This spectacular double bill featuring Dervish, a global phenomenon in traditional music, alongside the ground-breaking ensemble NOTIFY, who will be joined by the Irish Concertina Orchestra, Cormac McCarthy, and the MGCE Concert Orchestra will bring an unforgettable concert to the iconic Ulster Hall on Sunday 27 July!
Dervish has been at the forefront of Irish traditional music innovation since 1989 when four of its founding members met at a pub session in Sligo.
Fronted by one of Ireland’s best-known singers, Cathy Jordan, the band also features Shane Mitchell (accordion), Liam Kelly (flute/whistle), Tom Morrow (fiddle), Brian McDonagh (mandola/mandolin), and Seán Óg Graham (guitar). Steeped in the musical traditions of Sligo and Leitrim in northwestern Ireland, their sound reflects a landscape where the Atlantic coastline meets storied mountains and rural beauty.
Also, on this double bill is NOTIFY, a six-piece contemporary instrumental ensemble from Ireland, featuring Pádraig Rynne (concertina), Tara Breen (fiddle), Davie Ryan (drums & percussion), Adam Taylor (bass), Rory McCarthy (piano & Fender Rhodes), and Hugh Dillon (guitars).
Known for their innovative and experimental approach, NOTIFY blends traditional Irish melodies with jazz and world genres, creating a compelling and distinctly unique sound that sets them apart in the neo-Irish traditional landscape.
Their ambitious new live album, Worlds Collide, features a collaboration with the magnificent Irish Concertina Orchestra—comprising 40 talented musicians under the age of 18—as well as contributions from Cormac McCarthy and the MGCE Concert Orchestra.
Don’t miss this extraordinary evening of Irish music, featuring thrilling arrangements, captivating new takes on traditional songs, and an innovative fusion of Irish melodies with jazz and world influences.
- Ulster Hall, 34 Bedford St, Belfast BT2 7FF
- Sunday 27 July 2025
- Doors 7pm. Finished by 11pm
More information: https://www.belfasttraditionalmusic.com/dervish-notify
