14th Belfast Nashville Songwriters' Festival & Convention 7th -11th March 2018 by Nicholas Martin

BRETT JAMES, NATALIE HENBY, NICOLLE GALYON

TICKETS WWW.BELFASTNASHVILLE.COM OR VISIT DAWSONS MUSIC, 121 ROYAL AVE BELFAST 028 9027 8555

Panarts Song Writing Convention

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Friday 9th & Saturday 10th March 2018 Pretoria Room, Academy Conference Centre, 2nd Floor, Clayton Hotel Belfast

£7 individual event or Full Convention, 10 Workshops £30 Limited Seating...Ticket Holders Have Priority

Friday 9th March 2018 Where Do My Songs Fit? & 5 Tools to Write Exceptional Lyrics Jason Blume

Song Critique Session Jason Blume

I’ve written My Song, Now What? Panel Discussion; Keith Johnson IMRO, Ralph McLean BBC Radio Ulster, Colin Magee Panarts Festival Director

Cool Tools and Techniques for Survival as a Songwriter Benny Gallagher

Saturday 10th March 2018 Song Critique Session Jason Blume Song Writing with Three of Nashville's Most Distinct Writers Peter Cooper, Eric Brace and Thomm Jutz Getting The Best Out of Studio Recording Thomm Jutz

Johnny’s Cash & Charley’s Pride: Lasting Legends and Untold Adventures in Country Music Peter Cooper Graham Lyle On Song Writing Folk Songs; The Interpretation, Performance and Writing of Songs in the Traditional Idiom. David Lennon

A Panarts Event

Clayton Hotel, Ormeau Ave Belfast

Panarts Charity in Belfast and Nashville It’s a pleasure to be working with so many talented musicians at home in Belfast and over in Nashville Tennessee. Fourteen years ago, we set out to create the first songwriter’s festival in the UK and Ireland, providing a stage for people who are often overlooked, the writer of the song. With support from our principal funder The Arts Council NI and our wonderful commercial sponsors, we’re putting more than one hundred and twenty gifted people in the spotlight at Clayton Hotel Belfast. Right after belnash 2018, the Panarts Belfast Songwriters Showcase goes to Nashville with four amazing local writers. It’s all part of our international cultural exchange programme, bringing music lovers together in both cities. Long may it continue and hope you’ll support live music and discover the new talent we have showcasing at belnash. Special thanks to the Panarts Trustees and fifty five volunteers who give up their free time to make this happen. To Nick Martin and Sean Harty for website and design work. To our Patrons Gallagher & Lyle and Paul Brady. But most of all, to the people who write the sound track of our lives. Say hello if you drop by the songwriter’s festival. Panarts Director Colin Magee & Festival Manager Anne Coulter.

MARK SELBY This year we would like to remember our dear friend the wonderful Nashville songwriter Mark Selby who passed away in September 2017. We will always remember Mark through his great songs. Our thoughts are with Mark’s wife Tia Sillers.

How to Write Melodies Listeners Can’t Get Out of Their Brains Jason Blume

TICKETS WWW.BELFASTNASHVILLE.COM OR VISIT DAWSONS MUSIC, 121 ROYAL AVE BELFAST 028 9027 8555

Tickets - www.belfastnashville.com or visit Dawsons Music, 121 Royal Ave Belfast 028 9027 8555

Belfast Nashville Songwriters®

the art of song writing™

A Panarts Event

Clayton Hotel, Ormeau Ave Belfast

Wednesday 7th march Income Streams in a Changing Music Industry

Panel; Brett James, Drew Ramsey, James Isaac Elliott, Peter McVeigh As the music industry continues to change rapidly, songwriters are trying to make sense of the new world we create music in. Free discussion event. With 23 #1 hits written by Nashville’s Brett James, his songs have sold on more than 110 million CDs. Hit writers James Isaac Elliott and

Drew Ramsey teach song writing at Belmont University Nashville and local artist Peter McVeigh teaches music at Belfast Met. Wed 7th March FREE EVENT Doors 5.30pm, 6-7pm Venetian Room, 2nd Floor Clayton Hotel

A WORD FROM OUR PATRONS PAUL BRADY “Songwriters enrich the sonic backdrop of our daily lives with the inspired work that they do. What a dull world it would we be without them! Often overshadowed by the spotlight on the performer and singer, the annual Belfast-Nashville Festival provides an opportunity to bring song writing talent to the fore and to encourage talented new writers to join the ranks.” Paul Brady, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is one of Ireland's most highly regarded and successful artists.

BENNY GALLAGHER & GRAHAM LYLE Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival gives the public, the aspiring and the professional artist an opportunity to experience and interact with performers from all over the world through the art of song. We commend Panarts for having the vision to take the festival to another level by implementing workshops, mentorship, music into schools and providing these invaluable opportunities for all. As established musicians, we have been unable to identify an educational programme that is comparable with Panarts methods of nurturing, promoting the art of song so comprehensively within the community.” Legendary song writing duo Benny Gallagher and Graham Lyle have written massive hits and their songs have been recorded by artists including Tina Turner, Art Garfunkel and Phil Everly.

Tickets - www.belfastnashville.com or visit Dawsons Music, 121 Royal Ave Belfast 028 9027 8555

WEDNESDAY 7 MARCH

CHRIS JONES & THE NIGHT DRIVERS Actor Steve Martin referred to the Night Drivers as ‘some of the best players in bluegrass and Chris Jones’ voice is there with the great masters.’ Their debut album, ‘Run Away Tonight’, yielded the bluegrass hit single ‘Laurie’ which spent 20 weeks on Bluegrass Today’s chart. They are making some of the most distinctive

bluegrass music to be heard anywhere today, and delivering it with a unique blend of emotional authenticity and broad humour that’s won a growing number of fans. www.chrisjonesgrass.com Titanic Concert Room, Clayton Hotel , Doors 8pm Show 8.30-10pm, Unreserved Seating, Tickets £10

WEDNESDAY 7 MARCH

FROM BELFAST TO NASHVILLE

14TH PANARTS BELFAST SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE™ For fourteen years, Panarts have been showcasing talented local songwriters in Nashville, Tennessee in our international exchange programme. This year we are delighted to bring four very talented new artists Owen Denvir, Cora Kelly, Owen Lamont and Panarts Young Songwriter of the Year, 17 year old Lucy Bell. The writers will be attending music industry meetings, television and radio interviews and

OWEN Denvir

cora kelly

performing in iconic venues, including the world famous ‘Bluebird Café’. Hope you can support our emerging new talent at BelNash. This annual event is supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. Syrian Concert Room, Clayton Hotel Belfast Doors 8pm Show 8.30 – 10pm Unreserved Seating Tickets £5

