Derry International Irish Music Festival
The Derry International Irish Music Festival celebrating the very best in Irish music, both traditional and contemporary takes place in venues across Derry city 31st January – 7th February 2016. The festival will include top quality live gigs, exclusive workshops and master classes, as well as an incredible jam-packed Trad Trail taking place across Derry’s finest bars & restaurants.
“The festival’s headline event, ‘Transatlantic Sessions’, is an all-star line-up of the biggest names in Folk, Country and Americana. Based on the hit BBC/RTÉ TV series of the same name, this concert will be an exclusive Irish date as part of their annual tour. Irish musicians from all over the country, as well as some international guests, will descend on the city for an intense week of musical performances. Expect spontaneous music sessions and off the cuff performances interspersed amongst a diverse programme of top quality musical events throughout the day and night in some of the city’s best venues.”
Dates: 31st January – 7th February 2016
For more info: diimf.com