Bróna McVittie

The Library Tour :: Lurgan, Northern Ireland
2025-04-15 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | Lurgan Library, 1 Carnegie St, Lurgan, Craigavon, BT66 6AS, United Kingdom
The Artsawonder charity is pioneering a new series of events in libraries specifically aimed at engaging the public in a discussion around the healing power of music. These events are funded by the charity’s Artsahealing division championed by Dr Bruce Victor and Bróna McVittie. Entry to the events is free of charge, but prior registration is advised as space is limited. Everyone is welcome and will be encouraged to share their stories.

Music of Healing Seminar :: Fiddlers Green Festival, Northern Ireland
2025-07-17 14:30 - 17:00 | An Cuan, 44 Rostrevor Road, Rostrevor, County Down, BT34 3ET, United Kingdom
Annual music of healing seminar this year featuring talks and presentations from Belfast’s Rev. Gary Hastings (flutes), Brittany’s Pol Hellou (flute and shakuhachi), Bróna McVittie (singer-songwriter and biologist) and Dr Bruce Victor (psychiatrist and musician) with Tommy Sands (singer-songwriter and peace activist).
Full programme details are available on the Artsawonder website.
This is an Artsahealing event organised by Artsawonder
Entry is £5 (cash on door). Event starts at 2.30pm

London Lasses :: Lauderdale House, London
2025-08-14 19:30 - 22:30 | Lauderdale House, Waterlow Park, Highgate Hill, London, Greater London, N6 5HG, United Kingdom
Bróna joins the London Lasses on vocals/harp for a summer performance at Lauderdale House in London. Full event details and tickets available HERE.

London Lasses :: Whitby Folk Week, Whitby
2025-08-21 - 2025-08-22 | County Armagh
Bróna will join the London Lasses for a special series of performances at Whitby Folk Week.
The group will perform on Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st August. See programme details on the Whitby Folk Week website for more information.

Book Tour :: Rostrevor Book Corner
2026-03-14 11:00 - 12:30 | Lecture Hall, Bridge Street, Rostrevor, Down, BT34 3BG, United Kingdom
Bróna introduces her first book A Way with the Fairies: a folklore anthology featuring fables, folk songs and fairy tales from Ireland and other European countries. Events will feature readings, story-telling and acoustic performances on harp and guitar.
She is delighted to be hosted by Rostrevor Book Corner to launch this debut publication in her hometown. The event is free of charge and will begin at 11am. Everyone is welcome and participation will be encouraged.
Limited-edition hardback copies of the book will be available to purchase.
The project is supported by the National Lottery and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Newry Mourne and Down District Council.

Book Tour :: Warrenpoint Library
2026-03-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Warrenpoint Library, 61 Summerhill, Warrenpoint, Down, BT34 3JB, United Kingdom
Bróna ties together tales and legends from Ireland with the story of St-Patrick. She introduces her first book A Way with the Fairies: a folklore anthology featuring fables, folk songs and fairy tales from Ireland and other European countries. The event will feature readings, story-telling and acoustic performances on harp and guitar.
She is delighted to be hosted by Warrenpoint library for this special event, which is free of charge and will begin at 6.30pm. Everyone is welcome and participation will be encouraged.
Limited-edition hardback copies of the book will be available to purchase.
The project is supported by the National Lottery and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Newry Mourne and Down District Council.

Book Tour :: Banbridge Library
2026-03-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Banbridge Library, 23 Scarva Rd, Banbridge, County Down, BT32 3AD, United Kingdom
Bróna introduces her first book A Way with the Fairies: a folklore anthology featuring fables, folk songs and fairy tales from Ireland and other European countries. The event will feature readings, story-telling and acoustic performances on harp and guitar.
She is delighted to be hosted by Banbridge library for this special event, which is free of charge and will begin at 6.30pm. Everyone is welcome and participation will be encouraged.
Limited-edition hardback copies of the book will be available to purchase.
The project is supported by the National Lottery and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Newry Mourne and Down District Council.

Book Tour :: Lurgan Library
2026-03-31 18:30 - 19:30 | Lurgan Library, 1 Carnegie St, Lurgan, Craigavon, BT66 6AS, United Kingdom
Bróna introduces her first book A Way with the Fairies: a folklore anthology featuring fables, folk songs and fairy tales from Ireland and other European countries. The event will feature readings, story-telling and acoustic performances on harp and guitar.
She is delighted to be hosted by Lurgan library for this special event, which is free of charge and will begin at 6.30pm. Everyone is welcome and participation will be encouraged.
Limited-edition hardback copies of the book will be available to purchase.
The project is supported by the National Lottery and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Newry Mourne and Down District Council.

