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beachballroom.com The Beach Ballroom March - September 2018
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March - September 2018
At a GlanceFri 16 MarchScottish Country Dance Festivalp5
Sat 16 MarchThe Scottish Fiddle Orchestrap5
Thu 22 – Sat 24 MarchDance Showp6
Sun 25 MarchMusic from the Isles:A British Musical Adventurep6
Mon 6 MarchGlee Finalsp6
Thu 5 AprilNorthsound Workplace of the Yearp8
Sun 8 AprilAberdeen Ultra Ballroomp8
Sat 14 AprilDecade on the Beat Pipe Band Concertp8
Various datesSandy’s Sunday Showcasep9
Sat 21 AprilMurder Mysteryp10
Sat21 – Sun 22 AprilWedding Exhibitionp11
Sunday 29 AprilHighland Dancing Festivalp14
Sun 6 MaySurvival X Concertp14
Fri 11 May – Sun 13 MayFriends of Anchor – Brave and Courage on the Catwalkp16
Sun 20 MayVSA Sing Sing Singp17
Sun 27 MayAberdeen Ultra MMAp17
Sat 2 JuneThe Ballroom Blitz 5p17
Tue 5 JuneChoir day at Aberdeen Music Festivalp5
Sat 9 JuneFastlovep19
Mon 11 JuneFuture Islandsp20
Sat 16 JuneBoxingp20
Sun 17 JuneRock Choir Livep21
Sun 24 June & Sun 26 AugustAfternoon Teap21
Sun 1 JulyGrampian Youth Orchestra Summer Concertp21
Sat 7 July167 Soulsp22
Wed 11 JulyDiscs from the decades 40s-50s-60sp23
Sun 19 AugustLove Rara Big Summer Blowoutp23
Fri 17 – Sat 18 AugustSandy Davidson’s 50 Years in the Businessp24
Mon 27 AugustAn evening with Wayne Gardnerp25
Thu 30 AugustBlazin’ Fiddles with Karen Mathesonp26
Sat 1 SeptemberAberdeen Anarchy Xp27
Fri 7 – Sun 9 SeptemberAberdeen Art Fairp27
Sat 22 SeptemberNothing More To Say DJ Eventp27
Fri 28 SeptemberWalking with Heroesp28
Various datesFestive Programmep30
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Rotary Club of Aberdeen St Nicholas The Rotary Club of Aberdeen St Nicholas meet weekly at the Beach Ballroom. New members are always welcome. If you are interested in supporting our community projects or fundraising for our global projects please come along or email [email protected] for further information. MondaysPromenade Suite12.45pm for 1pm start
The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra returns to Aberdeen’s Beach Ballroom. Conductor Blair Parham’s programme for 2018 includes the orchestra’s own arrangements of ‘weel kent’ tunes and some exciting surprises.
Doors 7.30pm£20 / £18 concession / £5 under 16 (booking fee may apply)Available from aberdeenperformingarts.com / 01224 641122
SATURDAY 17 MARCH
The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra
FRIDAY 16 MARCH
Scottish Country Dance Festival Teams of Scottish country dancers display their dancing skills. Various different classes available for all ages and levels of dancing skill. A trophy is presented by the adjudicator to the winning team in each class.
Spectators £3/Children £1 per session available on the door A session is a morning or an afternoon or an evening
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Sharon Gill School of Dance and Aberdeen Cheer and Dance Company present their 4th showcase of talented and award winning dancers and cheerleaders. From age 2 to adult performing tap, ballet, modern, jazz, highland, hip hop, pom and cheer with the usual surprises thrown in for good measure! In aid of Friends of Anchor.
7pm£15 / £12 concession Available from 07989 306507 / [email protected]
THURSDAY 22-SATURDAY 24 MARCH
Dance Show
Join the Aberdeen University Wind Band and Concert Band for a celebration of British music. Featuring classics from Elgar and Walton, to the Beatles and film scores, look forward to an evening of well-known tunes from around the British Isles!
