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irisharts.org.uk……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2018
What's On April—September ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Wednesday 4th April……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
7.30PM
In collaboration with Irish FIlm London & Screen Seven
In The Name of Peace: John Hume in America + Q&A with Director Maurice Fitzpatrick……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Seven Arts, 31a Harrogate Road Leeds LS7 3PD
Ireland 2017. Dir. Maurice Fitzpatrick. With Liam Neeson (narrator), Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter, U2’s Bono, John Major and Tony Blair. 90 min. Cert PG.
This spring, Irish Film London presents In The Name of Peace: John Hume in America on tour across the UK, including a series of screenings and Q&As with the film’s director Maurice Fitzpatrick.
This film is particularly relevant in April 2018, in the context of the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement and recent developments on Brexit.
This feature documentary chronicles John Hume’s approach to politics in Northern Ireland in co-ordination with senior political figures in the US.
Inspired by Martin Luther King, rising from the riot-torn streets of Northern Ireland to enlist American Presidents from Carter to Clinton, this is the story of the extraordinary work of Nobel Prize-winner John Hume to harness and leverage US support to help to secure peace in Ireland.
Narrated by Liam Neeson and scored by Bill Whelan, the film includes interviews with President Bill Clinton, President Jimmy Carter, many US Senators and Congressmen, as well as Irish leaders and British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and John Major.
At a time of political instability, this is a timely film examining steady leadership and international co-operation.
Leeds marks the beginning of this tour, with future stops to include the Manchester Irish World Heritage Centre and the Birmingham Irish Centre.
More info can be found at www.irishfilmlondon.com
FREE ENTRY
Wednesday 23rd May........................................................................................................................................
7.45pm
Meanwood Community & Arts FestivalTraditional Irish Music Evening hosted by The Irish Arts Foundation........................................................................................................................................
‘Alfred’ Stonegate Road Leeds LS6 4HY
The Irish Arts Foundation host an evening in conjunction with the Meanwood Community & Arts Festival.
FREE EVENT
Tuesday 5th June……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
8.00PM
Headingley Music FestivalTraditional Irish Music Evening hosted by The Irish Arts Foundation……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Café Lento North Lane Leeds LS6 3HW
headingleymusicfestival.org.uk
£PWYF (PAY WHAT YOU FEEL)
Saturday 30th June........................................................................................................................................
8.00pm
The London Lasses with Chris O'Malley ........................................................................................................................................
Otley Courthouse Arts Centre, Courthouse Street Otley LS21 3AN
Over the past seventeen years The London Lasses have been delighted to bring their music to some of the world’s most prestigious festivals and concert halls, including Cambridge Folk Festival, and the Royal Albert Hall, where they performed the first ever BBC Proms céilí as part of the 2008 season. This internationally renowned band deliver a wealth of traditional material from all over Ireland, including songs in Irish and English, plus the full gamut of Irish dance tunes, from the venerably ancient to the newly composed.
With Leeds pianist/ guitarist – Chris O’Malley and Brogan McAuliffe (concertina) added to the line-up, this promises to be a great night of entertainment.
£12.50+booking fee otleycourthouse.co.uk
Thursday 5th July……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
7.30PM
Celebrating the Musical Crossover Between Ireland, Galicia & Asturias Anxo Lorenzo Trio……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre (HEART) Bennett Road, Leeds LS6 3HN
Anxo Lorenzo is an internationally acclaimed musician who plays the gaita, the traditional Galician bagpipe: from Moaña, a small village on the Atlantic Coast of Galicia. Lorenzo has played at several festivals, including Piping Live!, the William Kennedy Piping Festival and Féile Iorrais in Northern Ireland.
Piper and whistle player Anxo Lorenzo is one of Galicia’s most inspired fusioneers. Mixing and matching his vibrant native traditions with everything from electronica to flamenco, he’s flanked by an equally high-octane band with fiddle, bouzouki, guitar, ukulele and keyboards.
£PWYF
Wednesday 11th July……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
7.30PM
Kirkstall FestivalTraditional Irish Music Evening hosted by The Irish Arts Foundation……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Kirkstall Bridge 12 Bridge Road Leeds LS5 3BW
FREE EVENT
Saturday 21st July……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
7.00PM
Celebrating the Musical Crossover Between Ireland, Galicia & Asturias Ruben Bada & Leticia González……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
The Inkwell, Potternewton Lane Leeds LS7 3LW
Two of the most exciting and original artists performing in Galicia and Asturias at the moment.
