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Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival
Legendary folk musician Donovan on finger-picking, his Irish ancestry and the enduring power of the arts -
Percy French Quartet
The renaissance man's songs and poems hark back to a simpler time at the Linen Hall Library -
Sid Peacock's Surge
Bangor-born leader of the 16-piece ensemble on fusing jazz and trad for new project following ACES award success -
#LiveLouder Competition
Belfast City Council invite young musicians to submit songs by March 10 for Belfast: Future City gig -
Meilana Gillard and the Brilliant Corners Jazz Festival
The saxophonist on hustling a living in New York, relocating to Belfast and working on album number two -
Wired
Ed Zealous's long-awaited debut album features a cluster of great tracks but feels out of place in 2014, writes Andrew Lemon -
Other Voices
Derry~Londonderry again plays host to the acclaimed music series featuring Foy Vance and more -
Independent Venue Week
Oh Yeah Music Centre hosts The Couth, Go Wolf and Little Bear -
Traveling Troubadour Pat Dam Smyth
Chris Jones talks with the worldly songwriter about touring with Johnny Borell, burning out and seeing his album The Great Divide reborn -
The Beatelles
The impossibly youthful County Cavan band The Whereabouts introduce Beatles aficionados, The Beatelles at the Out To Lunch festival -
Speaking With Ulster Orchestra's Rafael Payare
The Venezuelan Sistema graduate speaks of his debut with the Ulster Orchestra -
Nathan Carter
The Liverpool-Donegal singer's brand of country music has attracted attention outside of Irish country-rock, with a rapidly growing fan base -
New Line-Up Announcements For Other Voices Derry
Little Matador and East India Youth added to the line-up with Music Trail bigger and better than ever -
To Anywhere...
Review of Zak Whitefields third EP, the tellingly titled 'To Anywhere...' -
City And Colour
Award-winning singer-songwriter Dallas Green, otherwise known as City and Colour performs at the iconic Limelight -
Meeting Simon McBride
The Carrickfergus blues-rock guitar virtuoso hailed as a worthy successor to fallen Irish guitar heroes like Rory Gallagher and Gary Moore -
Deer Tick
The Rhode Island alt-country rockers deliver a fine set at the Out to Lunch Festival -
Derry Tunes Up For Homegrown 2014
Bronagh Gallagher, Paul Casey and Paddy Nash prepare to play the Millennium Forum on January 17 -
Meeting Little Bear
With a momentous 2013 behind them, the indie act from Derry~Londonderry look forward to 2014 -
Hear Derry~Londonderry Sing on January 17
Light show and concert organised to celebrate the success of the UK City of Culture year -
A Love Letter to Joni
Brian Kennedy covers classics and obscure tracks by legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell -
Resonate Music Video Competition Results
Nerve Centre announces Adam Leonard's 'My Love' as top track after year-long UK City of Culture music project -
Introducing Simon Herron
The singer-songwriter from Derry~Londonderry releases EP number two on Belfast label DhARMA -
Bap Kennedy
The veteran singer-songwriter performs tracks from his forthcoming album on the Belfast Barge -
Robyn G Shiels
The prolific singer-songwriter peforms from his eagerly-awaited fourth album at the Black Box -
In My Garden
Isobel Anderson's accomplished third album straddles the line between darkness and light -
Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival
A host of world-class songwriters converge on Belfast in 2014, with a focus on Northern Irish artists -
My One and Only Love
Five of our finest jazz musicians perform John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman's classic album -
Black Sabbath
The godfathers of metal make their Belfast bow after years of break ups, come downs and reality shows -
Can 'A Purdy Handy Christmas' Make Number One?
Comedian Ryan Hand attempts to beat this year's X Factor winner to top spot this Christmas -
Bedroom Tapes
Aaron Shanley releases a collection of demos ahead of a proposed 2014 album -
The Relief of Derry Symphony
Composer Shaun Davey on the 'dramatic' closing concert of the City of Culture 2013 year -
The Eighth Gate
City of Culture musician-in-residence Neil Cowley bids a fond farewell to Derry~Londonderry -
Meet Derry~Londonderry Duo Sullivan & Gold
Ben Robinson of the talented two-piece on vocal harmonies and comparisons with Simon & Garfunkel -
Introducing Unknown
Chris Jones interviews the anonymous Belfast beatmaker after tweets from Ellie Goulding and a year of bad reviews, killer singles and collaborations -
Danish String Quartet
Moving on Music invite the Scandinavian foursome to Belfast and Armagh -
Draw It In Chalk
Still on an indefinite hiatus, Captain Kennedy release an album's worth of archived material -
The Claudia Quintet
Composer John Hollenbeck performs his 9/11-inspired album in full at The MAC -
Sitting Down with Moving on Music
CEO Brian Carson on bringing niche artists to Northern Ireland and providing a stage for indigenous acts -
Introducing Young Aviators
Having relocated from Warrenpoint to Glasgow, the indie rockers have discovered an audience and released their debut album, Self Help -
Belfast Music Week Hailed as 'Best Yet'
Lord Mayor congratulates the artists and venues that took part during the 2013 celebrations -
Other Voices Returns to Derry~Londonderry
Derry~Londonderry is confirmed to host the acclaimed television music series in Feburary 2014 after a memorable sojourn in the City of Culture -
Alasdair Roberts
The Scottish collector of otherworldly songs delivers a compelling performance on the Belfast Barge -
Neil Cowley to Perform The Eighth Gate
UK City of Culture musician in residence to perform concluding composition in the Guildhall on December 7 -
Resonate Music Video Contest
Nerve Centre launch competition to find best bedroom recording, best live performance and catchiest track -
Tony Wright is VerseChorusverse
The singer-songwriter talks to Chris Jones about and the 'magic' of going solo after recording his debut album -
Belfast Music Week Media
Journalists from across Europe, America and the Far East tour the city with Belfast Music Week in full swing -
Millar's Hill Accordion Orchestra
Dungannon enjoys an eclectic programme and special guest appearance from Britain's Got Talent's Ashley Elliot -
Belfast Music Week
Chris Jones takes in a wealth of musical talents over three nights -
Gary Lightbody on the 2013 NI Music Prize
The Snow Patrol and Tired Pony frontman gives his verdict on the 12 nominated albums as Foy Vance celebrates his victory -
Champion Sound Music Keep it Electronic
Lyndon Stephens, founder of the music management company and record label, gears up for Belfast Music Week -
The Ghost of the Mountain
Gary Lightbody's supergroup release a worthy follow up to The Place We Ran From -
15 Years of Bedrock - John Digweed Q&A
The English DJ and producer looks forward to celebrating his enduring dance label at Belfast Music Week -
Ulster Orchestra 2013/14 Season
Principal conductor JoAnn Falletta on new trends, taking risks and 'providing for the community' -
Don't Try
Jetplane Landing's enduring DIY ethos shows that after six years they can still connect with hardcore fans -
Register for Belfast Music Week Panels
Browse the full running order and register to attend a variety of discussions at the Oh Yeah Music Centre and Ulster Hall Group Space -
Cara Dillon's Happy Heart
The singer has a new album and headline slot at Belfast Music Week to look forward to. 'Things couldn't be better' -
Resonate Crossover Sessions
Project co-ordinator Rory Donaghy on the Nerve Centre's community recording project for UK City of Culture -
City Songs
Eriks Ešenvalds' new composition is premiered at the City of Derry International Choral Festival
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