Belfast Music Week reveals programme

THE Belfast Music Week 2012 brochure has just arrived, featuring more than 250 events in 70 venues across the city. This is a dramatic increase in activity for the third year of this event, which takes place November 4-11.
By The Newsroom
Published 2nd Nov 2012, 15:56 BST

There will be live music in a rich variety of places, including iconic venues such as the Ulster Hall, The Lyric Theatre and The MAC. But there will also be unique moments at Europa Bus Station, Connswater Shopping Centre, HMV record shop, Cultúrlann and the Palm House in Botanic Gardens.

There is chamber music and hip hop, blues and electronica, talent nights, music exhibitions and traditional sessions. Some of the highlights include a celebratory day at the Ulster Hall, November 10, marking 25 years of electronic music in the city. ‘25’ will feature industry panels and live performances from the likes of Ryan Vail, Defcon and the return of the legendary Orbital after a 20 year absence.

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Barry Douglas and Cameratino at the Naughton Room in the Lyric Theatre, November 5. An exceptionally intimate performance, especially arranged for Belfast Music Week, with a programme of Mozart, Brahms, Breval and Mercadante.

Twelve cutting edge bands playing a showcase night at The Limelight, November 8. Admission is free and music industry figures will be flying in to witness the talent.

The premiere of a Two Door Cinema Club film, ‘What We See’ at the QFT, November 5, directed by Gregg Houston. Lunchtime gigs at HMV Records, Donegall Arcade, November 5-7. Playbacks of classic NI albums in the Black Box Café each lunchtime, November 5-7.

A night at the former Spires centre, November 6. The ‘In-spired’ concept will present choirs and collaborations with acts such as Katie & The Carnival, Silhouette, Gareth Dunlop and Farriers. Spirits will soar!

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Belfast City Council’s Belfast Music Week is co-ordinated by the Oh Yeah Music Centre and supported by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board, Belfast Visitor and Convention Bureau, the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Tourism Ireland.

For a full list of announced Belfast Music Week events and to purchase tickets visit www.belfastmusic.org.