Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland to stage Arts Festival Showcase in Ballymena

Randalstown YFC who will perform at the Farmers’ Choir NI Arts Festival Showcase in Ballymena

Music, drama and laughter will take centre stage in Ballymena later this month as Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland prepares to host a special Arts Festival Showcase celebrating the creativity and talent of young people from rural communities.

The event will take place on Thursday 19 March at 8:00pm at Ballymena Academy and will feature performances by members of Finvoy, Garvagh and Randalstown Young Farmers Clubs.

Organisers promise a lively evening packed with entertainment, from musical performances to dramatic sketches and light-hearted comedy.

The showcase highlights a long-standing tradition of arts participation within Northern Ireland’s Young Farmers’ Clubs, offering young performers a platform to share their talents with local audiences while strengthening connections within farming communities.

Garvagh YFC who will perform at the Farmers’ Choir NI Arts Festival Showcase in Ballymena

Robin Swann MP, patron of Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland, said the event plays an important role in supporting rural life and community identity.

“Events like the Arts Festival Showcase are so important in bringing together our farming and rural communities.

“The Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland, along with our Young Farmers’ Clubs, play a vital role in supporting community spirit, encouraging young talent and celebrating the strength and resilience of rural life.

“I am proud to support their continued work and this wonderful evening of entertainment.”

Finvoy YFC who will perform at the Farmers’ Choir NI Arts Festival Showcase in Ballymena

Musical Director of the Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland, Barkley Thompson, said the night will give performers a chance to share the energy and enjoyment of live performance with the audience.

“There’s nothing quite like the excitement of performing on stage. Nights like the Arts Festival Showcase let the performers share that excitement with the audience, bringing people together through music, drama and laughter.”

As well as showcasing talent from across the local Young Farmers’ network, the evening is designed to bring members of farming and rural communities together in a spirit of celebration and friendship.

Organisers say the event reflects the wider contribution rural organisations make to community life, using music, theatre and humour to create shared experiences that connect people across generations.

Tickets for the event are priced at £15 and are available from Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland committee members or through the participating clubs.

Enquiries can also be made by email at farmerschoirni@gmail.com

At a glance

• Farmers’ Choir Northern Ireland will host an Arts Festival Showcase on Thursday 19 March at 8:00pm.

• The event will take place at Ballymena Academy.

• Performers will include members of Finvoy, Garvagh and Randalstown Young Farmers Clubs.

• The programme will feature music, drama performances and comedy.

• The showcase celebrates the arts tradition within Northern Ireland’s Young Farmers’ Clubs.

• Tickets cost £15 and are available through choir committee members and participating clubs.

• The event aims to bring rural communities together and highlight young talent.