# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Young Artist Recital / International Women's Day
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Featuring our 25/26 Young Artist Charlie Shortt and celebrating International Women’s Day with music by some of our closest collaborators.About this EventHard Rain are proud to present this recital in partnership with Ulster Youth Orchestra. Here our 25/26 Featured Young Artist Charlie Shortt will perform both as a soloist and within the ensemble. Charlie, from Portadown, began studying percussion at the age of eight. He is currently studying at the Royal Academy of Music in London as an ABRSM Scholar. Charlie has performed with many ensembles across the UK and has held leadership roles as Section Leader of the Ulster Youth Orchestra and Joint Principal Percussionist of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain. In addition to his orchestral work, he was runner-up in the Northern Ireland Young Musician of the Year 2025 and was shortlisted for BBC Young Musician 2024. Charlie is delighted to be performing with Hard Rain Ensemble, collaborating with inspiring musicians to explore exciting new music. Our second half represents our annual celebration of International Women’s Day and features some of our closest collaborators. With composers from the North, South and West of Ireland, and born some 50 years apart, this programme presents multiple premieres while spanning generations and the geography of our island.__________________________PROGRAMMERhythm Song (1991) - Paul Smadbeck (1955) marimbaFrogs (1958) - Keiko Abe (1937) marimbaMotion (1986) - Lynn Glassock (1946) percussionNow I lay me down (2003) - Joe Locke (1959) vibraphoneCalligraphy (2002) - Elaine Agnew (1967) flute, clarinet, violin, violoncello, percussionSilence, and the sound of the waves (2022) World premiere - Jane O’Leary (1946)flute, percussionAnd Then There Was One (2025) World premiere - Bianca Gannon (1987) piano, Tibetan singing bowlsThree Girls in an August Garden (2025) World premiere - Amelia Clarkson (1995) violoncelloGhost Memories (2024) - Deirdre Gribben (1967) flute (piccolo), clarinet, violin, violoncello, piano, percussion__________________________TICKETS£12.50/£7.50 (Free for QUB staff & students)Donations gratefully received.__________________________OUR FUNDERSHard Rain SoloistEnsemble are supported by the National Lottery through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and are Ensemble in Residence at Queen's University Belfast.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/e3811250-f6d1-11f0-ac63-75911b46e902-rimg-w1200-h675-dcffffff-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/belfast/young-artist-recital-international-womens-day/100001981092205115
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, art, international-womens-day, performances, fine-arts, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 12.5, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Belfast
- **state**: NI
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Harty Room
- **lat**: 54.5851856
- **long**: -5.932527199999981
- **full address**: Harty Room, Harty Room, Belfast, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Young Artist Recital / International Women's Day being held?
  - **A:** Young Artist Recital / International Women's Day takes place on Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Harty Room, Harty Room, Belfast, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Young Artist Recital / International Women's Day?
  - **A:** Tickets for Young Artist Recital / International Women's Day are priced at GBP 13 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 13AvailableConcession (Unwaged / Retirees / Students)GBP 8AvailableQUB Staff & StudentsFreeAvailableDonationFreeAvailable
- **Q**: Who is organizing Young Artist Recital / International Women's Day?
  - **A:** Young Artist Recital / International Women's Day is organized by Hard Rain SoloistEnsemble.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Young Artist Recital / International Women's Day is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Belfast, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Young Artist Recital / International Women's Day sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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