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LINK-UP: Ronan Keating

Ronan - the screen idol

Carl Palmer
30/ 4/2004

POP star Ronan Keating can be seen performing in Manchester tomorrow night - even though he'll be singing in Belfast.

The former Boyzone heart-throb is appearing courtesy of a satellite link from Ireland as part of the BBC's Beautiful Night extravaganza.

The Music Live spectacular, a BBC event which takes place in a different city every year to celebrate live music, is in partnership with Manchester council.

Music from a variety of stars will be broadcast on a giant screen in Manchester's Exchange Square from 9pm.

Other artists appearing include Katie Melua, Alanis Morrisette and Gabrielle.

Unique

As part of the celebrations, the council will be hosting The Beautiful Day, when artists and bands will be playing live in Exchange Square from noon onwards.

International cellists, world class tenors and the cream of the contemporary Manchester music scene will provide an eclectic mix of music throughout the day, before Manchester-based Celtic rock band Toss the Feathers bring an Irish party feel to the evening prior to the live link.

Margaret Nuttall, Manchester council head of events, said: "The Beautiful Day promises to be a unique, quality event that showcases the strength and diversity of the musical talent in the city.

"The stage-based performances in Exchange Square are all by Manchester-based artists, or in association with Manchester organisations that promote and deliver music that maintains the city's reputation as a hot bed of talent and creativity.

"The live link-up with Belfast through the BBC for the Beautiful Night concert shows once again that Manchester is at the forefront of creating special events with a twist."