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HANDPICKED MUSIC & ARTS IN SPECIAL PLACES We can be found at: The Fountain Centre, 2 Queens Parade Bangor BT20 3BJ Tel: (028) 9147 1780 General info: info@openhousefestival.com Tickets: boxoffice@openhousefestival.com www.openhousefestival.com Festival Staff Kieran Gilmore – festival director Alison Gordon – festival manager Lesley Richardson – PR & programme development Sarah Kiely – box office & admin manager Festival Team Scott Jamison – marketing Ness Haynes – marketing Aaron Gordon – events Sharon Matchett – events Charlene Hegarty – artists John McGurgan – music production Andy Thomas – film production Hodgy – programme distribution Janine Boyd – photography Ross McConaghy – video
Management Board Colin Bateman Rachel Coulter Stephen Dunlop Sara Gunn-Smith Louise McElvanna Jim Rainey – Vice Chair Stephen Roycroft Janette Sheerman Kathryn Thompson Craig Walker – Chair Festival Ambassadors Paula Kane, Clare Hamilton, Janet Hughes, Glen Lovell, Ros Nevin Awards Best Tourism Event, North Down Business Awards 2015 Commended: Best Event or Festival Experience, Northern Ireland Tourism Awards 2014 and 2015 OHF is a proud member of The NI Council for Voluntary Action (NICVA) Arts and Business Volunteer Now Audiences NI
Programme artwork and design Timothy Farrell www.timothyfarrell.co.uk Website design Jim Johnstone www.jimimon.com
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CREATING A CREATIVE TOWN So here we are, hurtling towards another sensational summer in the sunny seaside town of Bangor. We’ve brought together more than a hundred handpicked Festival events, in forty special places throughout the town and beyond, from the first to the thirty first of August. Our carefully curated programme has household names, Festival favourites and local heroes rubbing shoulders with the experimental, the eclectic and the downright divergent. There’ll be music, comedy, film, theatre and food, alongside readings, lectures, exhibitions, magic and mystery. In pubs, parks, pop-up venues, small boats and old buildings… not to mention an island, a courthouse, courtyards and the British Legion. Creative partners from across the local arts and business communities have helped develop this year’s programme, embracing the idea of Bangor as a creative town. With its natural assets, geographical location and creative underbelly, Bangor could be the Brighton of the North, or our own mini Edinburgh. The Festival is just a taste of what we can achieve together. So let’s have some serious fun this August.
The Festival is a true success story and, through its inclusive programme of culture and arts, plays a key role in helping to invigorate the town by increasing cultural tourism and by engaging and celebrating local businesses. The Festival’s long term vision dovetails perfectly with the broader aims of the Borough Council in making Bangor a better place to live, work and visit. This year’s programme features a huge range of activities including many free and all-ages events. We look forward to August – now Festival month in Bangor – and hope you and your friends and family will support the Festival and enjoy all that Bangor has to offer. Christine Mahon, Director of Regeneration, Development and Planning
In the immortal words of Bowie, “The sun machine is comin’ down, and we’re gonna have a party.” Kieran Gilmore, Festival Director
We are very grateful for the support of our funders
Media Partners Open House Festival is a not-for-profit voluntary organization. Company Reg No: NI42872 Charity Number: NIC103648
Ards and North Down Borough Council is delighted to support Open House Festival for its fourth summer in Bangor as it continues to grow and bring an exciting mix of international artists and homegrown talent to a local audience.
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B OO KI N G IN F ORM AT ION W e l c o m e t o t h e 20 1 6 O p e n H o u s e F e s t i va l : make yourself at home!
Tickets www.openhousefestival.com Enquiries boxoffice@openhousefestival.com Or call 028 9147 1780 or pop in to our office, 10am-6pm Monday to Friday
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You can buy tickets for our events at www. openhousefestival.com via our super secure bar-coded booking system using a debit or credit card. Please keep this printat-home ticket and bring it with you to the eve nt . Fo r t i cke t i n g qu e r i e s e m a i l boxoffice@openhousefestival.com or call the festival office on 028 9147 1780. Bo o king Fee
Like death and taxes, there is an inevitable (but modest) £1 booking fee per ticket on most events over £10. Just so you know, we spend that money wisely: it goes towards bank and data protection charges and box office software fees. M ailing L ist
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Most of our venues are wheelchair accessible - but not all. Please let us know in advance if you are a wheelchair user, or if a disability means that you require seating at a standing event, so that we can make arrangements. We operate a Buddy Scheme for disabled customers who need a carer to help them access our events. Don’t hesitate to contact us for further details.
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Buy your tickets for our food events at op en housefestival.com NOT at t he participating restaurants. Sorry, but refunds are only available in the case of a cancelled event. You will be seated in your booking party but could be sharing a table with another group. Coming solo? Don’t be shy, most of our food seating is banquetstyle so plenty of opportunity to be sociable. If you have a food allergy, or are a vegetarian, please tell us in the comments section at the time of booking.
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Even the best-laid plans can go awry, but we can only offer refunds or exchange
We need enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking volunteers to join our 2016 festival team. Don’t worry, you will be housetrained by our friendly staff and will get the chance to help across a wide range of events. If you’d like to support the Festival, please email volunteer@openhousefestival. com for an application form. L ocal business? Want to get involved?
Tr ai n- Fr i e ndly E vents
Coming from outta town? Give your assigned driver the night off and keep an eye out for our Translink-friendly events – finishing in time to catch the last train to Belfast and beyond. Tr av e l t o O p en House Festival wi t h T r a n s l ink:
Click www.translink.co.uk Call 028 90 66 66 30 Or follow Translink on Twitter @Translink_ NI #smartmovers
Se a t i n g a t Fe s t i val E v e nt s
Seating is on a first come first served basis. Some events are fully seated, some are partially seated, and some are mostly standing. As none of our venues have fixed, numbered seating, seats cannot be reser ved in adva nce. Ple a se che ck individual events for details.
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Bangor Cabs 028 9145 6456 DC Cabs 028 9145 9666 Kare Kabs 028 9145 6777 Wa n t t o k n o w more about Bangor and t h e s ur r o und i n g are a? N o probl e m !
Bangor Visitor Information Centre Tower House, 34 Quay Street Bangor BT20 5ED www.visitardsandnorthdown.com
Become a Festival Friend and offer discounts to our festival-goers (see below) or stock supplies of our programme. It’s very pretty to look at, HIGHLY informative and can make you instantly more attractive to others. Email info@openhousefestival. com for supplies. Fe sti val Fri e n ds
Many local businesses are giving discounts to festival-goers throughout the month o f A u g u s t – i n c l u d i n g fo o d a n d accommodation. Look for the Festival Friend window stickers around the town, and check out the great offers on our website and social media. E ason Fe sti val P rom oti on
Eason Bangor are offering £2 off all books featured in this year’s Festival. A total of 20 b o oks w ill b e showc a s e d in t he promotion – including the six Book Club books and the most recent publications by all of our visiting authors. Please support your local bookshop!
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MUSIC IN THE PARK WARD PARK Every Sunday in JULY & AU GUST from 3–5pm Open House festival, in association with Ards & North Down Borough Council, presents ‘Music in the Park’. We’ve programmed the most eclectic line-up of acts you’re likely to see this summer, from a traditional brass band to a punk revival set. And don't forget the picnic. July 3 Salvation Army Brass Band July 10 The B lues S treet Preachers July 17 Les Petits Hardchargers July 2 4 Chris Key s Band July 3 1 Sam Wick ens and Band August 7 irish trad in the park August 14 Punk in the Park - Shock Treatment 21 August 2 1 Nathan O’ Regan and Band AUGUST 2 8 BLUEGRASS PICNIC
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ISLAND PICNIC C OPE L A N D I SL A N D SUND AY 1 4 A UG UST DEPARTS FR OM DO N AGH A D EE HA RB OU R 12 PM + 1 2.4 5P M Bo a t tr i p £20 ( i n c l u d es lives music a n d a wa r m w elc ome) o pe nh o use f e sti va l . c om All ages. Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult. Very limited numbers. Dress appropriately. Bring your ow n picnic and rug.
After last year’s epic trip, we’re delighted to return to the beautiful Copeland Island for this very special festival event. Board our passenger boat at Donaghadee Harbour for a return trip to Copeland Island. Enjoy a picnic lunch, accompanied by live music, on the front lawn of the home of Uncle Ronnie Brown, with stunning views across to the mainland. Ronnie’s family will host the event and make you feel at home. Like last year, there’s talk of tea, home-made scones and home-grown gooseberry jam…
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WITH DAVY LENNON & FRIENDS M e e ti n g po int: Pick ie Pier Fr i day 5 , Friday 19 , Thursday 25, Fr i day 26 A ugust, 6pm departure du r ati o n approx. 9 0 mins £ 1 0 o pe n h o usefestival . com All ages. Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult. Outdoor event. Be weather prepared.
Columbanus. United Irishmen. Weaver poets. Folk-singer, historian and raconteur, Davy Lennon, and friends, will bring Bangor’s colourful past to life through story and song on this jolly cruise along the County Dowvn coastline. The Folk On a Boat trips, under renowned skipper Brian Meharg, are the first festival events to sell out, and numbers are limited – so we advise really early booking for these ones. Feel free to bring snacks and refreshments.
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SUNBEAM FESTIVAL NI SOUL TROOP, ECHO RAPTORS, TWITCH, THE VIBES
PROJECT 2 4, QUEENS PARADE Ban go r Seafront Saturday 6 August FREE , 2.30 – 10pm Sunbeam is a new one-day, open-air, FREE mini-festival on Bangor seafront, brought to you by Richard Willis and VOA Productions. Enjoy music, food, drink and a carefree, goodtime festival atmosphere – all for free, including indie band Echo Raptors, an afternoon chill out session from Twitch DJS and a unique headlining set from NI Soul Troop. Keep up to date with Sunbeam line-up announcements on Facebook and twitter @SunbeamFestival
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INTO THE MYSTIC AN HOMAGE TO VAN MORRISON SPECIALLY COMMISSIONED FESTIVAL CONCERT WITH CELTIC SOUL & ARCO STRING QUARTET Plu s s u ppor t f r om n a t ha n o 'r egan
M ARI N E C O U RT HOTEL Satu r day 6 August doors 7.30pm £ 20 o pe n h ousefestival . com After the success of last year’s Walled Garden concert in honour of Van the Man’s 70th Birthday, we’ve commissioned another unique show with Bangor’s own Celtic Soul. Composer Michael Keeney has scored the arrangements for Arco String Quartet, allowing Celtic Soul to perform some of Van Morrison’s classics that feature a string section.
