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06/08/2018
Finvarraband Scoops Prestigious Award In Los Angeles
The Head teacher of Belfast Dreams School of Music in Northern Ireland has scooped a prestigious award in Los Angeles.
Mick Ferguson, who is also a musician in Finvarraband, received the Akademia Music Award for Best World Beat Song for 'A Hard Heart'.
Finvarraband which has roots in Belfast, Dublin and North America won the award.
In a statement Akademia said: "It is with great pleasure that we formally congratulate you on winning The Akademia Music Award for Best World Beat Song for 'A Hard Heart' in the June 2018 Akademia Music Awards. This is an important achievement and you should be very proud of your accomplishments! We are pleased to present you with your permanent award certificate."
The song was produced at Belfast Dreams School of Music which was created to help students who want to make music a hobby or career.
To listen to the song please click here.
Mick Ferguson, who is also a musician in Finvarraband, received the Akademia Music Award for Best World Beat Song for 'A Hard Heart'.
Finvarraband which has roots in Belfast, Dublin and North America won the award.
In a statement Akademia said: "It is with great pleasure that we formally congratulate you on winning The Akademia Music Award for Best World Beat Song for 'A Hard Heart' in the June 2018 Akademia Music Awards. This is an important achievement and you should be very proud of your accomplishments! We are pleased to present you with your permanent award certificate."
The song was produced at Belfast Dreams School of Music which was created to help students who want to make music a hobby or career.
To listen to the song please click here.
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