aurora PA

Ciaran plays gig at Creative Hub

CIARAN Lavery will play a very special one off intimate show, held in the beautiful setting of the Creative Hub, William Street on Friday May 24.

Jenny Locke from Comber was named Miss Moira while Jade Topping from Lisburn won the Miss Pretty Mary's title.

Miss NI Moira heat selects two finalists

PRETTY Mary’s Bar in Moira was the venue for the local heat of the Miss Northern Ireland 2013 contest.

Father Ted night in Belmont

TEDJEST is a Father Ted charity night planned for June 14 in the Belmont Hotel, Banbridge, in aid of Marie Curie.

Malojian headline local showcase

MALOJIAN will be playing the Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast on Friday night.

Art in Armagh

SPRING is off to a creative start at The Market Place Theatre in Armagh with an array of workshops for both adults and children.

Gigs to promote local artists at Love Coffee

LOVE Coffee in Gardiner’s Court is hosting a series of concerts over the next few weeks.

Back to School at Courthouse

THIS Friday night the Courthouse will be hosting a Back To School night at 9pm.

Quizzes at sports club

A QUIZ takes place in Goodyear Sports and Social Club this Friday night in aid of Macmillan Cancer.

Busy weekend for amateur radio club

A BUSY weekend looms for Mid-Ulster Amateur Radio Club (www.muarc.com) as they will participate in Craigavon Borough Council’s green sustainability ‘Good Life’ festival (www.goodlifeoxfordisland.com) at Oxford Island on Saturday and Sunday.

Ready, set, go! Mayor of Craigavon Councillor Carla Lockhart with Amelia (age 5) and Alfie (age 2) enjoying a rickshaw ride to the Good Life Festival at Oxford Island, Craigavon, this Saturday and Sunday (April 27 and 28). With special guests Dick Strawbridge and Jenny Bristow theres a great music and arts line up, fabulous food and family friendly activities from 10am to 6pm.

Living the ‘Good LIfe’ at Oxford Island

THE countdown is on for the fun-filled Good Life festival at Oxford Island this weekend.

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