Festival Countdown – Three Weeks to Go
Each week, leading up to the festival, we’re bringing you a variety of highlights to whet your appetite. This week, we’re taking a look at the art of songwriting, the complexity of short story collections, and the toil involved in penning the elusive second novel. Check out the Paul Brady, Neil Hannon, John Lynch, Paul Murray and Hanif Kureishi events below - you’ll also find details on how to win free festival tickets.
Please note: booking for all highlighted events this week is at www.projectartscentre.ie.
Paul Brady - In conversation with John Kelly
A must for any music lover, share Paul Brady’s vision of what it takes to write the perfect song. Bringing to life the art of songwriting through discussion and live acoustic performance, Brady will address topics such as co-writing, major influences, key songs and collaboration. Take a musical journey with one of Ireland's most prolific and enduring artists and let yourself be inspired.
Venue Liberty Hall
Date Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
Time 8pm
Price €20.00/ €15.00 (Concessions)
Neil Hannon - In conversation with John Kelly
Derry-born singer-songwriter Neil Hannon, best known as the creator and front-man of the Divine Comedy, explores his craft through conversation and live performance. In the company of writer and broadcaster John Kelly, he dissects, discusses and demonstrates the power of a good song, with enlightening conversation and acoustic interludes.
Venue Liberty Hall
Date Friday, June 4th, 2010
Time 8pm
Price €20.00/ €15.00 (Concessions)
John Lynch & Paul Murray
There’s a saying that everyone has a book inside them…but does everyone have two? Speak to any writer and they’ll tell you that the second novel is always trickier than the first. But is it the weight of expectation or the fear of failure that weighs heavy? Join Irish writers John Lynch and Paul Murray as they reveal the highs and lows of the ‘follow-up’ novel.
Venue Project Arts Centre
Date Saturday, June 5th, 2010br />
Time 2:00pm
Price €10.00/€8.00 (Concession OAP / Students)
Hanif Kureishi
We´re pleased to welcome award-winning playwright, screenwriter, novelist and filmmaker, Hanif Kureishi, for a celebration of his recently published Collected Stories. Addressing themes such as politics, sexual desire and religious tension, Kureishi will read and discuss his first long-awaited anthology of short fiction. Recognized as producing some of the most provocative reflections of our multicultural and multiracial society, Kureishi is a prolific creative force not to be missed. This is your only chance to catch him in Ireland this summer.
Venue Project Arts Centre
Date Saturday, June 5th, 2010br />
Time 8:00pm
Price €12.00/€10.00 (Concession OAP / Students)
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