Ulster University student Daniel Coulter has earned a spot on one of Derry’s big stage, set to perform alongside JLS at Live @ the Square with his band, the 4am club.

Daniel, who is studying a Masters degree in Music on the Derry campus after graduating with a BA in Screen Production, and his bandmates secured the prestigious performance opportunity following a competitive selection process in which student musicians and bands were invited to

audition for the chance to perform alongside one of the UK's biggest pop acts.

After impressing the judging panel during a series of auditions, 4amclub were selected as the winning act and will now take to the stage at Ebrington Square ahead of JLS in front of thousands of music fans, including many of their Ulster University student peers who have been offered

L-R: Director of Regional Engagement at Ulster University Malachy O’Neill; Paídí Muldoon, 4amclub; Ulster University Associate Dean Partnerships & Student Recruitment, Victoria McCollum; Luke Bell, 4am club; Ulster University student and 4am lead guitarist Daniel Coulter; Live @ The Square promoter Karl Diamond.

placeholder image — L-R: Director of Regional Engagement at Ulster University Malachy O’Neill; Paídí Muldoon, 4amclub; Ulster University Associate Dean Partnerships & Student Recruitment, Victoria McCollum; Luke Bell, 4am club; Ulster University student and 4am lead guitarist Daniel Coulter; Live @ The Square promoter Karl Diamond.

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4am club are a Belfast based group made up of Luke Bell (singer and rhythm), Ulster University Screen Production graduate Paídí Muldoon (bass), Michael Hawkins (drums) and Daniel Coulter (lead guitar) who have so far released two singles, ‘Always on her mind’ and ‘What you do to

me’.

Daniel Coulter said: "We're absolutely thrilled to have won the competition and to be supporting JLS at Live @ the Square. The audition process was a fantastic experience, and we're incredibly grateful for this opportunity as student musicians. To be performing on such a big stage

ahead of such a well-known act is a huge moment for us, and we can’t wait to share our music with the audience at Ebrington Square.”

Dr Victoria McCollum, Associate Dean Partnerships and Student Recruitment, Ulster University Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences said: “Congratulations to Daniel and 4amclub on this fantastic achievement. One of our priorities at Ulster University is creating opportunities

for students to develop their talent beyond the classroom and gain real experience within the creative industries. The North West has an incredible creative and musical heritage, and we’re proud to support opportunities that enable emerging artists to showcase their talent on major

stages. Performing alongside an internationally recognised act such as JLS is exactly the kind of experience that can help launch a career, and we’re delighted to see Daniel and his band representing both Ulster University and the region at Live @ the Square.”

Live @ the Square festival promoter Karl Diamond added: "We are delighted to announce Daniel and 4amclub as this year’s competition winners. Daniel and 4amclub are an exciting local band with a very bright future, and we are thrilled to provide them with the opportunity to perform in

front of thousands of music fans before JLS take to the stage on Saturday 29th August. Supporting emerging local talent is a key part of what Live @ the Square is all about, and we look forward to watching their journey continue. We would like to sincerely thank Ulster University and

the Department for the Economy for their continued support in helping us showcase and develop local musical talent. Their commitment has been instrumental in providing opportunities for the next generation of artists to perform on a major festival stage.”

The 4am club will take to Derry’s stage on August 29.

Tickets for the live event can be found here: liveatthesquare.com