Bringing together his greatest hits with some lesser-known gems, Celtic Soul’s carefully curated renditions combine expert musicality with a deep understanding of the mystic soulfulness that underpins the Belfast bard’s work. Arco String Quartet comprise members of t he Ulster Orchestra. T hey h ave performed all over the world with global acts such as Rod Stewart and Pavarotti, as well as home-grown talents, Duke Special and Farriers.
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MANUKAHUNNEY MOTOWN, FUNK, R&B & GOOD TIMES
Presented by Mo vi n ’ Tar g ets Scooter C lub BAN GO R R UGB Y CLUB Satu r day 6 August, doors 8 pm £ 1 0 o pe n h o usefestival . com Take three fine female voices, add the class of The Supremes, the funk of James Brown, the soul of Aretha and a slice of now. Blend with brass and rhythm sections drawn from Northern Ireland’s finest musicians, and what you have is the sweet sound of Manukahunney. Local a n d g u e s t DJ s w i l l a l s o p rov i d e a soundtrack of the best of Motown, Northern Soul, funk and R&B.
This event is part of the Movin’ Targets Scooter Club Annual Rally, which takes place at Bangor Rugby Club from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th August. (Camping facilities and hot food are available.) However, the Manukahunney concert is open to everyone - ownership or knowledge of scooters is NOT a requirement. Having a good time and loving soul and funk music IS. Movin’ Targets is a Bangor based scooter club, founded in 2009 by Paul Fields and John Nesbitt, which now has 40+ members. They meet at the Hop House in Bangor on the first Monday of the month – new members always welcome.
OPEN HOUSE FESTIVAL SWING DANCE CLASSES ‘You dancin’?’ ‘You askin’?’ Well yes, actually, we are! C l asse s: Tue sd ays 7 : 3 0 - 9 pm 7 J u n e - 23 A ug ust ( ex c l 5 & 1 2 J u ly ) The Fountain Centre, Queens Parade Finis h i n g w i t h a p e r f o r m a n c e a t t he F e sti va l Ba l l , S u n d ay 2 8 A u g u s t A g e 18+ £60 f o r t h e s e r i e s i n c l u d e s FREE a d m i ssi o n to t he F es t iva l Ba ll
Open to those with twinkle toes or two left feet. Join the first ever Open House Festival Swing Dance Group and be part of a wonderful summer-long festival experience. Teachers from Swing Belfast will lead a fast, fun and very sociable season of 10 classes for men and women, where you’ll learn dances such as the Lindy Hop and the Charleston, and perfect a performance routine to make your friends and family green with envy. No experience or partner needed. For queries contact sharon@openhousefestival.com. Photo courtesy of Sara Marsden Photography
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TOM ROBINSON SPAC E T HE ATRE Fr i day 1 2 August, doors 7. 30 pm £ 20 o pe n h ousefestival . com For some festival goers, Tom Robinson will evoke memories of LGBT activism in the late ‘70s. As a musician he has shared writing credits with artists such as Elton John and Peter Gabriel. For others, he is the voice behind The Tom Robinson Show on BBC 6 Music, a signpost to undiscovered alternative music, old and new. On his 2016 ‘Home in the Morning’ tour, Tom guides his audience through his multifa rious ca reer a s song-smit h, broadcaster, activist and raconteur. In this acoustic one-man show, lesser known gems sit alongside classics like War Baby, Glad to Be Gay and 2-4-6-8 Motorway, interspersed with tall tales from Tom’s four decades spent on the wilder fringes of the music industry.
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SPIRIT FAMILY REUNION PLUS SUPPORT
THE GO AT ’S TO E Satu r day 1 3 August doors 7. 30 pm £ 1 0 o pe n h o usefestival . com Spirit Family Reunion were a highlight of the first ever Open House Bangor gigs back in 2012. We’ve been trying to bring them back ever since. This energetic young six-piece deliver raw American roots music, complete
with fiddle, banjo, washboard, double bass and harmonies. They began singing together on the street corners of New York City in 2009 and have travelled the highways of A meric a , pl ay ing w it h friends and luminaries like Pete Seeger, Levon Helm and the Felice Brothers. If you like Old Crow Medicine Show, the Lumineers, Steve Earl & the Dukes, or the soundtrack from O Brother, Where Art Thou?, then you will love this band.
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STIR IT UP! WITH DOGHOUSE SKA
MARINE C OURT HOTEL Saturday 13 A ugust doors 8 pm £10 openhousefestival . com Our annual Festival Stir It Up! night with DJs Craig Walker and Gareth McKinnie returns, bigger and better, with guest DJs and a crackin’ live band to boot. From soul and ska, to mod, punk, new wave and reggae, dance to the classic sounds of the late 70s and early 80s anti-establishment. ‘Doghouse’, the nine-piece ska tribute band complete with brass section, keyboards and buckets of energy and attitude, perform classics from Madness, Bad Manners, The Selecter and The Specials. ‘Everyone knows what’s coming next as soon as you say “Hey you, this is the heavy heavy monster sound …”, and then the dance floor takes a pounding,’ stated the Doghouse frontman Buck Murdock. You can't argue with that.
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BOWIE NIGHT U PSTAI RS I N J E N Ny WAT T S Sat u r d ay 1 3 A ug ust d oor s 9 . 3 0 pm Fe a t u ri n g D J Jo e L in d s ay £ 5 o p e n h o use f e sti va l . c om
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2016 saw the passing of a pioneer in music, art and fashion. A recording artist for five decades, David Bowie retained his artistic integrity and trail-blazing spirit until the very end. From ‘Heroes’ to ‘Life on Mars’, ‘Young Americans’ to ‘Changes’, everyone has a favourite song by the Thin White Duke. So join us to celebrate the life of one of music’s true visionaries, as BBC presenter and Palookaville creator, Joe Lindsay, hosts a night of Bowie vinyl and nostalgic sing-a-longs.
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GROOMSPORT FESTIVAL Si l ve r Dagger – Th e Do l ly Parton Bluegrass Y ears
PL U S DO G R UFF STRING BAND & C H RI S KE Y S TRIO GRO O M SPO R T HARBO UR Satu r day 20 August, 6 - 10 pm, FREE
PORTS PRIMA STRING QUARTET OPEN HOUSE FESTIVAL CHOIR
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Mar i n e C o u rt Hotel Su n day 1 4 A ugust doors 7. 30 pm ÂŁ 1 2 o pe n h o usefestival . com One of our favorite bands to come out of Northern Ireland in recent years, Ports (formerly known as Little Bear) are a 4-piece indie-folk band from DerryLondonderry who have just released their long-awaited debut album. You may have caught them during our spring 2015 Festival tour with John Smith. The all-female Prima String Quartet stretch boundaries with their brave, progressive arrangements. Collaborations include Lady
Gaga, Pink and Belle and Sebastian. They feature on the new Ports album but rarely get the chance to play with them live. The 70-strong Open House Festival Choir, lead by Katie Richardson, has been a singing phenomenon and a shot in the arm for the creative life of Bangor. Their version of 'The Few and Far Between' by Ports, during their sell-out Black Box gig, was breathtaking and started a love affair between the band and the choir. This collaboration between choir, quartet and band will be a one-off Festival special. And very special it will be too.
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BAN GOR RUGB Y CLU B Saturday 20 August Gates 3pm, finishes 10 . 45pm Online advance tick ets £20 On the gate £25 openhousefestival . com Age 18+, Outdoor event, standing, Full bar and hot food available.
Open House Festival has joined forces with the talented team at Bangor Rugby Club to bring you Bangor’s biggest open-air music gig of the summer. Come celebrate with the team at this annual club fundraiser, following one of the most successful seasons in Bangor Rugby Club’s history. Players and members will be working hard – putting up fences, pulling pints and even cleaning toilets – to create a great festival vibe, with a warm club welcome. This all-day event features the muchcelebrated Queen tribute act, Flash Harry, as well as Guns or Roses and local heroes, Cover Up. More acts will be announced over the summer.
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“MARTIN IS IN A CLASS OF HIS OWN. HE IS SUCH AN EXPRESSIVE PLAYER… INGENIOUS IN HIS USE OF THE GUITAR.” Jackson Browne
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MARTIN SIMPSON S PA CE TH E ATRE Su n d ay 2 1 A u gu st do o r s 7.30pm £ 20 open h o u se fe sti val .c o m Widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, Martin Simpson’s own compositions and his interpretations of traditional songs, are masterpieces of musical storytelling. No-one has more successfully combined the diverse elements of British, AfroAmerican and Old-Timey music than Simpson. His solo shows are intense, eclectic, spellbinding and deeply moving, so it’s no surprise that he has been nominated 27 times (more than anyone else) for the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. The new Space Theatre, with its outstanding acoustics, is the perfect venue for this solo show, his first Open House Festival appearance.
STRINGBAND 'ASS KICKIN’ REDNECK STRINGBAND MUSIC' BAL LYH OL M E YAC HT CLU B Su n day 2 1 A ugust doors 8 pm £ 1 4 .5 0 o pe nhousefestival . com More than ten years ago, the Baltimore Fiddle Fair in West Cork introduced us to a young band from Portland, Oregon who had grown up listening to punk and classic
rock, but were rediscovering Old-Time American folk music. They played with respect for the Appalachian tradition, but with swagger and attitude. They’ve just released their 8th album and their musicianship and heart is as pure as ever. These two guys and two girls continue to stand out as the shining gold standard for American stringband music.
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TALKING MUSICAL REVOLUTIONS
MIKE SCOTT IN CONVERSATION
S PA C E T HEATRE W ed n es d ay 24 A u gu st do o r s 7.30pm £ 1 5 open ho u se fe sti val .c o m Since Mike Scott emerged from his native Edinburgh in 1978, fronting Another Pretty Face and publishing the zine. Jungleland, the future Waterboys legend has followed a distinctive and transcendent musical path. Tonight Scott will be onstage in conversation with fellow former fanzine editor, Gavin Martin. Words, music and film clips will trace his singular rock ‘n’ roll journey. Through epoch defining albums such as Fisherman Blues and This Is The Sea, all the way to his recent triumphant return Modern Blues, via Scott’s acclaimed Adventures Of A Waterboy memoir, this will be an evening to take you right to the heart of The Big Music. Back in 1977, Bangor boy Gavin Martin started the original fanzine Alternative Ulster when he was just 17, inspiring the punk athem by SLF. Shorty afterwards, Gavin left for London and joined NME as their youngest staff writer. Today he is music critic at The Mirror, and creator of Talking Musical Revolutions.
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SPACE T HEATRE S aturday 2 7 August doors 7. 30 pm £15 openhousefestival . com For more than 4 decades, frontman Suggs, aka Graham McPherson, has helped make Madness an indomitable and irrepressible force in English pop. Tonight, in a special Talking Madness Musical Revolutions presentation, Suggs will converse with longtime friend and Madness follower, Gavin Martin, tracking The Mad Men’s progress, with video clips to match. The Nutty Train has travelled from Dublin Castle to Buckingham Palace, from The House of Fun to The Liberty of Norton Folgate - and all points in between - and it's pulling into Bangor for one night only. All aboard!
