Sound of Belfast 2018

8—15 NOVEMBER LIVE GIGS, MUSIC INDUSTRY, AWARDS, LEARNING & COMMUNITY SOUNDOFBELFAST.COM

WELCOME BACK TO SOUND OF BELFAST Celebrating five years of Sound of Belfast, a programme of events coordinated by Oh Yeah and aimed at celebrating and promoting a great music city.

With thanks to the musicians, the talent, the venues and promoters, to the people with ideas and commitment, to the music lovers and fans, and to our supporters and partners. We salute you and thank you for being part of making this city so great.

Come inside take a look around, our most diverse line up yet.

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ORCHID COLLECTIVE, ROE, PEARL NATASHA & SONJA SLEATOR Kicking off the 2018 Sound of Belfast proceedings in high style is Shizznigh Promotions with the first live free installment of the month – featuring performances by alt-folk rockers Orchid Collective, electrogrumpster Roe, singer/songwriter Sonja Sleator and soul searcher Pearl Natasha.

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9.00PM | FREE 39 GORDON STREET BELFAST

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THE OH YEAH LEGEND AWARD JACKIE FLAVELLE A JAM FOR JACKIE £10 | 8PM — LATE An evening of live Contemporary, Jazz and Blues featuring: Ciaran Lavery, Matt OH YEAH CENTRE McGinn, Ronnie Greer and John McCollough, BOOK TICKETS John Wilson/Sam Davidson (Taste), Linley VIA OH YEAH CENTRE Hamilton/Lewis Smith/Suzanne Savage, Billy EVENTBRITE Boy Miskimmon, Reverend Doc, Chris Taplin and Ben Flavelle-Cobain (Grandson).

The Oh Yeah Legend award recognises the exceptional contribution of a musician from Northern Ireland. This year Oh Yeah will make a posthumous presentation in honour of the late Jackie Flavelle.

Jackie was a giant of the Jazz and Blues scene of Belfast. The Bass master from North Belfast via Donaghadee performed and worked with Ottilie Patterson, Chris Barber, Sonny Terry, Brownie McGhee, Dr John, Sonny Boy Williamson and Rod Stewart to name only a few.

He also presented a radio show on Downtown Radio, and in recent years worked with Duke Special and Ciaran Lavery.

Jackie’s daughter Lisa has curated a special evening and the list of contributors still grows.

Proceeds from the event will go to Help Musicians NI, the musician’s charity that supported Jackie before he sadly passed away on September 25th, 2017.

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DEREK RYAN WITH SPECIAL GUEST NIAMH MC GLINCHEY Derek Ryan has become Irish country music’s golden boy with chart topping albums, selfwritten smash hit singles, box office busting live tours and of course – an army of faithful fans around the world.

Derek has just announced his ‘Acoustic Concert Tour: Unplugged’ for his devoted fans, playing at many venues throughout Ireland where he hasn’t performed before.

Derek is keen to let his music lead this tour and opted for unique venues for this intimate laid back tour.

Derek has reached a pinnacle point in his career with his songwriting taking centre stage. He will peel everything back and focus on the storytelling in his lyrics. This will be a casual encounter with more interaction from fans in a calm and intimate setting; it is a time to celebrate the music with musicians Kane O’Rourke and Ray McLoughlin 6

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8.00PM | £20 + BF BLACK BOX DEREKRYANMUSIC.COM

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VOLUME CONTROL: CLASH OF THE NEW BREEDS LIVE FINAL

Volume Control is a team of young promoters that specialise in organizing gigs for under 18s.

Every year they run a new talent competition called Clash of the Newbreeds.

Previous winners include Serotonin, Foreign Affairs and Surf Green. During September new bands are invited to submit demos for consideration, with eight acts going through to a live final on Friday 9th November 2018.

Prizes have been made possible with the Conor Shaw bursary, and trophies will be awarded on the night, with proceeds from the door going to a nominated music charity.

This year’s charity is Everyday Harmony, a charity based in Northern Ireland who use music therapy to improve the lives of thousands of people, from children with depression to people who are terminally ill.

Who will win the 2018 New Breeds title? The audience will have a say, come down and show your support.

