For Part One click here Words By: Matt Wheavil After a night which included silent disco (a schizophrenic delight for the ears), some open mic campsite action and a couple of hours “sleep”, it was time for a second day of Sunflower fun. Fittingly, the sun was shining, so I spent most of my day ...
readmore FestivalsThe Square Peg is a regular venue for various bands who are famous around Northern Ireland’s music scene. This month it was The Big Summer Gig, with some of the most prominent Northern Irish bands making an appearance. LaFaro, No Mean City, Here Comes The Landed Gentry and Gacys Threads to name a few made ...
readmore ReviewsIn the few short months MLNI has been covering the music scene here in Northern Ireland, there has been something of an explosion. In June we witnessed the biggest ever gig in our province courtesy of Snow Patrol at Ward Park. In July, Glasgowbury celebrated its tenth anniversary in style, showcasing over 50 local acts. ...
readmore FestivalsThe Sunflowerfest is a new music and arts festival on Northern Ireland’s gig calendar that takes place in Hillsborough from the 20th – 22nd August. It’s simply brimming with local talent, from Mojo Fury to Silhouette, to Pocket Billard’s – it has something for everyone. In the midst of his hectic schedule, founder Michael Magowan ...
readmore FestivalsHaving spent the better part of the last decade omitting Belfast from their tour itinerary, Fear Factory had to deliver the goods this evening. Anticipation of this legendary act was massive and the stage was set for what could potentially be an iconic appearance. Northern Ireland’s metal populous would surely remark in years to come, ...
readmore ReviewsOne of the most entertaining live metal bands around made their annual trip to Belfast on Monday night, and when Max Cavalera and his merry men roll into town, it tends to get messy…. If you enjoy sweating profusely, running into other people and jumping up and down an awful lot, while a Brazilian man ...
readmore ReviewsClosing Date: 31st August 2010 The Open House Festival is one of the most exciting events in Northern Ireland’s gig calendar – showcasing the best in folk and Celtic music across six days (6th – 12th September) in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. MLNI are giving away tickets to see White Lies w/ The Panama Kings and ...
readmore FeaturesAaron Shanley has achieved a lot for a musician of 20 years old – winning this year’s Katherine Brick Song Writer of the year award, performing in the Ulster Hall, playing Glasgowbury, touring America and setting up his own label, ‘Love Gum Records’. But that’s not enough – he plans on releasing two Albums this ...
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