THE DARKLING AIR CONCERT & ALBUM LAUNCH Pl us Sp ec i a l g ue st DAV ID C . C L E M E N TS QU E E N’ S PA R A D E C H U R CH T hu rs 25 Aug ust d o or s 7 . 3 0pm £10 o p e n h o use f e stiva l . c om When songwriter and vocalist Rachel McCarthy (Farriers) met composer and producer Michael Keeney (Foy Vance, Duke Special) while mixing a record in Donegal some years ago, a future collaboration was inevitable. A simple notion to write some songs together in late 2015, quickly and organically grew into The Darkling Air. Although they have each performed many times previously at Open House Festival they have never shared the stage. They will be joined by Arco String Quartet who have worked closely with both Rachel and Michael for many years, and play on the album. Expect ambient soundscapes and haunting vocals underpinned by guitar, piano and strings - The Darkling Air album launch promises exciting and beautiful new music.
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NIAMH PERRY MARINE CO URT HO TEL Friday 2 6 August doors 7. 30 pm £15 openhousefestival . com Bangor girl, Niamh Perry, became a household name in 2008 as a finalist in the BBC series, I’d Do Anything, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s search for an actress to play the part of Nancy in Oliver. Since then, she has had a hugely successful West End stage career, playing lead roles in Mama Mia!, Sweeney Todd and Lloyd Webber’s, Love Never Dies. At this homecoming concert, Niamh and her band will perform material from her musical theatre career, as well as songs she learned growing up in Bangor (such as She Moved Through the Fair). Niamh will also debut some of her own material.
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GLITTER & T WISTED
BRITIS H LEGIO N Friday 2 6 A ugust doors 8 pm L ate b ar £10 openhousefestival . com Ladies and Gentlemen (that applies to some of you at least) come join your host, Barry Vinegarstroke, the compere without comp a re, for a night of prop er 70s entertainment! WIN yourself some quality tat, we mean, prizes, in our FREE Bingo. Grab yourself a meaty handful in the fabulous, free MEAT RAFFLE! Dance to the sexy and stomping stylings of our houseband, The Great Bunch O Lads, then shake your bingo-wings to the discotheque DJ s k i l l s o f B a r r y a n d h i s Tw i s te d Roadshow. Expect surprise guests and acts, and remember, if it’s entertaining, then it must be ENTERTAINMENT!!
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PUNK WEEKENDER BBA (Bangor Barmy Army) was a self-titled group of local punks in the late 70s, brought together by their love of punk music, and a desire for self preservation from those who didn’t. The legacy of BBA lives on via Tom Calwell, a local punk enthusiast, who continues to programme gigs, including the annual BBA Punk Weekender. As part of this year’s event, Open House Festival joins forces with BBA to bring you the Damned and the mighty XSLF (see page 35). BBA have also programmed a series of free events throughout the weekend. Highlights are here – full programme and updates on: w w w.facebook/BBATakingControl
WO LSEY ’ S FREE , Friday 2 6 August 9 . 30 pm onwards. l ate b ar In the original Trident venue (upstairs in Wolsey's), classic punk and new wave songs will be played by the mighty A.R.S.E. (made up of band members from Asylum, Re’bel, Stalag 17 and Ensemble). Support on the night comes from Buck Eejit, plus Barney! THE PUNK SESSIO N – D ONEG AN’ S BEER GARDEN FREE , S unday 2 8 August 6 - 9 pm A semi-acoustic/electric punk “session” featuring the one and only Henry Cluney, Me Other Daughter and Brendan Monaghan, plus guests. A fitting end to an amazing weekend of punk.
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THE DAMNED PLUS XSLF
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CARA DILLON “WHAT MAY WELL BE THE WORLD’S MOST BEAUTIFUL FEMALE VOICE” Mojo Magazine
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music. Following the runaway success of her 2001 self-titled debut, Cara has received innumerable awards, including Best Album at the Radio 2 Folk awards.
From Dungiven in Northern Ireland, Cara Dillon is considered one of the world’s finest singers of traditional and contemporary song. She simultaneously defines and defies the genre of folk
The beautiful and historic Queen's Parade Church on Bangor Seafront will provide a stunning backdrop to this extraordinary singer and her band, which includes her husband and musical partner, Sam Lakeman.
AC?DC A TRIBUTE TO BON SCOTT
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THE GOAT ’S T OE S aturday 2 7 August on stage 10 . 30 pm FREE , openhousefestival . com It is more than 35 years since original AC/ DC singer Bon Scott died after a night out in London. Had he lived, he would have been 70 on the 9th July. AC?DC are proud to play Open House Festival to celebrate the fantastic music that Bon left behind. The band deliver a storming two-and-ahalf-hour show of songs from the Bon Scott AC/DC era, including Shot Down in Flames, Touch Too Much, Problem Child, High Voltage and (It’s a Long Way to the Top) If You Want to Rock’n’Roll, as well as the classics, Whole Lotta Rosie, Highway to Hell and TNT. The show will also include Thunderstruck and some material from the Back in Black album.
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Open House Festival would like to honour the songwriting genius of this often overlooked musical bard, whose comic sensibility and mastery of the double entendre were quite unique within his artform. A panel of local literary lowbrows a nd s p e ci al g u e s t s , i n clu d i n g B B C presenter, Joe Lindsay, former Belfast Book Festival director, Hugh Odling-Smee, and local musical hero and bon vivant, Craig Walker, will read from and interpret his work, including such classics as The Jack, Big Balls, Whole Lotta Rosie and Love at First Feel.
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BLUEGRASS PICNIC WITH PRISON LOVE pl us O p e n H o use F es t iva l Choir
WA RD PA RK Su n d ay 28 Aug us t Fr e e 2.30 – 5p m Fa m i l i e s w e l c o m e ‘T h e f i n e st m usi ca l moon s hin e t hi s si d e o f th e B ig P on d ’ Bluegrass Picnic is becoming something of an annual institution: the perfect way to spend your bank holiday Sunday afternoon, picnicking in the park with family and friends, and chilling out (or dancing) to fabulous Bluegrass sounds. On mandolin, flat-picking guitar, fiddle, doghouse bass, washboard and harmonies, Prison Love are a Dublin based five-piece who play Bluegrass, Old-time, Gospel and Cajun like a fast train a comin’. It’s hard to believe that they weren’t all raised in the American Deep South on moonshine and gumbo.
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FESTIVAL BALL MARINE C OURT HOTEL BALLROO M Sunday 2 8 A ugust doors 7. 30 pm £20 openhousefestival . com Unreserved seating ( cabaret- st y le) Age 18 + L ate Bar This year’s Festival Ball will be a glittering tribute to the 1930s and 40s era of swing, big band and jazz. Linley Hamilton’s Mardi Gras Swing Band will bring you authentic songs from the period, with some recent classics given a vintage twist. Dig out your vintage ball gowns and tea dance dresses, dust down your zoot suits, and shine those dancing shoes. You’ll get to learn some new dance steps to familiar soundtracks, or you can just sing along if you fancy. Celebrate the final weekend of the festival with a dose of nostalgia for the decades we love! Dress code: vintage 30s and 40s chic Ticket price includes beginner-friendly dance lesson by Swing Belfast, live music and late night DJ.
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THE GOAT ’S T OE S unday 2 8 August doors 8 pm FREE 12 pm b ar openhousefestival . com Swimming Tapes is a brilliant new fivepiece band based in London, featuring three Bangor musicians – Paddy Conn and Louis Price of Kowalski, plus their good chum Robbie Reid. Brought together by a love of lo-fi indie, pop song-craft and reverb drenched coastal vibes, the band released their first single Souvenirs in March, which featured in The Sunday Times hottest tracks, and earned plays with Phil Taggart on Radio One. For their first homecoming show, the band will be joined by fellow Bangor lads, In An Instant, whose fresh and exciting electropop makes a perfect match for a sundrenched bank holiday weekend.
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ba ng o r c a stl e WA L LED G A RD EN bank h o l i d ay m o n d ay 2 9 Aug ust 2 – 5p m £15 o p e n h o use f e st iva l . c om S eat in g p r o v i d e d – or b r in g a r u g Pack up your picnic and come join us for an afternoon of chilled soul and jazz in the beautiful and historic Walled Garden in the grounds of Bangor Castle – the perfect setting for this bank holiday concert. Dana Masters is an extraordinary singer. Originally from the Deep South in the United States, she grew up with sounds of soul, rhythm and blues and gospel music all around her. Music took Dana from South Carolina to Los Angeles, where she met an Irish boy who would later become her husband. Since moving to Northern Ireland, Dana has performed on BBC Radio 4 and at Proms in the park, and regularly sings with some of the finest musicians in the country including Van Morrison and Linley Hamilton. She will perform with her full band, and her repertoire will include original compositions as well as soul and jazz classics.
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MARINE C OURT HOTEL Sunday 2 9 August doors 8 pm Bar avail ab l e. Fu l ly sea ted £ 30 openhousefestival .com
“MAGNETIC, DUSKY AMERICANA… TWO WRITERS WHO SEE LOVE IN RAIN, SEA, THE CLIFFS AND THE CLOUDS; HOPELESS ROMANTICS FOREVER.” The Guardian
Sam Beam is the illusive, charismatic and bearded singer-songwriter from South Carolina, whose musical adventures go under the moniker of Iron and Wine. Despite performing for more than a decade, achieving cult status among indie-folk enthusiasts, he has made only one previous appearance in Northern Ireland – at the Open House Festival back in 2010. His acclaimed new recording, a duets album called Love Letter for Fire, is co-written and recorded with another Open House favourite, American singer-songwriter (now Manchester adoptee) Jesca Hoop. This is probably your only chance to see this new collaboration, up close and personal, and in such an intimate venue.
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Bangor’s favourite punk rock sons are back, ever evolving since ‘82, with new men on bass and guitar. The Clash formed 40 years ago and to celebrate, Wasted Talent will perform a full set of Clash favourites. Join us for the best of times.
Six young dudes with guitars, sporting pointy shoes and mop tops playing U.S. vintage sounds. Who wants to hear stuff from the Everly Brothers, The Beatles & The Kinks? Who wants it to be Sixties pop for an evening? These lads do! It’ll be the best Sunday night out in the festival.
SU N DAY 7 The Ground lings, 10pm Guitars & Rock ‘n’ Roll is proud to bring the best hard hitting rhythm ‘n’ blues band in the world to the Hop House. Yes, the Groundlings are that good!
