TheBeach Ballroom - Aberdeen City Council

The Beach
Ballroom
March - September 2016
beachballroom.com
At a Glance
Saturday 12 March
The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra
7:30pm
Sunday 24 April
Aberdeen Highland Festival
8.30am
Monday 1 August
AIYF
7pm
Friday 18 & Saturday 19 March
The Scottish Country Dance
Festival
Various times
Sunday 1 May
Survival Concert 2016
Doors 4pm
Sunday 14 August
Love Rara Big Summer Blow out
11am - 1pm & 3 - 5pm
Friday 6 May
Breakneck Comedy Ball 2016
7pm
Saturday 27 August
Frankly Sinatra
Doors 7pm
Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 May
Courage on the Catwalk
Various times
Thursday 1 September
Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham
Doors 7pm
Saturday 14 May
Pipe Band Concert - Revolution
7:30pm
Friday 2 - Sunday 4 September
Aberdeen Art Fair
Saturday 9.30am -5.30pm l
Sunday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 20 March
Cinderella Sale
11am
Saturday 26 March
The Ballroom Brawl
7pm
Sunday 27 March
He Is Risen
11am
Tuesday 29 March
Primal Scream – SOLD OUT
Doors 7pm
Thursday 31 March
Trivium plus support
Doors 7pm
Friday 1 April
Granite City Darts Masters
Doors 5.30pm
Saturday 2 April
The Ballroom Blitz 3
Doors 4pm
Sunday 3 April
1 Wieczór Kabaretowy w Szkocji.
6pm
Monday 4 April
Newton Faulkner
Doors 7pm
Thursday 7 April
Northsound Radio Workplace
of the Year
7.30pm
Saturday 9 April
Nathan Carter in concert
7.30pm
Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 April
Wedding Exhibition
11am – 4pm
Sunday 15 May
Sing, Sing, Sing
7pm
Sunday 22 May
Nostalgia Fashion Show
2-4.30pm
Friday 27 May
Charity Boxing Event
6pm
Monday 30 May – Wednesday
1 June
Aberdeen & N.E. of Scotland
Music Festival: Choral Section
9.30am-12.30pm l 2-5pm l
7- 9.30pm
Sunday 25 September
Granite City Highland Dancing
Championships
9.30am
Thursday 13 October
Dr Hook starring
Dennis Locorriere™
Doors 7pm
Friday 29 October
Jersey Notes
Doors 7pm
Friday 9 & 16 Saturday 10 & 17
December
Christmas Party nights
Saturday 4 June
WrestleZone Aberdeen
Anarchy 2016
Doors from 5pm
Saturday 17 & Sunday 18
December
Tuesday 7 June
BYU Ballroom Dance Company
7pm
Saturday 31 December
Sunday 26 June & Sunday 24 July
Afternoon Tea
12.30 – 5.30pm
Sunday 10 July
Summer 60s Night with
Tommy Dene
4.30 - 10pm
Festive Afternoon Tea
12.30 – 5.30pm
Hogmanay Ceilidh
Friday 20 & Saturday 21
January 2017
Burns Ceilidh Supper
SATURDAY 12 MARCH
The Scottish Fiddle
Orchestra
Over thirty years ago Aberdeen rocked
to the lusty cries of a new musical baby
- The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra. That
infant orchestra has developed into a
mighty international musical ensemble.
Their unique mix of traditional and
contemporary music makes a welcome
return to its birth city and is an evening
not to be missed.
7:30pm
£18 (£16 Concession, £5
under 16) available from
aberdeenperformingarts.com l
01224 641122
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FRIDAY 18 &
SATURDAY
19 MARCH
The Scottish Country
Dance Festival
A competitive festival for teams of Scottish
country dancers to display reels, jigs and
strathspeys to music provided by very
accomplished accordionists. The festival
has classes for all ages and abilities.
Dancers aged 7 to 70 years young take
part!
9.30am
£3 adults. £1 children (per session: a
morning, afternoon or evening) tickets
available at the door.
SATURDAY 26 MARCH
The Ballroom Brawl,
hosted by Aberdeen
University Boxing
Aberdeen University Boxing Club presents
their annual show at the Beach Ballroom.