Doors 7pmAdult: £10, Concession: £7, Student: £3Available from aberdeenperformingarts.com / 01224 641122 or contact AUCB at [email protected]
SUNDAY 25 MARCH
Music from the Isles: A British Musical Adventure
The Frisson Foundation is proud to present – the Aberdeen City/Aberdeenshire Primary School Glee Challenge Final with six primary school choirs taking part. It’s fantastic entertainment for all the family, so come along and along and support your school. The top choirs will go forward to the National Final on 10th June 2018.
6.15pm£8 / £5 concessionAvailable from aberdeenperformingarts.com / 01224 641122
MONDAY 26 MARCH
Glee Finals
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Supported by the Common Good Fund
Available from Aberdeen Performing Arts
Box Office on
01224 641 122 or
aberdeenperformingarts.com
GOOD FRIDAY 30 MARCH
Easter Tea Dance12:30pm – 3:30pm
WEDNESDAY 2 MAY
Sing-a-long and Dance with Jim and Marisha Addison
12:30pm – 3:30pm
WEDNESDAY 6 JUNE
Tea Dance with Garioch Blend
12:30pm – 3:30pm
WEDNESDAY 11 JULY
Discs from the Decades 40s-50s-60s12:30pm – 3:30pm
WEDNESDAY 1 AUGUST
Tea Dance with Garioch Blend
WEDNESDAY 5 SEPTEMBER
Sing-a-long
WEDNESDAY 3 OCTOBER
Tea Dance with Garioch Blend
WEDNESDAY 6 NOVEMBER
Variety Show
FORTHCOMING EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY
Tickets for shows: £7.50 (+ booking fee)
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Hosted by Northsound Radio, in a pub quiz style format, teams battle through 10 rounds of questions including music, sport, movies, current affairs etc... competing for the chance to win a prize of £1,000 and the much sought after title of Workplace of the Year.
7 / 7.30pm£125 + VAT for a team of 6 Available from [email protected] or call 01224 337 005
THURSDAY 5 APRIL
Northsound Workplace of the Year
Ultra Ballroom gives people the opportunity to learn to dance with 8 weeks of free training whilst raising money for Cancer Research UK. Join this year’s dancers as they show case their new skills at a spectacular evening of Ballroom dancing! To date Ultra Ballroom dancers have raised over £300,000 to help beat cancer sooner.
VIP doors open 3pm / Standard doors open 4pmStandard tickets £20 / VIP tables of 10 are available Available from www.ultraballroom.co.uk
SUNDAY 8 APRIL
Aberdeen Ultra Ballroom
Bucksburn & District Pipe Band is once again assembling its annual spring concert with Grade 1 Police Scotland Fife. Their Novice Juvenile band will also perform and the band’s drum section are RSPBA World and Champion of Champions.
7.30pm£18.70 (inc bf) / Concessions £16.50 (inc bf)Available from aberdeenperformingarts.com / 01224 641122
SATURDAY 14 APRIL
Decade on the Beat Pipe Band Concert
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Aberdeen entertainer, Sandy Davidson, will sing his most popular music and showcase up and coming local acts.
£7.50 including stovies
Northern Lights RoomDoors open 4pm / Finishes 8pm
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SUNDAY 15 APRILSUNDAY 15 JULYSUNDAY 14 OCTOBER
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It’s the night before the wedding of
As secrets are revealed, things quickly turn sour. Will they make it down the aisle? Will this wedding be the death of her? Join us to find out…
7pm for 7.30pm
£37.50 per personor £350 for a table of ten
Arrival drink in the sophisticated Soda Bar followed by a three course dinner in the Northern Lights Suite.
Tickets available from the Beach Ballroom on 01224 647647
*This show is also known as the Kilted Killing.
Laird Hamish Strathsporran and Ms Tiffany Banks
A murder mystery...
