Il Divo

Friday 19^TH & Saturday 20^TH AUGUST 2011
Killruddery House & Gardens
Bray, Co. Wicklow

With Special Guests - Escala

19^TH & 20^TH AUGUST 2011Il Divo Special Guests - Escala

International artists Il Divo are set to perform for two intimate evenings at Kilruddery House & Gardens, Bray, Co. Wicklow on Friday, 19th and Saturday, 20th of August 2011. As part of what is becoming an annual event, the sumptuous gardens and estate of Kilruddery House will once again play host to the Kilruddery Festival which will welcome the legendary Il Divo at the open air weekend events.

The stunning 17th Century surroundings of Kilruddery House, with its natural amphitheatre, manicured gardens and ideal picnic areas will open its doors to what promises to be world class entertainment in a truly spectacular and intimate setting.

For four young men it has been an incredible journey.

The dramatic rise of Il Divo has been incredible in its speed and ground-breaking in its success over the last six years, bringing an entirely new sound to the world of popular music. It is a sound that is unique: a blend of four exceptional voices, bringing the passion and virtuosity of their operatic technique and training to the interpretation of romantic and popular songs.…

Bryan Ferry

Friday 26^TH AUGUST 2011
Killruddery House & Gardens
Bray, Co. Wicklow

Friday 26^TH AUGUST 2011Bryan Ferry

From the earliest recordings with his group Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry has taken his place as one of the most iconic and innovative singers and lyricists to emerge in popular music. Merging the poise of Sinatra, the charisma of Gainsbourg and the intensity of Lou Reed, Ferry has added a nuance and verve so ultra-modern and so distinctly his own that it seems continually to break new ground. As such he shares the very rare distinction of being both classic and contemporary.

Born in Washington, County Durham, Bryan Ferry would show exceptional promise as both a creative writer and as an actor during his school years. But his principal passions were music and fine art, and he finally opted to study Fine Art at the University of Newcastle. Here he would come into contact with the artist guru and founder of British Pop Art, Richard Hamilton, whose influence and inspiration would become an important informant of Ferry's artistic vision. Bryan Ferry would later say that his earliest writings and recordings with Roxy Music were a direct attempt to combine his love of music with the creative possibilities and ideas that he had learned from fine art.

Ferry formed Roxy Music with a group of friends and acquaintances, beginning with…