Come along for a night of food, fights
and fearlessness as our boxers
face talent from around the
country in the most prestigious
venue Aberdeen has to offer.
As the boxing season draws to
a close, expect to see some of
the greatest performances in
the ring that Scotland has ever
witnessed.
7pm
£10 - £50 available from
r.comrie.12@aberdeen.ac.uk
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Sunday 27 March
He Is Risen –
an Easter Service
hosted by King’s
Community Church
A vibrant Sunday morning service,
celebrating Easter Sunday. All
welcome. Free kids programme
available.
11am
Free available from:
kingscommunitychurch.org
Spring clean your wardrobe this March and make some
cash at the same time by selling your fashion-wear and
accessories at Trend’s Cinderella Sale.
Not selling? Come along and pick up some bargains!
Visit www.trendmagazine.co.uk or call 01224 596223 for
more information.
TUESDAY 29 MARCH
Primal Scream
SOLD
OUT
Regular and SJM Concerts presents Primal Scream with support from Bo Ningen.
Over 14s only (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)
Doors 7pm
£30.25 (inc bf) available from aberdeenperformingarts.com l 01224 641122
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THURSDAY 31 MARCH
DF Concerts presents
Trivium plus support
Trivium are an American heavy metal band
from Orlando, Florida, who formed in 2000.
After getting signed to Roadrunner Records
in 2004, the band has released seven
studio albums and nineteen singles.
Over 14s only (under 16 with adult 18+)
Doors 7pm. £22 (inc bf) available from
aberdeenperformingarts.com l
01224 641122
FRIDAY 1 APRIL
Granite City
Darts Masters
PDC World Champion Gary Anderson
and PDC No.1 Michael van Gerwen will
be vying for the inaugural Granite City
Darts Masters title. They will be joined
by Michael Smith, Vincent van der
Voort, Stephen Bunting, Mark Webster,
Scott Mitchell and John Henderson.
Event preceded by “Stand up if you
Love the Darts” comedy with Wray
Thomson.
Doors 5.30pm l
Stand-Up Comedy 6.20pm l
Darts 7pm
£45 available from
thelittleboxoffice.com/sdm
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SATURDAY 2 APRIL
The Ballroom Blitz 3
Top class Muay Thai action returns
to Aberdeen with the 3rd
instalment of the Ballroom
Blitz. Come and watch
the cream of Aberdeen’s
Thai boxers do battle
with domestic and
international opponents.
Muay Thai is the national
sport of Thailand and
is considered the most
explosive stand up martial
art in the world.
Doors 4pm l first fight 5pm
£30 available from Aberdeen Fitness &
Combat Centre, Berryden Retail Park
SUNDAY 3 APRIL
1 Wieczór
Kabaretowy
w Szkocji.
Polish comedy night.
6pm
£28 available from
kabaretywuk.co.uk
9
MONDAY 4 APRIL
DF Concerts present
Newton Faulkner
Standing event
Over 14s only. Under 16s with 18+
Doors 7pm
£23.65 (inc bf) available from
aberdeenperformingarts.com l
01224 641122
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SATURDAY 9 APRIL
Kennedy Street Enterprises presents
Nathan Carter
in concert
Nathan is a huge attraction on the
Irish music scene, and has brought
a whole new generation of fans of all
ages to Country Music in Ireland.
This story has just begun... there are
many pages yet to be written...
nathancartermusic.com
7.30pm
£27.50 (inc bf) available from
aberdeenperformingarts.com l
01224 641122
SUNDAY 24 APRIL
Aberdeen
Highland Festival
Highland dancers aged four years
to adults and from beginners to
Open Championship standard.
Competitors from all over Scotland
and overseas compete and there
is a Confined Championship class
for dancers resident in Aberdeen
and Aberdeenshire from which the
Aberdeenshire Team is chosen. They
then compete at the annual Highland
and Islands Dance Festival held in
Oban.
