Saturday 2nd November
Jim Mullen Workshop
Music Education Centre , 2pm
Workshop with the contemporary jazz guitarist Jim Mullen .
Tickets : £ 20 ( for players ), £ 10 ( for observers )
Saturday 2nd November
Classical Masterclass with Rafael Aguirre
Music Education Centre , 3pm
A masterclass with one of the best young guitarists in the world today .
Supported by The Embassy of Spain .
Tickets : £ 20 ( for players ), £ 10 ( for observers )
Saturday 2nd November
Jim Mullen Organ Trio
Northern Rock Foundation Hall , 7.45pm
A truly original voice in contemporary jazz guitar , awardwinning Jim Mullen was one half of the legendary jazz-funk / fusion band Morrisey Mullen and has worked with artists worldwide .
With a pre-concert talk at 7pm . Free to ticket holders .
Tickets : £ 12
Saturday 2nd November
Tangos , Mandolins , Bandoneons , Guitars : Duo El Tango and Realmente Duo
Hall Two , 8pm
A night of two halves featuring the unique Realmente Duo of Luciano Damiani ( mandolino ) and Michele Libaro ( guitar ), and the mesmerising Duo El Tango with Orlando di Bello ( bandoneon ) and Carles Pons ( guitar ).
Tickets : £ 15
Saturday 2nd November
Late Night Tango
Concourse , 10pm
Tango into the early hours against the backdrop of the Quayside .
Tickets : £ 5
Sunday 3rd November
Young Artist Platform - Laura Snowden
Northern Rock Foundation Hall , 2pm
Young guitarist and composer Laura Snowden is blessed with rare talents . Here she presents music from Johann Kaspar Mertz , Joaquín Turina , Errollyn Warren and Gabriel Jackson .
Supported by The Shears Foundation .
Tickets : £ 7
Sunday 3rd November
Eric Bibb plus special guest Michael Jerome
Hall One , 7.30pm
Eric ’ s upcoming album ‘ Jericho Road ’ is an ambitious project featuring a cast of old and new friends . With long-time friend and producer Glen Scott , he has expanded his blues / roots palette to include even more exciting world music flavours .
Tickets : £ 21.50
Sunday 3rd November
Rafael Aguirre with support from Tom Ellis & Laura Snowden Duo
Hall Two , 8pm
A sensational success at international guitar competitions , Rafael Aguirre showcases his astonishing virtuosity with a programme including J . S . Bach , Villa- Lobos and more .
Supported by The Embassy of Spain .
Tickets : £ 15 realmente duo duo el tango tom ellis and Laura snowden
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