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Presented by Moving on Music

Weaving intricate fiddle, flute and accordion lines, gorgeous vocal harmonies, subtle guitar textures and exhilarating foot percussion, the pleasure that these three musicians have creating and playing together is palpable, both in the studio and on the concert stage.
For over twenty years, the trio has earned a place of privilege on world, traditional, folk and Celtic music stages. Known for their unbridled energy, their musicianship and their magnetic stage presence, the trio has won over audiences at such prestigious events as Celtic Connections in Scotland, the Tønder Folk Festival in Denmark, the National Folk Festival in Australia, the Independent Music Festival in Alexandria, Egypt, the Rain Forest Festival in Malaysia, as well as countless venues across North America.
In French, to describe the chemistry between people, you say they have atomes crochus— literally, that their atoms are interlaced. There’s no better way to talk about Genticorum. The trio’s connection is magnetic.
At its root, this is social music, and audiences can’t help but feel the pleasure these three musicians get from playing together. With impeccable musicianship and infectious joie de vivre, Genticorum is bound to draw you in.

2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards ‘Ensemble of the Year’

“The flute, guitar and foot percussion weave around the fiddle and their ensemble playing possesses a synergetic, drive and delicacy, so that the songs aren’t overwhelmed, but open. Total immersion is recommended.” Songlines Magazine

“An intoxicating mix of flute, fiddle, feet, guitar and three-part harmonies.” The Independent

“…which is the beauty of Genticorum. Their joyous attack on any subject is transformed by their overall energy and style of playing. It’s feel-good music that transcends any lyric and the chance to see these merry wizards deliver the goods live is about as good as music gets.” Roots Music Canada

“Genticorum have a rightful place amongst the new generation of internationally recognized Quebequois bands. Beautifully presented recording…harmonising brilliantly.” The Living Tradition

Saturday 17th May

11am – 2pm

Cost £25

Materials included

This beautiful workshop with Lucy allows you to explore a lovely new skill, while completely immersing yourself in creativity for an afternoon.

Three different book techniques will be explored and your Keepsake Book will be unique to you, completed on the day to take away. Choose, cut and glue your covers, select or create a fastening and take away your gorgeous book.

Once you’ve done this workshop, you’ll have the skills to make more at home or just revel in the joy of using your own creations. The perfect gift for that special friend, or a treat for you; a handmade book for photos, recipes, Mother’s day memories or any special day.

Saturday 17th May

11am – 2pm

Cost: £50

Materials included.

Join Redsmith's Forge for a unique and hands-on workshop where you'll create copper cuffs.

In 3 hours, you'll learn the techniques and skills needed to shape your own stunning cuffs and you'll take home beautifully crafted accessories that reflect your personal style.

No experience necessary, just a willingness to get creative and have fun!

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Multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter and absolute gentleman, Mick Flannery needs no introduction, but here’s a few lines on what he’s been up to recently if you haven’t kept up. We can’t wait to welcome him back to the Duncairn!

Mick Flannery writes songs with fluency, expressing layered aspects of the human condition, its flaws, triumphs, and general uncertainty. Mick’s latest offering — Goodtime Charlie, marks his eighth studio album and  is no exception.  

The last couple of years saw the release of an album inspired by the world’s most famous chess matches, and a duet album with Susan O’Neill that blossomed into In The Game- the biggest selling Irish independent album of 2021.  Now, a new collection of songs that summon up characters and scenes and give voice to emotions that have transformed into the album — Goodtime Charlie.

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Alannah Thornburgh is an award-winning instrumentalist and composer from the wild west of Ireland with a focus on traditional Irish harp. Alannah’s music explores her family heritage, reimagining melodies from the Irish harping and American folk & jazz traditions. This cross-genre interaction and juxtaposition of old melodies with contemporary harmonies and technique is interwoven throughout her music, described as being ‘unforced, fluid and utterly at home in her own sound’ (The Irish Times). Alannah will release her debut solo album ‘Shapeshifter’ on February 12th 2025 - a collection of compositions inspired by fairy folklore & mythology in rural Ireland, specifically her native Co. Mayo.

Alannah was nominated for two awards at both the 2022 and 2021 RTÉ Folk Awards - Best Emerging Artist and Best Folk Instrumentalist. She featured on an RTÉ 1 Documentary ‘A Note for Nature’ in collaboration with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, performing her interpretation of a Conor Walsh composition ‘One Swallow’. Her compositions have featured on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta podcast series ‘Scéalta’. Alannah is also a recipient of the Arts Council’s Next Generation Award 21/22.