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SATURDAY 2 7 D J Fred Surfguitar, 9 pm - l ate Fred has the greatest collection of original 45s from the 50s & 60s. Boppers, strollers, rockers, doo wop, rockabilly, surf, crooners and wild blues howlers, Fred plays that rock ‘n’ roll sound delinquents dreamed of racing hotrods to. All you have to do is dance. S unday 2 8 D OLBR O DAN & the EASY TH REE , 9 pm So you’re a fan of garage, punk and g r unge? T he evening st a r ts w it h a screening of “I’m Now: The Story Of Mudhoney”, a documentary movie about the ‘founding fathers of grunge’ . After the film Dolbro Dan & The Easy Three will take to the stage and blitz their way through a setlist of Mudhoney classics. That’s the low down.
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BANGOR UKE JAM PRO J EC T 24, QUE E N ’ S PARADE S u nd ay 7 Aug ust 2 – 4 pm FREE, o p e n h o use f e s t iva l . c om Belfast Uke Jam members are taking a daytrip to Bangor and joining forces with the newly spawned Bangor Ukulele Collective, for an afternoon of ukulele heaven. The Big Bangor Uke Jam will take place at the site of the weekly Food Assembly on Bangor seafront (www.facebook.com/
bangorfoodassembly). Just bring your uke – we’ll provide the song sheets. To register your free place and receive advance copies of the songs, go to openhousefestival.com Ba n g or Uku l e l e Collective m eet 7 – 9pm o n Th u r sdays in F ea lt y ’s bac k bar B elf a s t Uke Jam takes pl ace 7 – 9 pm on T uesdays in the Su n f low e r Bar
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FEALT Y ’S FREE , 9 . 30 pm till l ate The Back Bar Sessions at Fealty's, conceived and hosted by resident songsmith Stephen Macartney, has earned a reputation as a seriously good original-songwriter night. Some very fine writers from Ireland, the UK and America have graced the candlelit room over the last year. The sessions feature a different guest every week, each bringing their own unique talent to this intimate and endearingly stripped-back evening.
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In the Sea Rats, local troubadour Stephen Macartney has gathered together a veritable super-group of like-minded riffraff musicians. Playing their favourite Old-Time, Bluegrass, alt-country and upbeat folk covers, the Sea Rats will keep your feet tapping well into the night, or as long as the whiskey is flowing.
14 AU GUST & 2 1 august S tephen macartney & the sea rats We’re pretty proud of the amount of highquality music you can experience for free at Open House Festival. Just like last year, the Rabbit Rooms will have free sessions ever y Su nd ay after no on, t h is yea r featuring the Dog Ruff String Band. Dog Ruff play ‘the finest, ruffest, tuffest hillbilly Bluegrass music’ and are no strangers to the Open House Festival. On the 14th and 21st August Steve MAcartney & the Sea Rats will play the Rabbit Rooms.
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BOOK CLUB 0 1 T HE O L D A UC TI O N RO O M S ( A RRED A RE ) Wedn e sd ay 3 A ug ust d oor s 8 pm £8 op e n h o u s e f e s t i va l . c o m Bring a b o t t l e Our Book Club events are a must for book lovers, book clubs and folk who enjoy a good old literary debate. Join our vibrant panel of local writers, broadcasters and creative characters who will share their thoughts on our chosen books. Then share yours – with a glass of your favourite tipple. C hair Stephen Walker is the BBC NI political correspondent and an acclaimed author. His latest book, Ireland’s Call, was published last year. Pa ne l Hugh Odling-Smee is an Arts Manager, co-founder of Whittrick Press and founder of the Belfast Book Festival. Cherrie Mcllwaine, is best known for her popular BBC Radio Ulster programmes The Late Show and Gardeners Corner. Louise Farr has been an actor and journalist in her time, and wrote The Farr Side column for the County Down Spectator.
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Th e G l o r ious Heresies by Lisa McInerney (Hodder & Stoughton 2015) One messy murder affects the lives of five misfits who exist on the fringes of Ireland’s post-crash society. Biting, moving and darkly funny, T he Glorious Heresies explores salvation, shame and the legacy of Ireland’s attitudes to sex and family. A ll T he L i gh ts W e C an n o t See by Anthony Doerr (Harper Collins 2015) This stunning novel traces blind French girl, Marie, and young German boy, Werner, as they try to survive the devastation of World War II. Beautifully written, it is a memorable, haunting tale. A ll a t S ea by Decca Aitkenhead (Fourth Estate 2016) Exploring race and redemption, privilege and prejudice, this is a remarkable true story of love and loss which examines how a sudden death can affect the people who survive. All books are available at Eason, Bangor, with an exclusive £2 festival discount. Please support your local bookshop.
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SPA CE TH E ATRE T hu rs d ay 4 A ug ust d oor s 7 . 3 0pm £14.50 o p e n h o use f e s t iva l . c om Over the last 35 years, the name Ian Rankin has become shorthand for genre-defining crime-fiction. His career was kick-started by the publication of his first novel proper, Knots & Crosses. The book heralded the arrival of the character Rebus, a flawed detective who has found sustained favour with Rankin’s substantial readership. In addition, the author has written short stories, a graphic novel, and a play, Dark
Road, which premiered in September 2013 at the Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh. Rankin’s novels have been translated into more than twenty languages and have won their author numerous industry awards, an honorary doctorate, and an OBE for services to literature. His appearance at the Space Theatre, in conversation with local author Colin Bateman, promises to be a highlight of this year’s festival. Ian Rankin's most recent novel, Even Dogs in the Wild is available at Eason, Bangor, with an exclusive £2 festival discount. Please support your local bookshop.
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M ARI N E C O U RT HOTEL Satu r day 6 August 10 am – 5pm o pe n h o u se festival . com £ 65 i n c l u des morning coffee, l u n c h an d afternoon tea From keyboa rd to bo okshelf - how publishing works and why it works that way. How to prepare your pitch, submit your work, handle rejection, and deal with the contract when it finally comes. Four top publishing professionals discuss what’s currently hot and what’s not, the best way to attract an agent, and how to get your book noticed. With the opportunity to ‘speedpitch’ your book, ask questions, mingle with the panel, and workshop with a top talent scout, this day-long event will give aspiring authors a clear insight into the role of the agent and the publishing industry.
Panel Vanessa Fox O’Loughlin is Ireland’s leading literary scout and the founder of the writing resource website Writing. ie and The Inkwell Group publishing consultancy. She also publishes fiction as the author, Sam Blake. Polly Nolan works in the London branch of Greenhouse Literary Agency, a transatlantic agency specialising in writing for children and young adults. Paul Feldstein is a literary agent and publishing consultant. He runs Northern Ireland’s only literary agency, the Feldstein Agency, with his wife. They focus on adult fiction and non-fiction. Colin Bateman is a novelist, playwright and screenwriter with thirty-five novels and several scripts to his name, including Divorcing Jack, Papercuts and the upcoming film The Journey.
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ALEXEI SAYLE: 'THATCHER STOLE MY TROUSERS'
M ARI N E C O U RT HOTEL Su n day 7 August doors 7. 30 pm £ 1 5 o pe n h o usefestival . com
“PEOPLE GO ON ABOUT SEEING THE SEX PISTOLS LIVE. HE WAS MY SEX PISTOLS.”
In 1971, comedians on the working men’s club circuit didn’t know what was about to hit them: a 19 year-old Marxist art student. Through the next decade, Alexei Sayle would be a clerk in a DHSS office, one of London’s bottom ten freelance illustrators, a school dinner lady, and a college lecturer, before becoming the original MC of London’s first modern comedy club, The Comedy Store – when the landscape of British comedy was altered forever. Alexei will read from and talk about his recent book, Thatcher Stole My Trousers, which chronicles a time when comedy and politics came together in electrifying ways. Recounting the opening season of the Comedy Store, Alexei’s experiences with Alternative Cabaret, The Comic Strip and The Young Ones, and his friendships with the comedians who, like him, would soon become household names, this event will be a unique and beguiling blend of social history and memoir.
Paul Merton T hatcher Stole My Trousers is available at Easons, Bangor, with an exclusive £2 Festival discount. Please support your local bookshop.
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KEEP ‘ER LIT! SHINING A LIGHT ON NEW WOMEN'S FICTION
THE O L D AU CTION R OOMS (ARREDARE) W e dn e sday 10 August do o r s 7.30pm Start 8 pm £ 1 0, o pe n h ousefestival . com Br i n g a bo ttle Bestselling author, Glenn Patterson, talks with three writers who are lighting up contemporary women’s literature with their surprising, quirky and sometimes challenging perspectives on life, love and cultural identity. Expect a lively and entertaining panel discussion. One for aspiring writers - or those who just love a good story and great company. Belfast born Lucy Caldwell now lives in London and is the multi-award winning author of three novels, several stage plays a nd radio d ra ma s. Her shor t-stor y collection, Multitudes, was published in May.
Londoner Ayisha Malik’s debut novel, Sofia Khan is Not Obliged has been hailed as the Muslim Bridget Jones. Named as one of WH Smith’s Fresh Talent picks for 2016, Ayisha is currently working on the sequel. Dubliner Doreen Finn’s first novel, My Buried Life, was published to great acclaim last May and shortlisted for the prestigious Kate O’Brien award. Her second novel will be published next year. Glenn Patterson is the renowned author of several novels and plays. The screenplay for Good Vibrations earned him a BAFTA nomination. His most recent novel, Gull, is a fictional account of the DeLorean story. The most recent books by all four authors, are available from Eason, Bangor, at an exclusive £2 discount.
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BOOK CLUB 02 THE O L D AU CTION R OOMS (ARREDARE) W e dn e sday 2 4 August doors 8pm £8 openhousefestival .com Bring a bottle Our Book Club events are a must for book lovers, book clubs and folk who enjoy a good old literary debate. Join our vibrant panel of local writers, broadcasters and creative characters who will share their thoughts on our chosen books. Then share yours – with a glass of your favourite tipple. Ch ai r Writer, actress and comedian, Nuala McKeever, is best known for her role as Emer in Give My Head Peace, and her own UTV show, McKeever. Pan e l Nick Garbutt is a highly respected broadcaster, journalist, political blogger and public relations expert. Yvette Shapiro is a freelance journalist, producer and presenter who has worked for BBC, UTV and the Belfast Telegraph. Kathryn Thomson is Chief Executive of National Museums Northern Ireland. An avid reader, she is passionate about the arts.
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Selected Books
The Green Road by Anne Enright (Jonathan Cape 2016) When Dan announces he’s to enter the priesthood, his mother is grief-stricken. In the years that follow, the Madigan children leave one by one. Reuniting one Christmas Day, each confronts the terrible weight of family ties and the journey that brought them home. B ehind C losed Doors by B.A. Paris (Mira 2016) Some might call this true love. Others might ask questions. Why does Grace never answer the phone, or meet for coffee? And why there are bars on one of the bedroom windows? Sometimes the perfect marriage is the perfect lie. Reasons to S tay Alive by Matt Haig (Canongate Books 2015) At the age of 24, Matt Haig found himself staring at a cliff-edge, about to jump off. This is his moving, funny story of how he learned to live better, love better and feel more alive. More than a memoir, this is a book about making the most of your time on earth. All books are available at Eason, Bangor, with an exclusive £2 festival discount. Please support your local bookshop.