8.30am
£5 available on the door
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SUNDAY 1 MAY
Survival Concert 2016
(Bank Holiday Special)
After the success of last years concert,
Hip-Hop School Scotland and Millennium
Child Entertainment return with
another instalment of their Hip-Hop
concert. Full of dancing, djing, singing,
skipping, rapping and much more. With
performances from Scotland’s best
dance groups and as usual a special
performance from M.C. aka Millennium
Child + Special Guests
Doors 4pm l Show 4.30 - 7:30pm
£10 l Family £30 l Under 5s free
For tickets and information text
07886 039 021 l thainfo@aol.com
www.facebook.com/millenniumc
www.millenniumchildww.com
FRIDAY 6 MAY
Breakneck
Comedy Ball 2016
The funniest black tie event in Aberdeen
returns to the Beach Ballroom. This time
with sets from, James Redmond, Glenn
Wool, Gus Lymburn and Burlesque.
This is an exclusive black tie / red carpet
event.
7pm
£65+vat / tables of 10 £650+vat
available from
breakneckcomedy@live.co.uk
Includes 3 course meal, comedy show,
live band plus more…
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SATURDAY 7 &
SUNDAY 8 MAY
Courage on the
Catwalk
This May sees Friends of ANCHOR
hosting the most special event in the
summer calendar. Now in its fourth year,
the event celebrates the beauty and
bravery of women who have faced the
reality of a cancer diagnosis as they take
to the catwalk for the first time whilst
raising vital funds for local cancer and
haematology care.
Various times
£17.50 - £35 available from
01224 859170 or foa@balmoral.co.uk
Hayley Fraser
With stunning beach front views and four beautiful rooms to choose from, the
Beach Ballroom is the perfect wedding venue.
Come and see for yourself what an amazing venue this is. Call 01224 64767 or
email beachballroom@aberdeencity.gov.uk to arrange a viewing.
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SATURDAY 14 MAY
Pipe Band Concert Revolution
The sixth annual Aberdeen Pipe Band
Concert will see the Grade 1 ScottishPower
Pipe Band combine with the host Grade
2 Bucksburn & District to mount a show
named Revolution.
The visuals throughout the show are a
big wow factor and the Beach Ballroom
is an amazing setting for the audience to
enjoy the masters of the live pipe band
performance.
7:30pm
Tickets £17 & £19 available from
aberdeenperformingarts.com
01224 641122 or email
bandmanager@bucksburnpipeband.com
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SUNDAY 22 MAY
Nostalgia Fashion Show
Join us for a trip down memory lane one outfit
at a time at our vintage fashion show.
Refreshments and entertainment.
In aid of Aberdeen Lifeboat Association
Time 2-4.30pm
£10 available from Margaret Farquhar
01224 820645
FRIDAY 27 MAY
Charity Boxing Event
This spectacular evening will see SK Boxing Promotions and Aberdeen Combat Centre
showcasing the cream of up and coming boxing talent in Scotland while providing
original and exciting entertainment.
This event will support SBH Scotland’s North-east campaign which offers support to
individuals who are affected by spina bifida and hydrocephalus.
DRESS CODE - SMART
Standard ticket £30 l Dinner ticket £85
(Includes 3 course dinner and
drinks reception)
Ringside £110
Available from SBH Scotland 03455 211 600 and
fundraising@sbhscotland.org.uk
sbhscotland.org.uk/boxing
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MONDAY 30 MAY –
WEDNESDAY 1 JUNE
Aberdeen & N.E.
of Scotland Music
Festival: Choral
Section
The Festival is now in its 93rd year
Choral is the most popular section
with over 2,000 participants. Singers
come from as far away as St. Andrews,
Braemar and Fraserburgh. All ages take
part, from infants upwards, with adult
choirs performing in the evening. A real
celebration of the joy of singing.
9.30am-12.30pm l 2-5pm l 7- 9.30pm.
Finishing times approximate.
£3 daytime, £5 evening
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SATURDAY 4 JUNE
WrestleZone Aberdeen Anarchy 2016
Wrestling is back at the Beach Ballroom
with WWE legends Tatanka and Carlito
joining local grapplers Scotty Swift,
Crusher Craib and Mr. P for bodyslamming action. A night of fun for all the
family as the wrestling world descends on
the Ballroom for the annual supershow.
Doors 5pm l first bell 7pm.
General admission £17 +bf available from
aberdeenperformingarts.com l
01224 641122
SUN 29 JUNE &
SUN 24 JULY
Treat yourself to an exclusive afternoon tea at the
Beach Ballroom.