For further information follow Volume Control

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7.00PM — 10.30PM £5 OH YEAH CENTRE OHYEAHBELFAST.COM

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THE BEEHIVE PRESENTS SCREAM BLUE MURMUR, ONE NIGHT IN BABYLON AND DJ TROYA The Beehive Network brings together bands, which play groove music. Scream Blue Murmur fuse reggae, funk, soul and salsa, overlain with scalding lyrics and sharp harmonies. One Night in Babylon offer bass heavy rhythms with added textures of flute and sax. DJ Troya spins an eclectic mix of World Music and Afro House.

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9.00PM — 1.00AM £7 THE ACCIDENTAL THEATRE 12-13 SHAFTESBURY SQUARE, BELFAST

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THE BELFAST MUSIC BUS TOUR Take a bus journey through the heart of this rock and roll city. Sit back, relax, and enjoy tunes and tales from Them and Van Morrison, by way of awesome guitar players, traditional and folk, to punk rock and Hollywood soundtracks.

The Belfast music tour is a journey across the city that reveals the music, the artists and the landscape that have brought character to the city.

The two-hour bus trip starts at the beautifully restored Ulster Hall and weaves its way across the city, finishing at the Oh Yeah Music Centre on Gordon Street, where visitors can take in the NI music exhibition.

Tickets are available from the Visit Belfast Welcome Centre (9 Donegall Square North) via phone 028 9024 6609 and online at visitbelfast.com/tickets

2.00PM | ÂŁ8 / ÂŁ10 BEGINS AT THE ULSTER HALL 028 9024 6609 VISITBELFAST.COM/TICKETS

For more info go to ohyeahbelfast.com

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NATIVE MUSIC MART Following the successful launch at Sound of 12.00PM — 5.00PM Belfast 2017, Native Music Mart is back!

FREE NATIVE is Belfast’s only music mart that sells OH YEAH MUSIC CENTRE music exclusively from aspiring, local artists.

No longer will local music be hidden in the ‘local music’ section that isn’t as shiny as the rest.

Inspired by the high quality of local music being produced, the resurgence of vinyl and the growth of the physical direct to fan music market, the time is right for Native. Native does not only cater for musicians, but for anyone involved in the local music industry. So, if you are involved in music promotion, publication, instrument repair, videography or any other music platform, you can sell your services too.

This special event will feature food, drink, bar services and live performances from Roe, The Wood Burning Savages.

Son Of The Hound and The Emerald Armada.

Attendance is FREE! and those who wish to set up a stall can reserve half a table for £5, or a full table for £10. To request an application form, please email francesca@quietarch.com. This event is proudly supported by Help Musicians NI.

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OUTBURST YOUTH TAKEOVER Outburst Queer Arts Festival presents an all ages music and performance event as part of their Youth Takeover Day, with local and international headliners. More info visit outburstarts.com

6.00PM — 8.00PM £5 / PAY WHAT YOU CAN BLACK BOX

All ages gig with Pillow Queens (Dublin), Merian (Peru) and more!

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TOUCH SENSITIVE DJS Touch sensitive is a Belfast-based record label that has beaten an ad-hoc, pan-genre path with it’s new and archival releases.

With that in mind, touch sensitive’s green room residency will take in anything from new-age drifting to rudimentary post-punk electronics to dayglo odd-house boppers and loads more.

Music for supping, head-nodding, and maybe even gently cutting a rug too.

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8.00PM | FREE BLACK BOX, GREEN ROOM TOUCHSENSITIVERECORDS.COM

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The Belfast Traditional Music Trail is a unique way to experience Irish music. With two local musicians as your guides, walk through cobbled alleyways, past famous landmarks and on to private bars in some of the city’s oldest buildings, all centrally located in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter.

At each of the three stops you will be treated to a performance of traditional tunes, songs and stories, all of which make up your own personal ‘session’. Enjoy a local beer, cider, whiskey or Guinness while learning about the instruments, language, customs and history that make up Ireland’s vibrant musical tradition.

Join us on this interactive experience and discover why Belfast is considered one of Ireland’s best cities for Traditional Irish Music.