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STASI CHILD T he r e a l sto r i e s b e hin d t he n ovel Dav id Yo un g ta l k s t o S t ephen Wa lk er SPA CE TH E ATRE Wedn e sd ay 1 7 Aug us t d oor s 7 . 3 0 pm £10 o p e n h o use f e stiva l . c om Fu l l b a r ava i l a b l e Stasi Child is David Young's riveting debut novel, the first in a series of Cold War-era crime thrillers set in East Germany. A must for fans of Child 44 and Deutschland 83, the best-selling book has received multiple accolades, and is under option to Euston Films for a planned TV series. It was nominated for the prestigious Theakstons Crime Novel of the Year, alongside seasoned writers such as Val McDermid and Mark Billingham.
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Using photography from the DDR years, Dav id t alks to t he BBC NI Political Correspondent and historical author, Stephen Walker, about the real-life stories that inspired Stasi Child, his research visits to Berlin and his plans for the future books. This event isn’t just for fiction fans – but for anyone with an interest in that fascinating era of history. David and Stephen's books are available from Eason, Bangor, with an exclusive £2 Festival discount. Please support your local bookshop
RAB BIT ROO MS ( 2 nd Floor) M onday 2 2 A ugust doors 8 pm, FREE every one welcome nibb les served This month's Bangor Harbour Book Club will read Ian San Ian Sansom’s The Ring Road, a funny and poignant observation of small-town life, and a celebration of the ordinariness of the world around us. T he Ring Road is available from Eason, Bangor, with an exclusive £2 Festival discount. Please support your local bookshop
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TEN X 9 REAL PEOPLE, REAL STORIES
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M o nd ay 22 A ug ust d oor s 7 . 3 0 pm FREE o p e n h o use f e s t iva l . c om One night. Nine people. Ten minutes each to tell a true story from their lives... Ten x 9 (pronunced ten by nine) started in Belfast five years ago and has become one of the city’s most popular events. Its popularity continues to grow and there are now Tenx9 events in London, Nashville, Glasgow, Chicago, Cork, Dublin and elsewhere.
We are delighted Ten x 9 will make its Open House Festival debut this year. The theme will be ‘Bangor’ - nine people with up to ten minutes each to tell a true story about their favourite place (provided their favourite place is Bangor, obviously). If you’re interested in taking part, go to t e n x 9 . c o m / b a n g o r 2 0 1 6 fo r m o r e information, editorial guidelines and inspiration. Most folk come to listen - some folk come to tell.
FE ALT Y ’ S BACK BAR Satu r day 27 A ugust doors 3pm £ 5 o pe n h o usefestival . com Pull up a chair, have a drink, and absorb this thoroughly engaging, often hilarious, illustrated lecture from the novelist and critic Ian Sansom, as he asks why and how artists create - and why it matters. From Homer to Homer Simpson, from the Bible to Breaking Bad, whilst bravely tackling the C-word (culture), this is a lecture for anyone itching from any kind of creative tickle - and for anyone who wants to understand why and how the arts enrich our lives. Ian's latest novel, Westmoreland Alone, is available from Eason, Bangor, at an exclusive £2 festival discount. Please support your local bookshop.
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Th e Au c ti o n Rooms Satu r day 1 3 August 3 pe r fo r m ances: 12 noon, 2 pm, 4pm £ 5 (1 4 -1 8 years) £8 ( over 18 s) One of the leading theatre companies in Northern Ireland, Big Telly are coming to Bangor for the very first time with this scratch performance of their latest work in progress, The Faerie Thorn. Based on the book by Jane Talbot, The Faerie Thorn will recreate Talbot’s dark, i m a g i n at ive a nd b ew itch i n g t ale s , propelling the audience into a world of devilish debts, trysts and trades, broken bargains and unjust trials; of magic, quickwittedness, hoodwinking and revenge.
Over the past thirty years, Big Telly have carved a reputation as bold, risk-taking theatre makers, and their finished Faerie Thorn production is guaranteed to be a piece of vibrant, contemporary, physical theatre, incorporating masks, movement and illusion. For one day only, you can witness a key stage of its development, and participate in a Q&A session with the actors, the director and the writer, Jane Talbot. This is a rare opportunity to see a dynamic theatre company at work, and get a glimpse of their latest production before it goes on national tour next year. Please note this event is not suitable for under 14s.
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HERETICS & HEAD THE BALLS SPACE TH EATRE Saturday 13 A ugust doors 8 pm ÂŁ12 w w w. openhousefestival . com UK comedy circuit stalwart, Neil Dougan, attempts to compress over five hundred years of protestant culture into his new one-man show. Packed with tales of heretics and head the balls, his subjects range from revolutionary reformists to bonfire builders, the Four Musketeers, to a tribe of Native American Orangemen, the Scots Irish, 17th Century Calvinist orgies in Essex, Saint Patrick and even Rasputin gets a mention!
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The Pintsized Theatre Company presents
PINTSIZED SURPRISE
FEALT Y ’S BACK BAR Friday 19 , S aturday 20, Friday 2 6 & Saturday 2 7 August Doors 8 pm show 8 . 30 – 9 . 30 pm £10 openhousefestival . com Age 18+ Unreserved seating with some standing. Limited numbers - early booking advisable
Pintsized Theatre makes its triumphant return to Open House festival after an impressive debut in 2015. Pintsized Surprise combines the magic of theatre and the excitement of mystery, inviting you to see a surprise play in a bespoke location right here in Bangor. All we will say is that you’ll be treated to a comedy short - just long enough to drink a couple of pints! Like The Mousetrap, audiences are asked to take a vow of silence about the surprise ending to avoid ruining it for future audiences. Take a chance. Have a pint. Be surprised.
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Satu r day 27 & Sunday 2 8 A ugust gates 12.30pm for pre-show meet w i th c ast. Show starts 1. 30 pm* £ 1 4 adu l ts £7 children & students o pe n h o u se festival . com 'Lord, what fools these mortals be!' On two summer afternoons in late August, we’ll be celebrating Shakespeare, in the Walled Garden, with a dazzling production of his best-loved comedy – A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
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In this unique adaptation of the popular play, London-based Merely Theatre company inject energy, emotion and humour to the comically intertwined tales of feuding forest gods and midnight elopements. An immersive, in the garden production of one of the bard’s greatest works – what better way to mark the 400th anniversary of his death. *W hy not complete your bank holiday Sunday on 27 August by heading to Ward Park after the show for our FREE Bluegrass Picnic!
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BOTTLE SHOCK FILM & WINE TASTING
T HE O L D A UC TI O N RO O M S ( A RRED A RE ) t hu rs d ay 4 A ug ust Wine ta sti n g 7 .30 p m , F ilm 8 . 3 0 pm £25 o p e n h o use f e st iva l . c om PG-13 1hr 50min Directed by Randall Miller, starring Alan Rickman and Chris Pine.
The late Alan Rickman stars in this 2008 comedy-drama, based on the true story of the now infamous blind Paris Wine Tasting of ’76, which put Napa wines on the map for good. He plays a maverick English wine merchant who takes on the French wine aristocracy with the little-known New
World Californians. But could the French possibly succumb to the wine making talents of the lowly pretenders from the Napa Valley? Before the film, Bangor wine expert and raconteur, Craig Walker, will recreate this famous event with a tasting of two French wines versus two from California. This time around, which wine wins is up to you. Price includes a glass of fizz on arrival, tasting of four selected wines, plus cheese and crackers. Feel free to bring your own wine (from any region you like) and nibbles to enjoy during the film.
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW THE B RI TI SH LEGIO N
Directed by Jim Sharman, starring Tim Curry and Susan Sarandon.
Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), as they become stranded in a storm, and discover the eerie mansion of the enigmatic Dr Frank-N-Furter (a career-making turn by Tim Curry), a transvestite scientist, and his creepy household (including Meat Loaf and Richard O’Brien). It’s not only their bearings they are in danger of losing…
This is your chance to dress up, dance and sing-along to this cult musical classic in the retro-chic setting of the Bangor British Legion. Perfect entertainment for a seaside summer’s evening. Follow sweethearts
Rocky Horror Picture Show will be followed by a DJ set of sexy rock ‘n’ roll, glam rock and dancing music for unconventional conventionists, courtesy of Belfast personality and bon vivant, Joe Lindsay.
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THE THIRD MAN BANGOR COURTHOUSE
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Directed by Carol Reed, starring Orson Welles and Joseph Cotten.
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The Third Man is a stylish film noir, celebrated for its acting, musical score and atmospheric cinematography. It is considered one of the greatest films of all time, and was voted best British film of the 20th century. Joseph Cotton stars as pulp novelist, Holly Martins, who travels to shadowy, postwar Vienna, only to find himself investigating the mysterious death of his old friend, Harry Lime, played by Orson Welles. This is a must-see for any cinema aficionados; the setting of Bangor’s former Courtroom will no doubt add intensity to this compelling thriller.
CITIZEN KANE BANGOR COURTHOUSE Satu r day 6 August Doors 6 . 30 pm i n c l u de s a t our of the courthouse £ 1 5 Fu l ly seated - L imited tick ets Br i n g yo u r own refreshments o pe n h o u se festival . com
PG 1hr 59min Directed by, and starring, Orson Welles.
The stoic and formal surroundings of Bangor Courthouse provide the perfect setting for Orson Welles’ tale of power and hubris in the life of Charles Foster Kane, the illusive newspaper magnate. Welles’ epic and poignant storytelling transcends the film’s age, proving it be an enduring classic – repeatedly voted the best film of all time. Citizen Kane is the story of one man’s dizzying rise to power, whilst losing his grip on his own soul.
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THE DAMNED
Don’t Y ou Wish That We Were Dead SPACE TH EATRE
IRIS
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FILM & FASHION SWAP CA IRN BAY L O DG E wedn e sd ay 1 7 Aug us t D OORS 7 pm £20 (Do n a ti o n b a r ava il a b le) PG-13 1hr 19min
This fabulous fashion night is set in the exquisite ‘arts and crafts’ style guesthouse, Cairn Bay Lodge, overlooking Ballyholme bay. Enjoy a screening of the award winning 2014 documentary film about the beloved 93-year-old New York fashion icon, Iris Apfel (directed by legendary filmmaker Albert Maysles). Follow Iris on her shopping
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expeditions, explore her clutter-filled Aladdin’s cave of a home, and hear her generously impart her wisdom to younger fashionistas. Then, after a glass of fizz and a plate of delicious homemade bites, it’s your turn to create a new look, swapping up to five fashion items from your wardrobe (clothes or accessories) with those of your fellow fashionistas. Style experts will be on hand to advise what to avoid and what to wear… if you dare! Very limited numbers. Pre-booking essential.
