Chordblossom
  • Home
  • News
  • Reviews
    • Music Reviews
    • Live Reviews
  • Features
    • Articles
    • Festivals
    • Fresh NI Music
    • Interviews
    • Introducing
    • Win
  • Media
    • Playlists
    • Photosets
    • Podcast
    • Sessions
    • Transmission
    • TV
  • Kickstart
  • Chordblossom Gigs
  • About
    • About
    • Contact
    • Mailing List
    • Vacancies
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Reviews
    • Music Reviews
    • Live Reviews
  • Features
    • Articles
    • Festivals
    • Fresh NI Music
    • Interviews
    • Introducing
    • Win
  • Media
    • Playlists
    • Photosets
    • Podcast
    • Sessions
    • Transmission
    • TV
  • Kickstart
  • Chordblossom Gigs
  • About
    • About
    • Contact
    • Mailing List
    • Vacancies
No Result
View All Result
Chordblossom
No Result
View All Result

Festival Preview – Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival 2016

Aaron Cunningham by Aaron Cunningham
April 25, 2016
in Festivals, Slider
Festival Preview – Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival 2016

The annual Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival returns for 2016 with another stellar line-up of comedy, literature, theatre and of course, music. Over the years the festival has proven to be hugely popular with line-ups encompassing big musical talents as well as local artists. This year will be no different. The highlight for many will no doubt be a headline performance from Elbow’s Guy Garvey, influential psychedelia legends The Zombies playing their first Belfast show, or even Grandmaster Flash, all taking to the festival marquee. Below we select a few of our other picks with a local flavour.


Ciaran Lavery

Friday 6th May – St George’s church

The singer-songwriter with the husky voice and emotive tunes has really established himself as one of the most exciting talents coming out of Northern Ireland, and his native Aghagallon, today. Lavery marries his distinctive vocals with a genuine and immediately obvious talent for songwriting. Through his live shows, now reaching into Europe on a regular basis, Lavery has developed into a not to be missed live act as well. Be sure to attend the launch of his second album ‘Let Bad In’ in the atmospheric surrounds of St George’s church.

ADVERTISEMENT

Hannah McPhillimy

Friday 6th May – Redeemer Central

There’s more than one exciting singer-songwriter launching a new release on the 6th May. We’re clearly spoilt for choice with the hugely talented Hannah McPhillimy set to release her eagerly anticipated second EP, ‘Wind Machine’. Her music blends some of the great musical art forms of jazz and folk. Her largely piano based songs incorporate harmonious orchestration, with McPhillimy’s pure and emotional vocals always sitting perfectly on top. The music of Hannah McPhillimy blooming into the Redeemer Central church will be an absolute pleasure, and not to be missed.

Ursula Burns

Wednesday 4th May – Sunflower Bar

Northern Ireland’s favourite harpist is always an interesting proposition. Time spent in a travelling circus has informed a rich musical career incorporating a huge range of musical influences from comedy to vast rock set pieces, just listen to the first single below. With her fifth album, ‘The Dangerous Harpist’ recorded with Millbank Studios’ Michael Mormecha we’ll no doubt be treated to an impressive range of sounds. The album will be launched at the festival in the intimate Sunflower Bar.

Amanda St John

Tuesday 3rd May – Black Box

The impressive list of talented female artists (and those who recorded albums at Millbank Studios) includes Belfast’s Amanda St John. ‘You Blew It’ is the first single from St John’s debut album ‘Grow’. The track has plenty of swagger, showcasing Amanda St John’s undoubted blues and soul influence along with her pop sensibilities. The album boasts some impressive collaborations including NI’s very own David Lyttle. Backed by an equally impressive 8 piece band on the night, this should be a lively affair.

The full list of Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival shows can be found on the festival website. Tickets are available through the website as well. The festival runs from 28th April to 8th May 2016.

http://cqaf.com/2016/

Leave a Comment ⁞

Tags: Aaron CunninghamAmanda St JohnBlack BoxCathedral Quarter Arts FestivalCiaran LaveryCQAFHannah McPhillimyJealous Of The BirdsRedeemer CentralSt George'sSunflower BarUrsula Burns
ShareTweetShareShareSendSend
Previous Post

Lady J – Lady J

Next Post

Watch: Dandelion Tea – The Crystal Dawn

Related Posts

Ferna - Photography by Ebony Alexander
Features

Behind the Songs: Ferna

February 6, 2023
Chordblossom Northern Irish Releases of the Year 2022 blue
Features

Northern Irish Releases of the Year 2022: 10 – 1

January 19, 2023

Recent Posts

Best of Irish – January

Best of Irish – January

February 6, 2023
Ferna - Photography by Ebony Alexander

Behind the Songs: Ferna

February 6, 2023
Fresh Music from Northern Ireland – January

Fresh Music from Northern Ireland – January

February 3, 2023

Twitter

Instagram

Follow

  • Our first Fresh Music from NI of the new year features new releases from @newpagans, @arboristmusic, @sarahmccreedymusic, @aoibhamusic, @manukahunney, @no_oil_paintings, @hatchetfield, @owendenvir, @chrisdohertybass & more. 

Link in bio.
  • Slow Healer’s EP launch at the Oh Yeah on Saturday night, with support from Tramp & Reasy Ajarro.

Photos by Ben Lamming

Spotify Playlist

Fresh Music From Northern Ireland

Mailing List

  • About Chordblossom
  • Kickstart
  • Music Reviews
  • Live Reviews
  • Features
  • Interviews
  • Photos
  • Fresh Music From Northern Ireland Playlist
  • Chordblossom Gigs
  • Mailing List

© 2020 Chordblossom

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Reviews
    • Music Reviews
    • Live Reviews
  • Features
    • Articles
    • Festivals
    • Fresh NI Music
    • Interviews
    • Introducing
    • Win
  • Media
    • Playlists
    • Photosets
    • Podcast
    • Sessions
    • Transmission
    • TV
  • Kickstart
  • Chordblossom Gigs
  • About
    • About
    • Contact
    • Mailing List
    • Vacancies

© 2020 Chordblossom

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT