Lead international partner of 2011, Music from Ireland, return to TGE with a plethora of top-notch acts to perform on the Music From Ireland with support from WholeWorldBand matinee showcase at Audio, on Friday 17th May. Meanwhile, over at The Haunt on Saturday 18th, Generator and The Tipping Point present an afternoon of spine tingling sounds, with performances from some of the best new London and North East based artists.

Music From Ireland with support from WholeWorldBand

Where: Audio
When: 13.45pm - 15.15pm, Friday 17th May
Who: Kid Karate 12.45 - 13.15
Gavin James 13.45 - 14.15
Kodaline 14.45 - 15.15

Two boys makin' noise aka Dublin duo Kid Karate will get your feet a'stompin', solo artist Gavin James lends his exceptional voice and feel-good talent to the ears of TGE punters, whilst hotly-tipped Kodaline bring their melodic, heart-wrenching soul music to town.

Generator presents The Tipping Point

Where: The Haunt
When: 12.30pm - 16.00pm, Saturday 18th May
Who: Symphonic Pictures 12.30 - 13.00
Nadine Shah 13.30 - 14.00
Eliza and The Bear 14.30 - 15.00
Mausi 15.30 - 16.00

Seaside pop will infect your ears from the start with Symphonic Pictures before alternative gothic songstress Nadine Shah's atmospheric vocals drift you away on a wave to the welcoming sound of Eliza and The Bear; with euphoric brass sections and indie instrumentals climaxing before introducing the uplifting, melodic pop wave of Mausi. Get ready to dance to a session of summertime!

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