Major names added to music conference Output Belfast

More speakers have been added to a major music conference set for Belfast next month, including a man who's played a signifiant role in some of the biggest albums of the past 30 years.
The acclaimed engineer, musician and producer Steve Albini - who's worked with Nirvana, Pixies, Manic Street Preachers and a host of other music royalty throughout his career - will deliver the keynote address at Output Belfast, an event to inspire all those working in the music industry here.
Given that it's set to be his only speaking engagement in Europe this year - and given that he has a knack for delivering a speech worth remembering - it should be a fascinating discussion.
He joins a lineup which also includes HP fave David Lyttle and Bry, with panel discussions and workshops also playing a major role. Around 350 local artists, businesses and students are expected to attend the event, which will aim to highlight the key role that music plays within Northern Ireland’s buoyant creative sector, while drawing attention to the challenges it faces.
Organised by Belfast City Council in partnership Generator NI, Output Belfast takes place at The MAC on February 18; further information is available at the website, [link]outputbelfast.com[/link].