Other Voices returns for Music City 2014

The return of the acclaimed Other Voices festival during Music City 2014 - reported first in the Sentinel last month - has been officially confirmed.
By The Newsroom
Published 20th Nov 2013, 14:46 BST
Londonderry's Little Bear who ably deputised after a last minute pull-out by Two Door Cinema Club at last February's Other Voices festival.Londonderry's Little Bear who ably deputised after a last minute pull-out by Two Door Cinema Club at last February's Other Voices festival.
Londonderry's Little Bear who ably deputised after a last minute pull-out by Two Door Cinema Club at last February's Other Voices festival.

The Glassworks will once again play host to a galaxy of local and international musical talent between February 7 and 9.

Last month the Sentinel reported how plans were laready underway for a music festival in February, which would “set the tone for the coming year.”

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Actor Aidan Gillen - star of The Wire, Game of Thrones, Love/Hate and Queer as Folk - will once again host the show, presenting the recordings and events in both Dingle and Londonderry.

Already scheduled to perform in St. James’ Church on the Dingle leg of the Other Voices gathering are David Gray, Hozier, Lisa O’Neill, Mogwai, Patty Griffin, John Grant, Ausgier, Agnes Obel and Lulu James with many more yet to be announced.

The line-up for Londonderry remains firmly under wraps and will be announced just after Christmas.

Philip King, series editor, said: “Last year we had a remarkable experience in Derry. We met really talented musicians and production people, forged a suite of partnerships with CultureTech and heard just great music.

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“We are delighted to return to Derry to nurture and develop the relationships established between Dingle and Derry last year.

“We have an opportunity to build an enduring legacy over the next three years, share our knowledge and learning with the city and establish a renewable and refreshable resource making this singing city audible and visible the world over”

Culture Minister Carál Ní Chuilín said: “Other Voices is one of those unique and special events that leaves a lasting impression.

“It offers the full musical package and provides experience for performers and back stage people alike.

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“It captured the spirit of City of Culture 2013 and I am so pleased that it has agreed to return to Derry in February even bigger and better than before and expanding their music trail to communities surrounding the City centre as part of my Department’s approach to strategic development of the North West of Ireland – it’s an event not to be missed.”

Mayor Martin Reilly said: “I am delighted that Other Voices is set to return to the city again following the success of the event during our 2013 UK City of Culture celebrations, an event which achieved phenomenal success in terms of involving local talent and showcasing our city to an international audience.

“As Mayor I have had the opportunity to meet with Philip and his team in the City and to explore the possibilities of a return visit.

“Other Voices February 2014 production will complement the City of Culture Legacy Plan which has a special attention on Derry-Londonderry as a City of Music in 2014. “This opportunity in 2014 will build on community involvement, educational programmes and national and international showcase for local talent from this city as well as inviting visitors to see what Derry has to offer.”

Tickets, once again, will be free and can be won through various online and media competitions so keep an eye on the brand new website www.othervoices.ie.