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ALL-INCLUSIVE FIVE STAR WEDDING PACKAGE 1 Exclusive use of four rooms for ceremony, drinks reception, meal and evening reception 2 Meal and drinks for 60 guests 3 Evening reception for 120 guests 4 Evening buffet 5 Extras included
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A fully inclusive package which includes the following:
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Red Carpet on arrival Room for wedding ceremony
(Promenade room) Room for drinks reception
(Soda Bar) Room for meal
(Northern Lights room) Room for evening reception
(Star Ballroom) Sparkling wine drinks reception Wine with the meal Sparkling wine for the toast Three course meal Tea/coffee/mints Post box wishing well Use of three illuminated ‘LOVE’
signs White table linen and napkins Coloured inner napkin to match
bridal party colours Chair covers with choice of
coloured sash/ribbons Personalised menus for the tables Table plans and place cards Use of cake stand and knife
Fresh flowers for the top table Silk flower arrangements for
guest tables Master of Ceremonies Exclusive use of private lounge for
happy couple DJ & disco for evening party until
midnight Table arrangements for
evening party Evening buffet for guests
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Sing-a-long and dance to your favourite tunes performed by Jim & Marisha. Price includes sausage rolls, tea & cake.
Doors 12.30pm£7.50 (+ booking fee) Available from aberdeenperformingarts.com / 01224 641122
WEDNESDAY 2 MAY
Sing-a-long and Dance with Jim and Marisha Addison
Hip-Hop School Scotland presents A Hip-Hop concert full of Dancing, DJing, Singing, Rapping, Skipping and more. Featuring live performances from some of Scotland’s best dance groups and Special Guest. Celebrating 10 years of the concert.
3.30pm - 7pm (show starts 4pm)£10 single / £30 family (2 Adults 2 Kids). Under 5’s FreeAvailable from Beach Ballroom 01224 647647or text 07886 039021 or email [email protected]
SUNDAY 6 MAY
Survival X Concert
The most prestigious Highland Dancing event in Aberdeen again arrives in the Beach Ballroom, starring some of the World’s most talented Highland Dancers vying for prizes and glory and the chance to compete in the 2019 Scottish Area Finals in Oban.
Doors 7.30am / Commencing 8.00am£6Tickets available at the door
SUNDAY 29 APRIL
Highland Dancing Festival
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After 8 weeks of training our brave volunteers will step into the cage in front of a HUGE crowd to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Come along to this glamorous black tie event to show your support and help raise funds for this fantastic charity. To date Aberdeen Ultra MMA have raised over £330,000 to help beat cancer sooner.
VIP doors open 3pm / Standard doors open 4pmStandard tickets £20 / VIP tables of 10 are available Available from www.ultra-mma.co.uk
SUNDAY 27 MAY
Aberdeen Ultra MMA
Top class Muay Thai Boxing returns to the Granite city with the 5th instalment of the Ballroom Blitz. The most exciting stand up fighting art in the world, this event will showcase the best of Aberdeens Muay Thai fighters taking on national and international opponents.
Doors 4pm / First fight 5pm£30 Available from Keith Middleton 07889 891281
SATURDAY 2 JUNE
The Ballroom Blitz 5
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Celebrate Hollywood Style in our newly refurbished Soda Bar.
Contact the Beach Ballroom for more information and availability
on 01224 647647
Choir day is one of the most popular in the annual festival, now in its 95th Year.
Doors 9.30am-12.30pm and 2-4.30pm (approx.)£3 one session, £5 for all day ticket Available from [email protected] or see Aberdeen Music Festival website: www.aberdeenmusicfestival.com
TUESDAY 5 JUNE
Choir day at Aberdeen Music Festival
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MONDAY 11 JUNE
Future IslandsCult favourites, Future Islands are an American synthpop band from Baltimore, Maryland. The band will take their unique sound to the Beach Ballroom for the very first time this summer.
Doors 7pm£22.50Age14+, u16 w/adultAvailable from seetickets.com
SATURDAY 16 JUNE
BoxingLee McAllister the Aberdeen Assassin is back at the Beach Ballroom
Available from 01224 632218or mobile: 0759 414 4433
Further information fromwww.assassinboxingpromotionsandmanagement.co.uk
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Treat yourself to an indulgent Afternoon Tea.
