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2022 is a reawakening for Belfast born artist Ben Cutler. The 13th of May marks the release of his opening single “Take The Bullet” which you can expect to hear an energetic blend of alternative rock with a prominent blues influence. Drawing inspiration from the likes of the Black Keys, Kaleo, Oasis and Sterephonics, it is the simple yet captivating, intense guitar melodies and memorable vocal hooks that fuse Ben’s distinct and massive rock ’n’ roll sound. This Summer will see Ben’s electrifying new music brought to life as he performs at various festivals north and south of Ireland. This is only the beginning of an exciting new venture for Ben Cutler with plenty to come in the foreseeable future.

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Indie-pop singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Cora Harkin begins to make her name on the Northern Ireland music scene. Winner of Forestside Roots 2022 Young Singer Songwriters and highest solo act of Volume Control’s Clash of the New Breeds 2022. Cora’s first official single ‘Glad I Got Away’ is scheduled for a Spring 2023 release. Cora is as comfortable performing an acoustic set as she is, with her full band, commanding the stage with her powerful voice and stage presence. 
Notable Gigs: Oh Yeah Centre Belfast January 2023; Nerve Centre Derry Christmas 2022 (Eilidh Patterson support); Gasyard Féile 2022 (supporting Bronagh Gallagher); Lenafest 2022 (supporting Lavengro); Dalfest 2022 (Headliners Mel C and Tom Odell); Supported Boy M5 on Irish mini tour; Music Captital, Garageland Ireland; Foyle Maritime Festival 2022; Red Sails Festival Portstewart 2022; Carnival of Colours 2022; Foyle Film Festival; Oh Yeah Centre Belfast plus many more including community festivals, corporate events and hospitality venues.

Radio Play: Outsiders with Louisa Moss; Dundalk FM 97.7 Paddy Mac and Tracey’s Choice; Paul McClay Donegal Bay Radio; Seamus Connolly Finn Valley 95.8FM; The Stephen McCauley Show (as part of band Flashing Lights); Drive 105.

Radio appearances/(interviews): BBC Radio Ulster The Vinny Hurrell Show (live performance July 2022); BBC Radio Foyle Breakfast Show March 2018; BBC Mark Patterson Show March 2018; BBC Radio Ulster Evening Extra with Mark Carruthers March 2018; Drive 105 with Bill Waters and Felix Healy March 2019 and December 2019; River Radio with Keith Wright January 2023.

Awards: Volume Control Clash of the New Breeds best solo act 2022; Roots Forestside Young Singer Songwriter 2022; Lyrics for Life Song Writing Contest 2020;  Belter talent Show 2020, finalist Panarts Cool FM (under 25s) Young Singer Songwriter 2020; Finalist Song Academy UK Young Singer Songwriter 2020 and 2021, Finalist Forestside Young Singer Song writer 2019. Runner up Letterkenny Busking Festival (Joint highest solo act) 2021. 

TV appearances: TV3’s Ireland’s Got Talent; TG4’s Junior Eurovision 2018 and 2021. 

Documentary: Audio Adapter (A local film featuring local artists, Cora, Paul Connolly (Wood Burning Savages), Rosborough, Cherym, Craic Pipe and how they handled the Covid crisis).

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