NW Bands Forumco-ordinator toaddress new links

The co-ordinator of the Londonderry Bands Forum, Derek Moore, will speak alongside Eibhlín Ní Dhochartaigh from Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin on the open and honest engagement that took place in the lead up to the Fleadh and Pan Celtic Festival recently during a lecture in the Tower Museum on Thursday (November 20).

The lecture - the final in this year’s popular ‘Island Voices’ series - will focus on the strong cross-community relationships between Irish and Ulster-Scots musicians here in the city.

Education Officer with Derry City Council’s Museum Service, Margaret Edwards, said: “The Island Voices series provides a real insight into our local musical heritage, and how this has had a wider impact beyond these shores.

“Derry has always been a city of music and these lectures touch upon the many facets within our shared culture which have influenced our musical journey through history.”

Pól Ó Frighil, Irish Language Officer with Derry City Council added: “This is the fourth year of the Island Voices series which is testament to how popular the event has become.

“This year’s lectures showcase the relationship between the Irish and Ulster-Scots musical traditions and explore the positive role that music can play in the context of good relations. I would recommend early booking for Thursday’s event as the lectures are always in high demand.”

For more information and to secure a place please email [email protected] or telephone: 028 7137 2411