OWEN LAMONT

lucy bell

Tickets - www.belfastnashville.com or visit Dawsons Music, 121 Royal Ave Belfast 028 9027 8555

Belfast Nashville Songwriters®

the art of song writing™

A Panarts Event

Clayton Hotel, Ormeau Ave Belfast

WEDNESDAY 7 MARCH

CMA SONGWRITERS SERIES 32 #1 HITS WRITTEN BRETT JAMES, NATALIE HEMBY, NICOLLE GALYON SONGS WRITTEN BY THE CMA WRITERS “Jesus take the Wheel” - Carrie Underwood “Downtown” - Lady Antebellum

BelNash is delighted to have the Country Music Association’s (CMA) Songwriters Series return to the festival. These award-winning hit songwriters have written an astonishing 32 #1 hits between them! Over 450 of Brett James songs have been recorded by some of the biggest artists in the world and have appeared on more than 110 million albums! He’s had numerous hit singles including 23 #1's and won a Grammy in 2006 for "Jesus, Take the Wheel”. Artists who have recorded Brett's songs include; Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, Martina McBride and many more. With her own distinct style, Natalie Hemby has become one of country music’s defining songwriters. The Nashville native has written six #1 singles for Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Justin Moore and Miranda Lambert. Her extensive catalog also includes hit songs for Toby Keith, Kelly Clarkson, Vince Gill, Blake

“Automatic” - Miranda Lambert “Pontoon” - Little Big Town Shelton, Sheryl Crow and Lee Ann Womack. From Kansas, singer/songwriter Nicolle Galyon moved to Nashville in 2002. As an artist, Nicolle appeared on the NBC’s “The Voice” and was chosen for Adam Levine’s team. As a songwriter, she has had three #1 hits with Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert and Kenny Chesney. Other artists who have recorded her songs include Florida Georgia Line, Thommas Rhett, Lady Antebellum, Martina McBride, to name a few. Olympic Concert Room, Clayton Hotel Belfast Doors 9.15pm Show 9.40-11.10pm Unreserved Seating Tickets £12

MC Downtown Radio’s Trevor Campbell

Tickets - www.belfastnashville.com or visit Dawsons Music, 121 Royal Ave Belfast 028 9027 8555

Natalie Henby

Nicolle Galyon

Brett James

Tickets - www.belfastnashville.com or visit Dawsons Music, 121 Royal Ave Belfast 028 9027 8555

Belfast Nashville Songwriters®

the art of song writing™

A Panarts Event

Clayton Hotel, Ormeau Ave Belfast

THURSDAY 8 MARCH

ASHLEY CAMPBELL & BAND IN CONCERT Known for her work alongside her father, country legend Glen Campbell, Ashley Campbell is also a multi-talented songwriter and performer who plays her own instruments. With many years of touring under her belt, there's no denying her iconic country pedigree, but these days Ashley is attracting the spotlight with her own unique sound. Her music is a mix of her wide-ranging influences, combining the old-school country sound popularized by her father during the '60s and '70s with

contemporary Americana, rootsy folk and country-pop. Glen Campbell's longtime fans may hear something familiar in Ashley's melodies as she embraces these similarities while distinguishing herself as a talented front woman. www.ashleycampbellmusic.com Olympic Ballroom, Clayton Hotel Belfast Early Show Doors 6pm Show 6.30-8pm Unreserved Seating Tickets £12

Tickets - www.belfastnashville.com or visit Dawsons Music, 121 Royal Ave Belfast 028 9027 8555

A Panarts Event

tion a t s s t i h eatest r g 1 . o N Your

Clayton Hotel, Ormeau Ave Belfast

THURSDAY 8 MARCH

LAUREN BIRD & BAND IN CONCERT SINGLE LAUNCH Following the success of her sold out album launch in Belfast, Strabane songwriter and ukulele enthusiast Lauren Bird brings her band and the launch of her new single “I’m Not” to BelNash.

Proud sponsors of the

BelNash Fest

www.laurenbirdmusic.com Syrian Concert Room, Clayton Hotel Belfast Doors 6pm Show 6.30-8pm Unreserved Seating Tickets £6

THURSDAY 8 MARCH #belnash Song Session Open Session, bring your guitar -2 songs each Olympic Bar Free Show 5.30-6.30pm

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Beki Hemingway (USA) Belfast Met Showcase Free Show 8 -9.30pm

Food & Drinks Promo at Clayton Hotel Harp & Carlsberg Pints £3.50 Glass of Wine £5, Bottle £18 SHOW FESTIVAL TICKET FOR OFFERS

Tickets - www.belfastnashville.com or visit Dawsons Music, 121 Royal Ave Belfast 028 9027 8555

A Panarts Event

Clayton Hotel, Ormeau Ave Belfast

THURSDAY 8 MARCH

JENN BOSTIC, GARY QUINN, MEGAN O’NEILL ‘IN THE ROUND CONCERT’

Would you like to support

our community relations work in primary schools? Our annual schools project, Panarts Learn About Us Programme encourages young people to explore diversity through the arts. Each class works individually using visual arts, storytelling and song writing. Children then come together to share their artwork exploring culture and identity To donate to ‘Learn About Us’ or other Panarts projects,

visit www.panarts.org

“Finding out about other cultures, the children grew in self knowledge which was a very important part of the project” Dinah McManus, Principal, Holy Family North Belfast “An excellent opportunity for the children to use research skills to find out about themselves and their city. It also gave them the opportunity to develop their creative skills” Anne Thompson Principal, Currie Primary School, North Belfast Panarts is a charity registered with the Northern Ireland Charities Commission

With her hit single, ‘Jealous of the Angels,’ Jenn Bostic won over the hearts of people across the United Kingdom. Her tender tribute, to her late father, became a radio and internet hit with over seven million views on youtube. In 2017 she picked up the British CMA Award for ‘International Artist of the Year (Touring)’. A five time British CMA Award winner, Northern Irishman Gary Quinn has become one of British country music’s more established performers. He has shared the stage with acts such as Phil Vassar and Kristian Bush as well as collaborating

with Grammy Award winner Steve Wariner. Irish-born singer/songwriter Megan O’Neill is one of the most exciting Americana artists on the UK /Irish scene. Her 2015 debut EP ‘Coming Home’ reached #1 in Irish country charts and had her song ‘Don’t You’ featured on hit TV show Nashville. jennbostic.com - garyjpquinn.co.uk megan-oneill.com Titanic Concert Room, Clayton Hotel Belfast Doors 9pm Show 9.30-11pm Unreserved Seating Tickets £10

THURSDAY 8 MARCH JAMES ISAAC ELLIOTT, DREW RAMSEY, FIONA MCCOURT ‘IN THE ROUND CONCERT’

