The Atlantic Sessions return

The much-loved event takes place from Friday, November 18 to Sunday, November 20 with a packed programme of over 30 live gigs taking place in both seaside towns.

Music fans can look forward to two days of unmissable performances in a wide variety of venues with new additions to the music trail including the newly refurbished Portrush Playhouse, The Station and Elephant Rock.

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Ivor Wallace, commented: “We held our last ‘in-person’ Atlantic Sessions in 2019 which was our most successful to date.

“During Covid, our focus moved online and the virtual event was promoted internationally as part of Tourism Ireland’s ‘Fill Your Heart with Ireland’ campaign.

“With over 5m social media followers this was a unique opportunity to showcase not only the finest talent from the music scene, but our stunning destination as well.

“This year, like many music fans, I am delighted to see it return in its original format, helping us extend the season beyond the normal holiday periods and attracting increased footfall.

“We are grateful for the support of our venue proprietors, and visitors can look forward to the warmest of welcomes in Portrush and Portstewart once again. As we have seen in previous years, the fantastic variety of free musical entertainment, in two of our most beautiful coastal locations, is a winning combination for everyone."

Programmed by Snow Water on behalf of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, this year’s festival will feature some Atlantic Sessions favourites who have previously performed sell-out performances. The acclaimed PORTS, The Bonnevilles, No Oil Paintings and singer-songwriters including Ciaran Lavery, Matt McGinn and ROE, will all be performing their 2022 albums and premiering new releases, some of these featuring at the popular ‘Sunday Session’ with Ralph McLean.

A host of artists, brand new to the festival, will make their debut performances at the free music trail, including wonderful local talent such as Kate Nicholson, Many a Son and Lee Rogers. Also look out for five of the 2022 Music Prize nominated artists.

Tickets on sale at www.atlanticsessions.com. All other gigs on the Music Trail are admission free and no booking is required.