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Youth Fest NI is back in Kilbroney Forest Park, Rostrevor on Saturday the 6th of July and this year they have pulled out all the stops to bring a range of never before seen events to Kilbroney Park.
The festival, which drew over 2,000 people last year is designed specifically for young people and offers everything from cultural workshops to live music designed to entertain all the family. This year the festival will be even bigger and better…
The organising committee are delighted to announce that this year's festival will welcome a host of well known names including the award winning Phil's Farm, Cloughmor Extreme, Gathering Drums and local company Funhouse Events who have recently won Family Visitor Attraction of the Year 2013. The festival will also be complimented by a live stage where local performers Anna Mae Ryan and Harrison Tweed among others who have battled it out in the festival's “Battle of The Bands” competition will get the opportunity to showcase their talent.
Chairperson, Mark Gibbons is very excited about the return of the festival and the new events which they now have on board. Speaking to the editor, he commented,
“We are delighted to be bringing a range of new activities and events to Youth Fest NI 2013. As we have almost doubled the festival in size we will be introducing a small entry fee of £1 per person to ensure that the festival can reach its full potential and go ahead for the second year in a row. These funds will cover the cost of the festival with any additional proceeds being donated to local charity the Southern Area Hospice. For just £1 you will be given access to the festival grounds and its facilities for the entire day with a host of exclusive events, workshops and local performers available throughout the park. Times are very hard and without these funds Youth Fest would simply not be possible so we would appreciate the support of everyone who came out to enjoy the festival last year.
“We also have a very special mystery event which we are really excited about because it has not been seen in Newry and Mourne for a number of years! If you want to find out what it is please come along and see what all the fuss is about!
“I would like to thank the local council for granting us the full use of the park grounds this year and all of the local businesses who have very kindly supported us. As the festival is completely free we rely heavily on local sponsorship and fundraising so I urge local businesses and individuals who can support us in any way to contact the committee. As the festival attracts young people from tots to teens and their families it is an excellent opportunity for local companies to promote themselves on a highly targeted platform.”
The festival will take place in Kilbroney Park on Saturday 6th July from 10am – 6pm. For more information on what will be in store at this years’ festival or how to get involved visit youthfestni.com or facebook.com/youthfestni
