GrandHall relaunch artists

Published 3 Mar 2010 14:31

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East Ayrshire Council Arts and Museums team are delighted to announce the artists confirmed for the re-launch of the Grand Hall, Kilmarnock on 21st and 22nd May 2010.

Putting an end to speculation, it has been confirmed this week, that the frontman from The Frattellis's new band, Codeine Velvet Club along with DJ's Utah Saints, Seb Fontaine and Seamus Haji will appear over a two day grand opening event.

As the building and installation works, at a cost of almost £350K, are nearing completion, the refit will transform the Grand Hall into Ayrshire's finest music venue. The Grand Hall refurbishment will complete a programme of investment to all six of the arts and museum venues within East Ayrshire. The Grand Hall refurbishment will mark phase two of its redevelopment, with the final phase concentrating on exterior conservation and roof works, costing £2.5million and taking place in 2011.

Disabled access to all levels will be incorporated into the work. The venue will be refitted with a state of the art sound and lighting system, which will help to attract music promoters to the venue and make the Grand Hall a viable option for music concerts and tours -establishing Kilmarnock as Ayrshire's biggest and best music venue.

The current ticket office has been redesigned to encompass a more functional box office and foyer.

Leader of the Council, Douglas Reid, said, 'This is another great investment in the regeneration of Kilmarnock. The Grand Hall used to be raved about in terms of the musical attractions it hosted in the 50's and 60's and we are looking to restore it to its former glory. We want Kilmarnock to be the place to see live music in the West Coast of Scotland creating yet another excellent visitor attraction within East Ayrshire.'

Tickets for the events at the relaunch weekend, are priced at £10 for The Codeine Velvet Club on Saturday 22nd May and £15 for Utah Saints, Seb Fontaine and Seamus Haji on Friday 21st May.

Tickets go on sale on Thursday 4th March and are available through the Palace Box Office on 01563 554900 or online at www.visiteastayrshire.com

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