Book Tour :: Bangor Library
2026-04-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Bangor Library, Hamilton Road, Bangor, Down, BT20 4LH, United Kingdom
Bróna introduces her first book A Way with the Fairies: a folklore anthology featuring fables, folk songs and fairy tales from Ireland and other European countries. The event will feature readings, story-telling and acoustic performances on harp and guitar.
She is delighted to be hosted by Bangor library for this special event, which is free of charge and will begin at 7pm. Everyone is welcome and participation will be encouraged.
Limited-edition hardback copies of the book will be available to purchase.
The project is supported by the National Lottery and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Newry Mourne and Down District Council.

Book Tour :: Holywood Library
2026-04-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Holywood Library, Sullivan Building, Holywood, Down, BT18 9AE, United Kingdom
Bróna introduces her first book A Way with the Fairies: a folklore anthology featuring fables, folk songs and fairy tales from Ireland and other European countries. The event will feature readings, story-telling and acoustic performances on harp and guitar.
She is delighted to be hosted by Holywood library for this special event, which is free of charge and will begin at 6.30pm. Everyone is welcome and participation will be encouraged.
Limited-edition hardback copies of the book will be available to purchase.
The project is supported by the National Lottery and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Newry Mourne and Down District Council.

Book Tour :: Armagh Library
2026-04-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Armagh Library, 2 Market St, Armagh, County Armagh, BT61 7BU, United Kingdom
Bróna introduces her first book A Way with the Fairies: a folklore anthology featuring fables, folk songs and fairy tales from Ireland and other European countries. The event will feature Lithuanian singer and musician, who will share a traditional folk tale from her country and introduce the national Lithuanian instrument – the kankles.
Bróna is delighted to be hosted by Armagh library for this special event, which is free of charge and will begin at 6.30pm. Everyone is welcome and participation will be encouraged.
Limited-edition hardback copies of the book will be available to purchase.
The project is supported by the National Lottery and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Newry Mourne and Down District Council.

Linen Hall Library :: Belfast
2026-04-29 19:30 - 21:00 | Linen Hall Library, 17 Donegall Square North, Belfast, County Down, BT1 5GB, United Kingdom
Bróna performs at Brave Spaces, at the Linen Hall Library in Belfast to celebrate the programmatic work of volunteers from Corrymeela in an evening of music, poetry, storytelling and reflection. The event launches an exhibition commemorating 60 years of Corrymeela’s peace-building work in Northern Ireland.
The event is free, but registration is advised – for more information see: https://linenhall.com/event/brave-spaces/

St Bronagh's Fold :: Rostrevor
2026-05-01 14:00 - 15:30 | County Armagh
As part of her ongoing work with Artsawonder charity, Bróna performs along with colleague Dr Bruce Victor for the residents of St Bronagh’s Fold. The performance starts at 2pm in the lounge. The event is free, and all are welcome. Priority for seating will be given to elderly residents.

An Cuan :: Rostrevor
2026-05-02 15:00 - 19:00 | An Cuan, 44 Rostrevor Road, Rostrevor, County Down, BT34 3ET, United Kingdom
In support of Palestine this charity fundraiser event will raise crucial funds for the remaining children of Gaza
Guests speakers include:

Ahmed Alnaouq, Palestinian journalist and Co-founder of ‘We are Not Numbers’,
Patrick Corrigan, Head of nations and regions Amnesty International UK,
Palestinian school teacher Dua Ahmed,
Dr Asad Abushark Academic and Human rights advocate,
Palestinian musician Aziz Abushark.
Mustafa Alsaidi and his Belfast Dabke dancers

They will be joined by musicians Brian Willoughby, Cathryn Craig, Aoife Scott, Gráinne Holland, Ben Sands, Brona McVittie, Dr Bruce Victor, Matthew McGrath, Luke Graham and Irish actor Maggie Shevlin.
Event organisers: William Graham and Seth Linder
All proceeds to the Amos Trust

Fiddlers Green Festival :: Rostrevor
2026-07-16 14:30 - 17:30 | An Cuan, 44 Rostrevor Road, Rostrevor, County Down, BT34 3ET, United Kingdom
The Music of Healing Prelude
An afternoon seminar featuring talks from musicians, doctors and religious leaders on a theme of the healing power of music. Beginning at 2pm at An Cuan (44 Shore Road, Rostrevor), the event precedes the Music of Healing evening concert, which starts at 8pm. Please note tickets are sold separately for these two events.
The prelude this year “Ancient songs and dealings of sorrow” with special guests from the world of medical science, religion and music will discuss the use of arts, in general, and music in particular, in dealing with grief and mourning across cultures and traditions. Through reflections on the purpose of the lament, the ancient harpers’ triad of goltrai, geantrai, and suantrai: the storied music of the Scottish pibroch, Saxon traditions and American “Delta Blues,” we will examine music as both witness and remedy to suffering by offering consolation, connection, and celebration in its aftermath.
Bróna will deliver a talk/performance entitled The Art of Lament. Full programme details to follow.

