Founded in 1990, the Nerve Centre is Derry's hub for live music and music development, focused on giving young local musicians and creatives the chance to hone their skills and perform at a professional level. The Undertones, Sinead O'Connor, David Gray, The Darkness, Christy Moore, Sepultura, Steve Vai and Kasabian have all graced its stage, and programmes span live performance, writing and music production. Fully accessible for artists. A Musicians' Union Fair Play venue.
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7-8 Magazine Street, Derry, Derry, BT48 6HJ
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