This Saturday, 9th August, Belfast gathers to honour a singular presence in underground music, JD Twitch, aka Keith McIvor, with LOVE 2 JD TWITCH, a one-night-only celebration taking place across Lavery’s, Woodworkers and the Front Terrace. Keith isn’t just a beloved figure in electronic music. He is one of the scene’s true architects. As half of Optimo (Espacio), he carved out a fearless legacy by blending genres long before it was algorithmically encouraged. A political soul in a dancefloor vessel, JD Twitch used every tool available – vinyl, volume, vision and beyond – to show us that clubs could be…
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In the ever-changing landscape of Belfast’s increasingly diverse music scene, few institutions have stood taller than Lavery’s. From its long-time home on Bradbury Place, the bar and venue has played a vital role bringing grassroots solo artists, bands, DJs, producers and a whole host of wonderfully eclectic nights to the heart of Belfast. It’s a well-established, far-reaching and carefully curated commitment that has rarely felt more locked-in. Off the back of first-rate events from the likes of local drum ‘n’ bass heroes Crilli in recent times, Lavery’s is doubling down to underscore its status as one of Belfast’s very best…
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Matua Trap played our Tuesday Throwdown clubnight at Lavery’s in Belfast. Photos by Liam Kielt.
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With Belfast set for the return of the Tall Ships at the Belfast Maritime Festival from July 2-5, Lavery’s have announced that they will host some of the North’s best live acts on the Thursday, Friday and Saturday at their Continental Market-style beer tent on the Odyssey Arena’s front lawn. With the full timetable to be announced, Runaway Go will play on Thursday, indie pop quartet Go Wolf (pictured )will play on Friday and Wonder Villains will play on Saturday. Elsewhere, Stevie Scullion & co. AKA Malojian, Stephen Macartney and Rachel Coulter, New Ancestors and Chris Wilson, The Salt Flats, Loris, Michael Mormecha and…