Events

Events to August 2024

MÜHLVIERTEL GITARRENWOCHE
James will be flexing his fingers and bringing songs to this annual event in wonderful Mühlviertel.
Where: Bildungshaus Greisinghof, 4284 Tragwein
When: Monday 29 July – 3 August 2024
Organiser: Markus Doneus

SINGER-SONGWRITER ABEND
An evening of singer-songwriters, including James, having met through the workshops of Peter Meyer, will be giving their best in the wonderful courtyard of Schloss Puchberg.
Where: Schloss Puchberg, 4600 Wels
When: Thursday 20 June 2024, from 6pm-late
Organiser: Schloss Puchberg, Wels

LIEDERMACHER ABEND (Songwriter evening)
James will be joining afoch Astrid, [:Pi:], Kid Arcade and others for a mixed bag of songs on the Open Stage in the old market part of Linz.
Where: Alte Markt, Linz
When: Friday 14 June 2024, 5-7pm
Organiser (Open Stage Booking): Stadt Linz

GITARRE PUR
James will be writing, developing and sharing songs with 70 other musicians at this 5-day annual event in the wonderful ambience of Schloss Puchberg. Be prepared to stay up late!
Where: Schloss Puchberg, 4600 Wels
When: Wednesday 29 May – Sunday 2 June 2024
Organiser: Schloss Puchberg, Wels

JAMES CLIFFORD AND DUO HUH
Das Duo HUH bringt ein breites Spektrum an Instrumenten in seine Interpretationen sensibler Weltmusik ein, als Kontrapunkt zu James‘ humorvollen, satirischen Liedern voller sozialer Kommentare und natürlich Liebe.
Where: Alte Schl8hof, Dragonerstrasse 22, 4600 Wels
When: Friday 15. February 2024, 20 Uhr
Organiser: Alte Schl8hof, Wels

LIEDER FÜR DIE SEELE (Songs for the soul)
Ein Abend zum Nachdenken und Diskutieren. Text mit Tiefgang, die sich mit den Entwicklungen unserer Gesellschaft auseinandersetzen.
Where: Kultur-Zeughaus. Töpferweg 2 Perg, OÖ
When: 1. Dezember 2023 um 20 Uhr
Organiser: Stadtgemeinde Perg, Hauptplatz 4

PERG JAMMED
James enjoys taking part in the local Jam Sessions in the region of Perg. They include bands doing covers as well as individual singer-songwriters. This year, there are these sessions:
Perg: Thursday June 29, July 13, 27
James will be at the Jam on July 13 (Auhof) and possibly 27 (Pergwerk)
Schwertberg: Freitag 18 August (Park Schwertberg)
More information can be found on the Perg and Schwertberg town websites

ARBINGER SOMMERPICKNICK
Where: Schulgarten, Arbing
When: Friday 14 July 23 3.00-10.00pm
The first Arbinger Summer picnic. Join James and others in singing, playing and generally having a good time – anyone can come and join in!

BRIGHTON FESTIVAL AND FRINGE
James in Brighton, enjoying this much-loved festival in May-June 2023, whilst also joining the talent on the streets and in sessions in pubs, for example:
May
23 Cellar Folk Club, Round Georges, Sutherland Road
25 Maris and Otter, Western Road
31 The Well, St George’s Road
June
1 Regency Tavern, Russel Square
4 Jolly Brewer, Ditchling Road

RADIO ORANGE INTERVIEW
James will be interviewed live on local radio in Vienna, bringing social commentary in the form of his humorous, satirical songs as well as heart-felt love songs.
Where: Radio Orange Studio, Vienna
When: Friday 7 April 2023 8-9a.m.

WHEN THE WORLD IS ON FIRE – ART AND CLIMATE (WENN DIE WELT BRENNT – KUNST UND KLIMA)
The closing ceremony programme of this wonderful exhibition includes poets, story-tellers and songwriters, including Clifford.
Where: Schloss Gallery, Steyr, Uppper Austria
When: Sunday 26 March 11 a.m.
When: Wenn die Welt brennt

CARNIVAL TIME (FASCHING) IN ARBING
James will be making music with friends on the streets and in various loations of the local village
Where: 4341 Arbing, Upper Austria
When: Tuesday 21st March 2023 from 9 a.m.

