Dublin City Council's Arts Office is delighted to present the 3rd year of the Northside Music Festival. The festival offers a programme of free diverse music events across the north of the city both indoors and outdoors. This year the festival will run from the 21st July to 16th August and will feature a wealth of Irish and International talent. Many of the venues are unique in that they do not usually host professional musicians such as St. Pappan's Church, Santry, Carleton Hall, Marino, Sean O'Casey Community Centre, East Wall along with Dublin city parks and civic spaces.
This year's Northside Music Festival will also feature a workshop programme for young people in association with the Big Bang Festival.
The festival is part of Dublin City Council's Arts office extended arts service to city communities. There really is something for everyone with a range of musical talent across a range of musical cultures.
Admission to all performances is free. The Northside Music Festival, brought to you by Dublin City Council
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Schedule of Performances - July 21st to August 16th
Tuesday 21st July
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Cuban All Stars
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Liberty Park |
Foley Street, D1
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1pm
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Outdoor
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Sunday 26th July
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Ebony Steel Band |
The Red Stables |
St. Anne's Park, D3
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3pm
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Outdoor
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Sunday 2nd August
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Xi'An Sí |
The Red Stables
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St. Anne's Park, D3
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3pm
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Outdoor
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Friday 7th August
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Opera in the Open - The Magic Flute
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Ballymun Plaza
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Ballymun
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1pm
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Outdoor *
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Sunday 9th August
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Lazik |
Albert College Park |
Glasnevin
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3pm |
Outdoor |
Thursday 13th August
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Dunne & Hernandez Trio
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St. Pappan's Church, Church Lane
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Santry
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8pm |
Indoor
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Saturday 15th August
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Liam Ó Maonlaí
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Sean O' Casey Community Centre
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St. Mary's Road,
East Wall
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2pm |
Indoor |
Sunday 16th August
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Seckou Keita Quintet
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Griffith Park
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Drumcondra
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2.30pm |
Outdoor
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*in the event of bad weather this event will be moved into the Ballymun Civic Centre
Tuesday 21st JULY The Cuban All Stars
Location Foley Street, Dublin 1
Venue Liberty Park
Time 1pm, Outdoor
The Cuban All Stars tight sound draws from old rhythms to the latest latin mix influence filtered through the multicultural energy of Europe. Its repertoire ranges from traditional Cuban songs to original compositions. Leader, Tony Oscar has created a succulent mix of rhythms such as Rap, Funk, Hip-Hop, R&B, Merengue, Cha-cha-cha, and Afro-Cuban Jazz with Salsa. His newest K&B style (Reggaetton with Cuban flavour) has evolved into an exciting act that makes the audience to dance and sing and foremost has created a unique following. A mixture of rhythmic overtones with warm harmonies, romantic lyrics, and an urban feel that makes you tap your feet and sway to the rich sounds. Memorable hooks stay with you long after you're done listening. The compositions move both body and spirit. Join us at this lunchtime concert, to celebrate the first Northside Music Festival 09 gig, in the heart of city.
Sunday 26th JULY Ebony Steel Band
Location St Anne's Park, D3
Venue The Red Stables
Time 3pm, Outdoor
Founded in 1968 The Ebony Steel Band has built a reputation for musical distinction all over the World. Being crowned "Europe's finest" and cementing this title by becoming Champions at the European Steelband Music Festival in both 2000 and 2002. Ebony has also performed at some of the most prestigious events and venues in the world including the FIFA World Cup in Germany in 2006, Delhi, India International Cricket World Cup in 2006 and regularly perform at Royal events at Buckingham Palace. It has been recently announced that the Ebony Steelband will be involved in the London Olympics in 2012. Following The Ebony Steel Band performance at the Red Stables, join us for the official launch of "Parklife" - an outdoor exhibition of temporary artworks in St. Anne's Park.
Sunday 2nd AUG Xi'An Sí
Location St Anne's Park
Venue The Red Stables
Time 3pm, Outdoor
The Xi' An Sí (pronounced 'Shee Ann Shee') is an amalgamation of both the Chinese and Irish languages. 'XiAn' being the city where the group first established themselves and 'Si' being derived from the most fascinating of Irish traditions, the fairy. The group graduated together from the prestigious Xi'An Conservatory of Music in 2004. Traditional Irish tunes are played on beautiful antique instruments such as, the Gu Zheng, a twenty-one stringed plucked instrument that is part of the zither family; the Er Hu, a two stringed bowed instrument which originated in China over a thousand years ago and the Pi Pa a four stringed plucked instrument with a pear shaped wooden body which can be traced back to the Qin dynasty (221-206B.C.). Instilled with the culture of two distant nations, The Xi'An Sessions allows the exotic timbres of Asia to play the welcoming host to the beautiful and expressive music of Ireland.