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EVERY SATURDAY 4PM | £15 THE DIRTY ONION 3 HILL STREET, BELFAST BOOK TICKETS AT: INFO@BELFASTTRADTRAIL.COM +44 (0)28 9028 8818 BELFASTTRADTRAIL.COM

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THE MIDNIGHT ORGAN FIGHT REVISITED

A TRIBUTE TO FRIGHTENED RABBIT & THE LATE SCOTT HUTCHISON. WITH AMIDSHIPS, JEALOUS OF THE BIRDS, BRASH ISAAC & KITT PHILIPPA This will be a very special night to celebrate the groundbreaking talent of Scottish band Frightened Rabbit and to acknowledge the gut-wrenching loss of the amazing musical talent that was Scott Hutchison.

The night will be a call to action to music fans, audiences, promoters and venues to do more to address the scourge of mental ill health in the music scene.

Amidships, Jealous of the Birds, Brash Isaac and Kitt Philippa will perform tracks from the album alongside original material in what is set to be an incredible evening of musical talent and solidarity.

All money raised from the event will go towards funding the delivery of Mental Health First Aid training by Aware NI to the first cohort of Gig Buddies, a befriending initiative for the events sector.

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7.00PM — LATE £10 + BF OH YEAH MUSIC CENTRE BOOK TICKETS VIA OH YEAH CENTRE EVENTBRITE

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ACOUSTIC PICNIC Join us for an afternoon of music, dancing and crafts in an event that will suit the entire family. The Over The Hill Collective house band will lead us on a journey of intergenerational tunes from wartime favourites to children’s classics.

It’s a BYO picnic, so you bring your sandwiches and we will provide the games, crafts, music and fun.

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1.00PM — 4.00PM FREE OH YEAH MUSIC CENTRE

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RUDE HEALTH

3.00PM — LATE £12 LIMELIGHT 2 / KATY’S BAR COMPLEX

Some say, the local music scene is in ‘rude health’ and we tend to agree with them. A melting pot of influences now contributes to the bold and expansive scene that fuels social spaces locally, nationally and internationally. The cultural value of this alone is worth protecting, but at what cost? As suicide rates soar in the region we must do everything in our power to support the mental health and wellbeing of our musicians – every single life lost, is a loss too many.

Through our one-day event we are aiming to provide a platform for emerging talent in the region while raising funds to support the essential mental health support systems that so many musicians have come to depend on. We must band together, collaborate and communicate and above all look after each other.

Rude Health is made possible by each and every one of the musicians listed on the poster overleaf who have pledged their time to raise money for this years designated mental health charity – AWARE.

AWARE is the only Northern Ireland charity that works exclusively for people suffering with depression and bipolar disorder. Operating two offices in Derry~Londonderry and Belfast, the organisation offers 24 support groups in rural and urban areas as well as online support, information outreach sessions and educational initiatives. AWARE also delivers mental health and wellbeing programmes into communities, schools, colleges, universities and the workplace.

“Depression doesn’t discriminate, it can happen to anyone and at anytime” www.aware-ni.org

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FRAMEWORKS: PLANNING A MUSIC RELEASE How are Northern Irish artists getting their music out into the world? SelfMade presents a night of discussion, art, performance and zines exploring the DIY and digital tools available to artists to develop a release plan, connect with industry and fans, and create visual assets that showcase a single, EP or album in a way that sticks.

The night is hosted by Cheylene Murphy (Beauty Sleep) and featuring ROE, Claire McCartney (Vokxen) and DANI.

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7.00PM | £5 OH YEAH MUSIC CENTRE BOOK TICKETS VIA OH YEAH CENTRE EVENTBRITE

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URBAN AFFINITY Urban Affinity offers young people an opportunity to get more involved in all elements of music through a variety of taster sessions and workshops. From DJing, radio presenting, studio recording and music production through to music related work like live events photography.

This year we are delighted to welcome award winning DJ Micky Modelle, digital training experts Giga Training, Start Together studios, Radio 1 producer Mairead Campbell, and a live events photographer to deliver top class introductory sessions to such a variety of disciplines.

To end the day with a boom, we have a one of a kind drum and percussion workshop with renowned musician Chip Bailey. In addition, all attendees will automatically be entered into a raffle to win tickets to an upcoming gig.

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10.00AM — 3.00PM FREE OH YEAH MUSIC CENTRE

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BILLY HARRISON PRESENTS ‘IRISH LINEN’ The guitar playing of Billy Harrison is scored deep into the story of Irish music.

