BBC Radio Ulster today announced a concert in the Ulster Hall, Belfast celebrating 150 years of the venue. The concert, entitled 'The Great Northern Songbook' will take place on May 22nd and will feature diverse acts such as General Fiasco, The Answer, Cara Dillon, Brian Kennedy and newcomer Katharine Philippa.

The acts will perform a track of their own with the Ulster Orchestra then a further song chosen by a vote which is set to run on the BBC Radio Ulster homepage from noon tomorrow (March 16th). The initial shortlist of songs, all written by people from the north of Ireland, was drawn up by BBC RU Presenters including ATL's Rigsy.

The concert, hosted by Ralph McLean and Lynette Fay will be broadcast live on BBC Radio Ulster.