Alannah is a founding member of Alfi, a trio who combine traditional Irish and Appalachian music and song, winners of the 2020 US Embassy Creative Minds Award. Alfi released their debut album ‘Say Old Man’ in July 2023 to great critical acclaim - ‘the album captures the organic, full-bodied spirit of their live shows, as well as the distinctive personalities of the players – and marks Alfi as a vital force in Ireland’s ever-diversifying folk scene’ (Hot Press). Alannah has performed, recorded & collaborated with many artists in the folk & traditional music scene including Anna Mieke, Brían Mac Gloinn (Ye Vagabonds), Lemoncello, Loah, Niamh Bury, Colm Mac Con Iomaire, Brigid Mae Power, Jiggy, David Keenan, Paddy McKeown, Conor Caldwell and Varo.

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Carsie Blanton is a songwriter with hooks, chutzpah, and revolutionary optimism. Inspired by artist-activists including Nina Simone and Woody Guthrie, her catalog careens through American popular song from folk and swing to pop-punk protest anthems. 

With a unique mix of humor, political wit, and fifteen-plus years on the road, Blanton has amassed a dedicated fan base and a small menagerie of viral hits (Rich People, Ugly Nasty Commie Bitch, Fishin’ With You). In 2024 she released two albums: After the Revolution (produced by Grammy-winner Tyler Chester) and The Red Album (an acoustic EP of protest songs).

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Zoé Basha's much-awaited forthcoming debut album Gamble is a riveting collection blending folk, blues, americana, jazz, and Irish influences. Zoé’s debut promises to be an intimate exploration of identity, grief, the deconstructing of societal norms, and the complexities of human connection, all delivered with a mesmerising voice that echoes the vulnerability and depth of her diverse influences. Inspired by the greats of times passed, such as Billie Holiday, The Mills Brothers, Jimmie Rodgers, Joni Mitchell, Texas Gladden, Edith Piaf and The Steve Miller Band– as well as her peers in the contemporary Irish folk music scene, Zoé Basha savours the sounds of golden eras with contemporary nuance and shameless honesty. For the album release tour, Zoé Basha will be accompanied by musicians Ultan Lavery on keys and organ (Trá Pháidín, Esther Ensemble) and James Christie on drums (Nudyboy Nature, The Bonk).

Traveling by thumb, freight trains, and taking the scenic route with rust-bucket vans, Zoé Basha played music in the streets for years to sustain the journey. Of French and American origins, but with some pretty persistent traveling shoes, she was pulled between Ireland and the traveling life for the last decade. For a while, she had a persistent feeling that music wasn't the most useful endeavour for the world, so Zoé turned to working in traditional French timber framing.

With her passion for music revived through trio Rufous Nightjar starting in 2020, Zoé moved all her tools, her own rust-bucket van, and her dreams back to Ireland.

Now having recorded her first solo album with songs that tell the stories of these roamings - through adventures and musings of intimacy, sorrow, identity, celebrating the fleeting, and questioning the whole lot - she’ll be touring it throughout 2025, returning to the towns and cities of her travels. 

Gamble is a collection that reflects Zoé’s distinctive style blending the rich storytelling traditions of Appalachian Mountain songs, the solemn ornamentation of Irish traditional music, and the rhythmic fervor of American blues and ragtime. The album was produced by Zoé Basha, with mixing and mastering by Grammy Award-winning engineer Ben Rawlins. With a combination of guitar, fiddle, organ, upright bass, and a voice that’s often been compared to the sounds of old jazz records, the album is expected to cause a mighty stir in the world of contemporary folk music.

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Irish electro-punk folk man Jinx Lennon is set to release his new album,The Hate Agent Leers at the Last Isle of Hope, this April, accompanied by an Ireland/UK tour.

Jinx has been on the periphery of the Irish music scene since the mid-1980s, playing in garage bands like Novena Babes, Silver Seeds, Sneaky Pete, and The Ostrich. Since going solo in 1999, Jinx has been crafting songs inspired by his daily A-to-Z, covering topics like work, personal struggles, local oddballs, the drama, and the characters of northeast border life and beyond. He has toured with legends such as The Fall and John Cooper Clarke and has supported folk icon Christy Moore.

