Belfast bill unveiled

The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival returns to Belfast for the 12th year running in April and May. Musicians primed to play the festival, which takes place from April 28th to May 8th, include Mike Scott of the Waterboys, James Vincent McMorrow, Drive-By Truckers, John Grant, Polar Bear, Brassroots, The Bad Shepherds, Ska Cubano and Mary Gauthier. Tickets are on sale now. There is also a comedy line-up. cqaf.com