A classic combination of freshly cut sandwiches,
scones, cream cakes and petit fours will be served
while listening to the soothing sounds of a pianist.
“Fantastic reception from all
staff in a beautiful setting.
Great attention to detail and
you really looked after the
dietary requirements in our
group. Thank you – Keep up
the great work!”
“Our mixed age party (14-80)
all had a fabulous afternoon.
The service, food and venue
were all exceptional. I will be
recommending it to all my
friends and we have already
decided to attend next year. “
Traditional Afternoon Tea £25
Champagne Afternoon Tea £29.50
Booking is essential on 01224 647647.
Delve into a treasure trove of historical artefacts and manuscripts in
Aberdeen City Libraries’ Treasures from our Collections exhibition.
To celebrate the 125th Anniversary of Aberdeen Central Library in
2017, we are unveiling 125 items from our
archive and collections - some of which have
never before been on public display.
Discover how Aberdeen found fame as ‘The
Silver City by the Sea’, read
detailed accounts of 19th
Century crime and punishment
in our Broadside collection and
unravel the secrets of the Egyptian Book of the
Dead as we reveal the fascinating stories behind
treasures collected by Aberdeen City Libraries over
the past 125 years
View the interactive exhibition on touchscreens in Airyhall, Mastrick
and Tillydrone libraries and in all departments of the Central Library
from March 2016 to July 2017.
E: LibraryEvents@aberdeencity.gov.uk
T: 01224 652500
Star Ballroom Party Package
Celebrate your special occasion in style at this amazing venue.
All inclusive package includes:
Function room from 7.00pm – midnight
Disco 7.30 – 11.30 pm
Stovies for 120 guests
That could be less than £4.50 per person!
£495
There’s more to the Beach Ballroom...
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All for only*
*Conditions apply
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TUESDAY 7 JUNE 2016
BYU Ballroom
Dance Company
Fresh from the dance championships
at Blackpool. Touring with their Latin
and Ballroom Dance routines.
7pm
£15 (£10 concession)
Available from Aberdeen Box Office
01224 641122
aberdeenperformingarts.com
SUNDAY 10 JULY
Summer 60s Night with
Tommy Dene
The boys are back again for another great night of
music and singing. Sandy Davidson, Eddie Corbett
and The Smokin’ Bert Cooper Band will join Tommy
Dene in this charity fundraiser event.
Money raised from this event will go to PINK, a
support group for people of all ages who can share
their experiences of cancer. They offer support and
Friendship to anyone who has been affected by
cancer.
Stovies will be available to buy on the night.
4.30 - 10pm.
£15 available from aberdeenperformingarts.com
01224 641122
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FRIDAY 29 JULY – SATURDAY 6 AUGUST
Aberdeen International Youth Festival
Join us for Aberdeen International Youth Festival this summer! #AIYF2016
Scotland’s largest festival for young performers in dance, music and theatre with
gala performances, outdoor shows and free events!
For more information on events at the Beach Ballroom
and other venues see Facebook:
Aberdeen International Youth Festival or Twitter: @AIYF
was an amazing
‘‘ This
afternoon my daughter
had so much fun - thank
you xx
SUNDAY 14 AUGUST
Love Rara
Big Summer Blow Out
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 loveraraltd@yahoo.com
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SATURDAY 27 AUGUST
Frankly Sinatra
Phil Fryer is Frank Sinatra, the King
of Swing!
With a remarkable likeness to Frank
Sinatra in looks and voice, Phil and his
5 piece band will transport you back
to the swing area where you can sing
and dance to all your favourite Sinatra
swing and love songs.
Experience Phil Fryer as the legendary
Frank Sinatra, the man who always did
it his way!
Doors/ bar open 7pm
Supper 7.30 – 8.30pm
show starts 8.45pm
£27.50 Main Ballroom seating
£29.50 Balcony seating
Tickets include supper. Available from
the Beach Ballroom on 01224 647647
THURSDAY 1 SEPTEMBER
Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham
As Aly & Phil have been performing together now for 30 years, they are taking to the
road to celebrate the occasion with their special 30th anniversary tour and also to
celebrate Aly’s 70th Birthday! Join us for what is set to be a fine evening of enchanting
music, hysterical tales and anecdotes and a night of sheer pleasure!
