Universal Hall Promotions
Embark on a unique musical journey with Breton composer Yann Tiersen and QUINQUIS as they set sail on their sailboat, Ninnog, for a series of performances across Ireland, Wales, Scotland, England, and the Faroe Islands.… Continue Reading>>>
Brought up in a highly musical family, it was no surprise that Örn Eldjárn and Ösp Eldjárn would often collaborate throughout their artistic careers spanning two decades. They have now joined forces again, returning to their folky roots to perfect the ‘Blood Harmony’ concept – which happens when close family members sing together.… Continue Reading>>>
Tibetan Buddhist Monks from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery open a magical window on to a world of reincarnation and Buddhist mysticism which has inspired audiences in theatres and festivals throughout the world. From the contemplative, mesmerising chant of Buddhist texts to swirling costumed masked dances accompanied by ancient Tantric musical instruments including horns made from human leg bones, skull-drums, cymbals, bells and with the shattering sound of the dungchen (long horns), the Monks evoke the atmosphere of sacred Tibet: an experience of an ancient culture accessible to all, with introductory explanations offering additional insight into this endangered world.… Continue Reading>>>
Shooglenifty was formed in 1990 by musicians from the Scottish Highlands, Orkney and Edinburgh. Its bright spark was the idea of fusing traditional and traditional-sounding melodies with the beats and bass-lines of a mixed bag of more contemporary influences.… Continue Reading>>>
Lulo Reinhardt, from Germany (Koblenz) is the grandnephew of Django Reinhardt and has toured in the UK several times in the past 10 years, including an appearance at Cork Jazz Festival and a prior performance here at Universal Hall.… Continue Reading>>>
One of Scotland’s most gifted and versatile composer/performers, internationally celebrated pianist, harpist and singer Phamie Gow offers a rare chance to listen close-up as she shares her innovative compositions, intertwined with entertaining stories.… Continue Reading>>>
Firelight Trio play European folk music that is evocative, inventive, and endlessly exciting. Driving fiddle and gorgeous nyckelharpa meet deep accordion grooves in a rich tapestry of lively Swedish polskas and Scottish reels, lilting French waltzes, toe-tapping klezmer, dazzling original tunes and more.… Continue Reading>>>
Fired up and raring to go after a lockdown spent creating hugely popular film project, ‘The Orkney Series’, Scottish powerhouse quartet FARA unveiled their highly anticipated third studio album in 2022. Bursting with brand new self-penned instrumental tracks, and with songs adapted from the words of Orcadian poets, ‘Energy Islands’ is fuelled by their native Orkney’s revolutionary role in renewable energy.… Continue Reading>>>
Our 2023 Spring/Summer Season will open with folk music’s legendary triumvirate of musical magpies Mike McGoldrick, John Doyle and John McCusker, taking to the stage on Friday 24th February, at 7.30pm! The listing for this gig is now live on our website to mark the date, and tickets are bookable.… Continue Reading>>>
The opening gig of our Spring/Summer season sees us welcoming folk music’s legendary triumvirate of musical magpies, Mike McGoldrick, John Doyle, and John McCusker back to the stage. First jamming together as teenagers, a quarter century later these Celtic folk heroes are still combining forces to share music with the world and have released two studio albums in recent years, The Reed That Bends in the Storm (2020) and The Wishing Tree (2018).… Continue Reading>>>