GARY LIGHTBODY
Announced as Closing Keynote at Output Belfast on Tuesday November 12th
The multi award-winning songwriter will be talking about creativity and music, in conversation with broadcaster and producer Siobhán McAndrew.
Gary is an iconoclast in contemporary Northern Ireland music, a thought-leader for the role of music within our cultural and creative industries, and a champion for emerging Northern Ireland music talent.
Gary commented;
‘I am delighted to be asked to speak at this year’s Output Belfast. I am a huge fan of what Output does in throwing a light on all aspects of the NI music scene and giving a platform to the wealth of extraordinary artists that NI has to offer.”
Top names from the global music industry are lined up to speak at Output Belfast on Tuesday 12 November– the largest music conference on the island of Ireland.
The conference will include panel discussions, music sessions, workshops and speed-networking events, as well as keynote speeches from award-winning musicians and managers of globally recognized talent. This year it will take place during the Sound Of Belfast and Belfast International Arts Festival arts programmes
Announcing the details of Output Belfast 2024 the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Micky Murray commented:
“Belfast City Council is proud to support Output Belfast Festival 2024. This annual event is all about developing and supporting our fantastic music industry and is helping to deliver on our UNESCO ambition of nurturing the sector. Once again, delegates can expect a diverse and inspiring programme of music industry education and networking that will educate and engage – from industry sessions, workshops and masterclasses, to panels and keynotes.”
“And it’s so fitting that the event takes place on 12 November – just a few days after the three-year anniversary of Belfastbecoming the first city on the island of Ireland to be designated a UNESCO City of Music.”
Based at The MAC and Oh Yeah Music Centre, it’s expected that the conference will attract more than 750 local artists, businesses and students, and deliver a programme addressing the challenges and opportunities presented in today’s music industry, as well as highlighting the key role that music and performance plays in the city’s buoyant creative industries sector. Later that evening, there’ll be a range of free showcase events featuring the most exciting new NI artists, in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter.
This year’s opening keynote speakers will be:
Mark Davyd – Chief Executive of The Music Venues Trust
Jo Twist – Chief Executive of the BPI
Joe Frankland – Chief Executive PRS Foundation
On the evening of Tuesday 12 November Output Belfast will present a fantastic array of free showcase events across a number of venues in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, featuring highly anticipated live performances from the best new acts in NI music.
For more info and and to sign up for priority updates go to www.outputbelfast.com