October—November 2016

Well… You’re welcome here kind stranger.

From October— November 2016 www.irisharts.org.uk

The twelfth Leeds Gathering festival is a celebration of Irish music and arts, throughout October and November 2016. We’ve tried our very best to bring you the finest examples of traditional and contemporary Irish arts, we’re sure you’ll enjoy it… Leeds Irish Arts Foundation Registered Charity No. 1101657 Company Limited by Guarantee in England & Wales No. 4927919

Main image: The Providence by Gerry Hughes

www.irisharts.org.uk 0113 278 7442

Education

October Events

The Leeds Gathering Festival Educational Tour

Wednesday 12th October

Friday 14th October

Tuesday 18th October

7.30

8.30

12.15

Throughout the festival and during the academic year a team of tutors from the Irish Arts Foundation will visit a number of primary schools in Leeds. We deliver workshops on Irish music, dance and arts as well as background on Ireland and the Irish in Britain. If your school would be interested in hosting a workshop please contact [email protected]

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Doolin’

Tuesday Irish Elders Club

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Founded in 2005 in Toulouse, France, Doolin’ is

Includes bingo and refreshments. This Tuesday

The Celtgrass sensation from Ireland who have

considered one of the most innovative groups

features music from Irish Arts musicians Gerry

been taking the US and the European Festival scene

in the Irish music scene today. The band goes

Brownridge and Kevin Mullowney.

by storm with their high-energy songs and tunes,

beyond the borders of traditional music with its

Contact Leeds Irish Centre for details on how to

blending together Irish and bluegrass styles.

modern approach, its energy and the diversity

join on 0113 2480887.

SALTAIRELIVE PRESENTS

plus support

This will be their only English show of 2016 — crossing Offa’s Dyke for one night in the midst of

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of its influences — folk, pop-rock, jazz and funk… They’re not only acclaimed in Ireland amongst

their October tour of Welsh concert venues.

connoisseurs of traditional music but also have

TICKETS £15.00

a constantly growing and faithful fan base with

www.jumborecords.co.uk

whom they share their passion for Irish music.

Please note that Jumbo add a booking fee

They’ve just come back from Nashville where

Victoria Hall, Victoria Road

they recorded their new album at Compass

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Record’s with John Doyle as an artistic producer.

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The energy, sensitivity, joyfulness and virtuosity of its six musicians and ability to enthuse and inspire audiences from the most intimate gigs to major festivals make Doolin’ an essential band. www.doolin.fr £ PWYF (PAY WHAT YOU FEEL) The New Headingley Club, St Michael’s Road Leeds LS6 3BG

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www.theleedsirishcentre.co.uk Leeds Irish Centre, York Road Leeds LS9 9NT

Tuesday 18th October

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7.00

Traditional Irish Music Workshop

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TIN WHISTLE: GRACE KELLY IN ASSOCIATION WITH LEEDS CCE

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FREE WORKSHOP Grace Kelly is an outstanding whistle player from Manchester. She comes from a family steeped in Irish music and was awarded 1st place in the All Ireland Tin Whistle competition in the Senior All Ireland category in 1993. Grace won the inaugural Miltown Malbay

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Songwriting Competition with her song Down at the Willie Clancy Week and is in constant demand in her home town as well as at festivals all over the world. Suitable for junior musicians at an intermediate to more advanced level. Leeds Irish Centre, York Road

Fri 14th Oct Doolin’

Leeds LS9 9NT

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October Events Monday 24th October

Saturday 29th October

Saturday 29th October

Sunday 30th October

8.30

12.45

2.30

1.00

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Leeds University Union Folk Society Session

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Traditional Irish Music Workshops

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Tutors’ Concert

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Irish Dancing at Chapel Allerton Farmers Market

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After extensive refurbishment, The Bridge Inn is

The Leeds University Union ‘FolkSoc’ organise a

We advise early arrival, as places will be filled on a

now the brewery tap for Kirkstall Brewery. Today

number of regular and on-off events throughout

first come — first served basis. Suitable for adults and

we feature performances from Niall Kenny and

This popular monthly event features a dancing

the academic year. Come down to find out more!

juniors at an intermediate to more advanced level.

