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Derry musician Marty Coyle to play famous Jodhpur Riff festival in India

Derry folk musician Marty Coyle will play one of the largest folk festivals in the world this weekend when he takes to the stage at the Jodhpur RIFF (Rajasthani International Folk Festival) in India. Set in the spectacular Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur,...

05 Oct 2022 at 19:00

Derry News

Derry music legend Johnny Quigley turns 90

Amongst a sea of adoring family, Derry music legend, Johnny Quigley, sits in the sun enjoying his fry, shades on, and not looking a day over 75. He shakes my hand as I'm offered copious amounts of tea and food from his children. The family are well ...

19 Aug 2022 at 11:24

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MacD on Music: Live and Kicking (international edition)

Last week, as you may remember, I wrote about some of the best local gigs I’ve been to over the years. This week, I’ve decided to stick to that theme, only now I’m widening the scope. I’m going to look back at some of the best shows I’ve been to ...

15 Aug 2022 at 18:09

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MacD on Music: Live and Kicking ... last time, I promise

This week, to round off this trilogy, I’m going to write about some of the gigs, both local and not-so-local, that, for one reason or another, didn’t make the cut over the last two weeks. Don’t worry, though, this is (probably) the last week of ...

20 Aug 2022 at 15:24

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MacD on Music: Ones to Watch

This is a town bursting with musical talent. Throughout it’s history, Derry has given the world some of it’s best loved musicians. From The Undertones to Dana to Phil Coulter to The Devine Comedy’s Neil Hannon, Derry’s musical legacy is felt ...

05 Oct 2022 at 08:28

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MacD on Music: Me and Oisin Magee

A few months ago (Valentine’s day, to be exact), as regular readers may recall, I interviewed Oisin Magee, aka Sanchez, prior to the release of his album ‘Burgundy’. Oisin had been living in Korea for a few years but now is back, having put ...

25 Sept 2022 at 20:47

Derry News

Derry Choir festival's Dónal Doherty awarded honorary MBE for services to music

Derry Choir Festival's Artistic Director, Dónal Doherty, has been awarded an honorary MBE for his services to music in Northern Ireland. Speaking after the announcement, Dónal said: "I'm absolutely delighted to accept this award on behalf ...

03 Jun 2022 at 14:15

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MacD on Music: Just the 4 of Us, 'We Can Make It If We Try'

This week’s column is sponsored by the number four. First, I’m talking to Brendan Murphy, of the 4 of Us. Brendan 'abandoned' his law studies at Queens University Belfast to form the band with his brothers in the late 1980’s. He steered ...

24 May 2022 at 21:11

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MacD on Music: Strictly Business with Tessio

I was slightly nervous ahead of this week’s interview. Tessio had got in touch and arranged a meeting. Thankfully, it went smoothly (although I made sure to check the back seat when I got into the car, just in case). Turns out the ...

26 Mar 2022 at 10:34

Arts & Entertainment

Ed Sheeran performs at local pub ahead of Irish concerts in Croke Park and Cork

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has arrived in Dublin ahead of his Irish tour. Sheeran, who will kick off his concert schedule in Croke Park on Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24, played an intimate gig at local Dublin venue ...

20 Apr 2022 at 12:41

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MacD on Music: My favourite albums from Derry's finest

This week in MacDonMusic I’m going to try something different. Up to now, this column has consisted of interviews with various figures across the local music scene. This week, I’m going to go deeper and look at the music ...

18 Mar 2022 at 15:50

Arts & Entertainment

BREAKING: The Electric Picnic 2022 line-up has been announced!

The Electric Picnic 2022 line-up has been officially announced. The festival organisers, Festival Republic, have announced the first round of acts to perform at the 2022 edition of the festival due to return to ...

10 Mar 2022 at 12:13

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