James Elliott’s songs have sold over 10 million copies and he is Chair of the Songwriting Department at Belmont University, Nashville. Two-time Grammy nominated songwriter Drew Ramsey also teaches in Belmont and both have worked in partnership with Panarts for many years. Local artist Fiona McCourt has recorded in Nashville and Sharon Corr, on the ‘Voice of

Ireland,’ described Fiona’s voice as gorgeous, sweet and quirky. Venetian Concert Room, Clayton Hotel Belfast Doors 9pm Show 9.30 – 11pm Unreserved Seating Tickets £5

Tickets - www.belfastnashville.com or visit Dawsons Music, 121 Royal Ave Belfast 028 9027 8555

Belfast Nashville Songwriters®

the art of song writing™

A Panarts Event

Clayton Hotel, Ormeau Ave Belfast

THURSDAY 8 MARCH

KAZ HAWKINS

WITH SPECIAL GUEST SAM YORK ON PIANO Multi award winning singer songwriter Kaz Hawkins is launching her new solo career and makes a welcome return to BelNash to release a vinyl album featuring some of the songs that have brought her great success. In 2017 Panarts brought Kaz to Nashville as part of our annual Belfast Songwriters Showcase. This powerful and emotive new direction of a woman who owes being alive to the music she now performs, has affected many. One of

THURSDAY 8 MARCH #belnash Aftershow @ The Clayton

Tickets - www.belfastnashville.com or visit Dawsons Music, 121 Royal Ave Belfast 028 9027 8555

her songs, Lipstick & Cocaine has gained praise around the world for her courage in being public about her past. The video has since gone viral and currently sits at 380,000 views on Facebook with thousands of people reaching out to Kaz to let her know she has shown them that music can indeed heal. www.kazhawkins.com Olympic Ballroom, Clayton Hotel Belfast Doors 9pm Show 9.45 -11.15pm Unreserved Seating Tickets £14

Celebrating International Womens Day

Mira Goto (USA), Steve Amos Beki Hemingway (USA) Brett Perkins (USA) Late Show 11.15pm

Tickets - www.belfastnashville.com or visit Dawsons Music, 121 Royal Ave Belfast 028 9027 8555

Belfast Nashville Songwriters®

the art of song writing™

FRIDAY 9 MARCH

WHERE DO MY SONGS FIT? & 5 TOOLS TO WRITE EXCEPTIONAL LYRICS JASON BLUME Nashville’s music scene encompasses a wide variety of music including mainstream country, Americana/Roots, and Pop music. This workshop will explore the difference between these genres and help you determine where your songs fit. In the second part of the workshop, Jason Blume will share the top (5) lyric tools he learned during his twelve years as a Nashville staff-writer. These tools will elevate your songs to next level

regardless of your musical genre.

Panarts Song Writing Convention™ Pretoria Room, Academy Conference Centre 2nd Floor, Clayton Hotel Belfast 12.30pm-2.30pm £7 or Full Convention, 10 Workshops £30

A Panarts Event

Clayton Hotel, Ormeau Ave Belfast

FRIDAY 9 MARCH

COOL TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES FOR SURVIVAL AS A SONGWRITER BENNY GALLAGHER Benny Gallagher with Graham Lyle wrote the hit songs "Heart on My Sleeve,” "I Wanna Stay with You" and Don Williams took their song "Stay Young" to No. 1 on the US Country charts. Other artists who recorded their songs include Phil Everly, Ricky Nelson, Rita Coolidge, Status Quo. As well as performing with Graham, Benny has released two solo albums on his own label, “On Stage” and “At the Edge of the Wave.”

Panarts Song Writing Convention™ Pretoria Room, Academy Conference Centre 2nd Floor, Clayton Hotel Belfast 6.30pm-7.30pm £7 or Full Convention, 10 Workshops £30

FRIDAY 9 MARCH

I’VE WRITTEN MY SONG, NOW WHAT?

FRIDAY 9 MARCH

ALAN PATTERSON & BAND

PANEL DISCUSSION; KEITH JOHNSON IMRO, RALPH MCLEAN BBC RADIO ULSTER, COLIN MAGEE PANARTS FESTIVAL DIRECTOR

IN CONCERT - ALBUM LAUNCH

An open discussion on Copyright, Royalties, raising funds for your project and working with the media

Panarts Song Writing Convention™

Cherrie McIlwaine (Radio Ulster) described Alan's recordings as "beautifully produced, written and played". “Dancing with Strangers” his third release, of twelve beautifully crafted songs, was produced with a team of very talented musicians and arrangers.

Pretoria Room, Academy Conference Centre 2nd Floor, Clayton Hotel Belfast. 3pm-4pm FREE

FRIDAY 9 MARCH

SONG CRITIQUE SESSION WITH HIT-WRITER JASON BLUME Choose either this session or 9.30am Saturday 11th March Session Having written for many successful artists in different musical genres including Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Gipsy Kings and Country stars including John Berry, Collin Raye and the Oak Ridge Boys, Jason Blume has written three of the best-selling books on song writing and the music industry. In this session, each person should bring a CD copy of one song along with the lyrics printed on an A4 sheet. Jason will critique the song offering

some constructive comments. Max 25 places in this session and 25 places at Saturday 11th March 9.30am session. Please choose only one critique event and book your place by emailing panartsonline@hotmail.com

Panarts Song Writing Convention™ Pretoria Room, Academy Conference Centre 2nd Floor, Clayton Hotel Belfast 4.30pm-6pm £7 or Full Convention, 10 Workshops £30

Tickets - www.belfastnashville.com or visit Dawsons Music, 121 Royal Ave Belfast 028 9027 8555

Venetian Concert Room, Clayton Hotel Belfast Doors 6pm Show 6.30-8pm Unreserved Seating Tickets £6

FRIDAY 9 MARCH

THE REMEDY CLUB The Remedy Club are husband and wife Americana duo Aileen Mythen and KJ McEvoy. They are known for their tight vocal harmonies and intelligent song writing, KJ for his skilled guitar playing and Aileen for her stunning voice. Live, they are captivating performers veering from intimate and soulful to full on hoedown!

www.theremedyclub.ie Syrian Concert Room, Clayton Hotel Belfast Doors 6pm Show 6.30-8pm Unreserved Seating Tickets £10

Tickets - www.belfastnashville.com or visit Dawsons Music, 121 Royal Ave Belfast 028 9027 8555

Belfast Nashville Songwriters®

FRIDAY 9 MARCH Eilis Mulholland (winner U19) Conor Marcus (winner U17) Shannon Weatherup Jonny Hammond

