Wednesday 23 October
Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat (NI Premiere)
Deer’s Head, 8pm (£10)
“The rumble of jazz and politics in the global south…a stunning screed against colonial racism and statesanctioned violence.”
Slant Magazine IN ASSOCIATION WITH MOVING ON MUSIC
Wednesday 23 October
I Think We’re Alone Now
Ulster Sport Club, 8pm (£10)
An award-winning documentary exploring the lives of two fans whose deep connection to 80s pop star Tiffany goes beyond ordinary admiration.
Wednesday 23 October
Indigo Girls –
It’s Only Life After All (NI Premiere)
Oh Yeah Centre, 8pm (£10)
“Smart and compelling…Existing fans will be mesmerized, but non-fans like me should also get a kick out of this.” NYTimes IN ASSOCIATION WITH OH YEAH CENTRE
Thursday 24 October
Afrobeat Night:
Fela Kuti – William Onyeabor
American Bar, 8pm (£8)
Join us for a double screening of Afrobeat excellence.
Thursday 24 October
Teaches of Peaches
(NI Premiere)
Deer’s Head, 8pm (£10)
“Like the album that gives Teaches of Peaches its name, this documentary is a refreshing alternative to ho-hum convention.” POV Magazine
Thursday 24 October
Performative Ulster
Ulster Sports Club, 8pm (£8)
A brief history and celebration of the weird and wonderful world of the NI pop promo video, with a personal twist… from Dana to Mamy’s Boys via Lurgan Rap and Strabane Country & Western.
Friday 25 October
Don Lewis and The Live Electronic Orchestra
SARC, 8pm (£10)
IN ASSOCIATION WITH SONIC ARTS RESEARCH CENTRE
The incredible story of Don Lewis - one of electronic music’s forgotten geniuses, wh opened the doors for myriad others (Prince and Kraftwerk to name but two) to walk through…
Friday 25 October
Ciaran LaveryLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
Ulster Sports Club. 8pm (£8)
Follow Lavery as he battles against crippling creative selfdoubt and the allure of procrastination-inducing distractions in a last-ditch attempt to create his next hit record.
Saturday 26 October
The Triumph and Tragedy of Martin PhillipPs – The Chills
Ulster Sports Club, 3pm (£8)
“if you’ve not yet had the distinctive pleasure of hearing his band, the triumph and tragedy of Phillipps’ story will make you one for life.” The Guardian BOOK TICKETS: WWW.CQAF.com
Sunday 27 October
Saturday 26 October
DEVO (NI Premiere
The Deer’s Head, 7pm (£10)
“…a dizzying barrage of incredible visuals and music. Devo joins a string of standout recent films like ‘The Sparks Brothers’ and ‘The Velvet Underground’ that demonstrate that we’re living in a golden age of music documentaries.” Hollywood Reporter
Saturday 26 October
Hearts of Fire
Ulster Sports Club, 8pm (£8)
Join your host Joe Nawaz as Now Press Play celebrates the unintentionally hilarious rock n roll flick” – starring one Bob Dylan.
“An incredibly blunt instrument of 80s vacuity”
Channel 4
“Where’s my cheque, man?” B. Dylan
Since Yesterday(NI Premiere
Deer’s Head, 8pm (£10)
The Untold Story of Scotland’s Girl Bands (NI Premiere) “a celebration of music, a celebration of women, and a fist-raising call for change. It’s an inspiring piece of filmmaking that demands to be seen by everyone, not just lovers of a good music documentary.” Snackmag
Sunday 27 October
Prine Time
Ulster Sports Club, 8pm (£8)
Spend an evening in the company of the legendary John Prine. Featuring some of his best performances and the incredible documentary “Big Old Goofy World: The Story of Oh Boy Records”.
Sunday 27 October
Phantom of the Paradise
Sunflower Pub, 3pm (£8)
THE original camp pop opera classic! “It’s not hard to see how Phantom of the Paradise has inspired Daft Punk over the years, or why a film like this might resonate deeply with pop musicians…” Pitchfork