12/06/2007

Snow Patrol to play homecoming gig

County Down chart toppers Snow Patrol have announced they are to play a homecoming gig at the historic Ward Park in Bangor on September 1.

The band's current release ‘Signal Fire’, is the lead single on the soundtrack of 'Spiderman 3', and they have also received a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Song for the worldwide smash hit ‘Chasing Cars’.

Up to 25,000 fans are expected to attend the concert, and tickets will go on sale this Friday.

Last year, Snow Patrol played in Belfast’s Botanic Gardens at the Tennent’s ViTal event, which sold out.

The Patrol’s most recent album ‘Eyes Open’, recorded in 2005, was the fourth best selling British album in the US in 2006. They also supported U2 through Europe, appeared at Live 8 in Hyde Park and Scotland.

Downpatrick rockers Ash and New York alt-rockers We Are Scientists will also be providing support for the Ward Park concert.

Tickets, priced £33, go on sale this Friday 15 June at 9am from Virgin and all usual Ticketmaster outlets. For more information call: 0870 243 4455 or visit the website on: www.wonderlandpromotions.co.uk.

(JM/KMcA)

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