The ‘Hitmaker’ comes to Derry

Notorious music legend Nile Rodgers is getting ready to strut his funky stuff all the way to Derry for an epic performance this summer.

Nile Rodgers and Chic will return to the north west in June, nine years on from their iconic performance during the City of Culture programme.

Composer, producer, arranger and guitarist Rodgers will be performing in St Columb’s Park on Sunday, June 26 as part of the Celtronic Festival, which has received funding through Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Headline Events fund.

Rodgers is the co-founder of Chic and is well known across the world for his work, which has won him multiple Grammys, as well as his productions for and collaborations with other famous artists, including David Bowie and Madonna.

Some of his most famous hits include Le Freak, I’m Coming Out, Everybody Dance, Upside Down and Dance, Dance, Dance; he also features on Get Lucky with Daft Punk and has produced for a host of other artists including Duran Duran, Sister Sledge, INXS, Christina Aguilera… the list goes on.

Confirming the announcement of the prestigious performance Mayor Graham Warke said, “The news we will be welcoming Nile Rodgers and Chic back to our city this summer is fantastic.

“His two gigs to sold-out crowds in 2013 were some of the best concerts we have ever hosted, and the atmosphere was absolutely electric. It was one of the highlights of our City of Culture programme, and we are delighted that Nile and his team are coming back this summer.

“It’s one of many great gigs that will take place as part of the Celtronic festival, and I’m pleased that Derry City and Strabane District Council are able to support them through our Headline Events fund.”

•Tickets are currently on
sale at Eventbrite.com.

Celtronic 2022 will take place at various venues across Derry from June 26-July 3, with the full line-up to be announced in April.