Crescent Arts Centre

What many people don't realise about renowned chef, restaurateur, food writer and judge of The Great British Bake Off, Prue Leith, is that she is also the author of seven romantic novels.
Dive into the scandalous world of The Angelottii Chronicles with Prue, who will be in conversation with BBC Radio Ulster’s Kerry McLean, talking all things books, cakes and necklaces.
bit.ly/BBF19PrueL

We are delighted to be working with the team at @Belfast Guitar Festival to bring you an eclectic programme to celebrate their 7th Festival this Aug.
The programme is now out and includes a host of international artists whilst showcasing the wealth of local talent that NI has to offer.
Check out the full programme of events online now: crescentarts.org/whats-on

We are delighted to welcome back to The Crescent the Belfast Guitar Festival 2019. Now in it’s seventh year, the festival is growing from strength to strength and we are delighted to join forces to bring this unique Festival to life.
For over half a century, The Eagles have been telling people to "take it easy" . But tonight we are going to put aside their own advice as this finale of the Belfast Guitar festival. Come and join a whole host of artists as they play, sing and ro...cked out to one of the most impressive greatest hits catalogue of the 20th century.
Featuring Cormac Neeson, Ken Haddock, Matt McGinn, Suzy Coyle, Becky Baxter, Tony Wright, Kelly Smiley, Colm McClean, Dearbhla Moss, Steve Moore, John Tracey, Gary Lutton, Davy Bates, Ross Montgomery, Nathan Mateer, Cherie Magee, Zack McBride and Simon Heatherington, to name but a few.
About the Belfast Guitar Festival The 7th Belfast Guitar Festival runs from the 28th August until the 1st September 2019. As always, the line-up of events see’s the Festival bring to the city an eclectic mix of international artists whilst showcasing the wealth of local talent that Northern Ireland has to offer.
The gigs and workshops that make the Festival are all non-profit performances. They rely on the charity of the artists, many of whom devote many nights of voluntary rehearsal time, organise vacations from work and even finance their own travel from countries across the world to perform for you. They do this all for the sheer love of their craft and the music that they are so passionate about.
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We are delighted to welcome back to The Crescent the Belfast Guitar Festival 2019. Now in it’s seventh year, the festival is growing from strength to strength and we are delighted to join forces to bring this unique Festival to life.
On Sunday morning, the Festival emerges from the intimate setting of The Cube and production collective, Sol Wellness Centre, will take over The Pantry Cafe for Coffee and Chill - a perfect combination for relaxing as the lazy days of the end of ...summer unfold.
Hailing from the city of Belfast, consisting of multi instrumentalists Paul McMordie, Neil Hughes AKA Cutin Blinks, electronica producers Stevie Overend and Brian Sanlon the group's music is characterized by nu jazz, chill-out, and jazz house.
There is no need to book, for this event, but why not swing by The Crescent and join us for a coffee and music.
About the Belfast Guitar Festival The 7th Belfast Guitar Festival runs from the 28th August until the 1st September 2019. As always, the line-up of events see’s the Festival bring to the city an eclectic mix of international artists whilst showcasing the wealth of local talent that Northern Ireland has to offer.
The gigs and workshops that make the Festival are all non-profit performances. They rely on the charity of the artists, many of whom devote many nights of voluntary rehearsal time, organise vacations from work and even finance their own travel from countries across the world to perform for you. They do this all for the sheer love of their craft and the music that they are so passionate about.
For more information about the festival or to see the full programme of events visit BelfastGuitarFest.com
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We are delighted to welcome back to The Crescent the Belfast Guitar Festival 2019. Now in it’s seventh year, the festival is growing from strength to strength and we are delighted to join forces to bring this unique Festival to life.
Join us on the third night of the Festival, as we welcome to the stage:
John Tracey Music... Ali Tod Karlijn Langendijk Waxamilion Will McNicol
About the Belfast Guitar Festival The 7th Belfast Guitar Festival runs from the 28th August until the 1st September 2019. As always, the line-up of events see’s the Festival bring to the city an eclectic mix of international artists whilst showcasing the wealth of local talent that Northern Ireland has to offer.
The gigs and workshops that make the Festival are all non-profit performances. They rely on the charity of the artists, many of whom devote many nights of voluntary rehearsal time, organise vacations from work and even finance their own travel from countries across the world to perform for you. They do this all for the sheer love of their craft and the music that they are so passionate about.
For more information about the festival or to see the full programme of events visit BelfastGuitarFest.com
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We are delighted to welcome back to The Crescent the Belfast Guitar Festival 2019. Now in it’s seventh year, the festival is growing from strength to strength and we are delighted to join forces to bring this unique Festival to life.
Join us on to celebration of Ossia Music School August Workshop. Come and listen to what the students got up to this week.
About the Belfast Guitar Festival... The 7th Belfast Guitar Festival runs from the 28th August until the 1st September 2019. As always, the line-up of events see’s the Festival bring to the city an eclectic mix of international artists whilst showcasing the wealth of local talent that Northern Ireland has to offer.
The gigs and workshops that make the Festival are all non-profit performances. They rely on the charity of the artists, many of whom devote many nights of voluntary rehearsal time, organise vacations from work and even finance their own travel from countries across the world to perform for you. They do this all for the sheer love of their craft and the music that they are so passionate about.
For more information about the festival or to see the full programme of events visit BelfastGuitarFest.com
