It is that time again; festival announcements are now coming thick and fast. It the last week alone news has broken of the Festival of Fools, the Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival, Great Ulster Pub Week, Belsonic 14, the Giro d'Italia Big Start and Blues on the Bay.
Now begins the really tough decision, what and who to see! Below we make some highly selective recommendations – we're still working on the necessary cloning technology that would enable us to fully enjoy everything – and point you to where to find out more.
Belsonic 14
The first batch of acts coming to Custom House Square this August are:
Example - Friday 15 August
Biffy Clyro - Sunday 17 August
Kodaline & Tom Odell - Monday 18 August
Queens of the Stone Age - Wednesday 20 August
Imagine Dragons - Friday 22 August
Tickets start at £27.50 and are on sale from 11 April. Find out more at belsonic.com
Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
Now in its 15th year, it is quite remarkable just how the people behind CQAF keep producing such a remarkable event. There are so many events worth your time but here are just a couple we won’t be missing...
Fuck Buttons - 01 May, Festival Marquee
DBC Pierre - 02 May, the Dark Horse
Wilko Johnson - 03 May, Festival Marquee
Son of Dave - 05 May, McHugh’s
Simon Amstell - 06 May, Festival Marquee
The Punk Singer - 07 May, Oh Yeah Music Centre
We honestly could go on and on...
CQAF runs the 01-11 May, the full programme is on the streets of Belfast now, or read it online at cqaf.com
The Festival of Fools
Ah, sweet, lovable – providing they pick on that other guy and not me, oh god he’s looking at me, he better not come over here, oh crap he’s coming over here, look mean – Festival of Fools.
This is an event where we like to just hit the streets and see what we find, the surprise being a big part of the whole event. However, you should seek out a programme to make sure you get the numerous vouchers being offered as part of their Festival of Foods.
02-05 May, foolsfestival.com
Papergirl Belfast
Are you a visual artist, a graphic designer, an illustrator, a photographer, a poet or short-story writer, a crafter, or zine, comic or sticker maker? Papergirl Belfast want your wares. There is still time to submit your work for the next Papergirl Belfast.You have until 30 April. Full info and contact details can be found at papergirlbelfast.tumblr.com
Upcoming Attractions...
Date: 09/04/2014
