The Duncairn Programme — Autumn – Winter by Two Digs

THE DUNCAIRN LISA HANNIGAN 4.11.17

AUTUMN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; WINTER PROGRAMME 2017

The 174 Trust would like to thank all our funders for their support in developing the arts in north Belfast. Arts Council NI, The Radcliffe Trust, EsmĂŠe Fairbairn Foundation, Belfast City Council & The Ireland Funds

CONTENTS PERFORMANCES We’ve got a host of incredible acts this season, and we can’t wait to see them at The Duncairn! Pages 10 – 37

From ceramics to building your own fiddle, we’ve got something for everyone. Pages 40 – 44

EXHIBITIONS Showcasing the finest art from local and emerging artists. 48 – 49

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

…Practise any art, music, singing, dancing, acting, drawing, painting, sculpting, poetry, fiction, essays, no matter how well or badly, not to get money or fame but to experience becoming, to find out what’s inside you, to make your soul grow… Do it for the rest of your lives.” Kurt Vonnegut

FOREWORD The Duncairn is incredibly excited to launch the Autumn / Winter Programme for 2017! We have a fantastic line up of artists, events, exhibitions and workshops, keeping the momentum going as we raise the profile of north Belfast as a cultural and artistic hub. We are continuing our mission of making the best of arts programming accessible and available to all, keeping art at the heart of north Belfast.

Our music programme boasts both international and local talent and spans genres from classical music to rock’n’roll, alongside the Duncairn’s renowned programme of traditional music. We are delighted to host highprofile acts while becoming a home for up-and-coming musicians from the community.

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Our exhibitions include mediums such as photography, ceramics, textiles, and paintings, and ask a variety of questions about our society.

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Our workshop programme includes our range of ever-popular classes including crafts, drawing and painting, textiles and sewing, fiddle making, guitar and Irish language. We have also introduced a new class on animation for kids! We are committed to ensuring as many people as possible have the opportunity to take part in our activities. To encourage this we have a range of concessionary and free spaces for our programme. Please contact the centre to find out more details about eligibility. So come make your own box fiddle, paint the night away, and enjoy some world-class performances. Let’s help our souls grow, together. See you at The Dunc!

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The 174 Trust would like to thank all our funders for their continued support in developing the arts in north Belfast and making this exceptional arts programme possible:

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PERFORMAN

September

LIVE & L A C O L

Thursday 7 September Doors 20:30 Free b.y.o.b.

LAUNCH

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Thursday 5 October 2017 Thursday 2 November 2017 Thursday 7 December 2017 Doors 20:30 £5 b.y.o.b.

It’s no big secret that Belfast has some of the most talented and creative musicians that Ireland has to offer. From trad musicians, virtuoso instrumental guitarists, flamenco players to jazz singers the city has it all, and here at The Duncairn we intend to bring it to you. DUNCAIRN PRESENTS: LIVE AND LOCAL is a monthly live music event set in the intimate surroundings of The Duncairn’s art gallery. The series will be curated by Gavin Ferris, one of Ireland’s best-known fingerstyle guitar players, and will bring some of the most exceptional musicians that he has met over his 14 years of playing in the local music scene. The first gig of the season kicks off on the 7th of September with Jazz singer and Game Of Thrones actress Sarah Dylan and her band along with support from the amazing Mark Hamilton.

Performances

BOTH SIDES

A new play by Jane Coyle Director — Rhiann Jeffrey Stella and Estelle. Two women, two stories, two cities. How are they connected? Both Sides is an intriguing double-edged play, comprising two interlocking monologues — Me Here, Me, and Before Before.

Friday 8 September Doors 19:30 £10 — Including a little flavour of Paris in north Belfast with complimentary nibbles and glass of wine

Inspired by the works of Samuel Beckett, in the first monologue a young woman sits in a Paris café, watching the world go by. Every passer-by seems to have a story. Is hers about to be revealed? In the second, a middle-aged woman sits in a bar in Nice, observing the people around her. She reflects on a colourful life and a loss too painful to bear. The production features French dance music played live on violin and concertina.

September

Y L L E K N A AL WITH G N A G R E D A E R I D D E

Performances

The Alan Kelly Gang, one of Ireland’s leading contemporary trad acts, team up with Scotland’s internationally acclaimed and mesmerizing songstress Eddi Reader (Fairground Attraction). The result is sheer musical synergy in its most natural form. Brimming with powerful instrumentals, alluring songs and buoyant harmonies, this is a wonderful union of Scottish and Irish traditional and folk music from true masters. Critics have described it as “an astonishing concert, sumptuous and exceptional”. Hailed by New York’s Irish Voice as “in league with the best piano accordionists in the world”, Alan Kelly is also joined by highly acclaimed New York singer and flautist Steph Geremia, guitar innovator Ian Carr, double bassist Kevin McGuire and Trashcan Sinatra’s guitarist and songwriter John Douglas.

Saturday 23 September Doors 20:00 £15 b.y.o.b.

October

N Í T R I Á M R O N N O’CO TRIO

Individually recognised figureheads of the tradition, Máirtín, Cathal and Seamie have built solid reputations as master musicians with astounding skill, diversity and virtuosity. Together they produce a vibrant and musically charged experience that redefines one’s concept of brilliance, verging on perfection. If this musical powerhouse does not get you to your feet, nothing will. Máirtín O’Connor (accordion) is one of the most respected and best loved musicians ever to emerge from Ireland. As a soloist with the first Riverdance orchestra, through his work with De Dannan, Midnight Well and Skylark and also as a solo artist, he has quite simply gone where no Irish accordion player had gone before.

