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Sophie McLaughlin

Foy Vance announces special anniversary shows in Belfast this summer

Foy Vance has announced two special gigs this summer to mark the 10th anniversary of his LP 'Joy of Nothing'.

Following his sold out SSE Arena show in 2022, the Bangor singer-songwriter will take to the stage of the Waterfront Hall, Belfast on August 24 and 25.

Performing with the Ulster Orchestra, this special event will see Foy perform the album in its entirety, along with other fan favourites on the night.

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Tickets go on sale Friday, March 24 at 10am from www.ticketmaster.ie and www.waterfront.co.uk.

Hailing from Northern Ireland and deeply rooted in the rich musical history of the Southern United States, Foy Vance has garnered acclaim from fans and fellow musicians alike since his independent debut album release in 2007.

Foy released his second LP, Joy of Nothing, in 2013 on Glassnote Records which led to further critical praise and invites on tours from Ed Sheeran, Bonnie Raitt, Marcus Foster, Snow Patrol and Sir Elton John. Additionally, Foy has headlined tours globally to sell-out crowds.

Foy was the second artist signed to Gingerbread Man Records, Ed Sheeran’s label division within Atlantic Records - with his debut recording with the label, The Wild Swan, executively produced by Sir Elton John and released in 2016.

In 2019, Foy released two companion albums, From Muscle Shoals and To Memphis, recorded at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama and Sam Phillips Recording Studio in Memphis. His songwriting credits include co-writing four cuts on Ed Sheeran’s 2017 album Divide, the title track on Sam Smith’s latest album Gloria and collaborations with Alicia Keys, Rag’n’Bone Man, Keith Urban, Kacey Musgraves, Miranda Lambert, Plan B and Rudimental.

Foy Vance's 2021 album, Signs Of Life, marked Foy’s second studio album ‘proper’ on Gingerbread Man Records and was a testament to his abilities as a songwriter. The thoughtful and poignant album was written and played more or less entirely by Vance, with assistance from young Northern Irish producer Gareth Dunlop, and received global recognition.

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