Maryann Quigley learns the story behind the dementia friendly service in Fitzroy Presbyterian Church with Eleanor Greer, Claire Orr and further reveals the history and diverse work of the church in the community with the …
Continue ReadingOn the Box – Episode 10: Steve Amos
Comedy musician Steve Amos delivers a series of witty musical punchlines in this exclusive NVTV studio session. Steve discusses his journey to becoming a Belfast resident, tips for recovering when things go wrong during a …
Continue ReadingOn the Box – Episode 9: Jonny Nixon
Belfast-based singer-songwriter Jonny Nixon delivers an intimate NVTV studio session, complementing his beautiful melodies and personal lyrics with a candid discussion about his artistic process and feelings on performance. On the Box is an acoustic …
Continue ReadingOur Parlour: Bill McKnight
Our Parlour with author and Poet Bill McKnight. Bill interviewed by Marianne Quigley speaks on his Mental Health, his struggles with it, as well as how he overcame this condition and uses it as inspiration …
Continue ReadingOn the Box – Episode 8: Maria Nickolay
Minesota-born singer-songwriter Maria Nickolay visits the NVTV studio for a live session where she discusses her songwriting techniques, performances, and the differences between playing music in Belfast and her home in the United States. On …
Continue ReadingOn the Box – Episode 7: Ludwig O’Neill
Belfast-based singer-songwriter Davy “Ludwig” O’Neill, frontman of bands such as The Bush Turkeys, Apartment and Reeferadio, delivers a live studio session and discusses his ongoing relationship with music and performance. On the Box is an …
Continue ReadingOur Parlour: Liam Kelly
Maryann Quigley talks to writer and poet Liam Kelly about his life growing up in the New Lodge Road in North Belfast during The Troubles. As a child he was knocked down by a car, …
Continue ReadingOn the Box – Episode 6: Sean McAuley
Sean McAuley of The Long Stay and J’mok performs his original solo compositions in the NVTV studio while discussing Bruce Springsteen, the songwriting process, and his journey from enthusiast to professional. On the Box is …
Continue ReadingOn the Box – Episode 5: David McCann
Folk musician and singer-songwriter David McCann opens up about his songwriting journey in this exclusive studio session. On the Box is an acoustic music programme that weaves between live musical performances and the stories that …
Continue ReadingOn the Box – Episode 4: Ava Brogan
Harpist Ava Brogan joins NVTV to talk about her songwriting process and what draws her to the unique instrument as she performs an exclusive live set in the studio. On the Box is an acoustic …
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