Great Days Out for Groups - Discover Northern Ireland

ni 2012our timeour placeHOW TO... make your next groupouting an ‘eventful visit’?2012 is destined to be one of the most extraordinaryyears in Northern Ireland’s history.It’s the year we take centre stage with new,iconic visitor attractions, unprecedentedevents and historic anniversaries.We have an amazing programme of eventsplanned for 2012 to showcase all that’sgreat about Northern Ireland. From theopening of Titanic Belfast, one of the mostintriguing buildings to ever emerge inBelfast’s Titanic Quarter, to the 50th yearof the world renowned Ulster Bank BelfastFestival at Queen’s.Whether its music, theatre, festivals,comedy, tours or exhibitions, there’s goingto be something to tickle everyone’s fancy.What better way to experience thecelebration of NI2012, than with your group.So, start planning your eventful visit now!Titanic Belfast Festival 2012A fusion of international-scale events to markthe centenary of Titanic’s fateful maidenvoyage is planned. From the opening of themulti-million pound Titanic Belfast visitorattraction, through to commemorationservices on the 100th anniversary of theship’s sinking - a range of plays, tours, talks,films and major musical events will positionBelfast as the ‘home’ of Titanic.Titanic Light Show7–11 April 2012A visionary lighting show to showcase theiconic new Titanic Belfast visitor attraction.There will be a spectacular launch event on 7April followed by an installation over a numberof evenings to feature this amazing building.MTV Music Event11 April 2012MTV will be back in Northern Ireland to delivera major outdoor music event on the TitanicSlipways. Not to be missed!Titanic: A Centenary Commemoration14 April 2012A gala commemorative event in theWaterfront Hall, Belfast’s award-winningcultural venue, this will be a showcase ofthe city’s Titanic story. Narrated by abreathtaking range of the UK’s most wellknown cultural icons and celebrities, this willbe a testament to the ordinary shipbuildersof Belfast who built an extraordinary ship.Titanic (Scenes from the British WreckCommissioner’s Inquiry, 1912)22 April–20 May 2012A Verbatim Play By Owen McCafferty,A MAC Production“It was a dark mass that came throughthe haze...” Reginald E Lee (Lookout)100 years ago, the British Governmentordered a formal inquiry into the loss of RMSTitanic. 36 days, nearly 100 witnesses andover 25,000 questions asked. What happenedto the Titanic as seen through the 1912Inquiry is a human story. A courtroom dramafull of intrigue, bravery and human frailty.“ ...everything was against us.”Charles Lightoller (2nd Officer).BBC Titanic Proms8 September 2012A large scale voices and music of Belfastperformance which will be a stunningcelebration of the rich heritage of song andmusic in Belfast and across Northern Ireland.For more information onTitanic Belfast Festival visitbelfastcitycouncil.gov.uk/eventsPeace One Day Concert21 June 2012This music concert will showcase the iconicnew event space at the historic Ebrington sitein Derry~Londonderry. Peace One Day is aninternational community headed up byrenowned producer Jeremy Gilley, with JudeLaw as a key ambassador. CelebratingOlympic Truce, the Peace One Day Concertwill be the opening concert of the London2012 Festival and will attract massive mediaattention and the biggest names in music.For more information visit peaceoneday.orgLand of Giants30 June 2012On the night of the 30 June 2012, Land ofGiants will present a unique tale to anaudience of 20,000 on Belfast’s newestevents space, the Titanic Slipways.Commissioned by Legacy Trust UK, Land ofGiants will be a highlight of the London 2012Olympic and Paralympic Games. The eventtakes inspiration from local iconic giants –Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver, Finn McCool,Harland and Wolff’s Samson and Goliath,the Olympic and Titanic ships and the Giant’sCauseway - as well as Northern Irelandpeople who are giants in ideas, talent andheritage. It involves a cast and crew of 500+people and combines acrobatics, music andspecial effects. Land of Giants will play a keyrole in the lead up to the 2012 Gamespresenting Northern Ireland on theinternational stage. Find out more atlandofgiants.info254 255