'Stars in Their Eyes' set to light up Derry this Friday in aid of The Northlands Centre
A night of music, craic, nostalgia and community spirit is set to take centre stage at the Everglades Hotel, Derry, this Friday, March 6, as ‘Janers presents... Stars in Their Eyes’ comes to town - all in aid of Derry’s addiction and recovery charity, The Northlands Centre.
The exciting fundraising event will see 13 contestants step into the spotlight, transforming into iconic performers as they sing their hearts out to raise vital funds for a cause close to many hearts across the city.
The evening will begin at 6.30pm with a drinks reception, accompanied by pianist Ryan Daly, setting the tone for a night of spectacular entertainment. Photographers will be on hand to capture every special moment, before the main event begins at 7.30pm.
Adding to the evening's excitement, the evening will feature an incredible judging panel made up of well-known local personalities -TikTok's Elaine Maxwell, social media's own Keavan McCaul, and Britain's Got Talent and local musician Jordan O’Keefe - who will help decide who truly shines on the night.
Guests can also look forward to a raffle during the show with some unbelievable prizes to be won with the night finishing in style with a boogie on the dancefloor.
Local TikTok creator, event organiser and your host for the evening "It'sJaners" took to social media this week to explain the deeply personal reason behind organising the fundraiser.
“You couldn’t show me someone in our town who hasn’t been affected by addiction in one way or another, either directly or indirectly. This has certainly been the case for me and my own family. Thankfully some got the help they needed, whilst others weren’t so lucky and aren’t here today because of addiction.
With places like The Northlands losing funding when their services are more needed now than ever, I wanted to do what I could to help raise funds so they can continue supporting those living with addiction -- and the families affected by it.”
With strong community backing already behind the event, organisers say the night promises to be “the event of the season,” bringing together entertainment and fundraising for a powerful cause.