Belfast Fleadh :: Falls Road Library
2026-08-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Falls Library, Falls Road, Belfast, Down, BT12 6DD, United Kingdom
Explore how grief, memory and longing are expressed through music in this reflective workshop on the art of lament with nature-inspired singer, musician, writer, biologist Bróna McVittie. Through song, listening and discussion, participants will discover the quiet power of lament as a living tradition.

Belfast Fleadh Fringe :: Belfast Central Library
2026-08-04 11:00 - 15:00 | Belfast Central Library, Royal Avenue, Belfast, Down, BT1 1EA, United Kingdom
Step into a world of myth, magic and wonder with musicians Anne Harper and Bróna McVittie as they regale you with tales and serenades from Ireland and beyond. McVittie draws upon her recently published folklore anthology featuring legends from the 13th century to the present day. Anne Harper’s work explores the forgotten and overlooked, blending historical research with traditional storytelling and musical performance. You are invited to cross the threshold between the everyday and the otherworldly. This is an interactive family-friendly event featuring storytelling and acoustic performances on harps, guitar and other instruments.
Anne Harper is a musician and storyteller who blends music, song, and the spoken word. Drawing on archaeology, musicology, and mythology, Anne’s work explores the forgotten and overlooked, creating performances full of connection and inspiration. “There is no fixed endpoint in Anne Harper’s work. It moves between disciplines. Between places. Between past and present. Between the personal and the collective. At its core is a simple idea – that stories matter. That places hold meaning. That connections exist, even when they are not immediately visible” Aidan McGrath, Go Leor Magazine
This one-hour event will run twice, from 11-12pm and again from 2-3pm.

Supernatural Album Launch :: Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast
2026-10-16 20:30 - 22:30 | Oh Yeah Music Centre, 15-21 Gordon Street, Belfast, Ulster, BT1 2LG, United Kingdom
Album launch for Bróna McVittie’s fourth solo album, Supernatural, inspired by her folklore anthology: A Way with the Fairies

Conjuring up the spirits of Samhain through songs inspired by stories from the 13th century to the present day. Bróna McVittie and friends invite you to cross the threshold between the everyday and the otherworldly, to enter a world of myth, magic and wonder. Supernatural isn’t just an album launch, it’s an immersive celebration of our cultural heritage, our treasured folklore and mythology.
Bróna McVittie’s spellbinding anthology A Way with the Fairies published earlier this year has inspired an entire LP of supernatural songs, drawing on our rich repository of Irish folklore with fables from other European countries interpreted with flavours of flamenco, Baltic fusion and Slavic strings. McVittie performs on vocals, electroharp and electronics with very special guests (to be announced) from continental Europe and beyond.
A celebration of two year’s work, this will be a very special one-off event. Don’t miss it!
The Supernatural album will be available to purchase on vinyl alongside the beautifully illustrated folklore anthology in collectable hardback format. See listing for ticket and album pre-orders.
We believe live music should be accessible to everyone, so there are special ticket prices for younger people and for people on a restricted income.
This project is supported by the National Lottery and Arts Council of Northern Ireland

Supernatural Album Launch :: An Cuan, Rostrevor
2026-10-18 16:00 - 18:00 | An Cuan, 44 Rostrevor Road, Rostrevor, County Down, BT34 3ET, United Kingdom
Album launch for Bróna McVittie’s fourth solo album, Supernatural, inspired by her folklore anthology: A Way with the Fairies

Conjuring up the spirits of Samhain through songs inspired by stories from the 13th century to the present day. Bróna McVittie and friends invite you to cross the threshold between the everyday and the otherworldly, to enter a world of myth, magic and wonder. Supernatural isn’t just an album launch, it’s an immersive celebration of our cultural heritage, our treasured folklore and mythology.
Bróna McVittie’s spellbinding anthology A Way with the Fairies published earlier this year has inspired an entire LP of supernatural songs, drawing on our rich repository of Irish folklore with fables from other European countries interpreted with flavours of flamenco, Baltic fusion and Slavic strings. McVittie performs on vocals, electroharp and electronics with very special guests (to be announced) from continental Europe and beyond.
A celebration of two year’s work, this will be a very special one-off event. Don’t miss it!
The Supernatural album will be available to purchase on vinyl alongside the beautifully illustrated folklore anthology in collectable hardback format.
This project is supported by the National Lottery and Arts Council of Northern Ireland
