17/04/2009
Belfast Rocking To First 'Big Gig'
A new series of gigs is being added to the local music scene next week.
Northern Ireland's number one entertainment guide, The Big List, is set to launch The Big Gig. Joining forces with the 'movers and shakers' in Northern Ireland's music scene, The Big Gig is said to be shaping up to be a major calendar event that will be putting some of the freshest music on stage.
Beginning with a bang on 24 April, and hosted in the Spring and Airbrake in Belfast, both established and undiscovered talent will be given the chance to break through the glass ceiling by being given a major platform.
The first event will feature the daring math rock of ex-We Are Knives band the Continuous Battle Of Order.
The two piece have already been causing a stir despite only playing a handful of gigs in their new guise, and are known to get up to all kinds of unusual musical mischief during their chaotic performances.
Black Bear Saloon are one of the biggest names in heavy rock in the city at present, and are known for their thumping approach.
The band are also born of the ashes of some big Belfast bands in the recent past, and have been on a accelerated charge to the top since their formation.
Comply or Die are a punk band with more attitude and aggression than a hungover Mike Tyson.
Big List Editor, Damien Whinnery (pictured) said: "With only £4 entrance fee and drink promotions on the night, it'll also be an inexpensive way to check out some of the most innovative and future big talent this city has to offer."
(BMcC)
Northern Ireland's number one entertainment guide, The Big List, is set to launch The Big Gig. Joining forces with the 'movers and shakers' in Northern Ireland's music scene, The Big Gig is said to be shaping up to be a major calendar event that will be putting some of the freshest music on stage.
Beginning with a bang on 24 April, and hosted in the Spring and Airbrake in Belfast, both established and undiscovered talent will be given the chance to break through the glass ceiling by being given a major platform.
The first event will feature the daring math rock of ex-We Are Knives band the Continuous Battle Of Order.
The two piece have already been causing a stir despite only playing a handful of gigs in their new guise, and are known to get up to all kinds of unusual musical mischief during their chaotic performances.
Black Bear Saloon are one of the biggest names in heavy rock in the city at present, and are known for their thumping approach.
The band are also born of the ashes of some big Belfast bands in the recent past, and have been on a accelerated charge to the top since their formation.
Comply or Die are a punk band with more attitude and aggression than a hungover Mike Tyson.
Big List Editor, Damien Whinnery (pictured) said: "With only £4 entrance fee and drink promotions on the night, it'll also be an inexpensive way to check out some of the most innovative and future big talent this city has to offer."
(BMcC)
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26 April 2007
Maiden City gets Jazzed up for May bank Holiday weekend
The eagerly anticipated 6th Annual City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival has been launched today and will welcome some of the music industry’s most celebrated musicians to the city from Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 May.
Maiden City gets Jazzed up for May bank Holiday weekend
The eagerly anticipated 6th Annual City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival has been launched today and will welcome some of the music industry’s most celebrated musicians to the city from Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 May.
17 January 2011
Big Freeze Had Big Impact On Construction
Last month's record low temperatures served to 'freeze' much of Ireland's construction activity as it decreased at its fastest rate in almost two years.
Big Freeze Had Big Impact On Construction
Last month's record low temperatures served to 'freeze' much of Ireland's construction activity as it decreased at its fastest rate in almost two years.
26 November 2013
Bandsmen Guilty Of Breaking Parade Conditions
Parading conditions were broken by two bandsmen who played The Sash outside a Catholic Church. The two flute band members, Thomas Beresford, 21, of Strathearn Court and Stephen Walker, 28, of Church Green, both in Holywood, County Down, were convicted of knowingly flouting a ban on playing non-sacred music.
Bandsmen Guilty Of Breaking Parade Conditions
Parading conditions were broken by two bandsmen who played The Sash outside a Catholic Church. The two flute band members, Thomas Beresford, 21, of Strathearn Court and Stephen Walker, 28, of Church Green, both in Holywood, County Down, were convicted of knowingly flouting a ban on playing non-sacred music.
14 January 2009
X Factor Eoghan Back In School
GCSE studies rather than dance steps and lyrics are now filling the days for Co Londonderry teenager Eoghan Quigg as he returned to his old school desk this week after finding fame as an X Factor finalist. The 16-year-old singing sensation re-joined classmates on Monday as he resumed studies for his GCSEs at St Patrick's College, Dungiven.
X Factor Eoghan Back In School
GCSE studies rather than dance steps and lyrics are now filling the days for Co Londonderry teenager Eoghan Quigg as he returned to his old school desk this week after finding fame as an X Factor finalist. The 16-year-old singing sensation re-joined classmates on Monday as he resumed studies for his GCSEs at St Patrick's College, Dungiven.
31 January 2005
Make Poverty History campaign launched in NI
The Coalition of Aid and Development Agencies (CADA) today launched its Make Poverty History campaign in Northern Ireland. The campaign is part of a worldwide initiative, the Global Call to Action Against Poverty, highlighting 2005 as a year when governments must act on their previous commitments to combat world poverty.
Make Poverty History campaign launched in NI
The Coalition of Aid and Development Agencies (CADA) today launched its Make Poverty History campaign in Northern Ireland. The campaign is part of a worldwide initiative, the Global Call to Action Against Poverty, highlighting 2005 as a year when governments must act on their previous commitments to combat world poverty.
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