Cormac Byrne (see above).

display from the Chapel Allerton based Noonan

http://groupspaces.com/folksoc/

ALL WORKSHOPS ARE FREE

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FREE EVENT The Pack Horse, Woodhouse Lane Leeds LS2 9DX

Wednesday 26th October

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from Manchester. Debbie was taught by Co. Longford

The Three Hulats, 13 Harrogate Road

WOODEN FLUTE: NIALL KENNY

based musician Peter Carberry, before going on to

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FIDDLE: DES HURLEY

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Niall Kenny is a well-established flute player who grew up in Edinburgh. His earliest influences were through his parents, from Tubercurry, Co. Sligo, and through extended family in Donegal.

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Irish Edinburgh music scene in the 1980’s and

A regular event, this week featuring live Irish music.

90’s where his Sligo/Donegal influences seemed

For information contact Leeds Irish Health &

to be particularly at home. He has played with

Homes on 0113 262 5614 or visit www.lihh.org

a number of Scottish bands, toured widely, and

St Anthony’s Parish Hall, Old Lane, Beeston

has composed a number of tunes that are now

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firmly in the traditional repertoire.

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10.00

Why the Irish Settled in Leeds IN COLLABORATION WITH LEEDS MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

He was heavily involved in the vibrant Scottish/

Studies, The University of Liverpool. FREE EVENT Kirkstall Abbey Visitors Centre, Abbey Road Leeds LS5 3EH

at the Sligo Live festival, Celtic Connections and The Carousel Sessions in Manchester. FREE EVENT The Cellar Bar, Kirkstall Bridge Inn, Bridge Road Leeds LS5 3BW www.kirkstallbridge.co.uk

BODHRÁN: CORMAC BYRNE IN ASSOCIATION WITH HONEYDRUM WORLD MUSIC

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Cormac Byrne, a bodhrán player and percussionist Award and was winner of the BBC Fame Academy

Irish community in Leeds at The Department of Irish

in London and Ireland. She has recently performed

Sat 29th Oct Cormac Byrne

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The 1152 Club meet every other Friday to listen to

Anna Walsh who is completing a PHD Study of the

Over the past number of years Debbie has hosted regular sessions locally and has appeared at festivals

Leeds LS5 3EH

from Co. Waterford, Ireland won the BBC Young Folk

On this occasion we feature a presentation from

develop her own widely recognised unique style.

Kirkstall Abbey House Museum, Abbey Walk

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guest speakers on a variety of fascinating topics.

School of Irish Dancing.

a well-known button accordion player and tutor

Irish Elders Coffee Morning

Friday 28th October

We are also delighted to welcome Debbie Garvey,

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Arts Bursary in 2006. Throughout his career he has performed with many of the greats including Michael McGoldrick, Solas, Pól Brennan (Clannad), Val Doonican, The RTE Concert Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra and The Chieftains. www.honeydrum.co.uk Kirkstall Abbey Visitors Centre, Abbey Road Leeds LS5 3EH

Sat 29th Oct Debbie Garvey

Sat 29th Oct Niall Kenny

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November Events Tuesday 1st November

Friday 4th November

Sunday 6th November

Friday 11th November

9.15

NOON

2.30

8.00

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Traditional Irish Music Session

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Over 55’s Day Club

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Traditional Irish Music Session

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The Jacquelyn Hynes Trio IN ASSOCIATION WITH MEWL MUSIC

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Featuring local musicians, Harry Scurfield

New people are always welcome to join the

Featuring junior musicians from the Leeds branch of

This internationally acclaimed folk flautist is joined

(concertina), Karen Lacy-Roberts (fiddle), PJ Boyle

relaxed Irish environment at the Montague

Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann (Irish Musicians Assoc.)

by Steph West (harp) and J Eoin (guitar and vocals),

(button accordion) and friends.

Burton Resource Centre. Lunch is provided and to

FREE EVENT

both renowned musicians in their own right.

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celebrate the Leeds Gathering Festival, this week,

The Manor House, Walkergate, Otley LS21 1HB

The Old Cock 11-13 Crossgate

musicians from the Irish Arts Foundation will deliver

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a showcase of Irish music.

www.theoldcockotley.co.uk

For information contact Leeds Irish Health &

Thursday 3rd November

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8.30

IN COLLABORATION WITH LES PANARD DANSANTS

Traditional Breton Music Session

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The Chemic has established itself as a venue for live music and sessions in Leeds. Tonight we feature a session of music predominantly from Brittany. There have been close ties between the music

Homes on 0113 262 5614 www.lihh.org Montague Burton Resource Centre Banstead Street West, Roundhay Road Leeds LS8 5RU

back at Seven Arts for a very welcome return.

HEE HAW SESSIONS PRESENTS

“Innovation and imagination.”