Cathal Hayden (fiddle, banjo) needs no introduction to anyone even remotely familiar with traditional Irish music. A multiple All-Ireland Championship winner, he achieved world-wide recognition as one of the founding members of Four Men and a Dog. He is one of Ireland’s top fiddlers and his solo banjo performances are quite simply showstopping. Seamie O’Dowd’s (guitar, vocal) musical abilities have become increasingly familiar at international level in recent years. Rooted deeply in the traditional music of Sligo, he has played in many genres of acoustic and electric music. He toured the world for a number of years with Sligo trad legends Dervish and has recently played both home and abroad with Liam O’Flynn, Matt Molloy and Mary McPartlan.

Saturday 7 October Doors 19:30 Show 20:00 £12.50 b.y.o.b.

Performances

RUNABAY

Saturday 14 October Doors 19:30 Show 20:00 £12.50 b.y.o.b.

Hailing from the Glens of Antrim, Runabay is a six-piece band which has existed since February 2014. They have been described as alt-folk or indie, but the intricate and adventurous nature of their song writing means they rarely fit into predictable pigeonholes — as ‘Creative Spotlights’ commented in a recent review, “they are so much more than a genre category could ever describe.” Runabay have featured on and been championed by the likes of Steve Lamacq (BBC 6music), Tom Robinson (BBC 6music), Ralph McLean (BBC Radio Ulster) and have even found themselves appearing on official Spotify playlists of late. They have also gained plenty of accolades, including being nominated for ‘Irish single of the year’ in 2015.

October

S U M A SE : Y E N HEA S D R O W C I S U AND M

Seamus Heaney both inspired musicians and was inspired by them, writing poems such as The Given Note, based on a story told by composer Seán Ó Riada about a fiddler who retrieves the mysterious Port na bPucai (Fairies’ Tune) from the wind off the west coast of Ireland: “bits of a tune / Coming in on loud weather”. This very special programme of readings and Heaneyrelated music will feature Belfast composer Neil Martin’s new work The Helping Hand, inspired by lines from Heaney’s collection Station Island, as well as works by Irish composers Seán Ó Riada and Rachel Holstead. The ensemble of Ulster Orchestra musicians will be led by violinist Ioana Petcu-Colan. This event is part of Belfast International Arts Festival.

Tuesday 10 October Doors 19:30 Show 20:00 £6 / £4 — 80 minutes No interval

Performances

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CHRISTOPH CROISÉ (CEL L

Thursday 19 October Doors 19:30 Show 20:30 £10 — Including complimentary glass of wine during interval

— Accompanied by Alexander Panfilov (piano)

Programme Demenga New York Honk Rachmaninov Sonata in G minor, Op. 19 Shostakovitch Sonata in D minor, Op. 40 Tchaikovsky Pezzo Capriccioso in B minor, Op. 62 Schnyder Jazz Sonata

— This event is part of Belfast International Arts Festival

Christoph Croisé is a young cellist from Switzerland, whose virtuosity delights audiences and critics alike and places him amongst the “stars of tomorrow”. He has won many prestigious awards including a Gold Medal with Honours at the First Berlin International Music Competition in April 2017. He has performed as a soloist with several distinguished orchestras. Christoph plays a Goffriller violoncello made in Venice in 1712 and is accompanied by Alexander Panfilov, an acclaimed young Russian-born pianist.

October

“THERE IS NO MUST IN ART BECAUSE ART IS FREE.” 18

Wassily Kandinsky

Performances

Y N O H ANT R E N O T

Belfast-based songwriter Anthony Toner makes his Duncairn debut as part of a string of dates to celebrate his seventh album, Ink. This acclaimed collection finds him in top form on a series of stripped back, acoustic-based songs dealing with the big themes of love, loss and happiness — and lyrics that cover subjects as diverse as politicians, 70s television, loaded guns and Alzheimer’s Disease.

As always, the performance will feature Anthony’s much-admired fingerstyle guitar work and the between-song storytelling that has become such a strong part of his live shows. Friday 20 October Doors 19:30 Show 20:00 £10 b.y.o.b.

Find out more at www.anthonytoner.net

It’s been almost a decade since Anthony sprang onto the local music scene with his much-loved song ‘Sailortown’, and since then he has continued to move forward, playing live constantly and releasing a string of albums packed with radio-friendly, insightful songs such as ‘East of Louise’, ‘Well Well Well’, ‘The Road to Fivemiletown’, ‘The Duke of Oklahoma’ and many more.

October

D N A Y A W N O ZOË C INTYRE C M N H JO WITH VIR AND N E D E L SÍ R R E K Y R R A B

With an exciting blend of eclectic fiddle and guitar music, Zoë Conway and John McIntyre bring to the stage sympathetic arrangements of traditional Irish music, compositions and songs, old and new. The husband and wife folk duo possesses a rare facility to draw pieces into their repertoire from other genres such as classical, jazz and world music and express this material in way which not only displays the sheer range and knowledge of both instrumentalists but also exhibits the wonderful versatility of their instruments.

Together, Zoë Conway and John McIntyre have been described as “simply one of the best folk duos on the planet” (BBC). They have performed for rock stars, millionaires and dignitaries around the world, including Irish Presidents Mary McAleese and Michael D. Higgins. They were awarded ‘Best Live Show’ from popular YouTube channel Balcony TV.

www.zoeandjohn.com

Performances

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Harpist and singer Dr. Síle Denvir hails from Connemara and was surrounded by music and song from an early age. Her first language is Irish and this lead naturally to an interest in traditional sean-nós singing. Immersed in this tradition, she learned songs from many local singers and learned the harp from the acclaimed harpist Kathleen Loughnane. Síle is a founding member of the group Líadan, and has toured extensively with the group and also with The Chieftains. Barry Kerr is one of Ireland’s most accomplished traditional musicians. As a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and painter, his creative output is prolific. He has toured the world as a solo artist and has shared the stage with artists such as Cara Dillon and Dan Tyminskii, while his songs and compositions have been recorded by the likes of Karan Casey, Flook, Beoga, Brian Finnegan & Kate Rusby.

