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Discover sounds from across the globe at this year’s Worldwide Music Expo (WOMEX)!

Albert Hall at WOMEX 24 Festival plays host to the Horizons Stage. 

With 9 acts over 3 nights, the Horizons Stage celebrates the diverse music from England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland (Alba), and Cymru (Wales) helping talented artists gain international recognition. 

Expect Welsh folk, West African Mandé music, avant-garde, Irish rap, hip hop, funk, classical, pop fusion and more.

The Horizons Stage is supported by Arts Council England, Culture Ireland, Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Creative Scotland, Wales Arts International, Arts Council of Wales, British Council, British Underground and Manchester Music City.

The full schedule including stage times is available on womex-festival.com. Please note this is subject to change, and final stage times will be released closer to the event.

Thursday Lineup

Amy Laurenson (Scotland/Alba)

Amy is a pianist from the Shetland Isles who masterfully blends traditional, classical, and jazz influences. Her music redefines the role of the piano in traditional music, weaving together the rich melodies of Shetland, Scotland, and beyond.

Rioghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet (Manchester)

Rioghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet are an eclectic troupe based in Manchester. Their sound spans from the bountiful to the subtle, with everything from big-band swing to Alabama blues-tinged folk, all held together by powerful vocals and flute from Ríoghnach. Traditional and folk are fundamental in Connolly’s musical cannon. In her voice you can hear equal parts Sean-nós Caoineamh, West African griot ululation and American deep-south resonance. 

Strange Boy (Ireland)

Strange Boy, a unique talent from Ireland, embodies the fusion of a millennia-old poetic spirit with the vibrant energy of modern rap. Hailing from Limerick, this innovative artist has captivated audiences with his distinctive blend of hip-hop and Irish traditional music.

Full Festival Passes

3-Night and 1-Night Passes are also available giving you access to all other venues and showcases. Visit womex-festival.com to find out more.

Further Information

WOMEX is produced by Piranha Arts. Manchester Music City is the local host partner for WOMEX 24. WOMEX 24 is supported by Manchester City Council, Arts Council England, Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), Manchester Airport Group.

The Horizons partnership is produced and coordinated by British Underground on behalf of Arts Council England, Culture Ireland, Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Creative Scotland, Wales Arts International, Arts Council of Wales and British Council.