Ayr 800 concert: 3/4 June
The next event in Ayr 800, the year-long celebration of the
800th anniversary of the historic town of Ayr being granted
Royal Burgh status, will be a concert performed jointly by
Ayr Amateur Opera Company and the Ayrshire Philharmonic Opera
Society.
Ayr's two operatic companies, the Ayr Amateur Opera Company
and the Ayrshire Philharmonic Opera Society, are joining forces
once again.
Their previous collaboration was to celebrate the centenary
of the Gaiety Theatre in 2002 and was very well received.
This time they will be performing Ayr 800 Songbook,a concert
celebrating the town's birthday
and the world of music on stage. Included will be music ranging
from Andrew Lloyd Webber, Rogers and Hammerstein to Abba!
The concert will take place at the Gaiety Theatre on Friday
the 3rd June at 7.30pm, with a 2.30pm matinee and 7.30 evening
performance on Saturday 4th. Tickets are available from the
Gaiety box office from Saturday 21st May and are £10
with concessions £8.
About Ayr 800
In 2005 the historic town of Ayr in Scotland marks the 800th
anniversary of King William the Lion of Scotland signing a
Charter in 1205 proclaiming Ayr to be a Royal Burgh.
Ayr Guildry, an association of local business people which
itself dates back to 1325, is currently organising Ayr 800,
a 12 month long calendar of events to celebrate the anniversary
throughout the year.
Brian Martin of Ayr Guildry said: “It seems fitting
and appropriate to celebrate 800 years of Ayr’s history
in as many different ways as possible.
“Since the inception of this project, I have been amazed
to discover the number and diversity of clubs, associations
and groups that flourish in our town. Ayr 800 provides them
all with a magnificent opportunity to play a prominent part
in our year of celebrations.
“For people and businesses in the hospitality and tourism
industry, Ayr 800 offers the chance to attract visitors who
might otherwise not have come to our town in 2005.
“And Ayr 800 provides an additional platform for local
businesses to promote their products, skills and services
to the world.”
Brian Martin concluded: “Regular updates to the calendar
of events will be posted on the Ayr 800 website at http://www.ayr800.co.uk
“All businesses, clubs, societies and individuals who
would still like to take part in this great celebration of
our town’s history will be most welcome, and should
get in touch with us as soon as possible.”
Enquiries:
Brian Martin, Ayr Guildry. Telephone: +44 (0)1292 442103.
John Hay, Clerk to Ayr Guildry. Telephone: +44 (0)1292 264091.
Website: http://www.ayr800.co.uk
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