Jinx has released several albums, includingKnow Your Station Gouger Nation!!!,Border Schizo Fffolk Songs for the Fuc**d,Grow a Pair,Liferafts for Latchicos, and more. Fan favorites among his tracks includeStop Giving Out About Nigerians,Newry Bird,We Don’t See Anything Out Here,300 Pianos,Forgive the C**ts, and many others.

Last year, Jinx performed two nights at Glastonbury, played at a festival aboard the Hamburg-based MS Stubnitz, completed two Irish tours, and appeared at the Electric Picnic. Recently, Jinx has been performing as part of a three-piece band alongside Jamie Muckno and his album producer, Chris Barry, who runs Ailfionn Studios in Dublin. Chris has worked with prominent artists such as Junior Brother and Mary Wallopers.

Jinx’s forthcoming album,The Hate Agent Leers at the Last Isle of Hope, features contributions from Rois (Rose Connelly), Conor McAuley, and Jamie Bishop (Muckno, Shamrock Showband).

RARE WITCH

Rare Witch is an artist, animator, film-maker and musician based in Belfast. His music combines a chaotic fusion of abstract comedy, local social commentary, and overhand banjo playing.

Formed in mid-2017, Buí is a collaborative musical project based around the music of singer songwriter Josh Healy.

The Belfast indie-folk outfit return to The Duncairn for their first gig in over two years.

The band will be playing alongside the release of their new album '24,' which was recorded and produced at home by singer Josh Healy over the course of last year.

With support from Esldeer and Mark Loughrey.

Elsdeer is carving a unique space in Berlin's dynamic Indie Folk scene. With a sound that seamlessly blends ethereal melodies and heartfelt storytelling, Elsdeer’s music is a deeply evocative exploration of longing, connection, and discovery. Her journey has captivated audiences across the globe, from California to Ireland, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, and throughout Europe.

Mark Loughrey is an Alt-Folk singer-songwriter born in the North of Ireland but currently living in Berlin. In October 2017, whilst living in Belfast, he self-released his debut album 'Treppenwitz' before moving to Germany. He released his self-produced E.P. 'On Through the Veil Anew' in 2020 and collaborations with Joey Gavin in 2023.

STRICTLY 18+ - BYO. Doors 7PM.. 

Saturday 12th April

10am – 1pm

Cost £40

Materials included.

Delighted to have Andrea back as we bounce into Spring.  Andrea is back with this incredibly popular hand building project, and this workshop sees you creating your gorgeous, one-of-a-kind Spring Jug.

Working with a cream clay you will be creating a unique design on your jug using letter and wooden stamps that are highlighted with hand painted colour.

This hand building clay workshop is perfect for beginners and anyone willing to try something new.

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Presented by Moving on Music

Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin is a Dublin-based singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with his musical roots in sean-nós singing. He has recorded and performed with various bands including Skipper's Alley, Aon Teanga:Un Chengey, and Jiggy.
Ultan O’Brien is a fiddle player, violist and composer hailing from County Clare drawing from a rich background in traditional Irish music and improvised music. He plays as a soloist and in collaborative projects with Martin Green (Lau) , Nic Gareiss, Slow Moving Clouds, Skipper’s Alley, Neil Ó Lochlainn’s Cuar, and John Francis Flynn.

Together, Eoghan Ó Ceannabháín and Ultan O’Brien are a formidable duo. Their album ‘Solas an Lae’ (The Light of the Day), recorded at Watercolour Music in Lochaber, was awarded Best Folk Album at the RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards 2021, and their blend of voice, viola, flute, fiddle and drone mesmerises and ignites any room they play. Eoghan and Ultan have that rare and magical ability to silence any room and charge the heart of every listener. Two of the most articulate Irish musical voices on the scene today, this is not to be missed.

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Oh, Listen to the Band!: Ireland’s Roaring ‘20s

Conor Caldwell (fiddle) and Ryan Molloy (piano) re-imagine Ireland’s jazz age in the company of Ben Castle (clarinet) and Shauna Mullan (vocals).

The arrival of jazz culture in the 1920s, spread by recordings, radio and through a wave of new cafés and dance halls, sent shock waves through Irish society. It was soon embraced by traditional musicians keen to please dancers demanding the Foxtrot in all areas of the country. Oh, Listen to the Band is a whirlwind journey through an often overlooked period in Ireland’s musical history. 

