I’m very excited to finally be unleashing a new track and video into the world. Last year I worked with a team of creatives to prepare an art installation for the Expanding Territories exhibition which successfully toured Ireland between September 2013 and January 2014. Inspired by the landscape and local resources we sought to explore opportunities for new projects which would benefit the economy in Tyrone. I collaborated with a very talented photographer called Aidan Monaghan and together we created a short film giving an overview of our team’s proposal which was called ‘The Caledonian Range’. I created 2 original pieces of music which formed the soundtrack for this film. I have now re-edited some of Aidan’s footage into a music video & am delighted to share the first of these tracks with you. It’s called ‘PANGAEA’. If you like it please share the video far and wide. I would also love to receive your feedback.
Thank-you.
37th Ballyshannon Folk and Traditional Music Festival
On Saturday 2nd August I’ll be making the trip to Ballyshannon to take part in their 37th folk and traditional music festival. It’s always been a prestigious event in Ireland’s music calendar so I’m excited to be making my debut. I will perform a solo acoustic ‘showcase’ starting at 12.30pm on the Bridgend stage. Head-lining the festival this year is none other than Paul Brady with a plethora of other legendary acts scattered throughout the programme. It’s gonna be great fun.
‘Sunsets’ Featured by Amelia’s Magazine
My favourite finds from the Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition 2014
The Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition winner for 2014 has been announced, but there were many more brilliant tunes submitted. Here are my favourites which did not quite make my final top three.
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Celebrating 190th anniversary of William Allingham’s birth!!
Today is the anniversary of Donegal poet William Allingham’s Birthday back in 1824. I’ve been trying to think how we could all best honour his memory – then it hit me!!!
You can download a copy of ‘Fairies’ for yourself or even better… send it as a gift…
‘For fear of little men’ !!!
Wendy Jack added to line-up for ’10th Belnash Birthday Bash’
One of the highlights of ‘BELNASH’ is the annual ‘Birthday Bash’ Concert. This year will be no different as the festival celebrates it’s 10th anniversary!!! The event, which is held on the final day of music, features a selection of artists who have been performing throughout the festival… After the success of her showcase Wendy is thrilled to have been asked to play at this event…