FRIDAY 9 MARCH Dublin Songwriters’ Club Future Fears / Susan Mary Ward Kevin Quigley

the art of song writing™

#belnash Song Session Six Artists, Forestside

Michael James Warke Mossbound Olympic Bar Free Show 5.30-6.00pm

#belnash Song Session Bern Jim Loughran Olympic Bar Free Show 8-9.30pm

FRIDAY 9 MARCH

TRIONA, AIDAN LOGAN, KATIE PRUITT ‘IN THE ROUND CONCERT’

Since her first appearance at BelNash Triona has been on an exciting journey. She played support to Van Morrison and Paul Carrack and has written with Grammy Award winning Nashville songwriters. 2017 was an amazing year for Aidan Logan. He captivated audiences in Nashville as part of Panarts showcase tour, released his EP Turbulence and returned to Music City to cowrite and perform on Nashville’s Roots Radio. Hailing from Atlanta Georgia, Katie Pruitt now lives in Nashville and has built a reputation around her dynamic vocals and soulful, bluesy sound. Her honest and mature lyrics and musical arrangements will captivate any listener. www.trionamusic.com - www.aidanlogan.com www.katiepruitt.com Titanic Concert Room, Clayton Hotel Belfast Doors 6.30pm Show 7-8.30pm Unreserved Seating Tickets £6

Tickets - www.belfastnashville.com or visit Dawsons Music, 121 Royal Ave Belfast 028 9027 8555

A Panarts Event

Clayton Hotel, Ormeau Ave Belfast

FRIDAY 9 MARCH #belnash Aftershow @ The Clayton

Dublin Songwriters Club Daragh McSloy MMODE FREE Show 11.15pm

AT A GLANCE - Wednesday 7th March 2018 Performance

Venue

Time

Price

Income Streams in a Changing Music Industry

VENETIAN CONCERT ROOM, CLAYTON HOTEL

Doors 5.30pm

FREE

Chris Jones & The Night Drivers

TITANIC CONCERT ROOM, CLAYTON HOTEL

Doors 8pm

£10

From Belfast to Nashville 14th panarts Belfast Songwriters Showcase™ Lucy Bell, Owen Denvir, Cora Kelly, Owen Lamont

SYRIAN CONCERT ROOM, CLAYTON HOTEL

Doors 8pm

£5

CMA Songwriters Series Brett James, Natalie Hemby, Nicolle Galyon

OLYMPIC CONCERT ROOM, CLAYTON HOTEL

Doors 9.15pm

£12

AT A GLANCE - Thursday 8th March 2018 Performance

Venue

Time

Price

#belnash Song Session; Open Session bring a guitar

OLYMPIC BAR

5.30 6.30pm

FREE

Ashley Campbell and band in Concert

OLYMPIC BALLROOM, CLAYTON HOTEL

Doors 6pm

£12

Lauren Bird & band in Concert Single launch

SYRIAN CONCERT ROOM, CLAYTON HOTEL

Doors 6pm

£6

#belnash Song Session - Beki Hemingway (USA), Belfast Met Showcase

OLYMPIC BAR

Doors 8-9.30pm

FREE

Jenn Bostic, Gary Quinn, Megan O’Neill ‘In the round concert’

TITANIC BALLROOM, CLAYTON HOTEL

Doors 9pm

£10

James Isaac Elliott, Drew Ramsey, Fiona McCourt in the round concert

VENETIAN CONCERT ROOM, CLAYTON HOTEL

Doors 9pm

£5

Kaz Hawkins with special guest Sam York on piano

OLYMPIC BALLROOM, CLAYTON HOTEL

Doors 9pm

£14

#belnash@ Clayton Aftershow, Mira Goto (USA), Steve Amos, Beki Hemingway (USA), Brett Perkins (USA)

CLAYTON HOTEL

Doors 11.15pm

FREE

Tickets - www.belfastnashville.com or visit Dawsons Music, 121 Royal Ave Belfast 028 9027 8555

AT A GLANCE - Friday 9th March 2018

Tús an Journey – Start of the Journey

TITANIC CONCERT ROOM CLAYTON HOTEL

Doors 1pm

£4

Doors 1pm

£7

1.302.30pm

£7/£30

Doors 3pm

£5

Performance

Venue

Time

Price

Ards Comhaltas & Special Guests

OLYMPIC CONCERT ROOM, CLAYTON HOTEL

Where Do My Songs Fit? & 5 Tools To Write Exceptional Lyrics - Jason Blume

PRETORIA ROOM, CLAYTON HOTEL BELFAST

12.30

£7/£30

Getting The Best Out Of Studio Recording, Thomm Jutz

PRETORIA ROOM, CLAYTON HOTEL

I’ve written My Song, Now What?

PRETORIA ROOM, CLAYTON HOTEL

3-4pm

FREE

Jason Blume, Fiona Harte, Kate Gilbertson in the round concert

SYRIAN CONCERT ROOM, CLAYTON HOTEL

Song Critique Session with Hit-Writer Jason Blume

PRETORIA ROOM, CLAYTON HOTEL

4.306pm

£7/£30

PRETORIA ROOM, CLAYTON HOTEL

3 - 4pm

£7

#belnash Song Sessions - Six Artists Forestside

OLYMPIC BAR

Doors 5.30pm

Johnny’s Cash & Charley’s Pride: Lasting Legends and Untold Adventures in Country Music. Peter Cooper

FREE

Hats in concert

The Remedy Club

Doors 6pm

Doors 3.30pm

£7

SYRIAN CONCERT ROOM, CLAYTON HOTEL

TITANIC CONCERT ROOM CLAYTON HOTEL

£10

Una Healy & band in concert Support Lucy Bell

OLYMPIC BAR

Doors 6pm

£16

5.006.30pm

FREE

OLYMPIC BALLROOM CLAYTON HOTEL

#belnash Song Session Red Robins with Austin Valentine, Alex Scott, Mira Goto

Alan Patterson & Band in Concert Album Launch

VENETIAN CONCERT ROOM, CLAYTON HOTEL

Doors 6pm

Katie Pruitt and Young Songwriter Finalists

Doors 5.30pm

£5

£6

SYRIAN CONCERT ROOM, CLAYTON HOTEL

Triona, Aidan Logan, Katie Pruitt ‘In the Round Concert’

Graham Lyle On Song Writing

Doors 6.30pm

4.305.30pm

£7/£30

TITANIC CONCERT ROOM CLAYTON HOTEL

PRETORIA ROOM, CLAYTON HOTEL

£6

Songs of David McWilliams

PRETORIA ROOM, CLAYTON HOTEL

Doors 6.30pm

Doors 5.30pm

£10

Cool Tools and Techniques for Survival as a Songwriter Benny Gallagher

OLYMPIC CONCERT ROOM, CLAYTON HOTEL

£7/£30

PRETORIA ROOM, CLAYTON HOTEL

6.00 7.00pm

£7/£30

#belnash Song Sessions Dublin Songwriters’ Club

Folk Songs; The interpretation, performance and writing of songs in the traditional idiom.

