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Bill Whelan has composed music for theatre, film and orchestra. His best known work Riverdance, was composed especially for the interval act of the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest.
As a single release, Riverdance spent 18 weeks at no.1 in the Irish charts and was a top ten hit in the UK. Since then Riverdance the Show, has gone on to play to 22 million people world wide.
In his memoir, The Road to Riverdance Bill reveals the nuts, bolts, sheer effort and serendipities that formed the unconscious preparation of his reinvention of the Irish tradition for a modern age. The book chronicles Bill's hugely successful career, from his childhood right up to that spectacular Eurovision performance which became a global phenomenon.
Join us at Aspects Festival for an evening of discussion and music as Bill chats to Neil Martin about his life, career and his impact on Irish music and dance.
As part of the event, Bill will be performing with renowned folk duo Zoë Conway and John Mc Intyre.
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Bill Whelan
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Zoë Conway and John McIntyre
Terms and conditions
- Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, so please check all details carefully when booking.
- Please be advised that under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Getting to The Road to Riverdance: Bill Whelan in conversation with Neil Martin
54.653585810536, -5.6687388
Bangor Castle
Castle Park
Bangor
BT20 4BN
United Kingdom