Saturday 3 May
The Conor Hall 8.00pm
Described once as a ‘one man Clash’, a creator of songs full of passion, anger and wit Billy Bragg’s music career has spanned three decades. With a number of critically acclaimed albums under his belt and an appreciation as one of the most politically aware and humanist faces of the UK music industry, Billy has etched a place in pop history as a notable voice of the people. Inspired by the politically charged folk of such greats as Woody Guthrie and influenced by the social changes happening across 80’s Britain.

Bragg’s style has scored him a string of Top 20 successes with albums Talking with the Taxman About Poetry, Workers’ Playtime and Don’t Try This At Home. In the past 5 years he has worked on interpretations of Woody Guthrie’s unheard works (on Mermaid Avenue Volume 1 & 2), produced and toured with new band associates The Blokes (feat. Ian McLagan) and continued with his political activity focussing on lobbying reform of the House of Lords. The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival is particularly pleased to welcome Billy Bragg back to Belfast for a special acoustic show.

Tickets £10/ £8 Available from the Festival Office on 028 9023 2403

www.billybragg.co.uk