Christmas musical favourites to ring out in Derry city centre

Derry’s city centre is echo to the sound of musical festive favourites each weekend up to Christmas with a series of performances by a number of local bands and choirs.

The Christmas City Centre Music programme will take place in both the Craft Village and the Guildhall Square, with carols and modern Christmas classics to entertain shoppers provided by some of the city’s most popular groups.

Announcing the Christmas City Centre Music Programme, Mayor of Derry Councillor Brenda Stevenson said the performances would bring 'even more festive cheer' to the city centre in the build up to Christmas.

She added: 'The programme is very much in keeping with our Music City theme for the year, and will allow visitors the opportunity to enjoy some of the city’s finest local talent.

'I would encourage people to take time out of their busy shopping schedule to listen to some of the festive music and spread some Christmas cheer.'

Groups taking part in the programme include the Maiden Gospel Choir, Allegri, Strabane Concert Brass Band, the Colmcille Ladies Choir, Encore, the Pink Ladies and Cantamus Choir, who will take to the stage for afternoon performances on Saturday and Sunday, 13th and 14th December, and 20th and 21st December.