In 1964 he teamed up with Van Morrison to create perfect uproar with the Belfast act Them. During their turbulent residency at the Maritime Hotel, they perfected their version of ‘Baby Please Don’t Go’ and birthed the garage band classic, ‘Gloria’.

Billy continues to play and write. His admirers have been aware of a magnificent Harrison original called ‘Irish Linen’. It’s the story of his mother, a famous industry and the city that made it. The song haunts those that have heard it and finally, it will reach a wider audience. ‘Irish Linen’ will be launched at this Sound of Belfast special event. Billy will play live and will also talk about his career and his exceptional times.

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7.00PM | £6 OH YEAH MUSIC CENTRE BOOK TICKETS VIA OH YEAH CENTRE EVENTBRITE

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PRS FOR MUSIC

A ‘HOW TO’ GUIDE FOR ARTISTS AND MANAGERS A 90-minute tutorial for writers / managers the basics of how to; · Join · Register Songs · Claim Gigs · Manage their account · Search for Unpaid Royalties · Q&A

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5.00PM — 7.00PM FREE OH YEAH MUSIC CENTRE

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BREAKING INTO MUSIC YOUTH CONFERENCE An interactive youth conference that introduces young people to job and training opportunities in the music industry. This year the focus of the conference is ‘the indie spirit’ – how to be a real self made success.

The aim is to give young people with aspirations of working in music an opportunity to hear from and work alongside some of our leading industry work force through a series of panels and interactive workshops. You will hear from independent festival bookers, electronic music promoters, independent record labels bosses and managers and of course independent artists who are making their own success stories. Plus breakout sessions with PRS, PPL and a focused workshop on the work of electronic pioneer Delia Derbyshire, facilitated by Caro C at Delia Derbyshire Day (Manchester).

Speakers include; Liam Craig (Primitive Sound), Lyndon Stephens (Quiet Arch), Roe (Independent Artist), Phil Taggart (BBC Radio 1), Ross Parkhill (Stendhal Festival), Emmett Costello (Ava), Dena Anuk$A (Independent Artist).

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10.00AM — 4.00PM FREE OH YEAH MUSIC CENTRE

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PPL IN SESSION A must attend event for performers, musicians, managers and record labels.

Confused about the difference between PPL and PRS for music? Not sure if you should join PPL? Want to better understand how they can support your music career?

Join #pplinsession to learn more.

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5.00PM — 7.00PM FREE OH YEAH MUSIC CENTRE TICKETS ARE STRICTLY LIMITED — SIGN UP VIA EVENTBRITE

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SCRATCH MY PROGRESS SHOWCASE GIG 4pm – 5pm: Join us for a complimentary drinks reception courtesy of the Musicians Union 5pm – 9pm: Live Music Showcase

4.00PM — 9.00PM FREE OH YEAH MUSIC CENTRE

Introducing the five new acts that have been selected for Scratch My Progress 2018: Dena Anuk$a, Alice LA, Gemma Bradley, Kid Trench and Ferals.

7 years of Talent Development at the Oh Yeah and after a record-breaking year for applications our latest cohort have been busy writing and recording in preparation for the digital release of the Scratch My Progress compilation – Volume #7.

Images from left to right: Dena Anuk$a, Ferals, Gemma Bradley, Kid Trench, Alice LA.

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TALKIN’ BOUT A REVOLUTION On the 50th anniversary year of the Civil Rights movement here in Northern Ireland, Sound of Belfast has invited the authors of two books that document and explore the music, songs and the power of such to change the world.

The evening will include an informal discussion and a playlist of songs selected by the panel, that have inspired and changed the way we think.

FEATURING: Stuart Bailie Writer, Journalist, Broadcaster.

Author of Trouble Songs, Music and Conflict In Northern Ireland Dave Randall Musician (Faithless, Sinead O’Connor, Dido), writer and political activist.Author of Sound System, The Political Power of Music

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7.00PM — 10.00PM £5 + BF SUNFLOWER BAR BOOK TICKETS VIA OH YEAH CENTRE EVENTBRITE

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INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS: SPEED SESSIONS A series of fast paced one to one meetings with each of our industry visitors including X-Ray Touring, featured artist coalition, Shizznigh, DIY Mag, Body and Soul, Shine, Hometown Records, Night and Day, Electric Fields, and many more to be announced.

