As you probably already know, it’s not just Liverpool which has an Irish Music Festival – Manchester has one too. This year it’s taking place from 5th to 21st March at venues across the city
Tony Hannigan, our Acousticfest friend from M19 Bar in Levenshulme, has sent us an email because he’s looking for musicians to play at a variety of Irish Festival and other gigs coming up in March. The details for each of the opportunities are set out below.
We are now booking acts for the following events and venues. When applying for gigs please put your name in subject.
M19 Bar, Levenshulme www.m19bar.com
Fri 5 March to Sun 21 March several dates
www.manchesteririshfestival.com
Manchester Irish Festival – Irish Blues Special on Fri 5 March
An acousticfest special playing tribute to Ireland’s many Blues influenced acts such as Rory Gallagher, Van Morrison, Thin Lizzy etc
Acts would play a 20 min set comprising of at least two covers plus their own material
doors 7.30pm
email rockfest24@hotmail.com
Manchester Irish Festival St Patrick’s weekend Guinness Tradfest on Fri 12 March
Traditional Irish acts – solo or bands
Doors 7.30pm
email rockfest24@hotmail.com
Acousticfest Johnny Cash special on Friday 26 March
email rockfest24@hotmail.com
Union, Levenshulme
Live Irish Cover Bands wanted on Fri 12 March, Sat 13 March, Sat 19 March, Sun 20 March
2-3 piece acts preferred
paid gigs
email rockfest24@hotmail.com with details
Weds 17 March – All Day St Patricks Day Irish session
led by Grace Kelly and friends, guest musicians welcome, just turn up on the day, 12 noon – 8pm
Hennigans Sports Bar (17 March only) – Two piece act early gig 6pm-8pm Irish covers(paid gig)
email rockfest24@hotmail.com
Farmers Arms & Oasis Music bar, Burnage
Irish Cover bands wanted for Fri 12, Sat 13, Sun 14 March – Fri & Sat are evening gigs
Irish covers band for afternoon/early evening gig on Weds 17 March
Oasis covers band
paid gigs
email rockfest24@hotmail.com