Saturday 21 October Doors 19:30 Show 20:00 £12.50 b.y.o.b.

“simply one of the best folk duos on the planet”

October

“LIFE ISN’T ABOUT FINDING YOURSELF. LIFE IS ABOUT CREATING YOURSELF.” George Bernard Shaw

Performances

THE SLOCAN RAMBLERS

The Slocan Ramblers are Canada’s young bluegrass band to watch. Rooted in the tradition, fearlessly creative, and possessing a bold, dynamic sound, The Slocans have quickly become a leading light of Canada’s roots music scene. Their reputation for energetic live shows, impeccable musicianship and their uncanny ability to convert anyone within earshot into a lifelong fan has secured them performances at prestigious U.S. events such as Rockygrass and MerleFest, reaffirming the seal of approval from their peers and the diehards as well as roots music fans who simply enjoy great music regardless of any labels. This is roots music without pretension, music intended to make you feel something, music to get you moving in a crowded bar; we recommend you book early for what will be their first show in Belfast.

Sunday 22 October Doors 19:30 Show 20:00 £10 b.y.o.b.

November

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Saturday 4 November All ages matinee Doors 15:00 Show 15:30 £16.50 Strictly No Bar / Alcohol Evening Show Over 18’s Doors 20:00 Show 20:30 £24.50 b.y.o.b.

Performances

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Lisa will be performing two very special and intimate concerts in the beautiful Duncairn Centre for Culture and Arts on Saturday 4th November. First, a 3pm all ages matinee show, followed by an 8pm over 18’s only event. Tickets for both performances go on sale in early September. Lisa Hannigan first came to light as an angel-voiced, somewhat mysterious figure singing harmonies alongside Damien Rice. They played together for seven years, but it wasn’t until the release of her solo debut ‘Sea Sew’ in 2008 that the full spectrum of her abilities became apparent. A joyous

kaleidoscope of love songs, laments, sea shanties and glockenspiels, with a cover hand-stitched by Lisa herself, the selfreleased album was a runaway success, nominated for a Choice award in Ireland and a Mercury Music Prize in the UK. The ecstatic reception gave her the confidence to explore deeper, darker emotions. ‘At Swim’ is Lisa’s Hannigan’s critically acclaimed third album, released through Play It Again Sam. Produced by Aaron Dessner, the album entered the UK Charts at No. 24, giving Lisa her highest charting album to date in the UK, whilst in Ireland, Hannigan repeated the success of her second album ‘Passenger’ by scoring her second Irish No. 1. It’s also been announced that ‘At Swim’ is shortlisted for the 2017 Irish Choice Music Prize — earning Hannigan her third nomination in a row.

To say that we are thrilled to welcome Lisa Hannigan to The Duncairn is as much of an understatement as you are likely to hear. We are especially delighted that Lisa has agreed to do two performances.

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Showcasing the best of new emerging Irish talent. David Keenan in concert with support from Mongoose

Possibly the most exciting talent to emerge from Ireland in a generation. After what was simply a mesmerizing debut performance at The Duncairn back in June, we had to move quickly to bring this very special performer back for his first solo show. Yes, he is that good. David, 23, has spent the summer casting his spell over audiences from Glastonbury to Body and Soul, from Electric Picnic to Cambridge, and we are delighted to bring him back to Belfast. Inspired by the storytelling and character creations of his grandfather, he took the boat over the water and gathered tales and tunes of his own, learning his craft and expressing his love of language. This built on an obsession with words and melody fostered from an early age through the writings of Behan, Yeats and Wilde with the soundtrack of Dylan, Buckley and The Dubliners. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This stopped me dead in my tracksâ&#x20AC;?. Hozier David is taking a break from recording his new album with legendary producer John Reynolds in London to be with us.

Performances

“David Keenan is one of our best, he is extraordinary; it’s our duty to support fine talent when we hear it, see it, experience it.”

Saturday 11 November Doors 19:30 Show 20:00 £12.50 b.y.o.b.

Glen Hansard

Meet Mongoose — the fierce foursome that are taking Ireland’s alternative folk scene by storm. Their music is an amalgamation of styles, from pop and folk to jazz and traditional Irish. With nods to Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young and Joni Mitchell, Mongoose’s influences range from Simon and Garfunkel to Fleetwood Mac to Beyoncé. All four members are individual songwriters, which allows for an ever-evolving soundscape, from hard-edged indie pop and delicate folk to aching ballads and playful tales of love lost. However many comparisons and influences that spring to mind, one thing is certain — Mongoose are something you’ve never quite heard before. With a debut album under their belt and festival appearances which include Other Voices, Groove, Knockanstockan, Body & Soul, Longitude and Electric Picnic, this unique band is sure to delight with their quick onstage banter, eclectic range of instruments and beautifully crafted songs. They are currently musicians in residence in the Lexicon Library for 2017.