8.00

Colm Mac Con Iomaire plus guest support

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Colm is traditionally known as the fiddle player from The Frames/Glen Hansard, having been an integral

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self as a solo artist with two critically acclaimed albums

A conversation with Ivan Miletitch

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and musicians of Brittany and Ireland over the years,

An essential event for anyone interested in

demonstrated by events such as the annual

guitar and bouzouki accompaniment in Irish

Inter-Celtique Festival in Lorient; we are delighted

traditional music.

to continue to celebrate these links in Leeds this

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member of the band for the last twenty six years. In

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Originally from Paris where he immersed himself

year at the Gathering Festival.

in the Irish and Breton music sessions, guitar and

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bouzouki player Ivan Miletitch, has been widely

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acknowledged amongst his musical contemporaries,

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as being an extremely influential and inspirational

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figure. He has sensitively introduced Balkan and

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Breton musical influences within his Irish musical accompaniment. Suitable for adults at an intermediate to more advanced level. FREE EVENT The Chemic Tavern, Johnston Street Leeds LS6 2NG

An enchanting and intimate evening of traditional and contemporary Irish folk music,

recent times he’s been carving out a name for himunder his belt and a composer for TV, film & theatre. His critically acclaimed second Album And Now

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IRISH POST

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www.jacquelynhynes.com www.j-eoin.com www.stephwest.co.uk www.mewlmusic.com TICKETS: ADV. (STBF) £8 | DOOR £10 www.ticketsource.co.uk/sevenleeds Seven Artspace, 31a Harrogate Road Leeds LS7 3PD

The Weather was recently shortlisted for the Choice Music Prize ‘album of the year’.

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“These are tunes that are effortlessly cinematic, conjuring images of weather-beaten coastlines and vast green expanses… a consistently beautiful and frequently incandescent collection” THE IRISH TIMES (ALBUM OF THE WEEK)

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He also works as a composer for film and theatre which has allowed him to progress and mature as an orchestrator of his own compositions. Colm is currently working on his second Movie feature soundtrack, which is due for release later this year. Buy Tickets on 0113 245 5570 Buy Online: www.jumborecords.co.uk TICKETS: £10 ADVANCE (+STBF) The Games Room, Brudenell Social Club, Queens Rd Leeds LS6 1NY

Fri 11th Nov The Jacquelyn Hynes Trio

November Events Monday 14th November

Sunday 20th November

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The Leeds Gathering Film Event: Dr Lovegun & The Groove Hoovers The Lobster ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. IN ASSOCIATION WITH SCREEN SEVEN

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A collective of musicians that came together

Dir: Yorgos Lanthimos, 2015, UK, 1hr 59min

through the thriving traditional Irish music

Stars: Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, Jessica Barden Colin Farrell stars as David, a man who has just been dumped by his wife. To make matters worse, David lives in a society where single people have 45 days to find true love, or else they are turned into the animal of their choice and released into the woods. David is kept at the mysterious hotel while he searches for a new partner, and after several romantic misadventures decides to make a daring escape to abandon this world. He ultimately joins up with a rebel faction known as The Loners, a group founded on a complete rejection of romance. But once there David meets an enigmatic stranger (Rachel Weisz) who stirs up unexpected and strong feelings within him… At once a full immersion into a strange and surreal world, and a witty and clever reflection of our own society, The Lobster is a thrillingly audacious vision fully brought to life by Lanthimos and his terrific cast. TICKETS: £6 / £5 CONCESSION 0113 262 6777 | [email protected] Seven Artspace 31a Harrogate Road Leeds LS7 3PD

Mon 14th Nov The Lobster

scene in London. Presenting high-octane music tonight features members of The London Lasses, Crossharbour, The Dohl Foundation and The Long Notes. For any of you who came to see Crossharbour at the Courthouse in 2014, this night promises to be another sell out event. The line up includes Brian Kelly (banjo), Mark Conyard (Fiddle), Tad Sargent (bodhrán & bouzouki), Sam Proctor (fiddle), Chris O’Malley (piano) and Ben Gunnery (fiddle). There will also be guest musicians on the night. For more information see www.irisharts.org.uk TICKETS: £ 10 ON THE DOOR or www.ticketsource.co.uk (booking fee added) Otley Courthouse, Courthouse Street OtleyLS21 3AN 01943 467466 [email protected]

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All details are correct as of 1st October 2016. The Irish Arts Foundation reserves the right to amend any programme details.