Rory Nellis is a singer-songwriter and guitarist based in Belfast, producing a mix of folk-pop and indie-rock.

Rory's music stems from musings on life, death, relationships and politics he is a sure-fire hit for fans of Wilco, Villagers and Duke Special.

Rory has been writing and performing since he was a teenager, gaining support from the likes of BBC Radio Ulster, RTE 2FM, RTE 2XM, Hot Press Magazine and The Irish News. He has toured all around Ireland and beyond - playing festivals and venues such as The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival, The Atlantic Sessions, Ards Guitar Festival, Other Voices, Whelan’s and The Bluebird Cafe (Nashville). 

Rory recently ran a successful Kickstarter campaign for his third studio album, Written & Underlined, which was released in January 2022 and gained widespread acclaim in Ireland and beyond, including a Best Album nomination at the NI Music Prize 2022.  

With support from The Heathen Choir.

Friday Night Live, bring a bottle, sit back, relax and enjoy the best affordable live music in town!

Terms and conditions

  • Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, so please check all details carefully when booking.
  • Please be advised that under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Dates and times
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Venue
Ards Arts Centre
Admission/Price

£10 BYOB (no spirits please)

Getting to Friday Night Live: Rory Nellis

54.593677235929, -5.6960890554259

Ards Arts Centre

Town Hall
Conway Square
Newtownards
BT23 4NP
United Kingdom

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