by Liam Porter, Inishowen Independent
BUNCRANA could have a summer music festival again
next year following confirmation this week that a
newly formed Music Festival Committee has commenced
work on bringing the popular event back to the town.
Attempts to revive the festival began recently on
the internet networking site Facebook and over 800
members have signed up to the site to exchange views
and ideas on how the festival might be revived.
Buncrana Mayor Lee Tedstone was one of those who
signed up to the site and he confirmed yesterday
that he is now also vice-chairman of the new
committee.
“There is a very enthusiastic and vibrant young
committee in place now to revive the music festival
and we’re confident that we can have a brilliant
festival organised again for next summer.”
The new Mayor added that the committee was also
looking at the possibility of staging a one off
event in late August or early September of this
year, but mostly to raise awareness and some funds
for next year’s event.
“We are looking towards a completely transformed
festival that includes not just music but also drama
and street performances and all sorts of family fun.
We’re hoping that this will become a mini arts
festival if you like an event that has a whole range
of events.”
The Fine Gael councillor praised the work of Michael
Hone who had set up the Facebook page and is now
chairman of the new committee.
“He has been very enthusiastic and a real driving
force behind this whole project and I’d have to say
that everyone involved is looking forward to getting
this off the ground again.”
Already the new committee has met with some members
of the previous committee and are delighted with the
support they have received.
“We will hopefully have a public consultation
meeting soon where we will take on board the ideas
of the members of the public and after that we’ll
work towards making next year’s festival a brilliant
event. |
