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2004
Saturday 8 May 2004 - Golden Cow Games
The band will be playing at the opening of the Golden CowYouth Games at Queen's University Belfast, Malone Sports Facilities.
Sunday 30 May 2004 - Stormont Grounds, Belfast
The band will be playing at the start of a charity dog walk.
Saturday 3 July 2004 - Eagle Wing Festival
The band will be leading a parade through Groomsport, Co. Down for the start of the Eagle Wing Festival.
Thursday 8 July to Sunday 11 July 2004 Mazamet, France
The band will be travelling to France in July to take part in an International Band Festival in Mazamet.
July, August and September 2004
During these three months the band will be playing for the arrival of various cruise ships in Belfast. The biggest event will be on Thursday 2 September when the band will be playing for the arrival of the biggest cruise ship in the world, the Grand Princess. (See Table below for details).
Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 September 2004 Galway Oyster Festival
The band will be taking part in the 50th Galway Oyster Festival
Cruise Ships Calling in on Belfast
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Date
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Time
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Ship
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Dock
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Pax
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Fri 25 June
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14.45-01.30
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Jewel of the Seas
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Stormont 2/3
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2050
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Sun 4 July
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12.00-19.00
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Royal Princess
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Stormont 2/3
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2050
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Wed 21 July
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12.00-22.00
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Constellation
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Stormont 2/3
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2050
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Fri 30 July
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07.30-18.00
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Prinsendam
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Stormont 2/3
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845
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Sat 31 July
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09.00-20.00
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Jewel of the Seas
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Stormont 2/3
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2050
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Tues 3 Aug
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08.00-18.00
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Europa
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TBC
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408
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Fri 6 Aug
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07.00-19.00
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Deutschland
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Pollock 6
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613
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Sat 7 Aug
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08.00-17.00
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MS Berlin
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Pollock 6
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470
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Wed & Thur 1-2 Sept
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10.00-23.00
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The Topaz
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Stormont 2/3
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1380
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Wed 1 Sept
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07.00-21.00
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Vistimar
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Pollark 6
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295
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Thurs 2 Sept
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10.45-17.30
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Grand Princess
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Stormont 2/3
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2600
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Sat 11 Sept
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08.00-19.00
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Constellation
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Stormont 2/3
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2050
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Tues 21 Sept
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08.00-18.00
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Rotterdam
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Stormont 2/3
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1318
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Past Events 2003
Limerick and Sligo 15th to 17th March 2003
The band once again travelled south to Limerick for the anual International Band competition. The band played in the competiton on Saturday night and took part in the parade on Sunday morning. After the parade we travelled up to Sligo to take part in a joint concert with the Sligo Concert Band. This was a very enjoyable evening and our concert program was warmly received by the audience in the Hawkwell Theatre. The band also took part in the St. Patrick's Day parade and we were delighted to receive the prize for the best band in the parade.
Galway Oyster Festival 27th and 28th September 2003
The band took part in the Galway Oyster Festival, playing in the Oyster Festival Marquee on Saturday and Sunday afternoons as well as entertaining guests at the Oyster Festival dinner on Saturday night in the Radisson Sas Hotel.
Past Events 2002
The Friendship Band played a lively set of music to welcome passengers arriving on cruise ships on various dates throughout the summer.
Bornemouth Music Makers Festival 2002
Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 June 2002
Thursday evening - International Marching Bands Night & Firework Display in the Kings Park Athletic Stadium.
Friday evening - Concert in the Littledown Park & Sports Centre.
Saturday evening - Played at the Bandstand and Gardens with our friends from Bournemouth the GUGGE 2000 band.
Hillsborough Oyster Festival
Saturday 31 August 2002
The Friendship Band performed in the town during the Oyster Festival.
GUINNESS GALWAY INTERNATIONAL OYSTER FESTIVAL
Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 September 2002
The Friendship Band participated in various events during the Oyster Festival.
Past Events 2001
Drumaness Festival
Wednesday 4 July 2001
The Friendship Band took part in the organised parade and performed in the town.
Guinness Galway International Oyster Festival
Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 September 2001
The Friendship Band took part in various events during the International Oyster Festival.
Cruise Ships visit Belfast
June - September 2001
The Friendship Band played a lively set of music to welcome passengers on the following cruise ships as they docked in Belfast Harbour.
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Order
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Date
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Ship
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Nationality
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1
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Tues 5 June
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Amsterdam
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USA
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2
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Sat 30 June
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Clipper Adventurer
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USA
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3
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Sat 14 July
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Clipper Adventurer
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USA
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4
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Mon 16 July
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R7
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5
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Thurs 19 July
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Clipper Adventurer
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USA
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6
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Sat 21 July
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Amsterdam
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USA
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7
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Mon 30 July
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R7
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8
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Tues 31 July
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Clipper Adventurer
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USA
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9
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Thurs 9 August
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R7
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10
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Thurs 23 August
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R7
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11
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Wed 29 August
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Deutchland
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German
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12
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Thurs 30 August
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Crown Princess
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USA
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13
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Mon 3 September
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Albatross
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German
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14
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Tues 4 September
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Silver Cloud
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USA
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15
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Sat 8 September
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Silver Mirage
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USA
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Past Events for the Year 2000
Limerick International Band Festival
Sat 18th & Sun 19th March 2000
The Friendship Band took part in the Band Recital Competition on Saturday night and also in the Marching Band Parade on Sunday morning.
Bangor, Co. Down
Sat 22nd April 2000
The Friendship Band played in the Easter Parade.
Coleraine, Co. Londonderry
Sat 20th May 2000
Mayor’s Fun Day
The Friendship Band lead the Parade and performed in the town. Drumaness Festival
Drumaness Festival
Wednesday 28th June 2000
The Friendship Band took part in a Parade and performed in the town.
Riom es Montagnes (Band Festival) France
Fri 14, Sat 15 & Sun 16 July, 2000
The Friendship Band performed in the Bastille Weekend festivities.
Guinness Galway International Oyster Festival
Sat 23rd & Sun 24th Sept 2000
The Friendship Band performed at a number of events during the Festival.
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