OLYMPIC BAR

Doors 8pm

FREE

Next Generation Belfast & Nashville

SYRIAN CONCERT ROOM, CLAYTON HOTEL

Doors 7.00pm

FREE

Brian Willoughby & Cathyrn Craig (USA)

SYRIAN CONCERT ROOM, CLAYTON HOTEL

Doors 9pm

£10

How to Write Melodies Listeners Can’t Get Out of Their Brains Jason Blume

PRETORIA ROOM, CLAYTON HOTEL

7.30 8.30pm

£7/£30

Matt McGinn in concert with special guests launch of “The end of the common man”

OLYMPIC BALLROOM CLAYTON HOTEL

Doors 9pm

£7

#belnash Song Session - Chantelle McAteer with Chris Logan, Tiernán Heffron

OLYMPIC BAR

8.00 9.30pm

FREE

MMODE Up Close and Intimate

VENETIAN CONCERT ROOM, CLAYTON HOTEL

Doors 9pm

£7

Eric Brace, Peter Cooper, Thomm Jutz. Support Brigid O’Neill

SYRIAN BALLROOM, CLAYTON HOTEL

Doors 8.30pm

£6

My Darling Clementine

TITANIC BALLROOM CLAYTON HOTEL

Doors 9.30pm

£10

The Hard Chargers featuring Lonesome Chris Todd

TITANIC CONCERT ROOM CLAYTON HOTEL

Doors 8.30pm

£6

#belnash Aftershow @ The Clayton Dublin Songwriters Club - Daragh McSloy MMODE

CLAYTON HOTEL

Doors 11.15pm

FREE

Gallagher & Lyle in concert

OLYMPIC BALLROOM, CLAYTON HOTEL

Doors 9.00pm

£20

John Lindsay in concert

VENETIAN CONCERT ROOM, CLAYTON HOTEL

Doors 9.00pm

£8

Panarts Aftershow in Olympic Bar

OLYMPIC BAR, CLAYTON HOTEL

Doors 11.00pm

FREE

AT A GLANCE - Saturday 10th March 2018 Performance

Venue

Time

Price

Song Critique Session with Hit-Writer Jason Blume

PRETORIA ROOM, CLAYTON HOTEL

9.30am 11.00am

£7/£30

Song Writing with Three of Nashville's Most Distinct Writers

PRETORIA ROOM, CLAYTON HOTEL

11.30am -12.30pm

#belnash Song Session Dublin Songwriters’ Club

OLYMPIC BAR

12.30 1.30pm

AT A GLANCE - Sunday 11th March 2018 Performance

Venue

Time

Price

£7/£30

14th Belnash birthday bash

OLYMPIC CONCERT ROOM, CLAYTON HOTEL

Doors 1.00pm

£4

FREE

Jarrod Dickenson in concert

OLYMPIC BALLROOM, CLAYTON HOTEL

Doors 6.00pm

£12

Belfast Nashville Songwriters®

the art of song writing™

A Panarts Event

Clayton Hotel, Ormeau Ave Belfast

FRIDAY 9 MARCH

UNA HEALY & BAND IN CONCERT

SUPPORT LUCY BELL

PANARTS YOUNG SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR 2017

Tickets - www.belfastnashville.com or visit Dawsons Music, 121 Royal Ave Belfast 028 9027 8555

Irish singer-songwriter Una Healy is best known as a member of successful girl band The Saturdays, starting her music career with them in 2004.

acclaimed songwriters and producers, including Grammy winner Amy Wadge (Ed Sheeran’s ‘Thinking Out Loud’), Ben Earle from The Shires, singer songwriter Jack McManus and Sacha Skarbek (Lana Del Ray, Jason Mraz).

As a solo artist she has returned to her roots writing magnetic folk, pop and rock melodies that echoes the influence of the country music she grew up with. She released her debut album, ‘The Waiting Game’ in 2017 and has worked with some of the world’s most

Olympic Ballroom, Clayton Hotel Belfast Early Show Doors 6pm Show 6.30-8pm Unreserved Seating Tickets £16

www.unahealy.com

Tickets - www.belfastnashville.com or visit Dawsons Music, 121 Royal Ave Belfast 028 9027 8555

Belfast Nashville Songwriters®

the art of song writing™

A Panarts Event

Clayton Hotel, Ormeau Ave Belfast

FRIDAY 9 MARCH

MATT MCGINN

IN CONCERT WITH SPECIAL GUESTS LAUNCH OF “THE END OF THE COMMON MAN” SUPPORT BEN CUTLER From an early age, Matt McGinn was opening for blues and folk legends including Peter Green, John Renbourn and as a gifted multi-instrumental played with bands who shared the bill with iconic names such as Paul McCartney and Crosby Stills & Nash. He always performed his original material in specialised speakeasys in front of select music fans. A frequent visitor to Nashville to co-write, he has had songs featured on American television shows. Recorded between Nashville and Co. Down, 'The End of the Common Man,’ Matt’s wonderful new album brings to the fore not only his song writing capabilities, but a new-found confidence. www.mattmcginnmusic.com Olympic Ballroom, Clayton Hotel Belfast Doors 9pm Show 9.45-11.15pm Unreserved Seating Tickets £7

Tickets - www.belfastnashville.com or visit Dawsons Music, 121 Royal Ave Belfast 028 9027 8555

Belfast Nashville Songwriters®

the art of song writing™

A Panarts Event

Clayton Hotel, Ormeau Ave Belfast

FRIDAY 9 MARCH

BRIAN WILLOUGHBY & CATHYRN CRAIG (USA) IN CONCERT Cathryn Craig has sung with Chet Atkins, The Righteous Brothers, Shel Silverstein and Brian Willoughby has played guitar with Strawbs, Mary Hopkin, Joe Brown. Now they sing and play their own beautiful well-crafted songs. Based in Nashville, they also spend time in Brian’s native Northern Ireland.

