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NIMIC closure angers Ulster music industry

UlsterMusic.com — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:00:45 +0000

LATEST>>> according to a report published in MUSIC WEEK…

Northern Ireland Music Industry Commission closes
- by Nick Johnstone, MUSIC WEEK, November 12, 2009

The Northern Ireland Music Industry Commission (NIMIC) has closed due to differences among its board members. The organisation has been winding down operations for over a year, according to sources at Invest NI, the project’s original sponsor. The Government body will not guarantee funds for a successor to NIMIC, which has spent an eight-year history promoting the interests of the Northern Ireland music industry.

An Invest NI spokesperson says, “Invest NI has had a very productive relationship with the principals and NIMIC has made a considerable impact on the music sector,”

“All projects undertaken by NIMIC to develop the Northern Ireland music industry that Invest NI has funded have been successfully delivered. Invest NI is unable to consider further funding to the organisation.”

Figures produced by PRS show that last year the music industry contributed £3.2 billion to the UK economy, of which less than 1% was made in Northern Ireland.

The closure has provoked anger among industry players, who say they have been left in the dark for too long.

Belfast-based publicist Stephen Anderson says, “It is shocking that we now have no structural support for the local music industry, and no information as to what is going on. If this was any other business sector there would be hell to pay.

“Northern Ireland has a fantastic legacy of producing great acts such as Snow Patrol, The Undertones, Gary Moore, The Ulster Orchestra, The McPeakes and Van Morrison, but government has completely failed to capitalise on this talent to build a sustainable music business industry here.”

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Murphy brothers acoustic tour

UlsterMusic.com — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:00:34 +0000

Brothers Brendan Murphy and Declan Murphy of The 4 Of Us perform highlights from their current Live At Vicar Street album, along with new material, on their current Ireland tour. The two-hour show presents their songs in an acoustic setting, performed as they were originally written. The siblings return to the studio between gigs to work on an album due for release in spring 2010. Here are the dates:

An Evening with Brendan & Declan Murphy

Sat 31st October – Culdaff, Co. Donegal.

McGrorys of Culdaff (Donegal) www.mcgrorys.ie

Tickets €15 from McGrorys , Culdaff, Inishowen Co Donegal Ph.0749379104

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Fri 13th November – Dublin

Seamus Ennis Centre, The Naul Co Dublin www.seamusenniscentre.com

Tickets €16 available online and at Box Office 01 8020898

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Sat 14th November – Greystones

Greystones Theatre www.greystonestheatre.com

Tickets €12

Box Office 01 2871755

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Fri 20th November – Kilkenny

The Bridgebrook Arms (Kilkenny) www.bridgebrookarms.com

Tickets €15 From Bridgebrook Arms and Rollercoaster Music Kilkenny Ph. 0567763669

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Sat 21st November – Cork

Cyprus Avenue (Cork) www.cyprusavenue.ie

Tickets €15 available online and at Box Office Ph. 021 4276165

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Sun 22nd November – Limerick

Dolans (Limerick) www.dolanspub.com

Tickets €14 available online and at Box Office 061 314483

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Sat 5th December – Galway

Roisin Dubh (Galway) www.roisindubh.net

Tickets €15 / €12.50 members available online and from Roisin Dubh 091 586540 and Zhivago Records 091 509960

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Fri 11th December – Dundalk

Spirit Store (Dundalk) www.spiritstore.ie

Tickets €18 available online and from the venue

Phone 042 9352697.

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Thu 17th December – Slane

Boyles Pub (Slane) www.myspace.com/liveatboyles

Tickets €20 From Boyles Pub, Main Street Slane..

For enquiries call 087 2507358

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Shure updates iconic microphone

UlsterMusic.com — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:00:27 +0000

It’s been 70 years since the legendary Shure Unidyne – the first single-element uni-directional microphone – debuted in 1939. Now, the model once advertised as “The Microphone That Needs No Name” is getting an upgrade. Shure has taken the iconic 55SH body that has been in production since 1951, dropped in a new supercardioid motor, and added some vibrant blue color. The result has the same retro look as the original when parked on a mic stand but with a contemporary upgrade in performance. Super 55 Deluxe Vocal Microphone

The Super 55 Deluxe Vocal Microphone features a signature satin chrome-plated die-cast casing, Supercardioid polar pattern, vibrant blue foam, and tailored frequency response for natural vocals and speech. Integrated, swivel stand mount is included. The combination of updates make the Super 55 the ideal choice when looking for a dramatic – yet affordable – improvement in sound quality with an unmistakable vintage design. Ideal for stage, studio recording, podcasting, and other sound applications where a stand-mounted microphone with a classic look is desired.

Traditional concert features Tommy Sands

UlsterMusic.com — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:00:21 +0000

Andersonstown Traditional and Contemporary Music School holds a showcase concert at the Hilton Hotel, Belfast on Sunday the November, 29. There are special guest performances by the legendary singer-songwriter Tommy Sands and the Andersonstown Irish Traditional Youth Orchestra plus performances from pupils and tutors. The school itself offers tuition in tin whistle, fiddle, guitar, flute, bodhran, mandolin, tenor banjo, uilleann pipes, piano and keyboards, electric and bass guitar, drums and saxophone. The school’s activities also include a drop-in centre for young musicians and singer-songwriters called the Music Notes Café. Evening and Saturday classes commence in January 2010 throughout North, East, South and West Belfast as well as Lisburn. Classes cost £30 per ten-week term. For more information, contact Nicole Forsythe at the school’s office: 028 90434894 | admin@atcms.freeserve.co.uk | Westcourt Centre, 8- 30 Barrack Street, Belfast, BT12 4AH

Andersonstown Traditional & Contemporary Music School is a community based music school which has been providing music classes and workshops throughout Belfast since 1991. Pupils have the opportunity to work towards grades with the London College of Music, or just for fun. The school is committed to the provision of music classes to people of all ages and abilities. Our aim is to provide a ‘Centre of Music and Study’ to encourage the development of a base of skilled musicians and a musically literate community.

The school has enjoyed ever growing popularity with aspiring musicians and singers of all age groups. It has gained a reputation for excellence, and there is an enthusiasm from both teachers and pupils that ensures continued success. We run a total of 80 classes per week, serving communities throughout Belfast and the surrounding area. Currently there are around 800 budding musicians attending classes, and numbers are increasing all the time.

The best of Rory Gallagher: Crest of a Wave

UlsterMusic.com — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0000

Eagle Rock Entertainment has released a double-CD collection of Rory Gallagher songs for the North American market. The 24 tracks on Crest of a Wave span the late rock god and bluesman’s catalog. More about Rory Gallagher

Crest of a Wave

Tracks

CD1
1. Follow Me
2. Shinkicker
3. Do You Read Me
4. Bought & Sold
5. Loanshark Blues
6. In Your Town
7. Calling Card
8. A Million Miles Away
9. Walk On Hot Coals
10. I Fall Apart
11. Tattoo’d lady
12. Crest Of A Wave

CD2
1. Bad Penny
2. Overnight Bag
3. Philby
4. Shadow Play
5. Moonchild
6. They Don’t Make Them Like You Anymore
7. Edged In Blue
8. Wheels Within Wheels
9. Out On The Western Plain
10. Out Of My Mind
11. Barley & Grape Rag
12. Lonesome Highway