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19/08/2011
Elvis Costello To Play Queen's Festival
Cult favourite Elvis Costello has been confirmed for a major Belfast Festival taking place this October.
The 49th Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen's will feature 100 events in over 36 venues, galleries, spaces and places right across the city.
The extensive programme of music, arts and Literature from around the world was revealed at launch of the festival, which took place at Queen's on Friday.
Taking place in landmark venues such as the Lyric and Ulster Hall, the modest May Street and St Thomas' Churches, and the quirky Elmwood Hall, Empire Music Hall and the Belfast Barge, the city will be gripped by the festival fever for 17 days and nights.
The line-up will feature respected artists including Elvis Costello, Opera star Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, dance superstar Carlos Acosta and theatre director Oskaras Koršunovas (his breathtaking production of 'Hamlet' makes its UK and Irish debut).
These international draws however, will share the healthy billing with Musical Theatre for Youth's 'West Side Story', birthday poetry readings for John Hewitt and the wit and wisdom of Terri Hooley.
Introducing proceedings at the launch, Queen's University Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Ellen Douglas-Cowie said: "I congratulate the team on another world-class programme which once again puts a hugely positive spotlight on the city of Belfast, Queen's University and Northern Ireland."
Meanwhile, Festival Director Graeme Farrow told guests at the launch: "There are only a handful of events on these Islands were audiences can enjoy a programme which features a diverse range of artists of such high calibre.
"We're thrilled to be able to present so many high profile international names and we’re extremely proud to once again be able to make the city of Belfast and indeed the region a truly global stage for the arts."
Also included in the music schedule is revered Mali act Tinariwen, who make a return to the festival, while singer/songwriter and pop starlet KT Tunstall kicks off her UK tour, share the billing with established greats such as saxophonist Jan Garbarek.
The amazing human beatboxer Shlomo has also been invited back to Northern Ireland following his Willowstone festival headline appearance earlier this year.
For full festival programme and to book tickets, go to www.belfastfestival.com or contact the festival box office Mon-Fri 9am-6pm and Sat 10am-2pm on 00 44 (0) 28 9097 1197.
(DW/BMcC)
The 49th Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen's will feature 100 events in over 36 venues, galleries, spaces and places right across the city.
The extensive programme of music, arts and Literature from around the world was revealed at launch of the festival, which took place at Queen's on Friday.
Taking place in landmark venues such as the Lyric and Ulster Hall, the modest May Street and St Thomas' Churches, and the quirky Elmwood Hall, Empire Music Hall and the Belfast Barge, the city will be gripped by the festival fever for 17 days and nights.
The line-up will feature respected artists including Elvis Costello, Opera star Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, dance superstar Carlos Acosta and theatre director Oskaras Koršunovas (his breathtaking production of 'Hamlet' makes its UK and Irish debut).
These international draws however, will share the healthy billing with Musical Theatre for Youth's 'West Side Story', birthday poetry readings for John Hewitt and the wit and wisdom of Terri Hooley.
Introducing proceedings at the launch, Queen's University Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Ellen Douglas-Cowie said: "I congratulate the team on another world-class programme which once again puts a hugely positive spotlight on the city of Belfast, Queen's University and Northern Ireland."
Meanwhile, Festival Director Graeme Farrow told guests at the launch: "There are only a handful of events on these Islands were audiences can enjoy a programme which features a diverse range of artists of such high calibre.
"We're thrilled to be able to present so many high profile international names and we’re extremely proud to once again be able to make the city of Belfast and indeed the region a truly global stage for the arts."
Also included in the music schedule is revered Mali act Tinariwen, who make a return to the festival, while singer/songwriter and pop starlet KT Tunstall kicks off her UK tour, share the billing with established greats such as saxophonist Jan Garbarek.
The amazing human beatboxer Shlomo has also been invited back to Northern Ireland following his Willowstone festival headline appearance earlier this year.
For full festival programme and to book tickets, go to www.belfastfestival.com or contact the festival box office Mon-Fri 9am-6pm and Sat 10am-2pm on 00 44 (0) 28 9097 1197.
(DW/BMcC)
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