Friday 7th AUG Opera in the Open
Location Ballymun
Venue The Plaza
Time 1-2 pm
Outdoor (in the event of bad weather this event will be moved into the Ballymun Civic Centre)
Come along for Opera in the Open on the Plaza in Ballymun. Now in its tenth successful year, Dublin City Council's Opera in the Open has established a large and loyal public following. The series takes place Thursdays throughout August in the Amphitheatre at the Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8 and has become one of the City's most popular summer events. As part of the 10th anniversary celebrations we are delighted to extend the series during the Northside Music Festival and brings Mozart's The Magic Flute to Ballymun. Featuring Simon Morgan, Niall Morris, Janyce Condon and Liz Ryan. Directed by Niall Morris and lead by Musical Director David Wray, this lunchtime treat is not to be missed.
*In association with Ballymun Farmers Market Committee
Sunday 9th AUG Lazik
Location Glasnevin
Venue Albert College Park (access via Hampstead Ave.)
Time 3pm,Outdoor
Lazik is a quintet specializing in the fusion of east European music: Bulgarian music, Serbian, Gypsy and Klezmer music... with the melodies of the west: Irish music, Breton and Scottish music. An ingredient of Scandinavian power and a few Turkish spices are added to the mix. The result, high in colour is seasoned with the band's arrangements mixing styles and tastes from all over Europe.
Lazik is made up of five musicians of various countries, Stella Rodrigues (Netherlands) on the fiddle/ vocals, Barry O'Donovan (Ireland) on guitar, Christelle Moisan (Brittany) on flute and vocals, Dylan Gully (Brittany) on clarinet and kaval, Mark Wilkins (Ireland) on bass guitar and percussion.
The combination of musical influences and the virtuosity of the five members deliver a repertoire where varied musical styles are mixed together to produce a seamless whole.
Wednesday 12th AUG Liz Ryan Eclectic Mezzo
Location: Marino
Venue: Carleton Hall, 53A Shelmartin Ave
Time: 7pm, Indoor
In her new show "Nobody Does it Like Me" eclectic mezzo Liz Ryan combines
the wonderful world of popular opera, with its frequently batty story lines, favourite songs, and comedy songs. Liz is no stranger to opera lovers across Dublin and is a regular performer for Dublin Arts Office Music Programme. With a warm vibrant voice, a devilish charm and an eye for the ridiculous, Liz presents a versatile program for all lovers of the voice and its myriad talents.
*In association with Carleton Hall Committee
Thursday 13th AUG Dunne & Hernandez Trio
Location Santry
Venue St. Pappan's Church, Church Lane
Time 8pm, Indoor
There's a rare chemistry between Ariel Hernandez and Dermot Dunne, apparent from the moment they first shared a stage in 2004. Many nights later, the musical and personal rapport is getting stronger, and this is one creative partnership set to endure. Hernandez supplies quiet authenticity, an unadorned voice and mastery of Latin guitar idioms, learned from the old players in his native Buenos Aires. Dunne, an accordionist of extravagant talent borne of classical rigour, and who enthusiastically embraces music in all its hues, elicits great drama from the accordion and negotiates the rhythmic twists and turns of this music as if he were born to it. A match made in heaven. Fellow Argentine, Lucas Gonzalez adds subtle percussion and classic Latin guitar virtuosity to an already enduring mix.
* In association with St. Pappan's Church Committee
Saturday 15th AUG Liam Ó Maonlaí
Location: St. Mary's Rd., East Wall
Venue: Sean O' Casey Community Centre
Time: 2.00pm, Indoor
One of Ireland's best-loved musicians and singers, Liam's career has seen him have Number One hits in over twenty countries, play with Aboriginal musicians in the Australian outback and record with some of the worlds best musicians including Carlos Nunes, Donal Lunny, U2, Van Morrison to name but a few.
All through the Hothouse Flowers years, Liam remained faithful to his traditional roots. A master pianist, Liam also performs on guitar, harp, tin whistle and bodhrán. Members of Ceolteoiri Chluain Tarbh will also perform on the day so we may get a glimpse at the next generation of emerging musician.
Liam will draw on all the riches of his experience with other cultures' musical traditions to present a passionate family friendly performance. In his own words:
'Music has a purpose that remains to be seen. The potential is beyond imagination. '
Please note: Admission free, however pre booking is advised. Booking Number: 01 - 889 3985. In association with NASCADH CDP
Sunday 16th AUG Seckou Keita Quintet
Location Drumcondra
Venue Griffith Park
Time 2.30pm, Outdoor
With a big African Heart, virtuoso Senegalese kora player Seckou Keita and his international quintet are not to be confined to any one genre, dipping comfortably in and out of jazz, classical, Flamenco, with sometimes hints of rock and reggae. They take us on a musical journey of imagination and human emotions. Their superb musicianship, dexterity and diversity have transported audiences from any walk of life to places they had never imagined they would go. Regular act on the WOMAD circuit, they never fail to impress.
Led by the experimental tunings and prodigious kora of Seckou Keita (Senegal) - also called "the Hendrix of the Kora"- the music is supported by the double bass/electric bass of Davide Mantovani (Italy), the eclectic percussions of Surahata Susso (Gambia) and the distinguished sound of the violin by Samy Bishai (Egypt) and the enchanting voice of the gracious Binta Susso (Gambia). The Seckou Keita Quintet - a beautiful, captivating, harmonious international band.