Doors 7pm l Show 7.30pm
£20.35 (inc bf) available from aberdeenperformingarts.com l 01224 641122
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FRIDAY 2 - SUNDAY 4
SEPTEMBER
Aberdeen Art Fair
Celebrating its sixth anniversary at its new
home, the Beach Ballroom. The AAF kindly
sponsored by TAQA, offers visitors a unique
range of galleries and artists from across
Scotland and the UK all under one roof.
Expect to see household names, celebrity
and local artists emerging and up and
coming art with prices from £50- £10,000.
Café and free arts club for children.
Friday Preview Evening 6-9pm.
Adults only. Tickets available from
Aberdeen Box Office on 01224 641122
Saturday 9.30am -5.30pm. Sunday
10am -5pm. Tickets £3 available at
the door. Under 15s free-must be
accompanied by an adult.
aberdeenartfair.co.uk
SUNDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
Granite City
Highland Dancing
Championships
A one day festival of Scottish Dance
incorporating two Championships,
the Grampian Region Confined
Highland Dancing Championship,
and the prestigious Granite City
Open Championships. Plus a series
of graded competitions for “lesser
known”, and Hebridean dances.
The event will attract the cream of
Highland Dancing competitors from
all parts of Scotland, and England.
9.30 am
£5 available on the door
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THURSDAY 13 OCTOBER
DR HOOK starring
DENNIS LOCORRIERE™
After years out of the limelight, Dr
HOOK™ is now back on the road,
fronted by Dennis Locorriere,
the man who originally
sang all the songs you
remember and still love,
presented in an evening of
not only great music, but one
that also brings to audiences
all the fun and humour that
was synonymous with the
name DR HOOK.
Doors 7pm
£38.50 (inc bf) available from
aberdeenperformingarts.com l
01224 641122
FRIDAY 29 OCTOBER
The Jersey Notes
‘The Jersey Notes’ and their 5 piece band
treat you to an evening of nostalgia as they
magically recreate the style and sounds of one
of the biggest acts of the twentieth century.
Featuring Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
biggest hits including, Big girls don’t cry,
Sherry, Walk like a man, Working my way back
to you, Oh what a night Dec 63 and many more.
No matter what your age, you will recognize
the songs and won’t be able to stop yourself
from tapping your feet, singing along and
getting onto the dance floor.
Doors/ bar open 7pm
Supper 7.30 – 8.30pm l show starts 8.45pm
£27.50 Main Ballroom seating
£29.50 Balcony seating
Tickets include supper. Available from the
Beach Ballroom on 01224 647647
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DoubleTree discount for
Beach Ballroom customers
Beach Ballroom customers can
enjoy an exclusive 10% discount* on
accommodation at the DoubleTree by
Hilton, Aberdeen City Centre.
Or contact the hotel directly on 01224
633339 l Doubletreeaberdeen_
reservations@hilton.com
Book online at hilton.com using the
discount code from the Beach Ballroom.
Ask for the code when booking your tickets.
Proof of attending an event at the Beach
Ballroom will be asked for on arrival
Valid until 31st December, 2016
*Subject to availability, terms & conditions apply
FESTIVE PARTIES
AT THE BALLROOM
2016/17
It’s never too early to start planning
your Christmas night out . . .
Friday 9 & 16 Saturday 10 & 17 December
CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS
£45 including carvery meal and a half bottle of wine per person.
Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 December
FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA
Traditional Afternoon Tea £25
Champagne Afternoon Tea £29.50
Saturday 31 December
HOGMANAY CEILIDH
£45 including traditional Scottish stovies and a glass of
bubbly to bring in the New Year!
Friday 20 & Saturday 21 January 2017
BURNS CEILIDH SUPPER
£29.50 includes Haggis, Neeps & Tatties,
Raspberry Cranachan and Coffee.
More information will be posted on
beachballroom.com and
facebook.com/beachballroom soon.
Information
This 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 book
Event 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 information
The 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 on 01224
647647.
Mailing list
If 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
beachballroom@aberdeencity.gov.uk or
call 01224 647647 with your details.
Beach Ballroom
Beach Promenade
Aberdeen AB24 5NR
01224 647647
beachballroom@aberdeencity.gov.uk
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