Omagh Music Festival 2024
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| Friday 01 November 2024 | 7:00pm | Book Now |
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The Annual Omagh Music Festival Weekend returns on 1 and 2 November 2024 at the Strule Arts Centre, this year celebrating the music of Omagh Legends Frank Chisum and Frankie McBride!
Friday 1 November
Down Memory Lane
7:30 PM | FREE | Strule Cafe
Join us for an engaging evening of conversation and reminiscing with Sweet Omagh Town Internet Radio presenters Don McGurgan and Declan Forde in The Strule Cafe at 7.30pm.
With their extensive oral history collection on Omagh and the surrounding areas, Declan and Don will take you on a nostalgic journey through Omagh town. Relive the memories of growing up, working and playing there as the face and sound of entertainment changed over the years!
Limited number of seats available, book early to avoid disappointment.
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Saturday 2 November
Omagh’s Music Heritage Trail
11 AM | £3
Kick off the festival with Omagh’s Music Heritage Trail and explore the rich musical history of Omagh through the Showband exhibition. Begin your journey at the Strule Arts Centre’s rooftop museum and enjoy a guided tour through Omagh’s musical past, visiting former venues and discovering how they’ve evolved over time.
Special Offer: Enjoy the Music Heritage Trail, Elvis Lives! Film, and Lunch for only £10. Simply add the film & lunch to your basket, then add the Music Heritage Trail to avail of the discount.
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Elvis Lives! Film Screening
2:30 PM | £3 | Add Lunch for £8.50
Don’t miss this exclusive heritage screening of Elvis Lives! Live Braemer Room and the Olympia Theatre Dublin (1991), featuring Frank Chism. Experience iconic costumes, vibrant big bands, and dazzling showmanship straight from the archives!
This screening is the perfect precursor to the evening’s concert, offering a glimpse into the timeless performances that made Frank Chism a household name.
Special Offer: Enjoy the Music Heritage Trail, Elvis Lives! Film, and Lunch for only £10. Simply add the film & lunch to your basket, then add the Music Heritage Trail to avail of the discount.
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Celebrating the Music of Omagh Legends: Frankie McBride & Frank Chism
8PM | £15 | Auditorium
Celebrate the musical legacies of Frankie McBride and Frank Chism at this special evening concert. Experience local baritone Calvin Davidson perform McBride’s classic hits with a 14-piece live band, reliving the vibrant Irish showband scene of the 60s.
Conor Chism, grandson of Frank Chism, will honor his heritage with a selection of his grandfather’s best-known songs, including Elvis classics like “Burning Love,” “Suspicious Minds,” and more. This unique performance will also mark Conor’s debut album launch.
Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music and history!
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Tickets for all Omagh Music Festival events are now available!
Book online atwww.struleartscentre.co.uk or through the Box Office at (028) 8224 7831.
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