Northern Ireland's Inter(net) Cultural Radio station, Homely Planet, supported the Peace Day campaign and recorded activities at the event on the 21st September and included it in a 24hr broadcast dedicated to the International Day of Peace. www.homelyplanet.org

 

Springboard held the first local Peace Day Concert to raise awareness of the International Day of Peace on 21st September 2008. Springboard wants to create a talking point about this international day of ceasefire and non-violence, and this free music festival was a fantastic day for the whole community.

Lucky Prize Winners from the Peaceday Raffle!!!

£350 Holiday/ Flight Voucher For Europa Travel

- Julie Nixon

2 x meals + 2 Bottles of wine for Nandos

- Valerie Russell

£50 Gift Voucher for Peter Mark

- Tom Somers

Rawearth Spa Pedicure for American Nails Salon

- Bernie McVey

4 x VIP Tickets for Storm Cinema

- Paula Quinn

£25.00 Meal Voucher for La Tasca

- Amanda Magee

£20.00 Meal Voucher for Union Street

- Geraldine Goodman

4 x Tickets for Belfast Giants

- Seamy O'Hanlon

4 x Tickets for Dundonald Ice Bowl

- Jacko Somers

Wash and Blow Dry Voucher for Michael Quinn Hairdressing

- Sarah Hull

£20.00 Meal Voucher For Oscars Champagne Cafe

- Christine Stevenson

Goodie Bag From Bruised Fruit

- Josey Grogan

Framed Signed Peaceday T- Shirt

- Connor Hamilton

2 x Tickets For Movie House Cinemas

- Emma Smyth

2 x Return Train Tickets for Dublin

- Conn Mulvenna

£25.00 Ikea Voucher

- Margaret Hale

2 x Tickets for Airbourne @ Mandela Hall

- Karen Best

2 x Tickets for Dragonforce @ Mandela Hall

- C Rice

2 x Tickets for The Stranglers @ Mandela Hall

- Louise Hales

2 x Tickets for Paul Gilbert @ Spring & Airbrake

- Tony Morgan

2 x Tickets for The Wedding Present @ Spring and Airbrake

- Sharon Coley

2 x Tickets for Over the Rainbow @ the Waterfront

- Anto McCann

4 x Austrailan Super Circus

- Stephanie Bolton

4 x Austrailan Super Circus

- Stephanie O'Rourke

2 x Austrailan Super Circus

- James Magee

the Festival Details

The whole event was officially opened by Belfast Rose of Tralee Mary Frances Loughran. There were performances by The Motion Project and a Chinese Dragon dance!

It was more than just a free music festival, the event was a fun day for the whole family, with an interactive information room; arts, crafts and activities room for children; face-painting; bouncy castle and more!

For music lovers of all ages, there was not only some of the best local bands around as well as a free DJ music-production master class led by Beat 'n' Track between 1pm and 4pm, giving festival goers an opportunity to learn music production methods and software.

What Singers/ bands played?

Jason Clarke - Website

Jason Clarke is a self-taught singer-songwriter from Belfast. In 2006 Jason released an EP of six songs and earlier this year decided it was time to getting working on a full set - having now reworked the EP and added new tracks he's completed his debut album - Talking In Hindsight. Late last year he showcased some of his songs when he supported Scottish singer-songwriter Paolo Nutini.

Armed with advice from Brian Kennedy and Paolo Nutini, Jason is set to release his debut album, Talking In Hindsight, on 12th November.

The Jahm Band - MySpace

The Jahm Band are a collection of musicians who play the kind of music you’ve always wanted to hear. Originally set up by Will Hawkins and Ciaran Laverty a few years ago, the Jahm Band is now made up of five fantastic musicians from around Northern Ireland. They play a funk/jazz/rock fusion that explodes from the stage with incredible energy, taking their audience on a journey… and pretty much sucking them up onto the dance floor!

Joe Echo - Website

DAILY MIRROR FEATURE By Gary Gilliland 31/Aug/07: THE word about experimental Co Derry singer-songwriter Joe Echo is spreading faster than a holler through the Grand Canyon. The former front man of rockers Leya, aka Ciaran Gribbin, has been working on a few tracks with Verve maestro Chris Potter, who produced Urban Hymns. Joe, who puts together a rich platter of acoustic-electronica (if that makes sense) also features on The Waves, a dance remix by Dj Liam Shachar from Israel. And as if that's not enough he has just come off the back of an Irish tour pairing up with Corkman Eoin Coughlan, a fine crafter of songs if ever there was one.

Kagura - MySpace

Formed in January 2005, Kagura are a Belfast-based Indie Rock band. Fronted by joint male/female vocalists, Kagura employ contrasting acoustic and electric guitars seamlessly fused with soaring harmonies and melody. Drawing upon their collective influences, including artists such as Damien Rice, Biffy Clyro, Imogen Heap and Jeff Buckley, the band has created a hugely unique and definitive sound of their very own. The band are currently writing and recording material for their next EP, which will hopefully be released in Summer 2008.

"Belfast quintet Kagura blend Irish folk, indie and epic rock to create astounding music as an alternative at V. Opener 'The Wedding Song' lures the crowd into a false sense of security with anthemic, heartfelt indie that isn't over ambitious. Wow. One song in and Kagura establish their sound and its longevity [...]."
(Maria Pinto-Fernandes - Road To V)

Olympic Lifts - Website

The single 'I Am Cursed' is a poptastic assault on the ears and has been described as "Great. Funny, catchy and a sweet punch in the face to boot" by Snow Patrol front man Gary Lightbody. Before finalizing any new recordings,

Olympic Lifts always like to try out the new songs on a live audience, and their new third album has been no exception. After a UK Tour over December 2007 and January 2008 the band are teamed up with old pals Oppenheimer for an Irish tour in May 2008.

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