Ruben Bada was born in Aviles, on the northern coast of Asturias, and raised in the Cape Peñes area, where the Asturian language and culture are still healthy and alive. He began playing guitar at the age of fourteen, learning both bouzouki and fiddle soon after. Ruben started his recording career in 1998 with the band Xeliba with whom he recorded two albums. In 2000, Ruben won the Asturian Traditional Music Contest on fiddle and
in 2006 he was awarded Best Instrumentalist in the Asturian Music Awards. Ruben has recorded on numerous high-profile albums including John McSherry and Dónal O’Connor’s critically acclaimed album Tripswitch and John McSherry’s award winning album Soma in 2010.
He is currently part of the groups L-R, Alce y Navaya, Alfredo González, Midnight Special and Pipe Band el Trasno de Cuaña.
Leticia González is best known for her work as a solo artist and member of the Asturian vocal group Mujeres. She has wowed audiences at festivals across Europe including Lorient Interceltic Festival and Dingle TradFest. She is a leading exponent of the Panderu (The Asturian tambourine) and the Castanets and is in demand as a teacher of Asturian Folk Dance.
The evening will be introduced with music and a short lecture by traditional Irish musician Michael Walsh — born in Manchester to Irish parents, Michael is
currently undertaking a PhD at The University of Sheffield researching flute playing and national identity in the contemporary Asturian folk scene.
£PWYF
Irish musician — born in Manchester to
currently undertaking a PhD at The University of currently undertaking a PhD at The University of Sheffield researching flute playing and national Sheffield researching flute playing and national identity in the contemporary Asturian folk scene.identity in the contemporary Asturian folk scene.
£PWYF
a short lecture by traditional Irish musician — born in Manchester to Irish parents, Michael is
currently undertaking a PhD at The University of currently undertaking a PhD at The University of Sheffield researching flute playing and national identity in the contemporary Asturian folk scene.
£PWYF
currently undertaking a PhD at The University of
Wednesday 1st August……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
11.00AM In collaboration with Leeds Museums and Galleries
Yorkshire Day……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Lotherton Hall and Estate Lotherton Lane, Aberford Leeds LS25 3EB
Explore the great community heritage of Yorkshire.
There will be a chance to meet local history societies including The Irish Arts Foundation and learn about the rich and varied history of the local area. Local organisations and charities have come together with Lotherton Hall to create a community event reminiscent of the local galas of old.
FREE EVENT
Friday 21st September……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
7.30PM
In collaboration with Heads Together Productions
An Evening of Irish Literature, Music and Song……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Chapel FM Old Seacroft Chapel York Road Leeds LS14 6JB www.culturenight.ie
Culture Night 2018 comprises hundreds of events across Ireland and overseas. From nation’s capital to county town, everyone is getting involved!
Arts and cultural organisations open their doors until late with hundreds of free events, tours, talks and performances for you, your family and friends to enjoy.
£PWYF
Saturday 22nd September........................................................................................................................................
4.30pm
Otley Folk Festival Traditional Irish Music Afternoon hosted by The Irish Arts Foundation........................................................................................................................................
The Manor House, Walkergate Otley LS21 1HB
FREE EVENT
From March to August……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5.30PM– 7.30PM
The Sunday Sessions Traditional Irish Music ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Various venues
Between March and August 2018, on the last Sunday of the month between 5.30pm and 7.30pm the Irish Arts Foundation will be hosting an early evening informal ‘session’ of traditional Irish music. Check website for updates.
www.irisharts.org.uk
FREE EVENTS
Throughout the Year……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Educational Tour ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Various venues
Throughout the academic year a team of tutors from the Irish Arts Foundation will visit a number of primary schools in Leeds.
We deliver workshops on Irish music, dance and arts as well as background on Ireland and the Irish in Britain.
If your school would be interested in hosting a workshop, please contact [email protected]
Gaelic Language GroupThe Irish Arts Foundation are delighted to announce the continuation of the Irish language conversation group in collaboration with Swarthmore Education Centre. This is open to beginners as well as those who are a little more advanced.
The group meets at Swarthmore Education Centre, 2–7 Woodhouse Square Leeds LS3 1AD
Email: [email protected]
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Irish Arts Foundation Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre (HEART), Bennet Road Leeds LS6 3HN
0113 278 7442 [email protected]
Leeds Irish Arts Foundation Registered Charity No. 1101657 Company Limited by Guarantee in England and Wales No. 4927919
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All details are correct as of March 2018. The Irish Arts Foundation reserves the right to amend any programme details. Check www.irisharts.org.uk
