CQAF 2025

Katie Tupper

Katie Tupper

McHugh's Basement

Friday 2 May, 8.00pm

Doors 7.30pm | Unreserved seating

£12.00

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Beneath the painted hues and infinite prairie skies of Saskatoon — a city in the heart of Canada — lies a soulful, creative spirit that proves there’s much more to the so-called ‘fly-over states’ than grassland and grain silos.

Katie Tupper, an indie R&B musician, embodies that spirit and is determined to show there’s an entire world of boundary-pushing music at work within the often overlooked region.

Tupper’s two EPs of heartland soul – 2022’s Towards The End, and 2023’s Where To Find Me – have amassed 11 million streams world wide, a JUNO Award nomination, the praise of tastemakers like Zane Lowe, and international radio spins from BBC 6Music (UK), FIP (France), and CBC (Canada).

More recently, Tupper’s covers of everything from Hall & Oates to Jazmine Sullivan have gone viral on social media earning nods from superstars like SZA and Joe Jonas.

Katie Tupper returns with “Outside The Gate,” a devastatingly beautiful track about facing the reality of how you show up for someone you love. Reflecting on the song, Katie says, “I think more people need to feel allowed to admit that we will never be perfect in our relationships even when they are everything we’ve wanted.”

And admit she does, with each poignant repetition of “I think I’m broken,” hitting deeper every time, giving a raw and beautiful testament to love’s imperfections.

This show is strictly for audiences aged 18 and over.

If you have access needs, feel free to email Aoife at aoife@cqaf.com for more info—we’re happy to help!

Tickets also available from:
Visit Belfast | 028 9024 6609
9 Donegall Square North - Open 7 days a Week

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Sunday 4 and Sunday 11 May, 2.00pm

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The Northern Whig

Thursday 8 May, 6.00pm and Friday 9 May, 1.00pm

The Anthony Toner Songbook

David Hull Promotions & CQAF proudly present

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The Spitfires

CQAF and Right On Promotions present

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Lael Neale

Strange Victory + CQAF Presents

Lael Neale

McHughs Basement

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Bernard Butler

Bernard Butler

First Presbyterian Church, Rosemary Street

Sunday 11 May,  8.00pm

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