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"Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of Korova. A Belfast based event that aims to link art and music utilising non-club spaces. Korova goes beyond what is normally expected of a music event, showcasing local artists of varying disciplines, whilst supporting local venues and local charities. Alongside the event is the KorovaKast guest mix series, encouraging local artists to play those songs they love but not necessarily in a club environment, allowing them the platform to get a little bit, well, weird. Get involved. Get weird. Korova."

Korova's first party will be taking place at Blaklist on 27th October.

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Bicep live show for Telegraph Building

Belfast's finest twosome Bicep have announced a thrilling live show for the city's cavernous Telegraph Building, in association with Shine, to take place this November.

This will follow what promises to be a bittersweet night in August, as the boys will perform a DJ set at the last ever night in the Bunatee, and just days after the last ever Shine event at Mandela Hall, as QUBSU will undergo extensive renovations later in the year, bringing the curtain down on years of memorable, life-changing club nights that contributed in no small part to establishing Belfast as one of the most happening cities in Europe.

Topping off another whirlwind year for Andy and Matt, the line up will also include local boys Hammer and Schmutz, and French techno noodler Voiski.

Tickets will go on sale on Friday at 10am, and will be available from shine.net, Resident Advisor, and ticketweb.ie

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Resist Experimental Event for Black Box

With another stunning AVA in the bag, Belfast shows scant evidence of slowing down as a city bristling with passion, resoluteness and ingenuity. To that end, Resist founder Koichi - with the support of Arts Council of Northern IrelandHelp Musicians Northern IrelandArts and Humanities Research Council - AHRCSound and Music - has announced a fascinating day/night of workshops, talks and music to be held in the Black Box on 7th July.

'Imagining Futures' will see artists interpret what destiny may hold through aural and visual expression, which "may be utopian, apocalyptic, intentional, subconscious, prophetic, deterministic and everything in between – yet undoubtedly musicians and artists are compelled to imagine through creating."

Koichi describes the synopsis: "Throughout the day’s event, we will be exploring: what experimental and creative practices teach us about the future; ways imagining the future can bring meaning to the present; as well as challenging the panellists and audience to imagine their “perfect world scenario” futures, and devising concrete steps we could take to come closer to those visions".

Performing that night will be Lorenzo Senni (Warp Records), Shiva Feshareki (NTS), Paul Stapleton, Ricki O'Rawe, and a Koichi's collab with Helena Hamilton as 'KANDH'.

Tickets are available from www.blackboxbelfast.com

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AVA 2018 Conference Announced

Details of the conference portion of this year's AVA Festival have been announced.

Previous years have seen contributions from such luminaries as Jeff Mills, Juan Atkins, Leftfield's Neil Barnes, Renaat Vandepapeliere, Adam Smith, and Psychatron.

In keeping with the high standard established, June will feature a keynote address and Q&A with legendary Chicago house figure Larry Heard (aka Mr. Fingers); a chat with AVA mainstays Bicep, who will reflect on what has been a whirlwind 12 months; and Bulgarian DJ, producer, and remixer extraordinaire, KiNK.

As before, there will also feature drop-in panels, tech workshops, a record fair, and many more attractions. Full participatory engagement is encouraged, with emphasis on the importance of networking to up-and-coming and existing producers and DJs.

Tickets for the weekend and free conference (which will take place at The MAC on Friday, 1st June) sign-ups are available here:

http://avafestival.com/tickets/ 

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Orbital return to Belfast

Dance legends Orbital will make a return to Belfast in May as part of BBC's Biggest Weekend extravaganza, which will take place on Friday 25th, and Saturday 26th at Titanic Slipways.

The Hartnoll brothers named one of their most iconic tunes after the city following a crazy night at the Art College in 1990, and the piece is closely associated with Belfast's uniquely special nocturnal atmosphere.

Also featured are, among others on a stunning line-up, Downpatrick indie stalwarts Ash, angular art-rockers Franz Ferdinand, electropoppers Little Dragon, Swedish Americana sisters First Aid Kit, and drum 'n' bass royalty Goldie.

Tickets go on sale on Monday via Ticketmaster, and will be priced at £18 (plus booking fee).

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Public Service Broadcasting to premiere Titanic-inspired EP in Belfast.

 

Innovative art-rockers Public Service Broadcasting have announced that, as part of the BBC Radio 6 Music weekender in Belfast in May, they will be commissioning an EP-length project influenced by the famous, ill-fated liner built in the city.

The premiere will take place as part of the BBC's Biggest Weekend, which will occur on the 2nd May Bank Holiday weekend, (25th-28th) and feature performances in all four regions of the UK. Coverage will be provided all across the TV and radio networks and will be delivered in a similar fashion to that of Glastonbury, with Belfast's Titanic Slipway gigs curated by the respected, cutting-edge 6 Music. There will also be shows from Manic Street Preachers, Beck, Courtney Barnett and more.

Tickets go on sale via Ticketmaster on Monday, 12th February, priced £18 (plus booking fee).

 

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AVA 2018 Line up confirmed!

The fourth annual AVA Festival has been announced, whetting the appetite for what promises to be a memorable summer of events.

Since its debut in 2015, the brainchild of Sarah McBriar has grown exponentially both in stature and popularity, quickly establishing itself as one of the best, most unique and indeed, most important weekends in the Irish clubbing calendar.

The festival returns with its mix of international stars and homegrown talent, audio-visual extravaganzas, conferences, workshops, and the now-famously riotous yet good-natured Boiler Room sessions, and will feature performances from Detroit legend Floorplan, techno wizard DVS1, the eclectic, no-holds-barred selector Hunnee and the return of Derry's golden girl Or:la.

Taking place for the first time away from its spiritual home in the Titantic Quarter's T13 warehouse, AVA will bring its distinctively special atmosphere across the city to S13 on the Boucher Road.

Tickets are available here:

http://avafestival.com/tickets/

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Gary Numan bound for Belfast & Dublin

Electronic pioneer Gary Numan has announced a UK and Ireland tour which is to take place in spring 2018, to promote his dystopian 22nd album, Savage: Songs From A Broken World.

The synth superstar, who had huge hits in the early 80's with 'Are Friends Electric' and 'Cars', will bring his tour to the Limelight in Belfast on Wednesday, 28th March, and to Dublin's Olympia on Thursday 29th.

Savage...has provided Numan with his highest album chart placing since 1980's smash, Telekon, marking a resurgence in his popularity not seen since the days of leather suits and 'Numanoids' - the nickname given to his fiercely loyal fanbase.

Tickets for the 2018 shows are available from Ticketmaster outlets.

 

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