In the last week of February, more than one hundred songwriters will play thirty concerts in venues around Belfast City centre. It\u2019s the 6th Guinness Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival and it just gets better every year.<\/p>\n
Talented local writers Iain Archer and Andy White are joined by artists from around the world including Midge Ure, Ralph McTell, Holly Williams (USA), Tom Baxter, Charlie Winston and Dave Gunning (Canada).\u00a0 Nashville\u2019s Nanci Griffith returns on her annual vacation to Belfast and there\u2019ll be a few more surprises announced before the end of the year. Festival Director Colin Magee said:<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re highlighting the art of song writing and giving credit to the writer behind the song. With support from our funders and sponsors we are showcasing new music alongside established artists. Botanic Avenue will become \u2018Little Nashville\u2019 for five days in February and music industry professionals will be here to give advice at our annual Song Writing Convention\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
A real festival highlight takes place in the recently refurbished Ulster Hall, Saturday 27th February when Tom Baxter headlines the Avalon Guitars Concert. He’s joined by american songwriter Holly Williams, daughter of Hank Williams Jn. New Belfast talent John D\u2019Arcy plays support at the main Ulster Hall gig.\u00a0 Tickets and full details available online at www.belfastnashville.com<\/a> and Belfast Welcome Centre, 47 Donegall Place (beside City hall) telephone 02890246609. Tom Baxter concert tickets also at www.ulsterhall.co.uk<\/a> 02890334455.<\/p>\n
Festival Funders:<\/strong> Belfast City Council, Arts Council of Northern Ireland Lottery Funds, Laganside Dept. For Social Development\u00a0\u00a0 Sponsors:<\/strong> Guinness Diageo, Madisons Hotel, Avalon Guitars, American Consulate, PRS for Music, PRS Foundation, Castlereagh Arts.<\/p>\n
Colin Magee, Festival Director<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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