A Joyful Noise 20225: Over 700 people attend 'amazing night' of music and hymns organised by Grand Orange Lodge in Belfast
Over 700 people have attended “an amazing night” of hymns and music in Belfast organised by the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland.
The audience joined together in a varied programme of traditional and modern hymns for ‘A Joyful Noise 2025’ at Assembly Buildings, Fisherwick Place on Saturday night.
Guest artists, Stewartstown Orange Ladies Choir and Revelation Gospel quartet also performed a number of pieces.
A massed male voice choir drawn from lodges across the country was accompanied by Glenn Moore on the organ and a brass quintet, all under the guidance of Musical Director, Craig Sloan.
The event was – which was open to the public – was organised following previous successful events in 2019, 2022 and 2024.
Stewartstown District LOL No2 said it had included "an absolutely fantastic performance" by the Stewartstown Orange Ladies Choir.
"The ladies not only sounded incredible, with beautiful harmonies and confident delivery, but they also looked amazing on stage — professional, elegant, united and full of pride for our community and traditions," the lodge said on social media.
"From where this choir began in October 2024 to where they are now, their progress has been unbelievable. Their commitment, hard work and friendship truly shone through last night.
"A huge well done to each and every one of you — you represented Stewartstown, Mid Ulster and the Orange family with honour, class and joy. We are all so proud of you."
Some individuals who attended also praised the event.
Naomi Fox said: "It was an amazing night of worship. If this was good, what will Heaven be like? Just amazing! Great singing, great music, great artists, compere and speaker.
"All in all a wonderful night of worship. Thoroughly enjoyed it." She added that the order deserves "great credit" for arranging such an event.
Stewartstown Junior Orange praised their junior boys for supporting the event.
"You all did a fantastic job collecting donations at the exit and carried yourselves with excellent manners, respect, pride – and looked very dapper as well,” it said.
"We are very proud of how you behaved and grateful that you were willing and able to help out. Thank you – you did your lodge and your community proud."