West x West – Tech, Venture and Cultural Festival
October 15 – 16
Bill Whelan and friends
Thursday 15 October at 19.30
The Royal Theatre, Castlebar, Mayo
As part of the new West x West Festival, Bill will perform with a stunning ensemble of musical guests from the contemporary to the traditional.
The concert reflects Bill’s musical path and the people he has encountered throughout his career along side his work with young Irish musicians. The evening will include a variety of music, such as Flying Blind to be performed by Bill on the piano and Timedance, The Coast Of Galicia, Caoineadh Cu Chulainn, Riverdance and more. Joining him on stage are some of Ireland’s best young Traditional and Classical players.
Zoë Conway: Fiddle
John Mc Intyre: Guitar
Tara Howley: Uilleann pipes, tin whistle
Séamus Flaherty: Sean-nós singing
Caoimhe Flaherty: Sean-nós singing
Naomi Berrill: Cello
Lucia MacPartlin: Violin
Maria Ryan: Violin
Robbie Harris: Percussion
Earlier in the day, at 16.30, the Keynote Interview will be with Bill Whelan (Composer) & Fergal Keane (BBC Correspondent)