Welcome to MONIO :: Music Of Northern Irish Origin.
Its been a while coming. Originally the brainchild of Steve Jones, the project has taken on a new lease of life recently with the help of musician Foy Vance and Paul Hamilton, formerly of the band Leya but now the man in Northern Ireland that makes things happen… the exciting news is that we are proud to announce the debut MONIO Festival, happening in August 2009 in Belfast.
Foy has been an ardent supporter of the concept since the get-go, and would never lie down and forget it, and Paul Hamilton? Well, let’s just say he’s the brains of this operation… the mover and shaker that has turned it from a vague notion into something that is REALLY HAPPENING. Steve is relishing the fact that the idea is taking shape, and doing the design side of things.
Yes, the first MONIO Festival – MONIO & Friends – is taking place in Belfast on the 1st and 2nd of August 2009. Information on the lineup and what’s happening will be posted here as details come in… and the site might just get a little nicer to look at too!