LATEST NEWS
20/09/09
SOLD OUT: WILLIAM ELLIOT WHITMORE show, as part of The Country Club, on Friday 25th at McHughs Bar has now SOLD OUT.
19/09/09
SOLD OUT: Both the BELFAST - CITY OF SIN tours have now sold out.
14/09/09
OPEN HOUSE ARTIST ON BBC: Open House artist, ALELA DIANE will be on TV not once, but twice this week as she will appear this coming Tuesday 15th on the brand new series of LATER LIVE - With Jools Holland at 10pm on BBC2. The New Folk star from the US will also feature on the extended version of the programme which airs on Friday 18th at 11.35pm, again on BBC2
10/09/09
CHILLIFEST
ChilliFest now has it's very own myspace: myspace.com/chillifest
Three days of Red Hot American music, food, beer and beards and is FREE on Friday 25th September - it's hotter than hell!
8/09/09
The BossHoss have, for reasons beyond our control, cancelled their gig in the main ChilliFest marquee on Saturday 26th September.
However, the world's best Johnny Cash tribute band, Union Avenue, will step into the breach and rock the marquee with unique versions of classic songs such as White Wedding, Ace of Spades and Teenage Kicks - delivered as the Man in Black would have done them.
Union Avenue played two sell out shows at the Kings Head in 2006 as part of Open House Festival, so we are thrilled to have them back. Check them out at www.myspace.com/unionavenue.
Support is still from two brilliant bands, Prison Love plus Ivan Ivanovich & the Kreml Krauts. MC and DJ for the night will be our very own BBC Radio DJ, Ralph" sharp suitor" McLean. Tickets already purchased will be valid for the new lineup. Or you can claim a full refund by contacting the Belfast Welcome Centre.
8/09/09
SOLD OUT - Laura Marling/Mumford and Sons/Lowly Knights
This show has now sold out, which we are delighted about. Mumford and Sons have been very busy of late and have released their first single - Little Lion Man, it is well worth checking out their video for it: Click here
8/09/09
HILLSTOMP NEED A DRIVER: US Gut-bucket Hill Country punk blues duo, Hillstomp (and firm festival faves) are looking for a kind soul to drive them around Ireland as part of their tour with Bob Log. All expenses such as petrol, food, accommodation, beer etc etc would be covered and of course you would get the chance to see two of the most "out-there" acts on the planet. If you ask me, I think it's a once-in-a-liftetime-opportunity, one of those episodes in your life where you might, just might survive to tell the grandchildren. Tour dates run from 24th - 30th Sep.
5/09/09
ALELA DIANE is to appear on the brand new series of LATER with JOOLS HOLLAND. The New Folk star from Nevada City and close friend of Joanna Newsom will appear on the BBC programme on Friday 18th September, a mere few days before she arrives in Belfast for her gig on Thursday 24th Sep. "Click here for more info & tickets" www.myspace.com/alelamusic
4/09/09
New Festival Headquarters Hotel
Sorry it is short notice folks, but we have moved our HQ hotel to the new Ramada Encore on Talbot Street.
We have a special rate of £59 per room for festival goers - only available by calling 0844 801 0331 or emailing reservations@encorebelfast.co.uk but you must give the booking reference: OPEN HOUSE FESTIVAL. Many festival guests are also staying at the Premier Inn in Waring Street, who are offering the same rate.
4/09/09
SIMONE FELICE / THE DUKE & THE KING interview in the Guardian: Read the latest interview with Simone Felice about his brand new project, THE DUKE & THE KING in advance of their much anticipated Open House festival appearance;
www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/sep/03/the-duke-the-king
01/09/09
Due to very high ticket demand for the Duke & the King / Otis Gibbs show the venue has now be changed to the Black Box, Hill Street. Date, line-up, times and tickets prices are unaffected - we just need a bigger venue and it's only around the corner from the original venue. The Guidewires / Mórga concert will now take place in the John Hewitt and once again the date, line-up, times and ticket prices are unaffected
14/08/09
We are hoping to have a mini winter Festival (event name tbc) between 11 - 13 December. Are there any bands that you would like us to have ? Just drop us a line at info@openhousefestival.com with any ideas or suggestions.
Tickets are selling very well this year and we expect several shows to sell out shortly. Get your tickets now or forever hold your peace !
There are three free festival CDs which you can download yourself from this site. Easy peasy, just click here or on the Download icon. There is an icon on most if not every page.
Are you going to any gigs or festivals over the next wee while ? If so, would you mind taking along some open house programmes or flyers for distribution ? If you can help in any way please email andrew@openhousefestival.com
06/07/09 - Calling
volunteers
We need volunteers to help at festival events,
and leading up to the festival. If you are keen,
friendly and reliable, please contact us for an
application form. Relevent experience is very
welcome but not essential.
Open evening on Wednesday 12 August in
McHugh’s Basement, Queen’s Square, where
you can meet the team and ask questions.
Let us know if you can make it!
Email volunteer@openhousefestival.com
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