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We are delighted to welcome back to The Crescent the Belfast Guitar Festival 2019. Now in it’s seventh year, the festival is growing from strength to strength and we are delighted to join forces to bring this unique Festival to life.
Come learn from Paul McMordie as he leads a workshop in Modes and Beyond.
... About the Belfast Guitar Festival The 7th Belfast Guitar Festival runs from the 28th August until the 1st September 2019. As always, the line-up of events see’s the Festival bring to the city an eclectic mix of international artists whilst showcasing the wealth of local talent that Northern Ireland has to offer.
The gigs and workshops that make the Festival are all non-profit performances. They rely on the charity of the artists, many of whom devote many nights of voluntary rehearsal time, organise vacations from work and even finance their own travel from countries across the world to perform for you. They do this all for the sheer love of their craft and the music that they are so passionate about.
For more information about the festival or to see the full programme of events visit BelfastGuitarFest.com
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We are delighted to welcome back to The Crescent the Belfast Guitar Festival 2019. Now in it’s seventh year, the festival is growing from strength to strength and we are delighted to join forces to bring this unique Festival to life.
Come learn from Gary Lutton Music as he leads a workshop in Advanced Alternative Tunings and Fingerstyle.
... About the Belfast Guitar Festival The 7th Belfast Guitar Festival runs from the 28th August until the 1st September 2019. As always, the line-up of events see’s the Festival bring to the city an eclectic mix of international artists whilst showcasing the wealth of local talent that Northern Ireland has to offer.
The gigs and workshops that make the Festival are all non-profit performances. They rely on the charity of the artists, many of whom devote many nights of voluntary rehearsal time, organise vacations from work and even finance their own travel from countries across the world to perform for you. They do this all for the sheer love of their craft and the music that they are so passionate about.
For more information about the festival or to see the full programme of events visit BelfastGuitarFest.com
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We are delighted to welcome back to The Crescent the Belfast Guitar Festival 2019. Now in it’s seventh year, the festival is growing from strength to strength and we are delighted to join forces to bring this unique Festival to life.
Come learn from John Tracey Music as he leads a workshop in melody and chords.
... About the Belfast Guitar Festival The 7th Belfast Guitar Festival runs from the 28th August until the 1st September 2019. As always, the line-up of events see’s the Festival bring to the city an eclectic mix of international artists whilst showcasing the wealth of local talent that Northern Ireland has to offer.
The gigs and workshops that make the Festival are all non-profit performances. They rely on the charity of the artists, many of whom devote many nights of voluntary rehearsal time, organise vacations from work and even finance their own travel from countries across the world to perform for you. They do this all for the sheer love of their craft and the music that they are so passionate about.
For more information about the festival or to see the full programme of events visit BelfastGuitarFest.com
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We are delighted to welcome back to The Crescent the Belfast Guitar Festival 2019. Now in it’s seventh year, the festival is growing from strength to strength and we are delighted to join forces to bring this unique Festival to life.
Join us for the second night, which Is All About The Bass night of the Festival as we welcome to the stage:
Terry McHugh... Peter Close Steve Lawson Phil Smyth Jeff & Nathalie Corallini
About the Belfast Guitar Festival The 7th Belfast Guitar Festival runs from the 28th August until the 1st September 2019. As always, the line-up of events see’s the Festival bring to the city an eclectic mix of international artists whilst showcasing the wealth of local talent that Northern Ireland has to offer.
The gigs and workshops that make the Festival are all non-profit performances. They rely on the charity of the artists, many of whom devote many nights of voluntary rehearsal time, organise vacations from work and even finance their own travel from countries across the world to perform for you. They do this all for the sheer love of their craft and the music that they are so passionate about.
For more information about the festival or to see the full programme of events visit BelfastGuitarFest.com
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We are delighted to welcome back to The Crescent the Belfast Guitar Festival 2019. Now in it’s seventh year, the festival is growing from strength to strength and we are delighted to join forces to bring this unique Festival to life.
Join us for the opening night of the Festival as we welcome to the stage:
Matthew Dowie... Declan Zapala Jamie Ferguson Dionys Ensemble
About the Belfast Guitar Festival The 7th Belfast Guitar Festival runs from the 28th August until the 1st September 2019. As always, the line-up of events see’s the Festival bring to the city an eclectic mix of international artists whilst showcasing the wealth of local talent that Northern Ireland has to offer.
The gigs and workshops that make the Festival are all non-profit performances. They rely on the charity of the artists, many of whom devote many nights of voluntary rehearsal time, organise vacations from work and even finance their own travel from countries across the world to perform for you. They do this all for the sheer love of their craft and the music that they are so passionate about.
For more information about the festival or to see the full programme of events visit BelfastGuitarFest.com
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Joining us for our Chamber Babies concert this month are pianist Conor Smyth-Small and oboeist Witold Wrobel.
Tickets are selling fast, so why not bring along your little one and walk, sway, crawl, roll, dance or just chill out to a careful selection of short classical pieces designed both to engage and enchant (or soothe to sleep!)
Crescentarts.org/whats-on/chamber-babies- may

