The Down about Down Podcast at The Corner Stone Fest, Killyleagh, County Down
The Down about Down Podcast, hosted by Chris Scott, visited The Corner Stone Fest, Killyleagh, County Down, Northern Ireland on Saturday 10th June 2023 and chatted with several of the talented performers who appeared on stage.
This is the second year of the event has been held in the town. Local singer/songwriter, Conal Montgomery, organised the event in aid of LCCL Pop Up Art, who are based in Downpatrick. This is a community hub assisting people with addiction, depression and mental health.
The Fest was held in the Dufferin Coaching Inn & Hall, situated at Main Street, Killyleagh hosted eleven acts over twelve hours. The sell-out event saw the return of Downpatrick’s own talented Charlie Hanlon, who recently supported Pete Doherty in The Limelight, Belfast. 15-year-old Zac Mac from Lurgan, also returned to the stage, and wooed the audience with his amazing guitar skills. Other returning artists included Emma Deegan and Connor Laird, Barry Shields (Every March) and Madison Stella Music.
This was a first appearance at the event for Newtownards singer/songwriter, Rikki Jordan, Killyleagh’s Jamie Quinn, Short Circuit and Take it Easy.
The organiser, Conal Montgomery, also appeared on stage performing several songs from his recent albums, with his band Stillwater.
The night concluded with Conal’s new rock band called Black Dog Moon. They have just released their second single titled Mr. Trauma.
The event raised a massive £2550 for the Downpatrick Charity. Local talent, giving up their time and supporting the local community! A big thank-you to everyone involved!
Listen in to Chris talking to Rikki Jordan, Jamie Quinn, Zac Mac, Charlie Hanlon, Ewan McAra, Conal Montgomery, Madison Rafferty and Barry Shields.
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