November

STEVE COONEY, DERMOT BYRNE & TREVOR HUTCHINSON — t n a i l l i r b y l l a u d i v . i e l d b a In s s i m n u r e h t Toge When you get the opportunity to work with a trio such as these guys, you simply don’t pass it up! For many years a member of Altan, Dermot Byrne performed, recorded and toured extensively with the group along with artists like Dónal Lunny, Steve Cooney and Stephane Grapelli, bringing the beauty and joy of traditional Irish music to audiences all over the world. Australian-born guitarist, bassist, producer and didgeridoo player Steve Cooney is one of the most dynamic modern performers in traditional music. He has played with Stockton’s Wing, Sharon Shannon, Seamus Begley and Sinead O’Connor. Trevor Hutchinson is a founding member of Irish traditional music super group Lúnasa and played bass with the Waterboys from 1986 to 1991, recording Fisherman’s Blues (1988) and Room to Roam (1990), the latter featuring Sharon Shannon.

Saturday 18 November Doors 19:30 Show 20:00 £12.50 b.y.o.b.

Performances

NIALL HANNA

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Niall comes from a very musical family and at an early age he began learning traditional songs from the singing of his late grandfather Geordie Hanna. At 13, Niall won an-Ireland Fleadh title in singing and has since combined his traditional style with his guitar playing. In recent years he has performed on numerous tours in Europe and beyond, sharing the stage with names including Reel It In, The Rapparees, Buille, Cathal Hayden and many more. Niall has gained a reputation amongst singers and musicians alike, and has used the Young Musicans Award this year to collect and record a mixture of Traditional / Folk songs in his own style.

Friday 24 November Doors 19:30 Show 20:00 £10 b.y.o.b.

Hailing from Derrytresk in County Tyrone, Niall is a traditional singer / guitarist and is the current recipient of the Young Musician’s Platform Award from the Arts Council.

November

Saturday 25 November Doors 19:30 Show 20:00 £12.50 b.y.o.b.

BRONAGH GALL AGHER

“Bronagh has always felt the music deeper than anyone I know, she also writes songs that are pitched at the same level of excellence and meaning. They sound instantly old world and yet vital and new. If you steep yourself in the good stuff for long enough you become a worthy channel, at least that’s what we all hope as songmakers. She cuts to the heart of what it is to be a singer. She’s a real star and always was.” — Glen Hansard “Bronagh Gallagher is a superb recording artist. She nods repeatedly in the direction of the ‘60s and early ‘70s to marvellous effect with the band conjuring a delicious gospel feel under Gallagher’s gripping vocal. This suitably eponymous record is a triumph for Bronagh Gallagher herself.” — Jackie Hayden, Hot Press “Swaggering like Carole King in her golden years.” — Q  “A deep Irish Soul record full of passion and tunes.” — Mail On Sunday

Performances

“One of the purest, clearest talents I know — a fabulous singer, bursting with raw Irish soul. Striking and original songs and an effortlessly brilliant band.” 31

Brian Eno

December

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Friday 1 December Doors 19:30 Show 20:00 ÂŁ12.50 b.y.o.b.

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Performances

Lankum are a four-piece traditional folk group from Dublin who combine distinctive four-part vocal harmonies with arrangements of uilleann pipes, concertina, Russian accordion, fiddle and guitar.

Having spent the last number of years performing as ‘Lynched’, the band decided that they would no longer continue with the name due to the unavoidable implications that it has in regards to acts of racist violence. Their new name comes from the ballad ‘False Lankum’, as sung by the Irish Traveller John Reilly Jr.

Their repertoire spans humorous Dublin music-hall ditties and street-songs, classic ballads from the Traveller tradition, traditional Irish and American dance tunes, and their own original material.

December

L A I C E P S Y R A VE MAS T S I R H C Y T R A P Alan Doherty, Pauline

Scanlon, Tola Custy and Donogh Hennesy with Special guests Ye Vagabonds

WOW!

It’s our Christmas party and it’s gonna be a real cracker! Alan Doherty, Pauline Scanlon, Tola Custy and Donogh Hennesy will round off the year with a barnstorming concert. Specially commissioned by The Duncairn, this collaborative evening comprises four world class musicians who have all performed at the centre previously, however, this is the first time they will have performed together in north Belfast.

The line-up is: Alan Doherty from Dublin on Flute and vocals, Tola Custy from County Clare on Fiddle, West Kerry based guitarist Donogh Hennessy and Dingle native Pauline Scanlon on vocals. Having been associated with some of the brightest and biggest stars in contemporary Irish folk, including Lúnasa, Aldoc, Sharon Shannon, Lumiere and Guidewires, this concert promises improvised, traditional and self-penned tunes, arresting vocals and driving accompaniment. Expect humour, groove, soul and a little (or a lot) of the unexpected! You couldn’t beat this with a big stick!

Performances

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re huge fans of these guys and are delighted to welcome them back for what promises to be an unforgettable night. As they prepare to record their debut album, few bands can claim accomplishments as broad or boast the level of interest from their musical peers as Ye Vagabonds before they had so much as a recorded track. After a chance meeting at their Electric Picnic gig, Ye Vagabonds most recently came to the attention of Glen Hansard who, after seeing them play, immediately invited the pair to join him on his recent European tour.

Saturday 9 December Doors 19:30 Show 20:00 ÂŁ15 b.y.o.b.

December

THE BIGGER BREAKFAST SUPER SUNDAY SESSIONS

You may find it hard to believe, but we’ve only gone and made our Super Sunday Sessions even better. Now firmly established as one of the best arts and community experiences on Belfast’s cultural calendar, The Big Breakfast Super Sunday Sessions provide the opportunity for everyone to enjoy a high quality FREE arts and music event in the stunning surroundings of The Duncairn. If you enjoy listening to live music, classic albums, trying your hand at a variety of arts and craft classes or simply meeting family and friends in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, then this is the perfect way to spend your Sunday morning / afternoon. These special Sunday events are family

friendly and include art workshops for the kids. You can simply come along and chill out reading the papers (provided by us) or grab a coffee or a bite to eat from Café Krem. The Super Sunday Sessions features the work of and performances from the very best of international, local and emerging talent. So if you haven’t been yet, please come along, you’ll be very welcome. And if you have attended before, we look forward to seeing you all again very soon! Super Sunday part two: Live and local youth showcase. As part of the new series from 12:30 – 14:00 we are delighted to showcase the finest of our local young musicians from a wide variety of musical genres.

