PROJECTS WE’RE PROUD TO SUPPORT
WOMEN’S WORK SHOWCASE
SAT 16 NOV, 7PM
OH YEAH MUSIC CENTRE
This years Women's Work Festival showcase has been curated by Katie Richardson (Hex Hue) & Ciara King (Problem Patterns).
They have selected some of the artists they are both the most excited about on the island.
Additionally, they will use the Women's Work Showcase to lauch their first ever TUTTI performances featuring the incredible talent of their newly formed music club. An event not to be missed!
CQAF - INDIGO GIRLS: IT’S ONLY LIFE AFTER ALL
WED 23 OCT, 8PM
OH YEAH MUSIC CENTRE
Presented in association with the Oh Yeah Centre as part of the Women's Work festival.
Indigo Girls were one of only a handful of acts to emerge in the 80s and 90s who somehow found success in the music industry purely on their own terms.
Blending 40 years of home movies, incredible raw film archive, and intimate present-day verité, the award-nominatedIt’s Only Life After Allis a poignant reflection of the iconic folk rock duo.
Even at their commercial peak, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers were routinely mocked for being too earnest, too poetic, too folky, too lesbian. Back then, being labelled a female, gay singer-songwriter was an artistic and commercial curse, as Ray recalls in vivid detail in one of the film’s most powerful scenes.
There’s been something of an Indigo Girls renaissance in the offing since Margot Robbie’s Barbie belted out Closer to Fine across thousands of multiplexes last summer.It’s Only Life After Allis a timely look into the obstacles, activism, and life lessons of two queer friends who never expected to make it big.
“Smart and compelling…Existing fans will be mesmerized, but non-fans like me should also get a kick out of “It’s Only Life After All.” Elisabeth Vincentelli – Critic’s Pick, New York Times
WOMEN’S WORK PRESENTS: ‘REPRESENTATION IS EVERYTHING’ AT AVA FESTIVAL
MAY 2024
Aika Mal, Kwame Daniels and Gemma Bradley. Hosted by Charlene Hegarty.
CIARA O’NEILL AT LINEN HALL LIBRARY
MAY 2024
The Linen Hall and Women’s Work launched the EP "Woman" by Belfast-based folk singer-songwriter Ciara O’Neill. This follow-up to her previous EP, which featured the hit single 'La Lune' that topped the BBC Radio Ulster and RTÉ Radio 1 airplay charts, earned her an RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Award nomination. O'Neill’s music, defined by her perfect voice and heartfelt lyricism, explored the beauty and complexities of being a woman in modern society. Reflecting on herself, her female relatives, and historical women, O’Neill wrote about the desire for more non-conformity, and the courage to be visible. The launch event included music and poetry.
CQAF: LIVE THROUGH THIS
MAY 2024
The Oh Yeah Music Centre hosted a night of 'bone-deep rage and syrupy hooks' celebrating 30 years since the release of Hole's iconic album "Live Through This." The event, featuring performances by Sister Ghost, Susi Pagel, and Aqua Tofana, focused on recreating and reimagining this seminal work. The night delivered a fusion of raw energy, emotive storytelling, and unbridled passion, reflecting the album's themes of endurance and resilience.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY BRUNCH
MARCH 2024
The Oh Yeah Centre hosted their annual International Women’s Day Brunch event.
QUEEN’S FILM THEATRE: MAESTRA + Q&A
JANUARY 2024
Five women from around the world broke glass ceilings in the male-dominated field of orchestral conducting, taking centre stage in Maestra, Maggie Contreras’ directorial debut.
Director Maggie Contreras and the Red Wolf Films editing team joined us in Belfast for a post-screening discussion.
Presented by Ulster Orchestra, QFT, Oh Yeah Centre, Out To Lunch, and Red Wolf Films.
WOMEN’S WORK SHOWCASE
NOVEMBER 2023
The Women’s Work Showcase, the highlight of the Women’s Work crown, featured some of the most exciting live performers in the country as part of Sound of Belfast Festival 2023.
The line-up included ELLAS, Alice La, Becky McNeice, Alicia Raye, Martha Greer, Hotgirl, and Chubby Cat.
OPEN HOUSE FESTIVAL
AUGUST 2023
Open House Festival Bangor celebrated its 10th anniversary with ticketed events at Bangor Castle Walled Garden in August, plus free events in the city throughout July and August. Fringe events also took place at the charity’s refurbished music venue, The Court House, on Bangor seafront.
Comedian Micky Bartlett, who performed at the inaugural festival in August 2013, opened the Walled Garden events on Wednesday, 16th August. Nick Lowe, known for his late 1970s hits, performed on Saturday, 26th August. The line-up also featured two specially commissioned events: Swordfishtrombone, a celebration of Tom Waits’ album with performances from Duke Special, Kyron Bourke, Clara Tracey, and Mike Mormecha. Unfortunately, the tribute to Northern Irish jazz and blues singer Ottilie Patterson by Dana Masters, Winnie Ama, and Siobhan Brown was cancelled due to COVID-19.
OUTPUT FESTIVAL
JUNE 2023
Industry experts discussed current and upcoming opportunities to help artists develop their craft and acquire new skills for the music industry. The panellists delved into essential steps for ensuring artists cover all the bases and make an impact in the right places.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY BRUNCH
MARCH 2023
The Oh Yeah Centre hosted their annual International Women’s Day Brunch event.
OTTILIE PATTERSON TRIBUTE SHOW AT SOUND OF BELFAST
NOVEMBER 2022
The Oh Yeah Music Centre announced details of its Sound of Belfast 2022 programme, which celebrated its 9th year. This annual celebration of the city's sounds took place across Belfast from 10th – 20th November.
A highlight of the festival was a special event at the Mandela Hall featuring Dana Masters, Winnie Ama, and Siobhan Brown, celebrating the legacy and impact of Ottilie Patterson.