Lisa McHugh played this weekend in Strabane
STRABANE was buzzing over the weekend as thousands gathered for the local festival celebration of the year as Summer Jamm welcomed record numbers to the town.
Over 8,000 people turned out for the annual event which this year took place over two days for the first time.
The theme for the celebration was ‘Country Fest’ and the programme featured an impressive showing of country music talent headed up by well-known singing sensations Lisa McHugh and Ritchie Remo.
Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District, Alderman Hilary McClintock, joined music lovers for some of the fun on Saturday afternoon. “I had a fantastic time out and about on Saturday in Strabane,” she declared.
“It was a great opportunity to meet some new faces and there was a great family friendly atmosphere in the town centre. People of all ages were out to enjoy the festival, which despite the rain, was a fantastic success.
“Thousands turned out to support the events and there was great feedback about the programme which was bigger and better than ever this year. Well done to all involved in organising the event – it was a great start to the summer season in Strabane!”
As well as performances by country stars Lisa McHugh, Ritchie Remo, Jim Devine, Alanna Quinn, David James and Jordan Devine, there were plenty of activities for younger Summer Jammer throughout Saturday.
The town was a hive of activity with street stalls, animation, Zorbing, Circus Workshop, Kite Making Workshop, Willow Weaving, Kidz Farm, Bungee Jump, Kids Carousel, Balloon Modelling and much more.
Local talent was out in force for the busking competition with a top prize of £1000 which was won by Glen Harkin, and second and third prizes of £400 and £200 to Adam Dolan and Roisin Moore.
Festival and Events Officer with Derry City and Strabane District Council, Liz Cunningham, said the weekend had been a great success. “We were absolutely delighted to see so many people out and about in Strabane over the weekend. The family events all went down a treat and we saw a brilliant turn out on Sunday to see Lisa McHugh, Ritchie Remo and a whole host of local talent, who had everyone on their feet for hours.
“The two day format worked really well and drew even more visitors to the area over the weekend, and the rain certainly didn’t dampen the spirits.”
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