Performances

With exceptional musicians in abundance, local audiences are starting to take notice and embrace our home grown talent more and more. One of the most promising and varied sections of our musical community is our young people. This is why live and local have joined forces with our ever popular sunday sessions to bring you live and local youth edition. The youth edition will provide a platform with which these young artists can hone their skills, gain valuable experience and also, with your help, a listening and attentive audience.

Sundays 10:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 14:30 Free

Series kicks off on 17th of September with the wonderful and already highly decorated singer songwriter Ben Cutler. So come along and not only be astounded by the talent but also support the next wave of truly exceptional musicians Belfast has to offer.

Dates 17.09 22.10 12.11 10.12

Classes begin on Monday the 11th of September and Wednesday the 13th of September with the exception of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;An Introduction To Photographyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; which will begin on the 20th September. There will be break on Wednesday the 4th of October (only for the Wednesday classes). There will be a break for all classes on Monday the 30th of October and Wednesday the 1st of November 2017. In order to be eligible for the concession rate for students, senior citizens, or those who are unemployed, you must present a valid ID.

S E S S A L C & S P O H S K R O W

Monday

MONDAY CL ASSES

AN INTRODUCTION TO FASHION DESIGN 18:30 – 20:30 10 week course £45.00 full rate £35.00 concession rate

BOX FIDDLE MAKING

IMPROVER’S FIDDLE 18:00 – 19:00 10 week course £25.00 in total Taught by: Conor Caldwell A tune a week! Build your traditional music repertoire with this ten-week intensive course in traditional fiddle music. Led by Conor Caldwell (Craobh Rua and North) this class is ideal for improving musicians, especially those looking to increase their knowledge of session tunes. Each class will include advice on ornamentation, variations and good technique in violin playing. Students will also get the chance to listen to rare archival recordings and increase their knowledge of the history of Irish fiddle playing.

18:30 – 21:00 15 week course £55.00 full rate £45.00 concession rate Taught by: Rab Cherry Belfast born Rab has been making instruments for more than forty years and is recognized not only as one of Ireland’s greatest craftsmen but as an authority on all things to do with Irish fiddle music. Participants will learn woodworking skills including how to use planes, scrapers, knives, chisels and gouges, as well as how to maintain and sharpen these tools, how to prepare and use traditional woodworking glue (hide glue), how to clamp up the various parts of the box fiddle while gluing, making some clamping blocks, etc. A basic understanding of the function and manufacture of the various parts of a box fiddle will also give an insight into the workings and manufacture of instruments of the violin family. Best of all, everyone will get to make and take away their very own instrument.

Taught by: Chloe Dougan This 10 week course explores from how to use your sewing machine to making your very own garment! The class is for beginners, learning in a relaxed and informal environment, and we provide the sewing machines and all sewing equipment. (Feel free to use your own one though!) In the first few classes we will explore the sewing machine, how to thread it, sew a bobbin and sew some basic stitches. We will then learn how to read and use a paper pattern, understand sewing terminology and cut out our own patterns. Next we will begin our garment toiles (a rough version of our finished piece). Here we can practice our sewing skills and make any mistakes before we make our final garment! Next, we finally begin to cut out and sew our final garment, using all the techniques and new sewing knowledge we have gathered in previous classes. There will be sewing challenges and fun activities along the way!

Classes & Workshops

ALL THINGS CRAFTY 18:30 – 20:30 10 week course £45.00 full rate £35.00 concession rate Taught by: Debbie Young

So, all you beginners, step up and let the creativity flow… who knows where it will lead you!

18:30 – 20:30 10 week course £45.00 full rate £35.00 concession rate Taught by: Lucy Turner Develop your own visual ideas and means of expression! This course will enable you to gain experience and explore different printmaking techniques and media including monoprint, salt etch printing and dry point printmaking. Beginners work alongside those who want to take a refresher in printmaking. Design, composition and colour projects will encourage you to extend your ideas into printed images. You will explore and experiment with printmaking media and techniques to extend your creative developments. The students will also learn different ways to display their work, including simple book binding. Lucy Turner is a printmaker who has studied printmaking to Masters level, has exhibited nationally and internationally, and taught printmaking to third level education, throughout Ireland and at Woman’s Studio Workshop New York.

IRISH LANGUAGE — INTERMEDIATE CLASS 19:00 – 21:00 10 week course Donations Taught by: Fionntán MacOitir Here at The Duncairn we offer a range of Irish language classes with experienced expert teachers for complete beginners to those who wish to get back to learning the language. Our approach to teaching the language is to create a welcoming, relaxed and fun atmosphere in which all participants can develop their competency and understanding of the language.

IRISH LANGUAGE — BEGINNER LEVEL 1 19:00 – 21:00 10 week course Donations Taught by: Tarlach Ó Branagáin

Here we are jumping into another year of All Things Crafty in the north, and for our 2017 / 18 programme we are going back to basics! The upcycle, make do and mend revolution has hit north Belfast and we are going to create, create, create! This 10 week programme is targeted at absolute beginners. Participants will make and create quirky and exciting pieces; functional and individual with loads of skills explored and a smidgen of trial and error along the way. Lots of the work will begin with recyclable materials, most of which could be commonly found around the home. Not only will participants be making old things new, but various crafting skills will be taught to transform and create, such as decoupage, felt making, image transfer and others. Participants may want to research individual projects and this is always encouraged. Creative advice and tools are at hand, and everyone will be working in an open and inclusive environment. The only thing that will restrict us… is lack of imagination!

