Joel Harkin – Artist in Residence

Joel Harkin – Artist in Residence

Various + Deer's Head, Sunday 12 May, 8.00pm

We’re delighted to announce Joel Harkin as our CQAF 2024 Artist in Residence. Joel is a singer of songs and a spinner of yarns from County Donegal. His 2020 album Never Happy was shortlisted for the NI Music Prize and is one of the standout Irish releases in recent years.

Joel Harkin lies awake at night, terrified at the prospect of the looming abyss. He channels these fears into his haunting songs. But don’t let that put you off. He is known for the contrast between his music and the whimsical, surrealist and very funny chatting he does as he tunes his guitar.

Joel will be supporting several artists throughout the festival and will headline his own show on Sunday 12 May at the Deer’s Head. (8.00pm) with some special guest Robyn Maddox.

Robyn Maddox is an alternative singer-songwriter based in Belfast. In May 2023, she released her debut EP, ‘Midnight-15’, a concept EP exploring themes of self-discovery, love, loss, and learning to find solace in solitude. With lyrics that marry surreal stories and raw, intimate songwriting, her airy vocals draw listeners into her fantastical world; from smoky, shimmery casinos to phantasmagoric encounters with her conscience to conversations with the cosmos.

https://cqaf.ticketsolve.com/shows/873659713/events

UPDATE: JOEL’s HEADLINE SHOW TONIGHT (SUNDAY 12 MAY) POSTPONED DUE TO ILLNESS, TICKET-HOLDERS WILL BE REFUNDED. 

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Joel Harkin – Artist in Residence

Joel Harkin – Artist in Residence

Various + Deer's Head, Sunday 12 May, 8.00pm

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Friday 10 May, 10.30pm-3.00am

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