‘Oh, Listen to the Band is a fascinating project… with a real old fashioned sensibility that touches on the traditional in a smart way.’ – Dan Neely, Irish Echo

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Forged in Maddens Bar in Belfast, this Alt Folk Band has been captivating audiences for over a year. Accomplished song writer Connor McCann had just penned his first album Without Wax when he sought out a band to bring it to live audiences. With a stroke of extreme luck, he found a trio of American musicians whose harmonies added depth and chills to what was an incredibly captivating sound. Thus, Connor McCann and The Heroine Choir were born. With songs about isolation, defiance and loss this prolific song writer has found a whole new arsenal with this band of American sirens. With various backgrounds in Folk, Rock, Jazz, Gospel and Punk one is not entirely sure what will be coming next from this new band that has lit the fuse in Belfast but having seen them live they will not be under rated for long.

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In partnership with Imagine! Belfast

Salt House have been a mainstay on the folk scene for over a decade. The band’s reputation as thoughtful and innovative interpreters of both old ballads and contemporary songs has been solidified with acclaimed album releases and extensive touring. Described as a "gentle, lulling delight" by The Guardian, Salt House blend heartfelt vocal and instrumental interplay, offering listeners a moment of reflection and connection.

New songs that sound like they’ve always been here, ancient ballads woken up. Poems given melodies they’ve long deserved.

Salt House's sound is influenced by the landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, Northumberland and Shetland, the respective homes of band members Ewan MacPherson (vocals, electric and acoustic guitars), Anna Hughes (vocals, fiddle, viola, tenor guitar) and Jenny Sturgeon (vocals, keys, guitar). They incorporate their natural surroundings into the fabric of the music that speaks of a shared love of place, people, and evolving tradition.

"effortless" BBC 6

“elegant” Mojo Magazine

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DUG is the new musical venture of songwriter Lorkin O'Reilly and California native Jonny Pickett.

Having spent the past decade in Upstate NY releasing albums and touring extensively, Conor (Lorkin O'Reilly) moved to Dublin in 2022 to start a new musical chapter.

Drawing inspiration from both Irish and American traditional music, DUG aims to create a transatlantic blend that reflects the musical heritages of both its members.

Saturday 22nd March

10.30am – 4pm

Cost: £50

Materials included

This is a lovely one day quilting mini-course that will teach you all the basics for making a quilt: 

• choosing fabric

• cutting

• joining pieces to make blocks

• joining blocks to make rows

• adding a border

• quilting, trimming and finally binding your quilt. 

• The course is specifically designed to build your skills bit by bit over the course of the whole day.

When you have worked on your chosen block, which Bernie will have prepped in advance, you have the choice of turning your piece into a cushion cover, table runner or a wall hanging.

All materials and machines will be provided but if you have your own machine in good working order please do bring it along. Also, if you have a Quarter Inch Foot that would be helpful, but not essential).

 This course is suitable for quilting beginners:  you only need to know how to use a sewing machine before you come.

 Come along and join like-minded people for a social day of sewing and chat, all in a friendly and relaxed environment.

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After being nominated for Live Act of the Year at the Northern Ireland Music Prize in 2023, Polar Bolero has quickly gained recognition for their unique blend of Folk, Jazz, and Irish traditional music. The group has sold out multiple headline shows across the country, including major venues in Derry and Belfast. Known for their "cinematic sounds with vocals that exude a mature depth beyond their years," the band has made significant strides in just one year, performing at festivals like Stendhal and headlining Derry's IMBOLC festival. 

It is rare that the sea does not bleed into the music of Cobh-born musician Rua Rí in one way or another. Drawing influence from folk and traditional Irish music, the young songwriter is forging his own path, while still maintaining an echo of the tradition, in his singing and in his songs

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Sáoirse van Merkom is a 23-year-old singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Belfast, whose music resonates with raw honesty and evocative storytelling. A 2024 graduate of Queen’s University, Sáoirse has already captured attention with her deeply personal approach to song writing, weaving intricate harp melodies with narratives rooted in real-life experiences and unfiltered emotions.

Drawing from her background in Irish traditional music, classical influences, and indie folk, Sáoirse’s music defies categorization, creating a distinctive style that echoes with ethereal tones. Her debut EP, GRÁ—set to release on March 6th—delves wholeheartedly into melancholic and dream-like soundscapes. The artist believes that music should be immersive and intentional, offering listeners a space to connect, interpret, and feel.

Her music is not made for the background; it demands engagement. From the unearthly grip of Willow Tree Weeper, which transports listeners into a mystical daydream, to the personal, conversational quality of June Nr. 5, a beautifully executed harp ballad.

Her airy, pure voice, often compared to Daughter, AURORA and Faye, brings an otherworldly dimension to her work. This is music that doesn’t just entertain—it resonates.