If you’re looking forward to The Damned’s live Open House Festival appearance in the Marine Court Hotel, what better way to get in the mood than with director Wes Orshoki’s story of the long-ignored pioneers of punk. THE DAMNED: Don’t You Wish That We Were Dead includes appearances from Chrissie Hynde, Mick Jones (The Clash), Lemmy, members of Pink Floyd, Black Flag, Guns ‘N’ Roses, the Sex Pistols, Blondie, Buzzcocks and more. Shot around the globe over three years, the film charts the complex history of the band who are credited with starting punk 40 years ago.
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MOULIN ROUGE THE WALLED GARDEN Friday 19 August D oors 8.30pm – Film 9 pm £15 ( under 18 £8 ) openhousefestival . com Includes a complimentary glass of Prosecco. Fully seated. Bring your ow n rugs, cushions and refreshments. This is an outdoor event, so w rap up. PG-13 2hr 10min Directed by Baz Luhrmann Starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor.
Our Walled Garden films return for 2016 with the hugely-popular Moulin Rouge. Following on from Mamma Mia! in 2014 and Grease in 2015, Moulin Rouge is set to be this year’s crowd-pleaser, being the most requested film among our festival audience. The infamous night club, the epitome of fin-de-siècle Parisian decadence, provides the setting for an illicit romance. English poet, Christian (Ewan McGregor) falls for dancer, Satine (Nicole Kidman), incurring the wrath of the club’s patron, ‘The Duke.’ Nominated for eight Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actress, Moulin Rouge brings the romance and excitement of Bohemian Paris to the big, open air screen.
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SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER THE WALLED GARDEN S aturday 20 A ugust D oors 8.30pm – Film 9pm £15 openhousefestival . com Includes a complimentary glass of Prosecco. Fully seated. Bring your own rugs, cushions and refreshments. This is an outdoor event, so wrap up. Age 18 1hr 58min Directed by John Badham Starring John Travolta and Karen Lynn Gorney
Saturday Night Fever is the smart, poignant story of a disillusioned Brooklyn teenager who feels that his only chance to succeed is as king of the disco floor. The film helped popularize disco music and Travolta’s electrifying Oscar-nominated performance made him a household name. All the Walled Garden events are seated but our guess is you’ll not be in your seat for long, with one of the best selling soundtracks of all time including BeeGees classics Staying Alive, Night Fever and Jive Talkin. Please note that the Goat's Toe will be having 70s disco DJ's after the film and right through to 1am. Free admisson.
THE SHINING AT MARINE COURT HOTEL
wed n e sd ay 24 A u g u s t Doo r s 7 p m , f i l m 8pm £1 5 o p e n h o use f es t iva l . c om Full Bar Age 18 2hr 40min Directed by Stanley Kubrick Starring Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall
Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) becomes winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel in Colorado, in a bid to cure his writer’s block. He settles in along with his wife, Wendy (Shelley Duvall), and their son, Danny (Danny Lloyd), who is plagued by psychic premonitions. As Jack’s writing goes nowhere and Danny’s visions become more disturbing, Jack discovers the hotel’s dark secrets and begins to unravel into a homicidal maniac, hell-bent on terrorizing his family. A genuinely frightening cinema experience, The Shining remains a cult classic thanks to Jack Nicholson’s electrifying performance. Ramp up the fear factor with our unique showing in this Bangor seafront hotel.
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Make the most of the last Friday night of the summer with an open-air reception and entertainment from the BGS Rock Band, followed by an indoor film screening at Bangor’s very own school of rock, the Grammar. Joan Cusack is the uptight principal at an elite private elementary school in this hilarious and irreverent 2004 film. The inimitable Jack Black stars as the overly enthusiastic guitarist Dewey Finn, who poses as a substitute music teacher, and enters his privileged and precocious charges into the local Battle of the Bands. Donation bar and tuck shop courtesy of the PTA.
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WHISKEY GALORE – THE BUSHMILLS SINGLE MALTS Premium whiskey tasting in Fealt y ’s back bar F E ALT Y ’ S M o n day 8 August 7.30 - 9pm £20 L i m i te d pl aces early booking recommended
WHISKEY GALORE – WHISKEYS OF THE WORLD P re m i um w h i sk e y tas t in g in F ea lt y ’ s b a c k b a r FEALT Y ’S M o nd ay 1 & Mo n d ay 1 5 A u g u s t 7.30 - 9p m £20 Limit e d p l a c e s early b o o k i n g r ec o m m e n d e d A unique talk about and tasting of five handcrafted Irish, Scotch and imported premium whiskeys which aren’t normally found in most bars, hotels, or off licenses. The aim is to showcase the range of whiskeys beyond the standard brands most whiskey fans are familiar with. Whiskeys of the World will be led by Peter Morris Wilson, WSET Wine & Spirits Educator and Vice President of the NI Wine
& Spirits Institute. Peter is a vastly experienced and enthusiastic authority on all things whiskey-related, and securing him for these two special events is quite a coup for the Festival. He is recognised as being in the Top eight Wine & Spirits Educators in the world. Matched snacks such as smoked salmon blinis, oatcakes and cheese and dark chocolate will accompany the whiskeys. Whiskey Galore will be enjoyed by everyone over 18, male and female, young and old, seasoned tipplers and complete novices.
Learn about the rich history of Bushmills Distillery while experiencing the taste of five handcrafted Single Malt premium whiskeys. Included are the 12-Year Old Distillery Reserve, which is only available from the distillery shop itself, and the latest from the Steamship series, which is a threeage blend of Single Malts, all aged for 10 years-plus in sherry casks - and exclusively available only at Duty Free!
The other featured whiskeys will include Bushmills 10, 16 and even the 21 year old Single Malt. This special festival event will be hosted by Mark Craig of Proximo Spirits, and an experienced Bushmills Distillery Ambassador. Matched snacks such as smoked salmon blinis, oatcakes and cheese and dark chocolate will accompany the whiskeys. Whiskey Galore will be enjoyed by everyone over 18, male and female, young and old, seasoned tipplers and complete novices.
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WHISKEY GALORE – MIDLETON: THE PREMIUM RANGE Prem i um w h i sk e y tas t in g in F ea lt y ’ s b a ck b a r FEALT Y ’S M o nd ay 22 A ug ust 7.30 - 9p m £20 Limit e d p l a c e s e a rly b o o k i n g e ssen t ia l Top shelf indeed. A unique talk about and exclusive tasting of five handcrafted and premium (and we mean premium) Irish whiskeys. We will showcase a range of whiskeys from this world-renowned East Cork distillery, including a Midleton Very
Rare and Midleton Barry Crockett, which is aged in both bourbon and new American oak barrels. Matched snacks such as smoked salmon blinis, oatcakes and cheese and dark chocolate will accompany the whiskeys. Whiskey Galore will be enjoyed by everyone over 18, male and female, young and old, seasoned tipplers and complete novices.
WHISKEY GALORE – THE TEELING STORY Pr e m i u m w hisk ey tasting in Fealt y ’s back bar FE ALT Y ’ S Mo n day 29 A ugust 7.30 - 9pm £20 Li m i te d pl aces e ar ly bo o king recommended A unique talk about and tasting of five handcrafted whiskeys from this exciting new independent Dublin distillery, the first in the city for 70 years. Featured whiskeys will include their 21-year old Single Malt; a 15-year old limited edition Single Malt, The Revival; a Single Grain matured in Californian red wine barrels; and The Hybrid, a 10-Year Old Irish blended with a 10-Year Old Single Malt Scotch.
Our very own Festival chairperson (and top vinyl DJ) Craig Walker, will host this special festival event. Craig is educated to diploma level in Spirits and is currently studying for an overall WSET diploma in Wines & Spirits. He is a Wines & Spirits tutor for one of NI’s leading independent wine merchant & off sales companies. Matched snacks such as smoked salmon blinis, oatcakes and cheese and dark chocolate will accompany the whiskeys. Whiskey Galore will be enjoyed by everyone over 18, male and female, young and old, seasoned tipplers and complete novices.
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AIN’T NO SIN TO LOVE GIN PREMIUM GIN MASTERCLASS IN FEALT Y’S BACK BAR
Fealt y ’s Thursday 4 A ugust & Thursday 25 A ugust 7. 30 – 9 pm Limited numbers – early b ook ing essential £20 per tick et. Over 18 s ‘I’ll have a G&T please’, is no longer simple code for a glass of Gordons with Schweppes and a slice of lemon. With so many premium gins now available, choosing the right one can be a bit of a minefield. But it no longer has to be! This is a unique opportunity to learn about the five key flavour combinations, pair the right mixer to the right gin, and discover how adding certain botanicals (root, bark, seed and peel) can subtly (or dramatically) enhance the taste of your drink. Gin expert, Ross McDonald of Drinksology, will lead the masterclass on 4th August and Fealty’s very own experienced barman, Hans Stewart, will host on 25th August.
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IRISH TAPAS & TRADITIONAL MUSIC I t ’s tapa s, b u t no t a s you know i t
T HE GUI L L E M OT KI TC H EN C AF É S at u rd ay 6, Sa tur d ay 13 , Friday 26 & Sa tur d ay 2 7 Au g u s t 7pm sh a r p , £40 Eight ta pa s s t y l e d i s h e s * with l o c a l c r a f t b e e r o n a r r i va l , plus l i v e t r a d i t i o n a l m u s i c s e s s i o n BYO (ticket price includes corkage) This year, The Guillemot is rolling out the green carpet for our Festival tapas events to showcase the best of Northern Irish ingredients. The eight-course small-plates menu will feature premium produce from Ewings Seafood, Mawhinney Butchers, Clandeboye Estate and others.
We don’t want to reveal the entire menu just yet, but here are a couple of sneak-peek teasers to whet your appetite: Noel’s scallops, black pudding, sweet potato fondant with celeriac puree County Down lamb rump with mint pesto gnocchi Irish Whiskey syllabub with all butter lime short bread Recreating the intimacy and vibrancy of a traditional hearthside music session, three of Northern Ireland’s finest folk musicians, Nigel and Diana Boullier and Davy Lennon, will bring you the songs and tunes of County Down and beyond - with traditional Sean-nós dancing from Bernie Graham. *If you are vegetarian or have any special dietary requirements, please give details in the comments section at the time of booking.