AN INTRODUCTION TO PRINT MAKING

Wednesday

WEDNESDAY CLASSES AN INTRODUCTION TO CERAMICS AN INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 18:30 – 20:30 10 week course £40.00 full rate £35.00 concession rate

Taught by: Stan Nikolov This course will provide an introduction to digital photography. You will learn how to control the settings of the camera and how that affects the image. You will learn about aperture, shutter speed, ISO, exposure, focus, depth of field. We will look at how cameras and lenses work and how to get the best out of yours. The course will explore a variety of creative composition techniques and different lighting techniques and how that can dramatically change your photographs. There will be practical exercises and you will be able to use different lighting set ups. At the end of the course you will also have the chance to get a large print of one of your photographs. *Starts 20th of September

AN INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING AND DRAWING 18:30 – 20:30 10 week course £40.00 full rate £35.00 concession rate Taught by: Patricia Campbell Participants will be taught and guided in a relaxed, creative and fun environment by Ulster Watercolour Society Artist, Trisha Campbell. This course is ideal for beginners wishing to learn new drawing and painting skills and for those would like a refresher course. Throughout the 10 week course we will experiment with a range of traditional and experimental artistic techniques, covering a range of subject matter. Participants will have the opportunity to explore a variety of media including: pencil, charcoal, watercolour, acrylic, inks and pastels. We will look at past and present artists work to inform your own creative ideas and artwork.

18:30 – 20:30 10 week course £45.00 full rate £35.00 concession rate Taught by: Eimear O’Caoilte This beginner’s level ceramics class will offer individuals an exciting introduction into the world of clay. Throughout the course, participants will be taught different hand building and glazing techniques. Starting off with hand moulding simple pinch pots to create functional homeware pieces, participants will gain a feel for the material and ceramic processes. Creating personalized tiles and plaques will allow participants to experiment and have fun using different image and colour techniques. Finally, participants will learn how to construct slab built vessels or sculptures. Here, participants will have the opportunity to get creative and combine techniques, processes and skills learnt throughout the course.

AN INTRODUCTION TO SEWING AND TEXTILES 18:30 – 20:30 10 week course £40.00 full rate £35.00 concession rate Taught by: Bernadette Carlin We will have some machines available but if you have your own — all the better.

Bunting — This is a great beginners project to increase participant’s sewing confidence and introduces intricate pinning and stitching as well as how and when to use bias binding. Lined tote bag — This project is an introduction to construction, seam allowance cutting and pinning techniques.

Quilted zipped make-up bag — Participants will progress to learn how to insert a zip and lining and be introduced to quilting, (quilting is a process of sewing multiple layers of material together to form a thicker structure). Applique cushion and / or patchwork cushion — with introduction to free motion embroidery. A selection of handmade Christmas decorations. Participants will have the opportunity to exhibit their work at the end of year show in The Duncairn.

IRISH LANGUAGE FOR BEGINNERS 19:00 – 21:00 10 week course Donations Taught by: Tarlach Ó Branagáin Here at The Duncairn we offer a range of Irish language classes with experienced expert teachers for complete beginners to those who wish to get back to learning the language. Our approach to teaching the language is to create a welcoming, relaxed and fun atmosphere in which all participants can develop their competency and understanding of the language.

AN INTRODUCTION TO GUITAR 19:00 – 20:00 10 week course £25.00 Taught by: Ruairi Cunnane Designed for absolute beginners, this acoustic guitar for beginners course offers a relaxed and enjoyable introduction to the guitar and what it can do. Students begin with basic left- and right-hand technique, and the lessons then progress through a varied and interesting repertoire — including folk, pop and rock songs — while students develop their skills. Ruairi will teach you about holding the guitar and pick, playing notes and melodies, beginner chords, strumming, and more. Participating students will need a good quality acoustic guitar to bring to class and practice at home.

These classes are designed to build the knowledge and confidence necessary for participants to complete a number of sewing projects over 10 weeks. Each class will introduce them to new skills and techniques and give them something to take home and be proud of! Projects include:

Classes & Workshops

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S E S S A L C R E OTH SET DANCING Every Tuesday (starting 5 September) 20:30 – 22:00 Admission £4 — pay at door

All welcome. Come along & enjoy the most wonderful, inclusive & addictive style of traditional dancing — Set Dancing.

STORY TIME FOR LITTLE ONES Tuesdays, 10:00 – 11:00 An hour of fun with books! For parents and their babies & toddlers. Grandparents and other carers welcome too! We encourage participants to make a voluntary contribution towards running costs. Stories @ The Duncairn is a volunteer-led, community literature project with Shared Reading, creative writing and storytelling at its heart. Get in touch if you have ideas or would like to be involved.

KIDS ANIMATION CLUB Saturday mornings (starting 7 October) 10:30 – 12:30 8 week course £20.00 Animation workshop for Children 8 – 11 years old Taught by: Corrina Askin

SHARED READING 1 & 2 Mondays, 14:00 – 15:00 Tuesdays 19:00 – 20:00 — New group! Free Taught by: Marnie Kennedy Shared Reading’ is a relaxed, social and enjoyable way of connecting with literature and with other people. Each week a short story and poetry is read aloud and discussed. Participants join in or sit back and listen. “It is spontaneous, such a joyous experience of all types of literature. Thank you so much.”

