Smashing Buttons presents MOIRO

MOIRO Stage

Music of Irish Origin

The MOIRO (Music of Irish Origin) stage, presented by Smashing Buttons, is the space where trad and contemporary artists unite for a two-day genre-bending session. Expect explosive blends of Trad, Rock, Hip-Hop, Funk, Soul, Techno, Pop and the Blues, as Northern Ireland's musical heritage is celebrated through the local sounds and influences of the last 80+ years.

Friday 7 August Lineup:

7pm – 7.40pm - Trad Folkin' Rocks

8pm – 8.40pm - Charlie Hanlon

9pm – 9.40pm - VERA

10pm – 11pm - Dark Tropics

Friday daytime sees two of Northern Ireland's brightest emerging singer-songwriters. Fresh from festival appearances and growing BBC Radio support, Cora Harkin brings her beautifully crafted indie-folk songwriting to the MOIRO stage, before BGT semi-finalist Niamh Noade will be joined by her little brother Malachy's band, Ceol na gCuillin as well as her father Mal on Uilleann Pipes and little sister Molly on the Tin Whistle.

The Trad Folkin' Rocks crew lead the Friday night session with a celebration of Irish music old and new, followed by acclaimed songwriter Charlie Hanlon and the atmospheric alternative rock sounds of VERA. Closing the evening are Dark Tropics, whose cinematic pop-noir has earned huge radio support (Radio 1, Radio 2 and RTÉ 2FM, bringing the first day of MOIRO to a spellbinding conclusion.

This is a ‘no cost/low cost’ event. Kids go free, £4 Concessions, £5 Adults. Kids are welcome to stay until the end at 11pm!