FRIDAY 9 MARCH

MMODE UP CLOSE & INTIMATE

A limited and exclusive seated concert with songwriters Lucy & Thommas Gaffney from MMODE www.craigandwilloughby.com Syrian Concert Room, Clayton Hotel Belfast Doors 9pm Show 9.30-11pm Unreserved Seating Tickets £10

We are delighted to welcome Belfast siblings Lucy and Thommas Gaffney, MMODE back to BelNash. In 2010, when Thommas was seventeen, he was Panarts Young Songwriter of the Year and part of Panarts showcase in Nashville. The duo exchange beguiling vocals

and deeply insightful lyrics over the melancholy of classic brooding art rock, and the bouncy, bohemian haze of 90s psychedelia. MMODE are a refreshing listen and cleverly weave big pop hooks into their layers of intrigue. Venetian Concert Room, Clayton Hotel Belfast Doors 9pm Show 9.30-11pm Unreserved Seating Tickets £7

FRIDAY 9 MARCH

The Duke of York support local music and congratulate Anton Glackin on his Best New Country Act nomination 2017 and his song ‘Dust clouds’ reaching number four in the Irish country charts. Hear Anton live at The Duke and catch his

MY DARLING CLEMENTINE

great new single “Don't Rock where the Alligator Roll!” The Duke of York , 7-11 Commercial Court, Belfast BT1 2N

Special Belnash™ Tickets

SONG WRITING CONVENTION £30 GOLD TICKET ALL CONCERTS £50 PLATINUM TICKET ALL CONCERTS & CONVENTION £70 Tickets - www.belfastnashville.com or visit Dawsons Music, 121 Royal Ave Belfast 028 9027 8555

Michael Weston King and Lou Dalgleish return to Belfast with their new album ‘Still Testifying,’

they always deliver; wry, witty, sharp, funny and at times incredibly poignant. A show not to be missed.

which Uncut magazine described as “where gospel, country and southern soul happily collide. It’s terrific.’ This is testimony to their match-made-in-heaven harmonies and a gift for song writing of the highest order. In concert

Titanic Concert Room, Clayton Hotel Belfast Doors 9.30pm Show 10-11.30pm Unreserved Seating Tickets £10

www.mydarlingclementinemusic.co.uk

Tickets - www.belfastnashville.com or visit Dawsons Music, 121 Royal Ave Belfast 028 9027 8555

Belfast Nashville Songwriters®

the art of song writing™

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Panarts Song Writing Convention™ Saturday 10th March Pretoria Room, Academy Conference Centre 2nd Floor, Clayton Hotel Belfast 9.30am-11am £7 or Full Convention, 10 Workshops £30

SONG WRITING WITH THREE OF NASHVILLE'S MOST DISTINCT WRITERS - PETER COOPER, ERIC BRACE, AND THOMM JUTZ Long time music journalist Cooper is a SESAC award-winning songwriter, with four solo albums, four duo albums, and one trio album to his name. Eric is another former journalist who has brought a sharp eye for lyrical detail to his seven albums with his band Last Train Home, and his four duo albums with Cooper. Jutz teaches songwriting at Nashville's Belmont University and has had seven songs reach the

#1 spot on the bluegrass radio charts in the past two years.

Panarts Song Writing Convention

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Saturday 10th March Pretoria Room, Academy Conference Centre 2nd Floor, Clayton Hotel Belfast 11.30am-12.30pm £7 or Full Convention, 10 Workshops £30

GETTING THE BEST OUT OF STUDIO RECORDING, THOMM JUTZ Award Winning Producer Thomm Jutz, (Nanci Griffith, Bill Anderson, Otis Gibbs, Mac Wiseman), talks about how to best prepare for recording your project - in Nashville or elsewhere. What to bring, what to leave home, what to prepare for and what to leave up to the Fairy Dust. All levels are welcome.

Panarts Song Writing Convention™ Saturday 10th March Pretoria Room, Academy Conference Centre 2nd Floor, Clayton Hotel Belfast 1.30pm- 2.30pm £7 or Full Convention, 10 Workshops £30

JOHNNY’S CASH & CHARLEY’S PRIDE: LASTING LEGENDS AND UNTOLD ADVENTURES IN COUNTRY MUSIC. PETER COOPER Based around the stories that fill his recently released book, Peter Cooper will talk about the characters he’s met in a life of music journalism and music-making.

Clayton Hotel, Ormeau Ave Belfast

GRAHAM LYLE ON SONG WRITING

SONG CRITIQUE SESSION WITH HIT-WRITER JASON BLUME Choose either this session or 4.30pm Friday 9th March Session In this session, each person should bring a CD copy of one song along with the lyrics printed on an A4 sheet. Jason will critique the song offering some constructive comments. Max 25 places in this session and 25 places at 4.30pm Friday 9th March session. Please choose only one critique event and book your place by emailing

A Panarts Event

Panarts Song Writing Convention™ Saturday 10th March Pretoria Room, Academy Conference Centre 2nd Floor, Clayton Hotel Belfast 3pm- 4pm £7 or Full Convention, 10 Workshops £30

Tickets - www.belfastnashville.com or visit Dawsons Music, 121 Royal Ave Belfast 028 9027 8555

Grammy Award winning songwriter Graham Lyle has written several number #1 hits, including Tina Turner's 1984 US chart-topper, "What's Love Got to Do with It?” which reached #1 in the US, Canada and Australia. He also wrote, “We Don’t Need Another Hero” for Tina Turner, “Just Good Friends” Michael Jackson and “Breakaway”, written with Benny Gallagher, his long time musical collaborator. In this session, Graham will talk about his

wonderful career in music and what has inspired his song writing.

Panarts Song Writing Convention™ Saturday 10th March Pretoria Room, Academy Conference Centre 2nd Floor, Clayton Hotel Belfast 4.30pm- 5.30pm £7 or Full Convention, 10 Workshops £30

FOLK SONGS; THE INTERPRETATION, PERFORMANCE AND WRITING OF SONGS IN THE TRADITIONAL IDIOM. DAVID LENNON David Lennon has been collecting and writing traditional songs for over 35 years and has performed throughout Ireland, UK, Europe and the USA. In recent time he has been performing the songs of Hugh McWilliams the Bard of Ballysallagh (1783 -1850(?)) culminating in a critically acclaimed show at the recent Open House Festival in Bangor. The workshop should appeal to those interested in the storytelling dynamic of traditional song

and those interested in writing and performing songs in the traditional style.

Panarts Song Writing Convention™ Saturday 10th March Pretoria Room, Academy Conference Centre 2nd Floor, Clayton Hotel Belfast 6pm- 7pm £7 or Full Convention, 10 Workshops £30

HOW TO WRITE MELODIES LISTENERS CAN’T GET OUT OF THEIR BRAINS JASON BLUME There are reasons why some melodies stick in the brain—and others don’t. Great lyrics are important, but without a fresh, memorable melody, it won’t matter what your lyric says. In this workshop Jason Blume will teach five techniques that will result in melodies that are unforgettable; melodies that audiences—and industry pros--will love.

