Borderland Reunion night for Foyle Hospice

The phenomenon of the showbands that swept across the country throughout the 1950’s and 1960’s created Ireland’s first superstars. Who can forget the likes of Dickie Rock, Joe Dolan, Brendan Boyer and the Royal Showband?! Now we are bringing the memories back and reliving the Hucklebuck, Walking from the Candy Store to the Chapel on the Hill and of course “Oh me, Oh my, You make me sigh you’re such a Good Looking Woman”.

Commenting on the forthcoming event Rachel Bruce, Community Fundraiser in the Hospice said “We were aware of the huge popularity of the showbands and the buzz that surrounded the showband scene so decided to recreate the magic (and mayhem) of Borderland here in the city. The mere mention of “Borderland” evokes flashbacks to good times for so many. The entertainment on the night will be provided by the Midnight Showband including the likes of Trevor Burnside, Les Thompson, Robert Goodman, Gary McKeever, Eddie Doherty and the Mallet Sisters on backing vocals. With tickets priced at 8 we are hoping to attract a huge crowd of “punters” to the event at the City Hotel and have a packed out house. All the monies raised from this event will enable the Hospice to continue providing specialised palliative care services to those terminally ill with cancer or other life limiting illnesses as well as support and guidance to their family and loved ones. Events such as Borderland Reunion form an extremely important part of the fundraising calendar for the hospice and we are appealing for a big turnout on the night.”

Tickets for the event can be purchased from Foyle Hospice Fundraising Centre, 61 Culmore Road (028) 71359888 or The City Hotel, Queens Quay (028) 71365800