BELFAST MUSIC EXHIBITION
The Belfast Music Exhibition, at the Oh Yeah Music Centre, in Gordon Street, takes
visitors on a unique journey - from Ruby Murray to Snow Patrol, by way of Stiff
Little Fingers, Dana and Clodagh Rogers, via The Undertones, The Divine Comedy,
Nadine Coyle and Henry McCullough.
The exhibition tells the story of the glorious achievements and diverse musical
talents that Northern Ireland has produced over the years, and have helped heap
international acclaim on the province.
A series of story boards plot the history of the Northern Ireland music scene from
folk music to Snow Patrol, and a ‘Legends’ wall hails the great achievers in local
music. The exhibition also features a wide range of diverse and unique memorabilia
from the local music business and the personalities involved in it – including platinum
discs, badges, vintage stage gear, lyric sheets, film footage, ticket stubs and
backstage passes.
Among the highlights are rare articles from The Undertones and Stiff Little Fingers,
the Fender guitar on which Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol wrote ‘Run’ and ‘Chasing
Cars’, along with artefacts from the historic Maritime Hotel. New material continues
to arrive at the Oh Yeah centre, which will help to ensure that the content of the
exhibition continually changes.
The Belfast Music Exhibition is at the Oh Yeah Music Centre, which is located in
a former bonded whiskey warehouse in Gordon Street, in the heart of the Cathedral
Quarter. It covers 14,500 square feet over three floors, and features a performance
space, a drop-in area, office units, a privately-run recording studio and exhibition
space.
LOCATION
OPENING TIMES
The Belfast Music Exhibition is open:
Mon-Fri 12-3pm Sat 12-5pm
at the Oh Yeah Music Centre:
15-22 Gordon Street,
Belfast, BT1 2LG.
Free Admission
For more details phone 028 9031 0845
or check out www.ohyeahbelfast.com.