With the spotlight firmly fixed on Belfast as it prepares to host the MTV EMAs, the worlds biggest artist, multi-million selling popstar, Rihanna has been causing a stir all on her own this week, by choosing to shoot the video for her new single ‘We found love’ in various locations throughout Northern Ireland. With the excitement growing throughout the city already, the buzz is set to continue with the announcement of Belfast Music Week 2011, with 130 events taking place at venues across the city from 30 October – 05 November, offering a world of choice for everyone from the hardened music fan to the tourist wishing to experience the welcome Belfast has to offer. Belfast Music Week 2011, now in its second year, is biggest event of its kind ever to be staged in the city. With a host of special guests and events still to be announced, Belfast Music Week is sure to be the talking point of 2011.
Key events:
One week of Ulster Hall Shows including acts such as:
- Northern Ireland Music Awards
- Ash
- The Divine Comedy
- The Undertones
- Foy Vance
- Ben Glover
- The Answer
- Therapy
- Music Industry expert seminars and workshops.
- Events throughout Communities in Belfast, in Shopping Centres, Trains, Buses, on the streets of the city and everywhere in between.
A full programme of all Belfast Music Week events will be unveiled soon and will be available online at www.belfastmusic.org
Monday 31 October
All-ages gig (14+) featuring Rainy Boy Sleep, Silhouette, Axis Of & Colly Strings presented by Volume Control and supported by BBC NI Across The Line
Ulster Hall, tickets £6, doors 7pm.
Tickets on sale Monday 03 October via Ulster Hall box office.
Tuesday 1 November
The Hoedown: “A special night of collaboration and celebration of the Belfast Troubadour in the city’s most iconic venue” – featuring Foy Vance, Katie and the Carnival, Ben Glover, Anthony Toner, Southern, Captain Cameron & more
Ulster Hall, tickets £15, doors 7.30pm
Tickets on sale Friday 23 September via Ulster Hall box office.
Wednesday 2 November
The Northern Ireland Music Awards co-hosted by AU Magazine and Oh Yeah Music Centre.
Ulster Hall, tickets £12, doors 7pm
Tickets on sale Wednesday 28 September via Ulster Hall box office.
Thursday 3 November
Alzheimer’s Society benefit gig featuring The Divine Comedy, Ash & The Undertones with support by John D’Arcy
Ulster Hall, tickets £20-£22, doors
Tickets on sale now from Ulster Hall box office.
Friday 4 November
Belfast Rocks! Present The Answer & Therapy
Ulster Hall, tickets £16, doors 7pm
Tickets on sale now from Ulster Hall box office.