Do you have a story to tell? Have you a sketchbook full of doodles? Would you like to create a character and the world they live in? Can you create the next Adventure Time or Sponge Bob? This 8-week workshop, led by industry specialist Corrina Askin, will cover all aspects of animated filmmaking, including character design, locations, storyboarding, basic animation techniques and post production. It will cover 2D and 3D stop frame techniques and take you step by step through the process to create a short animated piece from scratch. Corrina has two children’s series on air, Joe and Jack on RTÉ Jr and Castle Farm on Milkshake Channel 5, and created content for the Storytime App with Cbeebies. She is currently working with Cbeebies on a mindfulness online platform.

“I WOULD RATHER DIE OF PASSION THAN OF BOREDOM.” Vincent van Gogh

September 2017 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; January 2018 Supporting local artists Here at The Duncairn we are extremely proud to be able to support and showcase the work of our local artists. Through our exhibition series we will feature the workâ&#x20AC;¨of established, upcoming, amateur artists and crafts people as well as supporting the work of local community groups and charities. Over the coming months the gallery at The Duncairn will feature work from a variety of artists.

EXHIBITIONS

October – January

SISTERS NATALIE & FREDA MCCOY 11 – 28 September 2017 ‘Sisters’ is an exhibition that celebrates the talent of Natalie and Freda McCoy who were born in Belfast and grew up in the Rosapenna area in the north of the city, just metres from The Duncairn.

In this heartwarming display, the artistic journey both girls went through and the central role art has played in their lives is lovingly explored. Natalie and Freda’s careers began when they were invited to study at Belfast College of Art. And though only Freda accepted this opportunity, eventually going on to pursue a career in teaching, Natalie continued to produce works as she embarked on a nursing career. Sadly, Freda died in August last year of Motor Neurone Disease. Among the tributes paid to her was was to be likened to one of her heroes, the inspirational Belfast woman Gladys McCabe. Natalie continues to live in north Belfast and is as passionate about the arts as ever. All proceeds from sales will be donated to MND(NI)

BANDS, BEACONS & BYSTANDERS GEORGE ROBB 2 October – 23 October This work stems from Robb’s life experiences of living in East Belfast since the age of six. A large part of his upbringing was associated with going to see ‘the bands’, the Loyal Orange Order demonstrations, 11th night bonfires and the 1st July Somme Commemoration Parade on the Beersbridge Road. The orange culture is seen to be unionist, loyalist and anti-Catholic. With the flag protests that took place in 2012 and civil unrest that followed, it has become even more politicised. However, for George, and many like him, growing up with this culture was fun, celebratory and something to look forward to. George is in a mixed marriage, with half his family Catholic, but this does not stop him recalling the happy memories in an innocent, not ‘anti anything’ way.

Exhibitions

ARTS FOR ALL INSPIRE 26 October – 9 November Arts for All through The Inspire Project, an initiative funded by the Health Trust, have delivered a series of multi medium arts workshops in local community venues throughout Belfast. The Inspire Project aimed to improve the skills and confidence of people with learning disability through the arts and creativity.

This work is an inspirational representation of how the arts can be used as a tool to engage all people, of all abilities, from all walks of life. How it can be used to express emotions and open up a world of communication that perhaps previously might have been lost in translation.

7 December 2017 – 8 January 2018. This exhibition is an exploration of absent interaction. Taking our society and studying it from an angle most of us would rather not, this collection of work explores the dark, desensitised side of our interactions and wants us to question just how compassionate we really are. The exhibition projects a cold almost robotic personality to our society. Cutting genuine social interactions down to a nuisance and questioning whether in todays busy schedule, is it just easier to ignore than care?

Arts for All, with 8 professional artists, worked with 90 participants developing awareness of the wide range of arts available to everyone, breaking down barriers, promoting mutual and shared understanding within communities, while creating links across the four quarters of the city.

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INTERVIEWS 51

Gavin Ferris

ARTIST 5 QUESTIONS FEATURE WHO?

HOW IS YOUR MUSIC MAKING THE WORLD BETTER?

Gavin Ferris

One of the things I really enjoy about making the music I do is the fact that it does not tell people how to feel about it. There are no wordsâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;/â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;lyrics that explain to the audience what any particular piece is about. It allows each listener to connect with it in their own unique way and to make up their own mind as to what it is saying to them. It can be very therapeutic as you can also use this music as a sort of soundtrack to your own experiences and memories. Once you do this you are emotionally involved with the piece and it can really have a profound impact. I try to connect audiences by giving them all a unique, personal experience.

WHAT? Instrumental, fingerstyle, acoustic guitarist specialising in arrangements of popular music alongside original compositions utilising alternative tunings and techniques.

INFLUENCES? I tend to find that I am influenced by genres of music rather than any specific artists. Of course every genre has its stand out groups and individuals but I tend to focus on the general themes, sounds and techniques utilised by each style. Having played tenor banjo for a number of years there is a heavy traditional element consistent in my music but as I have gotten older I find myself incorporating more ideas from the world jazz, flamenco, funk, electronic and even heavy metal into my compositions. Jack of all trades springs to mind.

HOW DO YOU VIEW THE MUSIC SCENE IN BELFAST? In my opinion the music scene in Belfast is still very young; however, it is starting to evolve at an exceptional rate. This seems to be happening due to the fact that we now have an absolute abundance of diverse, ground breaking and original talent, spanning all ages and genres, that is giving traditional Belfast audiences something completely different and is in turn helping shape them. For example, in the last 5 years I have seen a massive surge of support for the local fingerstyle scene with more people now attending the shows.

