Balor Arts Centre

Journey through 5 decades of House music - this Saturday from 9pm. Tickets from https://balorartscentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873666455

What's your favourite House track?

Unfortunately The Turfmen have had to pull out of tonight's show. Their car broke down on the way up from Cork.

Not to worry ' Tanya McCole and Lorc D will be playing 2 longer sets (approx 45 mins each) to pick up the slack.

Stage Times are:
8:00pm Lorc D
8:55pm Tanya McCole

Still great night in store!

Headling our Ghostlight Sessions this Thursday (August 20th) are The Turfmen!

Cork-based folk band The Turfmen appear at The Ghostlight Sessions as part of an Irish tour celebrating the release of their debut album Daracha Bana.

This impressive 4-piece bring tradition into the present blending melody, rhythm, and heartfelt narratives in a way that feels both timeless and fresh. Rooted in Irish trad music, folk and storytelling, their sound is inspired by legendary artists such as Christy Moore, The Clancy Brothers, The Pogues and many more. With a love for tradition and a modern, playful spirit, The Turfmen deliver live performances full of warmth and energy.

Come along and discover your Next New Favourite Artist! Tickets from The Balor Box Office 0749131840 or online at https://balorartscentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873666545

The 2nd Artist appearing at our Ghostlight Sessions (Thursday August 20th) is the one and only Tanya McCole.

Ardara musical treasure Tanya McCole has wowed audiences at home and abroad with her vocal style, songwriting capabilities and flair for interpreting songs of others.

Truly of Donegal’s great voices, her decades long career has seen her sing blues, soul, jazz and rock with some of the top acts in this country including Sharon Shannon, Mundy and Shane MacGowan as well as touring Europe opening for the late, great John Prine.

Tickets available from https://balorartscentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873666545

The Ghostlight Sessions - Thursday August 20th at 8:00pm

Introducing artist #1 for our August Ghostlight Sessions - Lorc D

Ballybofey born and bred, now based in London, singer-songwriter and producer Lorc D crafts emotionally raw music that moves from minimalistic, spoken-word poetry to soaring choruses. Indie-folk is the genre, but influence also comes from punk adjacent music, the DIY attitudes of which are always an important reference. Fans of Alex G, Joshua Burnside, Jamie T, and Bob Dylan will find familiar touchpoints in his sound.

Now in it’s 9th year The Ghostlight Sessions is one of the country's longest running established original emerging music nights. Each night features 3 30 minute sets performed by some of Ireland’s best new musical talent. Come along and discover your next new favourite artist!

Tickets from https://balorartscentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873666545

Auditions Tonight Wednesday 12th of August @ 7.30 in Balor Arts Centre
𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬
(𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲)
Roles include:
Bella Brooks (female - age range 20 – 25)
Robert Lecky (male- age range 25 – 30)
Robert Wilson (male- age range 40-60)
William Young (male- age range 40-60)
Journalist: (male- age range 30-40)

This years the Butt Drama Circle will stage a new play by Conor Malone and Directed by JC Bonar as part of the ADCI/DLI One Act Drama Festival, the performances dates for the Balor
is 8th & 9th Oct before taking part on the festival Circuit Oct/Nov, hoping to qualify for the All Irelands in Letterkenny the first weekend in Dec.