Panarts10th Song Writing Saturday March

Pretoria Room, Academy Conference Centre 2nd Floor, Clayton Hotel Belfast 7.30pm- 8.30pm £7 or Full Convention, 10 Workshops £30

DUBLIN SONGWRITERS’ CLUB Karen Alice Dunbar Jimi Cullen Sinead McNally

Convention™

Saturday 10th March Olympic Bar Free Show 12.30 - 1.30pm

#belnash Song Session

Tickets - www.belfastnashville.com or visit Dawsons Music, 121 Royal Ave Belfast 028 9027 8555

Belfast Nashville Songwriters®

the art of song writing™

SATURDAY 10 MARCH

ARDS COMHALTAS & SPECIAL GUESTS FR MARTIN O’HAGAN (OF THE PRIESTS) & DAVID LENNON The multi-award winning Ards Comhaltas traditional musicians will provide an afternoon filled with family entertainment of tunes, songs and wonderful Irish dancing. Performing along with Ards CCÉ, in this unique one-off concert, are Fr Martin O’Hagan (of the highly successful musical trio The Priests) and award winning musician and songwriter David Lennon, who will perform traditional songs including two penned by the Bard of Ballysallagh, Hugh McWilliams.

Ards Comhaltas players of all ages, have had incredible success and regularly hold several titles of Co Down, Ulster and All Ireland Champions. With their Award Winning Show, they have played at many prestigious music festivals across Europe, Ireland, UK and USA, appearing alongside famous names including The Priests and Van Morrison. Olympic Concert Room, Clayton Hotel Belfast Doors 1pm Show 1.30-3pm Tickets £7

A Panarts Event

Clayton Hotel, Ormeau Ave Belfast

SATURDAY 10 MARCH

TÚS AN JOURNEY START OF THE JOURNEY From Belfast fourteen year old Ben Cutler won the Banbridge Buckfest when he was just 12 and then went on to be one of the youngest performers at BelNash. In 2017, seventeen year old Lucy Bell was awarded Panarts Young Songwriter of the Year. Lucy writes memorable songs that capture your attention and draws you in. Gifted singer songwriter Sam Leeson’s passionate lyrics and strong melodies make his songs instantly connect with the audience combined with his confident and relaxed style. Aoife Mallon’s thoughtful lyrics combined with her talent for piano and guitar produces an original sound which she performs with deep emotion and passion.

Titanic Concert Room, Clayton Hotel Belfast Doors 1pm Show 1.30-3pm Unreserved Seating Tickets £4

SATURDAY 10 MARCH

JASON BLUME, FIONA HARTE, KATE GILBERTSON IN THE ROUND CONCERT

Songs written by Jason Blume (USA) have sold on more than on 50,000,000 albums and he’s had singles on Billboard’s Pop, Country, and R&B charts. With her beautifully crafted songs Fiona Harte impressed Nashville audiences last year as part of Panarts showcases. Currently based in New York Fiona continues writing. Tickets - www.belfastnashville.com or visit Dawsons Music, 121 Royal Ave Belfast 028 9027 8555

With Belfast her new home, Aussie-born songwriter Kate Gilbertson showcases her new tales of travel, love and new beginnings. Syrian Concert Room, Clayton Hotel Belfast Doors 3pm Show 3.30- 5pm Unreserved Seating £5

Tickets - www.belfastnashville.com or visit Dawsons Music, 121 Royal Ave Belfast 028 9027 8555

Belfast Nashville Songwriters®

the art of song writing™

A Panarts Event

Clayton Hotel, Ormeau Ave Belfast

SATURDAY 10 MARCH

HATS IN CONCERT The boys are back at BelNash after their sold out concert last year. Gerry Creen, Derek McGowan and David Dee Moore or H A T S as they are known, with their love of stylish headwear, will play a selection of over 40 years worth of superb solo and collectively written songs.

Red Robins (FRA) with Austin Valentine (USA) Alex Scott, Mira Goto

SONGS OF DAVID MCWILLIAMS

www.hatsssongs.com Titanic Concert Room, Clayton Hotel Belfast Doors 3.30pm Show 4–5.30pm Unreserved Seating Tickets £7

MC Ralph McLean BBC Radio Ulster

#belnash Song Session

Saturday 10th March Olympic Bar, Free Show 5pm-6.30pm

SATURDAY 10 MARCH

KATIE PRUITT (USA), PANARTS YOUNG SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS, TIERNÁN HEFFRON, CHANTELLE MCATEER & CHRIS LOGAN IN THE ROUND CONCERT Katie Pruitt from Nashville was the recipient of the prestigious BMI Songwriting Scholarship in 2017, judges for competition included Grammywinning artist Kacey Musgraves. Seventeen year old singer/songwriter Tiernán Heffron has been recording youtube covers since he was 12, and has recently branched out into writing great original songs.

Chantelle McAteer is lead singer with Country Rock band 'The Rising,’ who have performed at C2C in the O2 Arena. Chantelle will be accompanied by Chris Logan from the band. Syrian Concert Room, Clayton Hotel Belfast Doors 5.30pm Show 6 –7.30pm Unreserved Seating Tickets £5

Tickets - www.belfastnashville.com or visit Dawsons Music, 121 Royal Ave Belfast 028 9027 8555

Fifty years ago, a 22-year-old singer songwriter from Ballymena, the late David McWilliams had a massive hit across Europe with his song “The Days of Pearly Spencer.” Over the next 30 years he recorded 14 albums and released over 30 singles. In this special celebration of David’s work, we bring together some of Northern Ireland’s most outstanding singer-songwriters to perform his songs.

This unique event will include appearances from four of David’s daughters, one of his granddaughters and performances from Anthony Toner, Bob Speers, The McWilliams Sisters, Mandy Bingham, Janet and Colin Henry, The Hideaways and Errol Walsh. Olympic Concert Room, Clayton Hotel Belfast Doors 5.30pm Show 6-7.30pm Unreserved Seating Tickets £10

Tickets - www.belfastnashville.com or visit Dawsons Music, 121 Royal Ave Belfast 028 9027 8555

Belfast Nashville Songwriters®

the art of song writing™

SATURDAY 10 MARCH

NEXT GENERATION BELFAST & NASHVILLE

A Panarts Event

Clayton Hotel, Ormeau Ave Belfast

SATURDAY 10 MARCH

THE HARDCHARGERS

FEATURING LONESOME CHRIS TODD

REBECAH MCMANUS WITH BELMONT’S ANNA VAUS,DAKOTA SARCONE, RYAN BOEY Panarts are delighted to continue their exchange programme with Nashville’s Belmont University. Over the past number of years students from Belmont and songwriters from BelNash have been performing and co-writing together. When in Nashville, Belmont host a concert and provide invaluable networking opportunities

for the Panarts Belfast Songwriters™ Showcase performers. Syrian Concert Room, Clayton Hotel Belfast Doors 7pm Show 7.30 – 8.30pm Unreserved Seating FREE EVENT

The HardChargers, featuring Lonesome Chris Todd, are steeped in inspiration from blues legends Blind Willie McTell, Lightnin Hopkins and many more. Their live set is an electrifying

reimagining of those who inspired them, combined with the lyricism of Chris Todd’s

