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Posted by Nigel Ip on Aug 3, 2017Aug 3, 2017

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Shimmering explorations of jellyfish and linear draughtsmanship by @charlotteflemingartist at @fluxexhibition. #charlottefleming #jellyfish #fluxexhibition #fluxexhibition2019 #privateview

Seriously adored this large, intricate piece by @bridgetadamsart at @fluxexhibition. #bridgetadams #wisepeopleart #fluxexhibition #fluxexhibition2019 #privateview

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This guy was legendary. I actually have no words for how amazing his @c2cfestival performance was. Such a strong voice! @kennyisgo, you ROCK! #kennyfoster #kennyfostermusic #c2cfestival #c2c2019 #country2country #country2country2019 #countrymusic #contemporarycountry

I fell in love with @runawayjuneofficial pretty quickly with songs like 'Buy My Own Drinks' and 'Fast As You'. I just love their energy so much. And then the more sombre pieces like 'Blue Rose' are breathtakingly beautiful, reminiscent of the Dixie Chicks. Couldn't wait to experience them at @c2cfestival and I'm so glad I did!!! #runawayjune #c2cfestival #c2c2019 #country2country #country2country2019 #countrymusic #contemporarycountry

'Sittin' on the back of a crowded train Count raindrops fallin' on the window pane Had the worst damn longest, craziest day today Only one way I know to get out of this place Don't need no car or a ticket or a plane Just close my eyes, let the music carry me away And I, put my headphones on Turn the real world off.' Felt really lucky to have caught a bit of @imcathmcgrath performing at @c2cfestival during the weekend. A lot of female contemporary country music can be placed broadly into a few categories. One of these is what I call the 'small town sweetheart', characterised by cute, acoustic-based love songs with flavours of pop. Many of these can sound quite similar. Yet, Catherine McGrath peaked my interest immediately a while back with her surprisingly refreshing sound which reminded me of Taylor Swift's early music (which I did indeed enjoy for a while); it was much cleaner and purer. Oh, and she's Northern Irish, so she totally gets that feeling of being the only person in her circle of friends who likes country music. My first time hearing 'Lost in the Middle', I related to her lyrics immediately. McGrath's music also supports my notion that there's a good country song for every occasion or mood; this is why my playlists are organised broadly by timbre and mood. In the case of McGrath, her songs are super easy to get into and play at any time. They're perfect for those moments in a cafe when you're writing, or walking on a beach, or chilling at home, even as you're driving. Definitely need to catch her on tour one day! #catherinemcgrath #c2cfestival #c2c2019 #country2country #country2country2019 #countrymusic #contemporarycountry

'If there's a cure for being pure, again, I can't find it anywhere / And I don't want to hate you / Heaven says I need to forgive you / But I ain't no saint.' Country music always has a dark side, filled with intense pain, loss, and so much heartbreak. @iamlaurenjenkins music has all of this. She's a super chill person too who isn't afraid to take a shot on stage during a performance. #laurenjenkins #laurenjenkinsmusic @c2cfestival #c2c2019 #c2cfestival #c2cfestival2019 #country2country2019 #countrymusic #countrymusicislife

'Breaking up with you is like taking my bra off.' There are many reasons why I love country music and @raelynnofficial represents at least three of those: sassy, humorous, and contemplative. Seeing Raelynn perform for the first time confirmed all those things for me! #raelynn #country2country #country2country2019 #c2c2019 #c2cfestival #c2cfestival2019 #countrymusic #countrymusicislife

Upbeat vibes from @kayleebellmusic yesterday at @c2cfestival. Wonderful character to talk to and her tracks have filtered into a lot of my personal playlists recently! #kayleebell #country2country #country2country2019 #c2c2019 #c2cfestival #c2cfestival2019 #countrymusic #countrymusicislife

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