BELFAST ONE BRINGS A POP OF COLOUR TO BELFAST CITY CENTRE THIS SUMMER

This campaign, part of a year-long programme of initiatives and events, will help to enhance the look and feel of the City Centre as well as showcase the wide retail and hospitality offering.

This summer, visitors to Belfast City Centre can enjoy:

• A specially designed 11m ‘Belfast’ floral installation located in the grounds of Belfast City Hall until Thursday 26^th A great setting for that perfect photo moment. Also, brightly coloured lanterns will decorate trees along Donegall Place, Royal Avenue, Corn Market and Fountain Street.
• Belfast Summer Cinema is back! Belfast One in association with Belfast Film Festival will host a free pop-up cinema experience in the grounds of Belfast City Hall on Saturday 16^th & Sunday 17^th  Movie-lovers will be treated to a programme of family film across two days including The Goonies and the award-winning film Belfast, by Belfast native Sir Kenneth Branagh. Tickets and show times available from 10am on Friday 24^th June at www.belfastone.co.uk and www.belfastfilmfestival.org
• The Belfast One Way Edit hosted by fashion stylist and radio personality Rebecca McKinney, will take place at Belfast City Hall on Sunday 14^th Showcasing over 50 retailers throughout Belfast City Centre, the fashion show will reveal the vast amount of fabulous style on offer in the City Centre, as well as hair and makeup demos from top beauty brands and an all-important goodie bag! Tickets are limited and will go on sale Friday 29^th July via www.belfastone.co.uk.

Announcing details of the Belfast One Summer Days campaign, Clare Maguire from Belfast One said:
“We are delighted to reveal details of our fantastic summer campaign – Belfast One Summer Days.  We are very excited to bring a pop of colour to Belfast City Centre through the unique experiences of the Floral City Dressing, Belfast Summer Cinema and the Belfast One Way Edit.  Belfast One Summer Days is part of our ongoing work with businesses and alongside key partnerships, which supports with increasing footfall as well as enhancing the look and feel of the City Centre. It is also the perfect opportunity to showcase the amazing range of retail, hospitality, and leisure on offer in the City Centre. We would like to take this opportunity to thank those who have supported Belfast One Summer Days and we look forward to seeing visitors enjoy all the City Centre has to offer this summer.”

Michele Devlin, Festival Director of Belfast Film Festival, commented:
“Belfast Film Festival is delighted to be back and to partner, once again, with Belfast One to present a unique weekend of great films in the open air this July as part of Belfast One Summer Days. We will be filling the grounds of Belfast City Hall with big screen delights, props from the films and cos play. There will be something for everyone so, why not join us and enjoy seeing your favourite films in this beautiful outdoor setting!”

Belfast One Way Edit host, and radio personality, Rebecca McKinney said:
“ Make it a date for your diary – Belfast One Way Edit, Sunday 14^th August in the stunning Belfast City Hall.  This not to be missed event will feature over 50 retailers, from across Belfast City centre, showcasing a mix of fashion trends and styles for all ages, budgets and body shapes.  It is going to be a fantastic evening of fashion and I hope to see you there.”

For details on Belfast One Summer Days, and other events taking place throughout the year, visit www.belfastone.co.uk. Follow Belfast One on Facebook @BelfastOne and Instagram @BelfastOne_ for updates #BelfastOne.

Pictured: Michele Devlin from Belfast Film Festival, Karen Clifford from Belfast One, Louise Graham from Parisien and radio personality and fashion stylist Rebecca McKinney.