| September 2008 ____________________________________________________________________ With the last rays of summer sunshine dipping finally over the horizon it's time to look at what's coming up in the next few months. Moya had a fantastic summer, on holiday with family in Tanzania, then playing festivals in Canada, France, Scandanavia, Poland and Dubai. A varied and interesting autumn awaits and here is a taste of what she has lined up:
< HEART STRINGS > Moya's new live album, Heart Strings will be released on September 15 in the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands and Australia. While release dates in other places are being finalised you can buy the album online HERE < THE PRIESTS IN CONCERT - Moya as Special Guest in TV recording > Moya will perform as a special guest with The Priests in a concert in Armagh Cathedral, to be filmed by PBS (US Public Television) on September 9. The concert, to an invited audience is set for broadcast in the USA on November 29. The Priests, Father Eugene O'Hagan, Father Martin O'Hagan and Father David Delargy are all practising parish priests in Northern Ireland and will release their debut album on November 17 through Sony/BMG The Priests Site here < CARE FOR THE FAMILY - Belfast > Moya as special guest at this year's Reality event for women, hosted by Dianne Parsons, is taking place in Belfast's magnificent Waterfront Hall, you're guaranteed an evening of fun, chat, and inspiring music. Further details and booking info from http://www.careforthefamily.org < SPIRIT OF VOICE - Galway > Moya will be the headline act at Galway's Spirit of Voice Festival in November. Spirit of Voice focuses on world voice styles and international singers and spoken word artists working together in the same arena. She performs on November 7 at Menlo Park Hotel and then will lead a workshop, 'Colours of Voice' the following morning. Full details from http://spiritofvoice.com < SANCTUARY GOES TO DERRY > An ambitious and beautiful collaboration of a host of musicians, singers and monks led to the June 2008 release of Sanctuary, recorded and performed at Glenstal Abbey in Co Limerick. Sanctuary moves to the Millenium Forum in Derry for the first, full, performance outside Glenstal Abbey. All profits made will go to those charities supporting victims of domestic violence in the Derry area. Performers and ticketing details will be available on Moya's LIVE page and full details can be seen at http://www.myspace.com/sanctuaryalbum < CBM CONCERT - Stormont, Belfast > As Goodwill Ambassador for CBM (Christian Blind Mission) Moya has travelled far afield. Tonight she will perform as CBM Northern Ireland presents an evening of music in the home of the Northern Ireland Assembly. This is an invitation event but for CBM's contact details and further information see Moya's LIVE page < TEEN CHALLENGE DINNER > Moya performs at Teen Challenge Ireland's annual fundraising dinner at D4 Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin. Teen Challnge internationally has been incredibly successful in helping people learn to live lives free from all life controlling problems including Drug and Alcohol dependancy. For details of the event and all enquires contact Teen Challenge on +353 1-6714436 office@teenchallenge.ie or see them at http://www.teenchallenge.ie < HOLLAND, BELGIUM DATES - November > The next leg of Moya's tour of major Dutch venues continues in November. Click on venue to see full details and booking info. 23 nov. Groningen – De Oosterpoort 24 nov. Rotterdam - De Doelen 25 nov. Haarlem - Philharmonie 26 nov. Middelburg - Stadsschouwburg 27 nov. De Flint - Amersfoort 29 nov. Hasselt (Belgium) - Cultureel Centrum < AN IRISH CHRISTMAS - Live dates > Further details of UK and German Christmas dates to follow. ____________________________________________________________________ Visit: www.moyabrennan.com www.myspace.com/moyabrennan |