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The genre is slowly but surely being pushed into the main stream which is something that would have been unheard of ten years ago. Also keep an eye out for some of the younger performers rising through the ranks. There is a lot of promise there. The future is definitely bright for the Belfast music scene.

WHERE NEXT? There is so much happening right now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to keep track of, but recently my main objective has been all about collaborating with as many artists as possible. I have been working closely with a local fiddle player named Mick Conlon and together we have been developing and reworking a lot of my original compositions as well as adding new twists to some classic songs. The partnership

is still in its infancy but we are both very excited by what we have come up with so far and we see a strong future for the project. We will be looking into recording tracks, videos, developing a website and planning a tour in the near future. Watch this space.

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Pauline Scanlon

5 T S I T AR S N O I T QUES E R U T A FE WHO?

Pauline Scanlon

WHAT? Folk Musician whose last album was called Gossamer. Also performer with the Atlantic Arc Orchestra and Lumiere.

INFLUENCES? I sing folk music but grew up in west Kerry singing all sorts of things. We are known in our part of the world for music and I come from a family of singers, but it was never restricted to traditional or exclusively Irish. There was always a lot of variety.

HOW IS YOUR MUSIC MAKING THE WORLD BETTER? I wouldn’t say it’s making the world better but I think music in general makes the world better.

HOW DO YOU VIEW THE MUSIC SCENE IN BELFAST? I have recently moved to Galway after living in Belfast and I would say it’s extremely vibrant. It’s all inclusive and very active and as far as music goes it’s the best in Ireland in my experience. It’s definitely the most effervescent music scene and you find that a lot of the music that gets played in Belfast travels around the country. In Ireland there’s a lot of towns where musicians play but don’t really travel or play in other places but Belfast is the opposite of that. There’s always people performing and recording new stuff.

WHERE NEXT? I have just had a baby so I have a lot of that side of things going on, but I’m off to New Zealand in October and then I will be performing with the Atlantic Arc Orchestra. I’ll take a break over Christmas and then I’m off to Australia for another long tour. My husband is a musician so we have to take turns at getting out to perform now we have the baby! I am also looking forward to getting back to play The Duncairn. I haven’t performed there since last Christmas and it’s one of my favourite venues. The audience is always fantastic.

DESCRIBE DUNCAIRN IN THREE WORDS Community Social Creative

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“TO BE AN ARTIST IS TO BELIEVE IN LIFE.” Henry Moore

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A product of the Ulster University’s arts faculty Chloe Dougan is a leading fashion designer who exhibits at shows across Europe. Resident at The Duncairn since 2014, Chloe worked as a mentor to students at the university before moving to north Belfast. Chloe fulfils a similar role at The Duncairn running her popular ‘Introduction to Fashion Design’ course for beginners. In addition, she continues to produce her own work through her established fashion design business which offers made to measure productions.

Duncairn Reader in Residence Marnie Kennedy founded Stories @ The Duncairn in 2014, and now coordinates a team of volunteers who read aloud in social ‘Shared Reading’ groups each week in the community. “We read short stories and poems by great writers. It could be Margaret Atwood and Seamus Heaney one week, and Alice Walker or Charles Dickens alongside an ancient Persian poem by Rumi the week after. The variety is endless. We never know where the conversation will go, but it’s always stimulating, often moving, and we leave feeling we’ve spent valuable time together.” Belfast has been her home for 16 years.

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Steeped in the traditions of this island, Barry Kerr’s creative work — both as a painter and as a musician — expresses the very heart of Irish life. Originating from the southern shores of Lough Neagh in Co. Armagh, Kerr is now living and working in Belfast where he is artist in residence at The Duncairn. Evocative, empathetic and emotional, Kerr’s paintings animate the very soul of his subject matter — be it landscape, portrait or poignant depictions of Irish life. He paints expressively in oils and his work is instantly recognisable.

Eimear O’Caoilte is a multi disciplinary artist who specialises in ceramics and has been resident at The Duncairn since 2016. Her work explores those living on society’s margins and social ignorance and worldwide travel has informed her installations. Eimear is an accomplished tutor and teaches a number of classes in The Duncairn. She is also available for private commissions.

Debbie Young has been with us from the beginning and she just loves working here as a north Belfast girl born and bred. Now a fixture at The Duncairn, she brings a passion for people and community and a lifelong learning and skills development. She mixes that up with a little glue and hey presto, we have happy participants making one off creations and loving every minute. Debbie’s aim is always to show that the arts are for everyone and that every single person has the capacity for creativity.

Interns

“ART, FREEDOM AND CREATIVITY WILL CHANGE SOCIETY FASTER THAN POLITICS.” Victor Pinchuk

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Oisín’s work in animation spans a broad array of content. From motion graphics for social media to compositing CGI elements into live action footage, he is well versed in Cinema 4D, Autodesk Maya and Adobe After Effects. He has a wider interest in the arts and it’s role in the life of the north Belfast Community, particularly as it pertains to the local film scene, of which he is a frequent participant.

Kira Topalian is from Connecticut, USA and is a senior at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. She is an International Affairs major with Theatre and History minors who is passionate about conflict transformation, peace and reconciliation, human rights, and the arts. She is an actor and musician, and loves to sing and play bass, piano, some guitar, and percussion. Kira intends to pursue acting and activism, and is especially interested in using the arts for social change. She is interning at the 174 Trust and The Duncairn for six months as part of the co-op program at her university.

Oisín Cash, a local of north Belfast, is going into his final year of BDes Animation in the Ulster University, Belfast School of Art and undertaking his placement in The Duncairn, providing in-house graphics and video post-production skills.

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