“I just want to connect with an audience willing to engage with my music,” Sáoirse says.

“Whether it’s a musical or emotional response, I don’t mind, as long as they take something away from the experience.”

Saturday 8th March

11am – 2pm

Cost: £25

Materials Included*

This creative workshop will demonstrate (and de-mystify) the popular crochet technique known as Corner to Corner or C2C. 

C2C is a fast and effective, textured stitch which works especially well with variegated yarn to create any size of a blanket.

Within this technique you will learn how to increase the treble stitches to work a triangle then continue working the stitches while decreasing to create a square. 

 You will have time to create a large sample square and learn how to change colours along the way. The aim is to go away feeling confident to develop a larger independent project with the take home instructions and skills learned. 

Some prior stitch knowledge will be needed for this workshop i.e. to be able to make chains, slip stitches and trebles. If you've already attended any of the evening crochet classes at The Duncairn in 2024, you will be ready for this workshop.

 *Some wool will be supplied for each participant (but feel free to bring any yarn you might particularly like to work with).

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Described as "one of the most technically gifted and expressive guitarists in Scotland." (Innes White), Miguel's music is tied in with a deep understanding and curiosity of the Traditional Scottish music landscape. 

Originally from the Portuguese Midlands and now based in Glasgow, Miguel has developed a broad style which swiftly shifts between accompanist and soloist, embodying edges of classical, jazz, and contemporary music. With the eagerness to push and dare, the ebb and flow between styles and techniques Miguel displays make him "A new and genuine!,y unique voice in contemporary Scottish trad. You reaUy haven't heard this before." Martin Green (Lau). 

He is a founding member of the band Tern, which links the musical traditions of Scotland and the Scandinavia Peninsula, as well as the up-and-coming project the Capstan Quartet welding old and new melodies of the Scottish tradition with contemporary aesthetics. He also plays extensively with pianist Amy Laurenson in both duo and with her quartet, Edinburgh based Singer songwriter Eve Simpson. He has also collaborated with North American Fiddle and Cello duo Jocelyn Petit and Ellen Gira. 

His latest record "The Northern Isles Suite", is a suite of music for solo guitar comprised of traditional melodies from Orkney and Shetland. The making of this work was partially funded by the Martyn Bennett Memorial Trust and is now available on all streaming platforms.

FREE EVENT - EVERYONE WELCOME!

It’s everyone’s favourite free fun family community arts event, back again for 2025!

With world-class live music from the Duncairn Creative Collective, arts and crafts workshops, DJ Paddy’s classic record club plus piping hot coffee & breakfast options, there’s just one thing missing to pull it all together…YOU!!

Tell everyone you know, from 0-100 years, from all walks of life, that they’re welcome to come along spend their Sunday morning at the Duncairn.

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The Duncairn's pioneering, 30-strong group of musicians from across the island, will perform an evening of music that they have composed in collaboration with each other over the course of their four residential weekends here in North Belfast. 

Throughout February, every weekend these artists have come together to create new music and songs. We provided the space, the atmosphere, and the nourishment. They brought their talent and creativity as well as a willingness to engage with each other, sharing vulnerabilities and their expertise. 

New friendships and partnerships were formed, and new pieces of art created. Expect cutting-edge new music, never heard before collabs and a bit of improvisation on the night!

Presented by Look North! North Belfast Festival
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Richard Hayward 1892-1964 lived on the Antrim Rd for many years and folksingers Maurice Leyden and Jane Cassidy have teamed up with writer Paul Clements to present a show celebrating Hayward’s contribution to the cultural life of Ireland north and south. Hayward was an actor, director, filmmaker, travel writer, musician and singer and what shone through his work was a love of the island of Ireland – its people, stories, landscape and music. Photos from Paul’s biography ‘Romancing Ireland’ bring Hayward and his life and times alive, providing a delightful trip down memory lane alongside local folksongs and spoken word.

Paul Clements is a travel writer and broadcaster; author of Romancing Ireland; Richard Hayward, 1892-1964, Irish shores; A Journey Round the Rim of Ireland 1993, The Height of Nonsense; The Ultimate Irish Road Trip 2005 and Burren Country; Travels Through an Irish Limestone Landscape 2011 and Jan Morris; Life From Both Sides. A former BBC journalist he lives in Belfast.

