This year's Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival will be kicking off in country
style tonight with a special opening concert in Belfast.
And organisers of the popular event, which features anarchic stage magician
Gerry Sadowitz (right) among the artists, say they are delighted that
the festival has broken box office records with the highest pre-festival
sales in its history.
"This year Belfast will have arts in abundance with our own
ever-expanding arts festival in the city centre alongside the Festival of
Fools and Belfast Children's Festival," said festival director Sean
Kelly.
"There will be a host of terrific events for those living in, working
or visiting the city."
The festival offers a wide range of events over a 12-day period, in a
variety of venues around the historic Cathedral Quarter area.
The fun kicks off tonight with Rockin' On The Front Porch — a country-themed
party in the festival marquee in Custom House Square.
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