Uplifting, fresh music…created by three fiddles, mandolin and guitar. Expect influences of Trad Scottish & Irish, Bluegrass and Classical.
Winners of the 2019 Belhaven Bursary for Innovation in Music – the most significant prize in Scotland, matched only by the Mercury Prize – Kinnaris Quintet burst onto the scene in 2017 with a unique, highly emotive, energetic, and powerful sound. Their music has been described as ‘euphoric’ and combines Scottish and Irish traditional music with Bluegrass, Classical, Scandinavian and Appalachian influences.
Kinnaris Quintet have produced the perfect concoction of remaining faithful to their traditional roots, whilst delicately pushing the boundaries of tradition, bringing it to the forefront of exciting and modern music. Unable to hide their joy at making music together,
the quintet perform with an enthusiasm that is infectious as anyone who has seen them live will att
Supported by Lottery Project Funding from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland
Venue: Portico Arts & Heritage Centre, Steel Dickson Avenue, Portaferry BT22 1LE
Date: Friday 30 June 2023
Time: 19:30 – 21:30
Cost: £15 + Booking Fee; Concession £5 + Booking Fee
More information and booking: https://www.porticoards.com/whats-on/kinnaris-quintet
