Northern Ireland Music Week
The third week of November celebrates the music of Belfast. The talent that resides and moves through Belfast is showcased throughout many venues. The aim is to turn up the spotlight on our world-class talent. Great venues such as the nearby Mandela Hall, Empire and Limelight will have fabulous events. Other venues across town are really worth visiting, such as the sunflower bar, the American bar, and the new underground Scott's Jazz bar recently opened in a working man's club in the east.
NI Music Prize
Wednesday 16th Novermber
Foodstock - Saturday 19th November
The Foodstock Festival will feature music and comedy headliners and encourage community solidarity as we aim to come together and support local foodbanks across the city of Belfast this winter.
Entry to the event is free, but we ask everyone attending to bring non-perishable food items to support and show solidarity with people in communities that need a helping hand.
Items required are:
Cereal, tinned items, tea, coffee, pasta, rice, sauces. Donations of toiletries are also welcome.
The line-up includes Belfast comedy legend Paddy Raff, John Power (Cast / The Las's), The Vals, Susie Blue, Boss Sound Manifesto and more.
Tribute to Otelie Patterson - Thursday 17th November
Dana Masters, Manukahunney and Winnie Ama to celebrate the remarkable voice, legacy and influence of Ottilie Patterson.
Ottilie was born 1932 in Comber, she was a genuine pioneer and widely acclaimed as the greatest white blues singer of them all. In the mid-1950s, she was discovered by the famous The Chris Barber Blues Band and joined them in London as their lead singer. Several tours on both sides of the Atlantic followed which saw her perform with Blues legends including Muddy Waters, Big Bill Broonzy, Howlin’ Wolf and Rosetta Tharpe.
Stephen Davis - Friday 11th of November
Drummer/Composer, Stephen Davis presents a new trio, playing some of guitarist Pat Metheny’s music. The music will be arranged and performed as a kind of reimagining of Metheny’s music. Davis is joined by bassist Rohan Armstrong and guitarist Stephen Mcclenahan. This should be an exciting night of trio interplay with an emphasis on improvisation and musical exploration.
Jake Clemons - Wednesday 16th November
There’s the hair, then there are the glasses, but ultimately there is a person who is a magnet for positive energy, emotion, and creating stories. While carving out his own intriguing niche on his solo albums and engaging live shows, Jake is an in demand gun for hire. As well as playing with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band for several years, Clemons has also shared the stage with The Swell Season, The Roots, and Eddie Vedder to name a few. Jake lives on a perpetual world tour, constantly releasing new music and engaging his growing fan base.