Put in the research, practice your power pitch and extend your industry connections – don’t delay…Spaces are allocated on a first come first served basis.

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3.00PM | FREE OH YEAH MUSIC CENTRE SPACES ARE STRICTLY LIMITED – TO APPLY FOR A PLACE PLEASE E-MAIL CLARE@OHYEAHBELFAST.COM

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MUSIC CITIES AFTERNOON CONVERSATIONS. PANELS. DISCUSSIONS Sound of Belfast is keeping the conversation going on the topics that are affecting musicians and the industry as a whole. This year we kick everything off with an opening address discussing Belfast as a UNESCO City of Music. We then make our final contribution to the Brexit trilogy followed by a panel discussing how to build your audiences and relationships with promoters.

To attend you must register in advance via Eventbrite.

Speakers: Ian Moss (BPI) Beverley Whitrick (Music Venue Trust) Jo Wright (Citizen Music Ireland) Jay Taylor (Night and Day) Keren McKean (Electric Fields) Jenny Wren (Body and Soul) 30

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11.00AM — 4.30PM FREE OH YEAH MUSIC CENTRE

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Belfast as a UNESCO City of Music: Where are we now and where do we go from here?

12PM Brexit means closed for business?

The Brexit negotiations roll on but at what cost? The stigma is already showing as the visa access issue dominates the headlines – what is the plan? Are the music industries interests being protected? Are the proposed plans fit for purpose for the rising musicians with lean budgets? Ian Moss (BPI), Beverley Whitrick (Music Venue Trust), Jo Wright (Citizen Music Ireland), plus more to be announced.

2PM How to win friends and influence promoters in association with Help Musicians Northern Ireland and the Musicians Union

A panel featuring discussing how you get the gig, how you make the gig pay and how you build your audiences and relationships with promoters: Jay Taylor (Night and Day), Keren McKean (Electric Fields), Jenny Wren (Body and Soul), plus more to be announced.

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THE NORTHERN IRELAND MUSIC PRIZE 2018 LIVE MUSIC FROM: BRAND NEW FRIEND CIARAN LAVERY HANNAH PEEL ROE RYAN VAIL THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES 7.00PM | £10 + BF The Oh Yeah Music Centre presents The NI Music Prize, an awards evening and celebration ULSTER HALL, BELFAST of all that is great about music from the North.

BOOK TICKETS Local music is taking over the iconic Ulster VIA OH YEAH CENTRE Hall for this special event and the evening now includes three additional categories, Best Single, EVENTBRITE Best Live and The Oh Yeah Contender award.

The winners of each category will be announced at this special event.

The NI Music Prize is supported by Belfast City Council, Arts Council of Northern Ireland, British Council, PRS, PPL, Help Musician’s Northern Ireland, Invest Northern Ireland and Tourism Ireland.

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15 AND SO I WATHC YOU FROM AFAR ‘THE ENDLESS SHIMMERING’

ASH ‘ISLANDS’

BICEP ‘BICEP’

BRAND NEW FRIEND ‘SEATBELTS FOR AEROPLANES’

CIARAN LAVERY ‘SWEET DECAY’

GIRLS NAMES ‘STAINS ON SILENCE’

HANNAH PEEL ‘MARY CASIO: JOURNEY TO CASSIOPEIA’

MALOJIAN ‘LET YOUR WEIRDNESS CARRY YOU HOME’

ROBOCOBRA QUARTET ‘PLAY HARD TO GET‘

RYAN VAIL ‘DISTORTED SHADOWS’

SNOW PATROL ‘WILDNESS’

THE WOOD BURNING SAVAGES ‘STABILITY’

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NORTHERN IRELAND MUSIC PRIZE 2018 THE NI MUSIC PRIZE NOW INCLUDES THREE NEW CATEGORIES Presenting the shortlist below, Winners will be announced on the night:

BEST SINGLE

This is now up to the public – you can vote for your favourite Single at thethinair.net/news • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Arvo Party – Liberté Ash – Buzzkill Brand New Friend – Girl Cherym – Take It Back Hot Cops – Decay Joshua Burnside – A Man of High Renown Kitt Philippa – Human Robocobra Quartet – You’ll Wade ROE – Hey Thomas Rosborough – Burn Blue Snow Patrol – Life on Earth The Wood Burning Savages – I Don’t Know Why I Do It To Myself SOUND OF BELFAST 2018