ERIC BRACE, PETER COOPER, THOMM JUTZ SUPPORT BRIGID O' NEILL

Grammy nominees Eric & Peter have created a body of work that reflects a deep respect for those that inspired them and Thomm Jutz is one of the most successful songwriters in the bluegrass world with four #1 hits over the

www.thehardchargers.co.uk Titanic Concert Room, Clayton Hotel Belfast Doors 8.30pm Show 9-10.30pm Unreserved Seating Tickets £6

SATURDAY 10 MARCH

Together, Eric Brace, Peter Cooper and Thomm Jutz weave stories, songs, and guitar playing into something very special. Their lyrics are as thoughtful as those of their heroes, John Prine, John Hartford, Kris Kristofferson, Tom T. Hall and Townes Van Zandt.

real-world blues performed with his amazing authentic Delta Blues voice.

past year. With harmonies that bring to mind Emmylou Harris and the Everly Brothers, and sumptuous guitar arrangements, you have a truly memorable evening of music. Brigid was part of Panarts Showcase in Nashville where she met Thomm Jutz and co-wrote the song 'Touchstone,' the title track of her stunning last album. Syrian Concert Room, Clayton Hotel Belfast Doors 8.30pm Show 9.00-10.30pm Unreserved Seating Tickets £6

Tickets - www.belfastnashville.com or visit Dawsons Music, 121 Royal Ave Belfast 028 9027 8555

JOHN LINDSAY & BAND - IN CONCERT

Following the launch of his album ‘What’s Not to Love,’ Carrickfergus songwriter John Lindsay toured in the USA, Europe, Great Britain and Ireland. He spent time in Nashville with his co-writer Grainne McGlone, writing, recording and showcasing his new album ‘Fly or Fight.’ Venetian Concert Room, Clayton Hotel Belfast Doors 9pm Show 9.30-11pm Unreserved Seating. Tickets £8

Chantelle McAteer & Chris Logan, Tiernán Heffron, David McCann Open Session, bring your guitar -2 songs each Saturday 10th March Olympic Bar, Free Show 8-9.30pm

#belnash Song Session

Tickets - www.belfastnashville.com or visit Dawsons Music, 121 Royal Ave Belfast 028 9027 8555

Belfast Nashville Songwriters®

the art of song writing™

A Panarts Event

Clayton Hotel, Ormeau Ave Belfast

SATURDAY 10 MARCH

GALLAGHER & LYLE IN CONCERT

Panarts are delighted to have their patrons Gallagher & Lyle perform at this year’s festival. Over the years Benny and Graham have worked as Staff Writers for The Beatles Publishing Company Apple, written and recorded hit songs for themselves and a wide selection of other artists including Johnny

Country Charts for Don Williams. Tina Turner had hits with Graham Lyle’s What's Love Got to Do with It (Grammy Award for Song of the Year), and We Don't Need Another Hero (2 Ivor Novello awards)

Olympic Ballroom, Clayton Hotel Belfast Doors 9pm Show 9.30-11pm Unreserved Seating Tickets £20

Their list of memorable songs is endless! Cash, Michael Jackson, Bryan Ferry, Phil Everly and Ray Charles to name but a few. We can all sing along with When I'm Dead and Gone, Breakaway, Heart on My Sleeve, I Wanna Stay with You and so many more of their songs. Simon & Garfunkel and Garth Brooks both performed A Heart in New York in their respective Concerts in Central Park and their song Stay Young was also No.1 in the US

Tickets - www.belfastnashville.com or visit Dawsons Music, 121 Royal Ave Belfast 028 9027 8555

This is a rare opportunity to see Gallagher & Lyle together, a treat not to be missed.

SATURDAY 10 MARCH #belnash Aftershow @ The Clayton

MC Ralph McLean, BBC Radio Ulster Brigid O’Neill, Mira Goto (USA) Red Robins (FRA) with Austin Valentine (USA) FREE Show 11.15pm

Tickets - www.belfastnashville.com or visit Dawsons Music, 121 Royal Ave Belfast 028 9027 8555

Belfast Nashville Songwriters®

the art of song writing™

SUNDAY 11 MARCH

14TH BELNASH BIRTHDAY BASH 3 SONGS EACH GALLAGHER & LYLE (SCO) JASON BLUME (USA), CIARA O’NEILL, ANTON GLACKIN BRIAN WILLOUGHBY & CATHRYN CRAIG (USA) RED ROBINS (FRA)

A Panarts Event

Clayton Hotel, Ormeau Ave Belfast

SUNDAY 11 MARCH

JARROD DICKENSON

IN CONCERT

After winning the Panarts International Song Writing Competition in 2011, and performing his wonderful songs at the festival, Jarrod Dickenson became a firm BelNash favourite. Hailing from Texas, now based in Nashville, Jarrod spends most of his time on the road bringing his own particular brand of soulful Americana to a wide variety of music loving audiences around the globe. Recent tours supporting legendary artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Jools Holland, Don McLean and The Waterboys have earned Jarrod a formidable and loyal fan base, including BBC radio hosts Bob Harris, Dermot O'Leary, Cerys Matthews, Chris Hawkins and Shaun Keaveny. Joining Jarrod on stage will be his wife Claire, originally from Belfast.

Helping us celebrate our 14th birthday is a group of multi-talented performers from Belfast, Nashville, Scotland and France.

We are delighted to kick off the bash with our patrons, hitwriters Gallagher & Lyle.

Each year Panarts International Exchange Programme brings songwriters, just like these, from all over the world together in our hometown Belfast.

Olympic Concert Room, Clayton Hotel Belfast Early Show, Doors 1pm Show 1.30 -3pm Unreserved Seating Tickets £4

This is always a lovely Sunday afternoon show, relaxing in the Clayton, listening to great music.

Tickets - www.belfastnashville.com or visit Dawsons Music, 121 Royal Ave Belfast 028 9027 8555

www.jarroddickenson.com Olympic Ballroom, Clayton Hotel Belfast Early Show Doors 6pm Show 6.30 – 8pm Unreserved Seating Tickets £12

Tickets - www.belfastnashville.com or visit Dawsons Music, 121 Royal Ave Belfast 028 9027 8555

14th Panarts

Belfast Nashville Songwriters

Festival & Convention 7th - 11th March 5 Days • 30 Concerts 120 Songwriters #belnash...the art of songwriting Special Festival Food and Drinks Promotion at Clayton Hotel Belfast 22 Ormeau Avenue Show Festival Ticket for Offers TICKETS WWW.BELFASTNASHVILLE.COM OR VISIT DAWSONS MUSIC, 121 ROYAL AVE BELFAST 028 9027 8555