12.30 – 5.30pm
Traditional Afternoon Tea - £25 per person
Champagne Afternoon Tea - £29.50 per person
Call the Beach Ballroom to book on 01224 647647
SUNDAY 24 JUNE & SUNDAY 26 AUGUST
Afternoon Tea
SUNDAY 1 JULY
Grampian Youth Orchestra Summer Concert Grampian Youth Orchestra return to the Beach Ballroom and are delighted to welcome back Ciaran McAuley as Conductor. Grampian Youth Orchestra is also thrilled to have Chris Gough, Principal Horn of the RSNO, as its soloist, who will perform Strauss’ Horn Concerto No 1 in E flat with the orchestra.
Doors 7pm£15 / £10 concessions Available from aberdeenperformingarts.com / 01224 641122
SUNDAY 17 JUNE
Rock Choir Live
Witness a spectacular display of feel-good pop, rock and contemporary chart songs performed by national phenomenon, Rock Choir.
Visit www.rockchoir.com for more information.
Doors 7pm £12.50 Available from www.quaytickets.com / 0843 208 0500
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A live interactive show singing and dancing with all your favourite Love Rara characters. This is an event you do not want to miss!
11am - 1pm & 3 - 5pm £10. Adults and children need to purchase tickets. Available through Love Rara at [email protected]
SUNDAY 19 AUGUST
Love RaraBig Summer Blow Out
Aberdeen entertainer, Sandy Davidson, will sing his most popular music and showcase up and coming local acts.
Doors 4pm / Finishes 8pm£7.50 including stovies Available from the Beach Ballroom 01224 647647
SUNDAY 15 JULY
Sandy’s Sunday Showcase
WEDNESDAY 11 JULY
Discs from the Decades 40s-50s-60s
DJ playing music from Big Band to The Beatles, and Tango to the Twist. Price includes sausage rolls, tea & cake.
12.30 – 3.30pm £7.50 (+ booking fee)Available from the Beach Ballroom 01224 647647
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FRIDAY 17 & SATURDAY 18 AUGUST
Beach Ballroom presents
Dancing through the DecadesLooking back at fifty years of music at the Beach Ballroom
Starring
Sandy DavidsonCelebrating 50 years entertaining Aberdeen
Sandy will be joined by
We will also be paying tribute to the local stars:Tucker Donald - Tommy Dean - Moria Cowie - Angeline - Sonny Pearce The Derek Sanderson Sound - Johnny Scott Band - Harry Duncan Sid Weaver - George Duncan - Eddie Corbett - Bobby Vincent Dilys Cooper - Freddy Ellis - and many, many more...
Hosted by John McRuvie with guest appearance from JC Lee.
Doors 7pm / Finishes 12.30am £25 available direct from the Beach Ballroom 01224 647647 Price includes a two course supper and coffee
OCEAN’S 7THE FABULOUS FACELLS
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Whether you are organising a small team meeting or a large conference, the Beach Ballroom is the perfect venue.
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MONDAY 27 AUGUST
An evening with Wayne GardnerJoin us for an evening of conversation in the company of 1987 500cc Motorcycle World Champion, Wayne Gardner. Hosted by Niall Mackenzie, former Grand Prix racer and three times British Superbike Champion. The evening will focus on Wayne’s career, from his early days in the Australian Superbike Championship to factory Grand Prix racer.
The event is generously supported by Ecosse Motorcycles and is organised by Motorcycle Legend Events. All profits will go to charity.
Doors 7pm£20Available from aberdeenperformingarts.com / 01224 641122 in May 2018
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THURSDAY 30 AUGUST
Blazin’ Fiddleswith Karen MathesonScotland’s most celebrated fiddle band Blazin’ Fiddles will join together with the remarkable vocalist Karen Matheson for a special one-off Scottish tour.
Each member of Blazin’ Fiddles draws the distinct flavour of music from their part of the Highlands and Islands. Blending solo and ensemble sets, ages with the occasional insightful tale, they come together in a fiery blend to excite your senses. Fiddlers Jenna Reid, Bruce MacGregor, Rua Macmillan and Kristan Harvey are joined by Anna Massie on guitar/fiddle and Angus Lyon on piano to deliver a musically intoxicating evening for all.
As a solo performer, Karen Matheson has been involved in various projects of collaboration worldwide, produced four acclaimed solo albums, and has also enjoyed a stellar career with Capercaillie.
