Brilliant Corners 2025 - Neil Burns + Ensemble ‘Golden Sunsets’ Album Launch
At a glance
About this event
Derry-based composer/songwriter/performer Neil Burns presents his new album, ‘Golden Sunsets’, in a live premiere. Having graced Brilliant Corners in 2022 as Comrade Hat, his jazz/alt-pop alter ego, he returns with a new album and sound, released this time under his own name. Attempting to get to the heart of his practice, it finds him juggling songwriting, arranging and improvisation in a cinematic, evocative and lush sonic journey. Invoking chamber music, jazz, suave tango, sultry Bossa, via chanson and shanty, it’s brought to life by a stellar ensemble with horns, strings, and voice.
Neil Burns (Vocals, Piano) Rohan Armstrong (Double Bass) Andrew McCoubrey (Drums, Piano, Percussion) James Anderson (Drums, Percussion) Stephen McClenahan (Guitar) Joleen McLaughlin (Vocals, Piano) Lorna McLaughlin (Accordion, Vocals) Karen McLaughlin (Violin, Vocals) Robert Peoples (Violin) Laura McFadden (Cello) Meilana Gillard (Saxes, Flute) Mike Barkley (Trumpet) Maryann McDonnell (Vocals)
Location
18-22 Hill St, Belfast BT1 2LA
Venue details
The Black Box is housed in a Grade II listed building on Hill Street in the Historical Cathedral Quarter of Belfast, originally constructed c. 1850 and converted into its current usage as an arts venue in 2006.