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T HE JA M A I C A I N N Sa turd ay 6 Aug u s t 9 pm – 1a m £1 5 Paya b l e a t ti m e o f b o o k i n g o p e n h o use f e sti va l . com A g e 1 8 + F ul l b a r ava il a b le Think about it: dancing under the stars on the Jamaica Inn terrace to a classic, feelgood, summer reggae set, eating great grub, and supping a drink or two. What’s not to love? The ticket price includes a choice of two lip-smacking treats from the Jamaicanthemed BBQ* (jerk chicken skewers, spicy pulled pork – that kind of fare) with a selection of salads and either a bottle of beer or a glass of house wine. The music will once again come courtesy of the very fine Bangor Vinyl Collective – DJs Craig Walker and Spike Moore – who between them boast the finest classic reggae, Jamaican Ska and 2 tone record collection this side of anywhere. This event was a sell out last year, so we’d advise you to book early! *If you have a food allergy or any special dietary requirements, please give details in the comment section at the time of booking.
L ATE NIGHT REGGAE BBQ THE REGGAE BBQ IS BACK – BUT THIS YEAR IT’S THE MOONLIT VERSION
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BANGOR GOURMET TRAIL C AI RN BAY L ODGE / THE W H E ATHILL / SALT Y DOG
Bay, then it’s on to The Wheathill by bus, followed by a short stroll to the Salty Dog.
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You’ll be treated to two taster courses at each venue, using outstanding local produce ranging from Copeland Island crab to NearyNogs chocolate.
Two exclusive wine & dine tours taking in three of Bangor’s finest eating establishments, featuring a six-course tasting menu with six matched wines by Neill Wine, Groomsport
At each stage of the trail, the proprietors and chefs will chat about the provenance of the dishes, and your guide for the evening, Neil Preshaw of Neill Wine, will discuss the carefully selected wines.
Yes, The Bangor Gourmet Trail is back – and this year we’re rolling it out twice. We’ve also got two new venues on board - The Wheathill, Bangor’s most talkedabout new restaurant, and the gorgeous Cairn Bay Lodge. And we’ll be returning to the ever-popular Salty Dog for the final halt on the trail.
The evening will finish with live music at the Salty Dog.
Your evening will start at Cairn Bay Lodge with a glass of fizz overlooking Ballyholme
This was the first event to sell out last year, so early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. *If you are vegetarian or have special dietary requirements, please give details in the comments section at the point of booking. **Menus for both trails will vary.
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It’s back to school (Bangor Academy Home Economics Department to be exact) for a series of top-class cookery courses specially commissioned for the Festival, hosted by three expert chefs. Fr o m M ar ket to Mouth w i th Ste ph en Jeffers W e dn e sday 10 August 1 0am – 3pm £75
FESTIVAL COOKERY SCHOOL
Formerly of Grace Neill’s, Jeffers and The Boat House, Stephen now runs the esteemed Belfast Cookery School, and was described by a leading food critic as a “senior statesman” of the NI food industry. Meet at Bangor market to collect some of the in-season produce for your dishes. Then it’s back to the kitchen to prepare and enjoy your delicious three-course lunch under the tutorship of Chef Jeffers. You’ll make a starter of Strangford langoustines with gremolata, a main of Glenarm Estate beef, truffled gnocchi & smoked onion butter, and a desert of raspberry & citrus curd tarts with sorbet. You’ll get Chef’s special canapes on arrival with a glass of fizz, and a matched wine with each course. And a cookery school apron to take home. Baking Bread w ith Kim Close Satu r day 1 3 August 1 0.30am – 4 . 30 pm £55 A member of The Real Bread Campaign, Kim trained with world-renowned French chef and baker, Richard Bertinet, at The Bertinet Kitchen in Bath. She runs regular cookery and
nutrition classes and is building a reputation as a respected bread-making tutor. You’ll make three different types of bread to enjoy with a delicious lunch prepared from fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, all washed down with a glass of local craft beer. Finally, you’ll prepare a sourdough ‘starter’ – the batter-like dough containing naturally occurring yeasts and bacterias that act as raising agents – to take home and use for future breadmaking. The I talian Job with Franco C utrona S aturday 20 A ugust 10 am – 2 pm £6 5 Franco hails from a small town in the mountains of Sicily, trained as a chef in Palermo and the north of Italy, and holds to the Italian ethos of simple, flavorsome dishes. Make your own focaccia, to bring home in a cookery bag, accompanied by a glass of prosecco. Make and eat the perfect risotto primavera starter, a main course of veal with local wild mushrooms, spinach & salsa verde, and a classic espresso, chocolate & amaretto tart for desert. Matched Italian wines included with each course – plus a surprise course from the chef. All ingredients, aprons, recipe sheets and equipment supplied.
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COMBER GOURMET TRAIL THE OLD SCHOOLHOUSE INN / BALLOO HOUSE / THE POACHER'S POCKET
Th u r sday 1 1 August 7pm at Th e Old Schoolhouse I nn Bu s pi c k-u ps from Bangor, N e w to w n ards and C omber (6.30pm onwards) £75 payable at ti m e o f book ing*, Age 18 + Six taster courses from two of the top chefs in Ireland, six glasses of carefully matched wine, a glass of fizz, live music, and your own private tour bus. Our Bangor Gourmet Trail proved such a hit last year that we decided to bring it on a road trip to the foodie-heaven stretch of peninsula that runs between Comber and Killinchy. First stop on this one-off, exclusive gourmet trail is The Old Schoolhouse Inn. Following a glass of fizz, chef-proprietor, Will Brown will present two of his signature starter courses, with matched wines from Woodford
Bourne. Then it’s back on the bus (we did mention there’s a tour bus, didn’t we?) and up the road to Balloo House and then Poachers Pocket. You'll get two taster dishes at each, courtesy of Balloo Inns' executive chef, Danny Miller. The matched wines at both venues will come from James Nicholson Wines. Your guide for the evening will be Tracey Jeffrey of NI Food tours, and there’ll be live music in Poachers Pocket once you’ve finally stopped eating! Full details of the bus pickup and drop-off points and times from openhousefestival.com * If you are vegetarian or have any special dietary requirements, please give full details in the comments section at the time of booking
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FROM BURGUNDY TO BANGOR
THE SALT Y DOG Friday 12 August, 7. 30 pm Age 18 + £8 0 openhousefestival . com In this one-off exclusive event, Robert Neill and Neil Preshaw of Neill Wine, Groomsport, will showcase three of the very finest wines from the vineyards of Burgundy in France. And to complement the wine, Salty Dog proprietor, Ken Sharpe, and his head chef, Tim Brunton, have created a menu inspired by the traditions of the Burgundy region made with premium Northern Irish produce.* Following a glass of Kir Royale with Gougères, both traditional to Burgundy, you’ll move on to the stars of the show - a Domaine des Malandes Chablis, and white and red wines from Bouchard Père et Fils. These will be matched with three classic French dishes using the best of locally sourced ingredients, including ham from Broughgammon Farm in Ballycastle, and Carnbrooke beef, which is aged in salt from Belfast Lough. Throughout the evening, Stax of Wax will play a French-inspired DJ set, and you can round off your night with some dancing. *If you have any special dietary requirements, please give details in the comments section at the point of booking. Please note, this event is not suitable for vegetarians.
SEAFOOD & SHANTIES THE SA LT Y D O G Su n d ay 1 4 Aug us t & Su n d ay A ug ust 2 8 4 . 3 0 pm £25 o p e n h o use f es t iva l . c om Age 1 8 + Situated opposite Bangor’s seafront marina, The Salty Dog has become one of the town’s favourite establishments. On Sunday 14 and Sunday 28 of August, it will host an afternoon of rousing sea shanties, accompanied by sharing platters of sumptuous seafood and a bottle of local craft beer. Think cones of gourmet fish and chips, mini pots of mussels and little baskets of crispy squid and you’ll get the picture.* The irrepressible Katie Richardson (Katie & the Carnival, Goldie Fawn, Open House Choir) and friends, will perform a mixture of sea-shanties and nautically-themed classics. Song sheets will be provided if you fancy a blast yourself! Numbers are limited so early booking is advisable. *If you are vegetarian or have any special dietary requirements, please give details in the comments section at the time of booking.
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MARCO A TRIBUTE TO MARCO PIERRE WHITE
THE W H E ATHILL Th u r sday 1 8 August 7. 30 pm sharp £ 75 o pe n h o usefestival . com Age 1 8+ Includes canapés and fizz on arrival plus threecourse fine dining experience with matched wines from specialist independent wine merchants Neill Wine, Groomsport, and film screening* In the 1980s, celebrated chef Marco Pierre White filmed a TV series cooking signature dishes for his French food heroes, including Pierre Koffmann, Albert Roux and Raymond Blanc. But White wasn’t cooking his own signature dishes – he was recreating theirs.
Since opening in December 2015, The Wheathill has become one of the most popular restaurants in Bangor. In this special, one-off Festival event, chefproprietor, Cameron Carter, pays homage to Marco Pierre White, his own food hero, by cooking an exclusive three course meal inspired by that vintage TV show. You will watch three 20 minute episodes, each one followed by a course from the film, lovingly recreated by Cameron and his team, and accompanied by a carefully selected glass of the finest French wine. * If you have any special dietary requirements, please give details in the comments section at the point of booking. Please note, this event is not suitable for vegetarians.
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SUNDOWN MARKET A CELEBRATION OF LOCAL ARTISAN FOOD AND DRINK QU E E N S PA RA D E a n d PR OJ ECT 2 4 BANG OR SE A F R ON T Friday 1 9 A ug ust, 5. 3 0 – 10pm FREE A l l a g e s Comber Farmers Market and Bangor Food Assembly join forces with a selection of Bangor eateries and Belfast’s St George’s Market On Tour. Overlooking Bangor Marina, artisan food stalls, hot street food, a pop-up bar and live music will create NI’s biggest outdoor food experience of the summer. Comber Farmers Market: the finest openair artisan food market in Northern Ireland, it operates on the 1st Thursday of each month in Comber Square, and is making its first trip to Bangor. Bangor Food Assembly: the only one in Ireland, it meets weekly on Sundays at the Hub, Project 24, from 12-2pm, where customers can collect pre-ordered fresh local produce. For one day only Food Assembly traders will sell direct to the public.
St Georges Market: the famous awardwinning Belfast attraction is heading to Bangor for the very first time. The biggest indoor market in Ireland, it operates from Friday to Sunday each week. Street Food: a huge range of hot food including kid goat burgers from Broughgammon Farm; pasture-fed beef burgers and sausages from Forthill Farm; Portavogie scampi and seafood chowder from Something Fishy; and pop-up food stalls by local restaurants including The Wheathill, The Guillemot and The Salty Dog. Pop-Up Pub: craft beer and select wines from The Salty Dog. Sundown Stage: live music throughout the evening, including Open House Festival Choir. The last train to Holywood, Belfast, Lisburn and Portadow n leaves at 10:27pm.