Jane Cassidy is a folksinger, writer and broadcaster who has lived in North Belfast since her student days. She has released 5 albums Waves of Time and The Empty Road (Claddagh Records) and Mary Ann McCracken, Silverbridge and Linen Songs. In 2023 she published her debut novel The Desire Line (Poolbeg).

Maurice Leyden is a folksinger, broadcaster and writer with a passion for local song. A resident of North Belfast, Maurice has published 2 collections; Belfast City of Song (Brandon) and Boys and Girls Come Out to Play (Apple Tree) as well as 3 albums; The Tern and the Swallow, Mary Ann McCracken and Linen Songs.

Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes

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The Ocelots are twin brothers Ashley and Brandon Watson from Wexford, Ireland. Building on the folk-rock essence of their debut, the duo are excited to announce the release of their second album, Everything, When Said Slowly, on February 7th 2025. This album unveils a richer, more expansive sound, produced by long-time collaborators Cillian and Lorcan Byrne (Ailbhe Reddy, Susan O’Neill). The narrative woven throughout the album explores themes of Irish migration, the perception of time, love, and the simple joys of cycling.  To support the album, the band are delighted to take the the road in the UK for a string of dates around it’s release.

Support on the night from Belfast folk singer-songwriter Patrick Ni Hoolihan, frontman of indie band Buí and one-half of ballad duo The Alcoves. Looking forward to having our friend return to the Duncairn!

presented by Shine

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This February, Fionn Regan will make his debut at the Duncairn, bringing his critically acclaimed music to one of Belfast's most intimate music venues. Regan has long been regarded as one of Ireland’s most gifted singer-songwriters, with his debut album The End of History earning a Mercury Prize nomination and widespread critical praise. Known for his intricate guitar work and evocative lyrics, his work has drawn comparisons to artists like Bob Dylan and Nick Drake, while also carving out a distinctive voice that has resonated with listeners around the world.

With a career spanning over two decades, Regan’s music has evolved while staying rooted in the powerful storytelling and delicate melodies that define his sound. This performance at the Duncairn promises an intimate glimpse into his impressive body of work, from the early acoustic days to more experimental pieces.

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Sophie Jamieson is a London-based singer-songwriter, known for delivering uncomfortably honest songs direct to the heart. Her deep, raw voice pivots from wobbling vulnerability to soaring, pent-up longing unleashed.

Committed to releasing the deepest corners of her humanity on the stage, she has opened for the likes of Father John Misty, Ezra Furman and Marika Hackman to name a few. Her debut album “Choosing” received widespread critical acclaim for its candid examination of the self-destructive urge, with high praise from the likes of Uncut, Mojo and The Financial Times.

Her second LP, “I still want to share” will be released on Bella Union in January 2025. A record of flourished ambition, intricate song-writing, expanded heart and deepened voice, Sophie is not slowing down in her commitment to hold nothing back, to face the ugly longings of the human race with love, curiosity and acceptance.

Jack Warnock is a multi-instrumentalist and singer from Maghera, Co. Derry.

Throughout his career Jack has performed as a soloist, accompanist, and in groups such as TRODA, Cóiriú, The Doc Flock and Conor Mallon’s Unearthed project at events, festivals, and venues across the world. Jack has collaborated with other legendary musicians such as The West Ocean String Quartet and Dónal O’Connor.

In recent years Jack has been nominated for the prestigious BBC Young Folk Award, won the Senior Accompaniment Competition at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, and received the ‘Young Musician’s Platform’ award from ACNI and BBC NI. He also released his debut solo album, ‘Le Solas Faoithine,’ and opened for the legendary Bothy Band in the iconic Waterfront Hall, Belfast.

Absorbing music from an early age and playing piano from the age of seven, Jack’s love of trad would really blossom when he picked up the guitar in his teens. He quickly fell in love with the tunes and songs that seemed to surround him, and that was that - his calling was clear. His guitar style has been guided and influenced by many greats, including John Doyle, Tim Edey, Ed Boyd, Tony McManus and Seamie O’Dowd, to name but a few.

An avid Gaeilgeoir, Jack performs songs in both Irish and English. His compositions and selections are steeped in storytelling, as he embraces the lineage of folk music in its truest form.

Jack will be joined by folk music maestros Toby Shaer and Archie Churchill-Moss, who share credits with Cara Dillon, Sam Kelly and the Lost Boys, Honey and the Bear and more alongside their own prolific solo careers.

“Like all great singers, he lives inside his songs” - Mike Harding

“Jack Warnock's voice could entice the birds from the trees” – Robert McMillen, The Irish News