Warren Attwell studied Music Technology at Queen’s University Belfast and is an accomplished songwriter and producer. He’s currently working on his new release ‘Holding on for Something’. His passionate live performances, helped to propel him to the forefront of Belfast’s bustling music scene where he performs regularly. Warren can’t wait to perform some of his new songs at the showcase events in Nashville.

In Belfast in November 2014 Allie Bradley won the prestigious Dawsons Songwriting Competition, in partnership with Panarts. Allie’s songs centre around her strong, unique and soulful vocal. She is currently working hard writing and recording a new batch of songs and is looking forward to performing in the Curb Café. Allie’s songwriting skill has already brought her to the attention of hit writers and she has co-written with Amy Wadge (Ed Sheeran), Sam McCartney (Harry Styles, The Kooks)

Mark Graham has already had success with his songs including a song he wrote, with Frances Mitchell, reaching number 3 in the Irish Charts with Dublin singer Ryan O’Shaughnessy. Song-writing is where his real passion lies but as a live performer Mark draws in the crowds with his distinct uplifting sound. Mark is looking forward to the opportunity of co-writing while in Nashville and getting his songs heard.

At the 2014 Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival Paul Tully made a huge impression on audiences and in March this year he performed in the ‘Music City Roots Show’, recorded live from BelNash, with Nashville’s own Jim Lauderdale and the show will be broadcast on PBS channels in February 2016. After spending some time in Australia Paul returned home to Ireland to concentrate on writing and performing. He is currently working on his new EP and is very excited about his first trip to Music City.