Londonderry Bands Forum

Promoting the Flute, Accordion, Brass and Pipe Band scene in the Londonderry area.

[Londonderry Bands Forum @BandsForum2010]

@BandsForum2010 #GRW2023 podcast concludes for 2023 and today we are joined by Amanda McGinley of @StrabaneBB . Amanda looks at the difference between bands and how different traditions came together at The Walled City Tattoo @NI_CRC
https://t.co/5fqmFKyzTn

[Londonderry Bands Forum @BandsForum2010]

@NI_CRC #GRW2023 Podcast concludes for 2023 and today we are joined by Amanda McGinley of @StrabaneBB . Amanda looks at the difference between concert bands and marching bands and how different traditions came together to play at Walled City Tattoo
https://t.co/opq8i20sf3

[Londonderry Bands Forum @BandsForum2010]

Great night at @IEFNI @TEDx at the @nerve_centre. Thanks to all who invites me to speak at this event about marching bands and how our co Ordinator got involved and how they bring people together @NI_CRC

[Jessica Blomkvist @jodyblom1]

Fabulous and powerful stories told at the @IEFNI & @tenx9 #grweek2023 event in the @the_nervecentre. Thanks to all the contributors! @BandsForum2010

[Londonderry Bands Forum @BandsForum2010]

Our Co-Ordinator Stephen Porter here at the @nerve_centre telling his story about marching bands at the Integrated Education Fund Community Relations Council Good Relations Week Ted X event @NI_CRC

[Londonderry Bands Forum @BandsForum2010]

For @NI_CRC #GRW23 we are joined by former chair of the Londonderry Bands Forum Kenny McFarland. Join us as we talk about how Kenny got involved in Bands, and how Londonderry member bands broke new ground playing in the All Ireland Fleadh in 2013.
https://t.co/qTnoUwz6Wz

[Londonderry Bands Forum @BandsForum2010]

Great to be able to do a tour of the Fountain and famous city walls of Londonderry for the Limavady Lions Club and their sister club Dortmund Lions on Saturday, the group really were a pleasure to show around and look forward to meeting up with you again some time in the future

[Londonderry Bands Forum @BandsForum2010]

Great to be involved in this once again for @NI_CRC #GRW23. We are looking forward to looking back at 10 years since marching bands played in the All Ireland Fleadh in Londonderry, listen tonight on all our social media channels at 7pm

[NI_CRC @NI_CRC]

It’s Day 3 of #GRW23.

Today’s highlights: @LibrariesNI have several events in local libraries; @BandsForum2010 GR Week podcast; and @nerve_centre on digital volunteering.

Get the complete listing of events ➡️ https://t.co/NkjJ8759Ln

[Londonderry Bands Forum @BandsForum2010]

@Tim_Mc_Garry @CrusadersFC @cliftonvillefc hope not @Tim_Mc_Garry as we will see you tomorrow at @NI_CRC TBUC Engagement Forum at the Ebrington Hotel🤣

[Londonderry Bands Forum @BandsForum2010]

For @NI_CRC #GRW23 we have the return of our Good Relations Week 2023. The first podcast features
@Wkmfb73 founder member John Rankin talking about their 50th Anniversary, his experience of forming the band and much more
https://t.co/XH4g4pV4z7

[Londonderry Bands Forum @BandsForum2010]

@NICVA @_RoisinK @NICVAsandra @celinemcs @DencopeDenise @nicva_FRadvice @LeeannUKelly Congratulations to @_RoisinK for her 20 years in @NICVA. Great tutor during my time with you for the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management.

[Londonderry Bands Forum @BandsForum2010]

Next week is @NI_CRC Good Relations Week and to celebrate we have a week of podcasts featuring @wkmfb73, @StrabaneBB and a look back to 10 years since the Fleadh, available Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 7pm #GRW2023

[Londonderry Bands Forum @BandsForum2010]

@NI_CRC

[Derry Now @DerryNow]

Music from both sides of the community coming together to celebrate Culture Night https://t.co/tIb3B8S2kV

[Londonderry Bands Forum @BandsForum2010]

Great work from Britannia

[Derry Now @DerryNow]

Music from both sides of the community coming together to celebrate Culture Night https://t.co/tIb3B8S2kV

[Londonderry Bands Forum @BandsForum2010]

Last night Londonderry Bands Forum Co-Ordinator Stephen Porter, North West Cultural Partnership CEO Brian Dougherty and Omagh Outreach Worker Geoff Mosgrove facilitated an important and productive funding workshop at Omagh Cultural Hub. @OmaghHub22

[New Gate Arts @newgatearts]

On Friday Jessica Taggart attended the inaugural meeting of the Shared Island Youth Forum, providing a local perspective on issues affecting young people in Northern Ireland. She was joined at the official launch at Dublin Castle by CEO Brian Dougherty

[Londonderry Bands Forum @BandsForum2010]

Thanks to our funders at @NI_CRC for helping the work of the NWCP @newgatearts which is a resource that will be used for GCSE & A Level History going forward

[New Gate Arts @newgatearts]

The @NI_CRC has created a series of case studies to highlight some of the projects funded through the Publications Scheme.

Derek Moore MBE from NWCP speaking to Community Relations Book launch Spotlighting “Division, Partition, and Political Change” https://t.co/eDWakkBmuc

[William king Mem FB @Wkmfb73]

We are pleased to announce that the talented Barney Milligan will be joining the band to perform a few sets with us next Friday..!

Tickets are selling fast and heading towards a sell out..!

Tickets available on the link below; https://t.co/MaAhum416i

[Londonderry Bands Forum @BandsForum2010]

@CFNIreland

[Londonderry Bands Forum @BandsForum2010]

The Londonderry Bands Forum wish to express our condolences to our friend and colleague Derek Moore on the passing of his mother Doris. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time.

[New Gate Arts @newgatearts]

We wish to express our condolences to our friend and colleague Derek Moore on the passing of his mother Doris. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time.

[Londonderry Bands Forum @BandsForum2010]

Very good meeting and discussion tonight between the Londonderry Bands Forum and Apprentice Boys Marshalling Team with @PSNIDCSDistrict City Centre Neighbourhood Police Team about issues ahead of the Apprentice Boys Relief of Londonderry Parade. @NI_CRC