Doors 7pm£22 / £18 concession Available from aberdeenperformingarts.com / 01224 641122
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Coming soon! For more information keep an eye on our website: facebook.com/nothingmoretosayabdn
SATURDAY 22 SEPTEMBER
Nothing More To Say - DJ Event
For the eighth AAF visitors can expect to see a new and exciting range of original affordable and contemporary art from award winning galleries and artists from across Scotland and the UK. Head-turning work with something for all tastes and budgets.
Friday Preview Evening 6pm-9pm £9 includes live music and arrival drink. Contact Aberdeen Box Office.
Saturday 10am-5.30pm / Sunday 10am-5pm Adults £3 / Children Free. Tickets on the door
7, 8 & 9 SEPTEMBER
Aberdeen Art Fair
SATURDAY 1 SEPTEMBER
Aberdeen Anarchy X
WrestleZone returns to the Aberdeen Beach Ballroom with a 10th anniversary wrestling supershow like no other; Aberdeen Anarchy X.The North-east’s grappling stars will be joined by two former WWE superstars.
Ringside doors 5pm / General admission doors 6pmThree ticket tiers starting from £18.70 (+bf) Available from aberdeenperformingarts.com / 01224 641122
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FRIDAY 28 SEPTEMBER
Walking with Heroes
This centenary tour is a series of concerts across Scotland in 2018 by the Band of The Royal Regiment of Scotland, entitled ‘Walking with Heroes’.
The programme of music will include works by such iconic composers as Holst (Mars), Shostakovich (Festive Overture), John Williams (Liberty Fanfare) and Karl Jenkins (Stabat Mater) in commemoration of 100 years since the end of The Great War.
These will sit alongside new compositions and arrangements made especially for the series and the accompanying recording, as well as a host of soloists and features including, of course, traditional Scottish fare and the unmistakable skirl of the pipes!
For ticket information go to:
poppyscotland.org.uk/ScotsBandTour
or visit beachballroom.com
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FUTURE EVENTS
FRIDAY 29 MARCH 2019
RocketmanElton John Tribute - London Show
THURSDAY 29 NOVEMBER
MONDAY 22 OCTOBER
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Friday 14 and 21 December, Saturday 22 December
Christmas Party Nights£45 including carvery meal and half a bottle of wine per person.
Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 December
Festive Afternoon TeaTraditional Afternoon Tea £25
Champagne Afternoon Tea £29.50
Monday 31 December
Hogmanay Ceilidh£47.50 including traditional Scottish stovies and a glass of bubbly to
bring in the New Year!
Friday 25 and Saturday 26 January 2019
Burns Ceilidh Supper£35 including Haggis, neeps and tatties, dessert and coffee
More information will be posted on beachballroom.com and facebook.com/beachballroom soon.
It 's never to early to start planning your Christmas night out...
Festive Parties at the Ballroom2018/ 19
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InformationThis is just a taste of the events, shows and parties that are held at the Beach Ballroom.
If there is anything we can help you with please do not hesitate to contact us on 01224 647647.
How to bookEvent organisers arrange ticket sales themselves. Details of how to book tickets are listed under each event.
For the Beach Ballroom’s own events tickets are available directly from the Beach Ballroom on 01224 647647 or by visiting in person.
Access informationThe Beach Ballroom has partial wheelchair access. Access to the Main Ballroom is reached through an intercom system in the lower car park.
Access to the balcony of the Ballroom is through the doors on the main promenade.
These doors are open half an hour prior to the event starting. Should you require earlier access, this can be prearranged by contacting the Duty Manager 01224 647647.
Mailing listIf you would like to be added to our mailing list to be kept updated with our events, please forward your details to the address below or fill in our online form at beachballroom.com.
Alternatively you can email:[email protected] or call 01224 647647 with your details.
Beach BallroomBeach PromenadeAberdeen AB24 5NR
t: 01224 647647
w: beachballroom.com
facebook.com/beachballroom
twitter.com/aberdeencc
We have made every effort to ensure the information in this brochure is correct but is subject to change.
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