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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 -
Belfast Music Week 2013 Showcase
With performances from no less than 12 of Belfast's most exciting new acts, the Belfast Music Week Showcase will be an unmissable highlight of Belfast Music Week at the Limelight Complex on November 14
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