7.00PM | £10 + BF ULSTER HALL, BELFAST BOOK TICKETS VIA OH YEAH CENTRE EVENTBRITE

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OH YEAH CONTENDER AWARD

• And So I Watch You From Afar

• Cherym

• Brand New Friend

• Hunkpapa

• Hand Models

• Robocobra Quartet

• Rebekah Fitch

• Ryan Vail • The Wood Burning Savages

• Roe

For more info go to nimusicprize.com

NORTHERN IRELAND MUSIC PRIZE: OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY Come celebrate the NI Music Prize Nominees and Winners and help us close off the Sound of Belfast programme for 2018.

Music from the Thin Air and Girls Rock School DJs. Drinks promos will be on offer.

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VOKXEN, REEVAH, INGLOOM & OISÍN Ó SCOLAÍ Shizznigh Promotions presents ‘Live Free’ a monthly showcase night featuring the best local talent. What do you get when you put an Unholy Gospel singing master of arts, a puppeteering Derry girl and a sheep herding art pyschotherapist in a room? Dark, epic, filmic, 80’s tinged, mind-mesmerising pop… or in another word synth melody masters ‘Vokxen’. The lineup also features Scratch My Progress Graduate ‘Reevah’ plus Ingloom and Oisín Ó Scolaí.

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SKULL

7.00PM | FREE BLACK BOX, GREEN ROOM

Escape the relentless agora in a night of recorded music and live drawing. DJs Jeff Doherty and Stuart Watson develop an aural envelope each evening, whilst illustrator Duncan Ross strives to capture the consciousness of the moment through the inky medium of illustration. Adventurous clientèle may submit suggestions to Ross for realisation on the eve or, if feeling particularly exploratory, can contribute with the fruits of their own ductus (materials provided).

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START TOGETHER STUDIO PRESENTS: READY TO ROLL 2018 STUDIO TIME FOR YOUNG BANDS Start Together are delighted to announce the return of the special Ready To Roll sessions to help new artists capture their first studio recording.

Since opening in 2007, Start Together Studio has worked on hundreds of projects with new & established artists including And So I Watch You From Afar, Brand New Friend, Touts, The Emerald Armada, and Robocobra Quartet, amongst many other local and international acts.

10.00PM — 6.00PM £60 PER SONG START TOGETHER STUDIO

Our studio engineers will set up a full backline of vintage & modern drums, amplifiers and instruments to choose from, and use a top quality range of microphones and recording equipment to deliver exciting, professional mixes of your original songs.

Recording days are 17th and 18th November from 10am–6pm. Each slot is one hour long and in that time, the studio engineer will record, overdub your vocals, mix and master your track. The cost is £60 per song, with a limit of 2 slots/songs per artist. With the studio well prepared, all you have to do is rehearse and arrive ready to roll.

To book a space, or for any questions – please email sophie@starttogetherstudio.com. Booking is essential.

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NI MUSIC EXHIBITION Cover Stars: (8th November onwards) A new OPEN DAILY addition to the NI Music exhibition as part of EXHIBITION TIMES: Sound of Belfast. A series of music magazine MONDAY – FRIDAY covers featuring artists from Northern Ireland.

10.00AM — 5.00PM Who made the cover of the NME, Melody Maker and Hot Press? Come see who and when they SATURDAY made the front page.

12.00 PM — 5.00PM

The NI Music Exhibition is the only permanent exhibit for popular music in Northern Ireland. It FREE includes a series of storyboards documenting and plotting the history and the stories of Folk, Punk, OH YEAH CENTRE Rock, Jazz and more. There is a ‘Legends’ series of wall displays that hail the great achievers including Ruby Murray, Van Morrison, Terri Hooley, David McWilliams and Henry McCullough to name a few.

Exhibition cases showcase some unique rock and roll memorabilia including the Fender Guitar that Gary Lightbody from Snow Patrol used to write ‘Run’ and ‘Chasing Cars’, a vintage street sign of Cyprus Avenue, made famous in a Van Morrison song, and a specially arranged exhibit of Gary Moore memorabilia kindly donated by his family.

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