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Joining us in Belfast this June for the #BelfastBook Festival is the best-selling author John Boyne.
His books include The Absolutist, The Heart's Invisible Furies and The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, which was a New York Times number one bestseller and adapted into a feature film.
We are delighted to welcome John to The Crescent to discuss his writing career and latest works: bit.ly/BBF19JohnB

Bring along you little'un this May to The Crescent and join us for Chamber Babies: an informal concert with a short programme that has designed for babies and adults alike.
You can walk, sway, crawl, roll, dance or just chill out to a careful selection of short classical pieces designed both to engage and enchant (or soothe to sleep!).
Crescentarts.org/whats-on/chamber-babies- may

In a time where there is an overflow on basically everything, in the music show 'I Can Feel It, Too' by Ena Fay, she chooses to focus on a little cycle of life driven by desire. Insecurities and honesty are revealed. Things that we all need to talk about in our every day life and that define our actions.
These are the themes that inspire the very soulful singer songwriter Ena Fay. We are delighted to welcome her to The Crescent, where she will be performing songs from her deb...ut EP Arwen as well as unreleased material with her 5 piece alternative pop band.
You will find yourself mesmerised by the sound, the words and the visual of this show.
Originally from Germany, Ena Fay spent six of her childhood years in Ireland/Northern Ireland, this period influencing her art til now: a Celtic symbol became the concept of her first Ep, released 2017.
This emerging talent is now based in London and is delighted to have the premiere of the show 'I Can Feel It, Too' in Belfast.
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Chamber Babies concert's are very informal events with short programmes that are designed for babies and adults alike.
You can walk, sway, crawl, roll, dance or just chill out to a careful selection of short classical pieces designed both to engage and enchant (or soothe to sleep!). Concerts are aimed at babies from 0-18 months old.
Conor Smyth-Small (Piano) and Witold Wrobel (Oboe)
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Join us for the 8th edition of Belfast Guitar Night as we welcome to the stage Dionys Ensemble for the launch of their new EP entitled Orchard.
A love child of jazz, classical music, Indian drones, and more than a nod to the ECM roster. The bands ability to read one another's thoughts, only bolsters their anything-goes spirit of improv to further heights.
Each new tune is a marvel of musical interaction and interplay.
... This ensemble is more than capable of taking you on the ever needed, musical journey, playing with the abandonment and charm of all things Irish.
The EP will be released on 29th May and was recorded at Narrow Water Recording Studio. It features original music along with arrangements from John McLaughlin and Kate Bush.
The band consists of: Gary Lutton Music: Acoustic Guitar Matthew Dowie: Electric and Acoustic Guitar Niall Lynch: Violin and Viola Michael Currie: Upright and Electric Bass Adrian O’Callaghan: Percussion
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