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C OFFEE CURE AT T H E MUSEUM S aturday 2 7 August, 7. 30 pm sharp – 1am £75 openhousefestival . com A five course seafood feast from the Mourne Seafood Bar with five matched wines from local independent wine merchant, Neill Wine, plus live music in the courtyard and a late bar & DJ set.* For one night only, chef Andy Rea brings his Mourne Seafood concept to Bangor, with a full-on fish and shellfish menu inspired by the famous restaurant. Each of the five courses will be served with a glass of carefully matched wine from Neill Wine, Groomsport. There’ll be fizz and canapes to start including fresh, local oysters - served in the beautiful courtyard at Coffee Cure, with some live background music to set the tone of the evening. Then it’s into the restaurant for the remaining four courses, which you’ll eat at banquet-style tables. Staff from Neill Wine will be on hand to pour your wine and talk about their selections.
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FISH ‘N SIPS A FIVE COURSE FEAST OF SEAFOOD & WINE
After the meal, a summer-sounds set from Stax of Wax, will keep you dancing until home time, and there’ll be a Neill Wine pop-up wine bar too. What a perfect way to celebrate the end of the summer. *If you are vegetarian or have special dietary requirements, please give details in the comments section at the point of booking.
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GSI: MURDER LANE THE OLD T OWN HALL , DO NAGHADEE FRIDAY 5 August 7pm - midnight £25 openhousefestival . com Age 18 + Limited access – not suitable for wheelchairs
Join Ghost Searchers Ireland – a team of p a ra nor m al inve st ig ators w it h a n international reputation – as they probe the old Town Hall in Donaghadee, situated on the corner of High Street and the aptly named Murder Lane, for one hair-raising night! In a festival first, you will have the opportunity to take part in a real life ghost hunt, using the very latest technology including night vision cameras, voice recorders and gadgets to record the truly unseen: magnetic fields, radiation and fluctuations in temperature. The team, founded by Caron and Gary Watters, have studied locations across Ireland and the UK, including Crumlin Road Gaol and Chillingham Castle, in a bid to gather evidence of paranormal activity through scientific means. But will they find it here? Whether you’re a sceptic or an enthusiast, this very special scientific experiment promises to be an eye-opening evening into another dimension…
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THINK! WITH JOEL MAWHINNEY MARine court hotel sunday 7 A ugust Doors 2 . 30 pm Starts 3pm, finishes 5pm £10 ADULT £6 U18 openhousefestival . com Fully seated under 18s to be accompanied by an adult Joel is one of the finest new magicians in Ireland; a promising mentalist who, on going to print, hadn’t even left school. When he told us he’d developed his own full show, we persuaded him to make a hometown appearance just for Open House. We are absolutely delighted to present THINK! Does free will exist? Is it possible to predict the future? In THINK! Joel Mawhinney will use his skills of influence, suggestion and logical deduction to blur the lines between your decisions, and the decisions he has already made for you. Can you out-think a mentalist? This is a chance to see Joel perform his new full length show, in his home town, for the first time.
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MIDWEEK MAGIC CIVIL DE FENCE CLU B Wednesday 10 A ugust Doors 8 pm £6 openhousefestival . com Age 18 + Fully seated S ub sidised b ar Are you a fan of the flourish, a sucker for sleight of hand or dazzled by the discovery of the disappeared? If so, you need the Midweek Magic Club in your life. Seedhead Arts have been packing out rooms in Belfast for four years – and they're making a special, one-off trip to Bangor to bring you an evening of close-up and performance magic at the Midweek Magic Club. The show involves four local magicians trying out new and innovative material in this intimate venue. Between sets, the performers will show off their latest close-up skills, working tables around the room.
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MA RI N E CO URT H O T EL Th ur sd ay 25 A ug u s t Door s 7 . 3 0 pm £20 o p e n h o use f es t iva l . com Fu l ly se a te d . F u ll b a r . Un d e r 1 8 ’ s m u s t b e a c c o m pa n i e d b y a n a d u lt You won’t believe your eyes when TV’s fastest rising star, David Meade, brings his most ambitious, most jaw-dropping, live show yet to Open House Festival. Having caught the bug for mind-reading and mentalism as a teenager, David has been honing his act for nearly 20 years. He has combined a childhood fascination with his academic interests to create the remarkable set of skills that he is famous for today. Following on from his sell out 2015 tour, David continues to amaze and confound as he reveals private PIN numbers, detects lies, reveals secret thoughts, and influences those around him with seemingly inexplicable, and often hilarious, results! Is it real? Or is it fake believe?
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THE DEATH OF DR. CRAWFORD / T H E OL D I N N , C R AW F ORD SB U RN T H URSD AY 25 A u g u s t d o o r s 7.30 p m £5 o p e n h o use f e s t iva l . com Age 1 8 + F ul ly se a t ed . F u ll b a r On July 31st 1920, a body was found lying on the rocks at the Girls Home, Bangor: Dr WJ Crawford, Emeritus Professor at Queen’s University, had taken more cyanide than was good for him. But what had brought him to that point? This is a true and fascinating story of spiritualism, fraud and obsession, that
involves three of Edwardian Ireland’s most-adventurous scientists, an unverified number of spirits, and one precocious young woman: 16 year old Kathleen Goligher. In this illustrated lecture, Reggie Chamberlain-King, the author of Weird Belfast and Weird Dublin (Blackstaff Press), leads you through the professor’s experiments and psyche to the Threshold of the Unseen. A darkly entertaining and fascinating story.
COLIN MIDDLETON THE BANGOR YEARS THE G U I L L E MO T KITC H EN CA FÉ W e dn e sday 17 August, 7.30pm £ 1 5 , o pe n h ousefestival . com Fu l ly se ated Bangor was a sometimes muse for Colin Middleton, one of the greatest Irish painters of the 20th century, inspiring many of his greatest paintings. A frequent visitor to the town throughout his life, he spent his last decade living in 6 Victoria Road, opposite the harbour. Today, the Guillemot Café overlooks that very house – so where better to host a Festival celebration of the man, his work, and his Bangor Years?
Your host for this special evening is Dickon Hall, an acknowleged and respected Middleton expert. Dickon will reveal the stories behind the artist’s paintings and host a Q&A session. There’ll be a glass or two of wine and some delicious nibbles courtesy of the Guillemot too. There are very restricted numbers for this event, so early booking is recommended. We are very grateful to The Hill Gallery, Bangor, for supporting this event.
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Congratulations! Today is your day. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re off to Great Places! Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re off and away!â&#x20AC;? Taking over the underused space at Bangor Train Station (and on-board trains) Boom! Studios will curate a temporary exhibition of emerging and established local artists, designers and makers. Inspired by the themes of movement and journeys, and the words of Dr. Seuss, the exhibition will range from traditional media to installation and interactive experiences. Boom! Studios is a social enterprise that provides workspace and headspace for the local creative industry. It is based in the old Clinton Cards building on Main Street in Bangor. This exhibition is supported by Translink NI. Travel with Translink translink.co.uk or call 028 90 66 66 30
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B oom! S t u d i os presents:
MAD SUMMER
L aunch Friday 5 August, 6 pm Exhibition running throughout the festival FREE , openhousefestival . com
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FACE is a collective comprised of a newwave of Bangor artists. This year they have produced the first edition of a ‘zine, also called FACE, which showcases the best in new art, illustration, music and creative writing. For the month of August, they will be hosting an art gallery in the YMCA. This will definitely be a case of ‘saw them here first’, so make sure to check out the newest art Bangor has to offer while it’s still fresh and under the radar.
M on d ay 1 A u gu st – Fr i day 5 Au gu st w w w. f a ceb oo k.c o m / Bo o m -Stu di o s 10a m – 12 pm: 0 – 7 ye ar o l ds 2 pm – 4 pm : 8 – 1 2 ye ar o l ds Boom! is inviting children of all ages into the Boom! workshop space to participate in a variety of creative activities. The weeklong camp will cover art, craft, music, drama, dance and song and will be hosted by experienced, local facilitators. B o o k i n g i s r e q u i r e d . Fo r f u r t h e r information including costs, contact boomcollective80@gmail.com
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OPEN ART AT YMCA
The exhibition launch on Friday 5th August will feature food and drink prepared by local young people, who will have been honing their skills under the supervision of top local chefs. There will also be live music from some of the best emerging talent from Bangor.
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OPEN WALLS S YNC SPA C E T HE M ON T H O F A UGUS T FREE, o p e n h o use f e s t iva l . c om Andy Hamilton, aka MyTarPit, is a printmaker, illustrator and graffiti artist. He was the first person to get a new strip in the Beano comic for 20 yrs, so he’s pretty good. Andy will cover the very lovely walls of Sync Space (a creative hub in Bangor for exhibitions, photo shoots and workshops) with different sized canvases. Throughout the month of August, he will then fill the canvasses with his illustrations, while
guest artists drop in and respond to his works in progress. There will be pop up musical and spoken word events, such as Andy ‘selling’ bespoke art pieces in exchange for 200 of your hand-written words! Nick Patterson, Sync Space owner, will document the emerging exhibition and creative happenings in video and time lapse photography, which you can check out at syncspace.co.uk Come and join this bunch of creatives while they work. Either online or in person. It’ll be a breath of fresh air.
FESTIVAL CHOIR APPE ARI NG T H ROUGHOUT T HE F ESTIVAL Ch ec k w e bsite for details
Open House Festival Choir started as a summer-long musical experiment in 2015, led by the enigmatic and multi-talented artist, Katie Richardson. The choir quickly took on a life of its own, and has grown over the last year into a 70-strong singing phenomenon, performing with Duke Special, Celtic Soul and Gill Landry of Old Crow Medicine Show. They were also the subject of a documentary film which previewed at this year’s Belfast Film Festival. Summer 2016 sees the return of the choir for a new season of weekly singing classes and performances. Places are limited, but please email us if you’re interested in joining the choir at alison@openhousefestival.com
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LIMITED EDITION FESTIVAL PRINTS
numbered and embossed. This year Jess has made prints in both A3 and A2, priced at £20 and £30 respectively.
A 3 – £20 / £55 f r a m ed ( r u n of 4 0 ) A 2 – £ 30 / £7 5 f ra med ( r u n of 20)
Wallhangers, based mid-way up High St. in Bangor, is our official framer, having framed all our festival posters, limitededition prints and photographs for the last 11 years. They’ll frame A3 prints for £35 and A2 prints for £45. If you’ve ever been in the Open House Festival office you’ll know how good their handiwork is.
Jessica Hollywood, of Birds & Words, specialises in screen printing and letterpress. She has produced a set of limited edition screen-prints of the 2016 programme cover. Each one has been hand-pulled (using a four-colour process),
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