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1776–2026 · ULSTER & AMERICA

NI250

Exploring the connections between Ulster and the USA on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

MUSIC · HERITAGE · CONNECTIONS

Beating the Drum

Musical Links Between Ulster and America, 1776–Today

By Gordon Ramsey

Belfast Bands Forum has been involved in projects marking NI250, including the release of Beating the Drum.

The book explores the shared musical heritage, people and connections between Ulster and America from 1776 to the present day.

Book launch

Date
Time
6:30pm
Venue
Public Record Office of Northern Ireland
2 Titanic Boulevard
Belfast, BT3 9HQ

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Download PDF — available after the book launch

The PDF of Beating the Drum will be available here after the launch on 2 November 2026.

Further information about the Forum’s NI250 projects will be added here.

Beating the Drum book launch poster: Gordon Ramsey, Monday 2 November 2026 at 6:30pm, Public Record Office of Northern Ireland, 2 Titanic Boulevard, Belfast, BT3 9HQ.

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