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17/06/2010
iPhone App Promotes City's Music Scene
Belfast City Council is using the very latest technology to promote the city's thriving music scene, by launching the world's first iPhone 'app' on the subject.
As more and more people use their mobile phones to find out information, the free Belfast Music iPhone app allows local music fans and visitors alike to find out not only what's happening on the scene at the moment but also to explore the city's rich musical heritage, such as Delirium Tremens, (pictured).
The app features an interactive music tour, narrated by BBC Broadcaster Stuart Bailie, and featuring a soundtrack by the likes of David Holmes, Neil Hannon and the Ulster Orchestra, Rudi, The Undertones, Ash, Therapy? and many more; a Hall Of Fame, introducing the user to Belfast's music legends; up to the minute gig listings and news, making sure music lovers don't miss a beat by their favourite band; and a showcase section, introducing the best in contemporary Belfast music.
The iPhone app accompanies a new website, an expanded Belfast Music exhibition at the Oh Yeah Music Centre in the city's Cathedral Quarter, and a weekly music bus tour of the city's musical landscape.
The app's creator, Gawain Morrison, said: "I've been in and around the music scene of Belfast for 15 years, and have always been impressed with the talent that we've produced, so I'm really proud that we were able to create the iPhone app to showcase where we've come from and where we're going to. I think it shouts to the world how cool Belfast has become."
The development of the app has involved many of the leading lights in the local music media. One of the contributors, Paul McLean, Producer of BBC Radio Ulster's Across the Line, said: "It's great to see Belfast being ahead of the pack with this app. We hope this evolves into a must have app, not just for stalwarts of the music scene here, but for every visitor coming to the city looking to hear some of our amazing musicians."
The new website is available at: www.belfastmusic.org
(BMcN/BMcC)
As more and more people use their mobile phones to find out information, the free Belfast Music iPhone app allows local music fans and visitors alike to find out not only what's happening on the scene at the moment but also to explore the city's rich musical heritage, such as Delirium Tremens, (pictured).
The app features an interactive music tour, narrated by BBC Broadcaster Stuart Bailie, and featuring a soundtrack by the likes of David Holmes, Neil Hannon and the Ulster Orchestra, Rudi, The Undertones, Ash, Therapy? and many more; a Hall Of Fame, introducing the user to Belfast's music legends; up to the minute gig listings and news, making sure music lovers don't miss a beat by their favourite band; and a showcase section, introducing the best in contemporary Belfast music.
The iPhone app accompanies a new website, an expanded Belfast Music exhibition at the Oh Yeah Music Centre in the city's Cathedral Quarter, and a weekly music bus tour of the city's musical landscape.
The app's creator, Gawain Morrison, said: "I've been in and around the music scene of Belfast for 15 years, and have always been impressed with the talent that we've produced, so I'm really proud that we were able to create the iPhone app to showcase where we've come from and where we're going to. I think it shouts to the world how cool Belfast has become."
The development of the app has involved many of the leading lights in the local music media. One of the contributors, Paul McLean, Producer of BBC Radio Ulster's Across the Line, said: "It's great to see Belfast being ahead of the pack with this app. We hope this evolves into a must have app, not just for stalwarts of the music scene here, but for every visitor coming to the city looking to hear some of our amazing musicians."
The new website is available at: www.belfastmusic.org
(BMcN/BMcC)
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