A music event in Derry city centre is set to showcase the talents of local female artists next month.
Femme Sesh is set to mark International Women's Day with its concert on Friday March 10.
Organisers are delighted that the popularity of the event has meant that this year marks 15 years since its inception.
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Organiser Shá Gillespie said: "It is 15 years since our first music event for International Women’s Day. Femme Sesh started back in 2008, the brain child of Tina McLaughlin. It has grown from year to year and it's always a sell-out.
"We are delighted to put together another gig for this year's International Women’s Day, showcasing much loved artists from Derry and Donegal in music, comedy and spoken word. Our fantastic performers give up their time to play at our fundraiser each year and it's always a great night out.
"This year's Femme Sesh takes place on Friday March 10 in Sandinos main room. Doors open at 7pm and the show will start sharp at 8pm . Tickets can be bought at the door but to avoid disappointment you can buy online, as they are selling fast. As always this is a night not to be missed."
Femme Sesh will collect an eclectic mix of local talent, including music from The Henry Girls, Reevah, Rachel Craig, Rachael Eastwood and Siobhán Shiels.
Ann Harley aka Dusty Grooves has built up a firm following at her Thursday night residency at Sandinos. Her fusion of soul/funk/electronic classics and her love of everything camp has endeared to gay and straight audiences.
Audiences will enjoy spoken word from the well-loved Abby Oliveira and Mel Bradley. Abby is a writer, performer, lyricist and theatre maker based in Derry. She has been a spoken word artist for several millennia. Mel's show ‘For the love of Mary’ is on tour this year and to be featured as part of the Liverpool Irish festival in October.
Leeann Toland will showcase her comedic talents, having regularly performed at the chicken box comedy in Derry and from Belfast and Dublin to Edinburgh and Berlin.
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