SINGER-SONGWRITER SPECIAL (being rescheduled to 2023)
James and singer-songwriters Romana Schmat and Mintha will get minds and hearts moving with songs of satire, love and absurdity
Where: Kulturverein Röda, Gaswerkgasse 2, 4400 Steyr
When: Friday 26 November 2021, 8pm being rescheduled to  2023
Info. watch this space

BRIGHTON(UK) FRINGE FESTIVAL
James in Brighton, enjoying this much-loved festival in May 2022, whilst also joining the talent on the streets and in sessions in pubs, for example:
Fiddler’s Elbow, Boyce’s Street
Cellar Folk Club, Round Georges, Sutherland Road
Brighton Singers’ Club, The Mitre, Baker Street
Lewes Saturday Folk Club, Elephant and Castle, White Hill, Lewes
Lion and Lobster, Sillwood Street

SONGWRITER NIGHT
James will be singing a mix of his heart-felt love and otherwise satirical songs in English and German/Dialect, reflecting his observations of this crazy world.
Where: Proberaum Scheibbs, Feldgasse 1, 3270 Scheibbs
When: 24 September 2022, 7.00pm
Info: watch this space

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James has given solo concerts in pubs, clubs, bars, streets and concert halls in various parts of Austria, Germany and England. Here is a selection, including some of the special-interest initiatives in which he has been involved and which may be of interest to you…
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SINGER-SONGWRITER EVENINGS
Wonderful singer-songwriters from the region: Mitha, Romana Schmat, Michael Christl (Liadlschniaza) and James Clifford offer a stimulating evening of their own songs, covering love, satire and absurdity.

BRIGHTON(UK) FRINGE FESTIVAL
James in Brighton area enjoying this much-loved festival from in May but also joining the talent on the streets and in sessions in pubs.

ST PATRICK’S DAY – 17 MARCH
James brings a wealth of Irish and other music to a festival which has existed over hundreds of years, in celebration of the Patron Saint of Ireland, St Patrick (AD387-461).

HOW DO WE AVOID CLIMATE CHANGE  (Wie streichen wir die Klimawende)
The well-known scientist and cabaretist Werner Gruber, discussing the issue of climate change and the options open to us. James adds songs to this theme.

INTERNATIONAL TAX FRAUD (Internationaler Steuerbetrug)
The EU MP, Evelyn Regner, discussing how the tax system is exploited and the scope for change. James adds songs to this theme.

LITERATURE READING
Judge and criminal author Harald Mini reading his satirical and criminal texts to which James Clifford adds his satirical songs

WORKERS UNDER PRESSURE (ArbeiterInnen unter Druck)
Willi Mernyi (ÖGB), discussing the exploitation of workers, the future and the scope for change. James adds songs to this theme.

ATTAC SUMMER ACADEMY (SOAK)
An annual event which challenges the absurdities of mainstream economics and finance, and develops alternatives, incorporating fairness, participation and environmental sustainability. James has contributed song-writing to the Summer Academy.

AKTIONSAKADEMIE AUSTRIA
An annual event organised by attac, Greenpeace, Global 2000 and Südwind, bringing together people who are interested in learning how to be a (better) activist in supporting moves towards a fairer world for all. James has been involved in the organisation and has often lead the Protest Song Workshop.

FUTURES SYMPOSIUM – annual event in Steyr, Austria
Themes have included:
From competition to cooperation – ways to a good life for all
Well-being without growth
Less is more – a good life for everyone

BEDINGINGSLOSES GRUNDEINKOMMEN AKTIONSTAG (Unconditional Basic Income – Action Day)
Part of the Europe-wide movement for an unconditional basic income for all.

TAUSCHKREIS „ZEIT AUSGLEICH“ FESTIVAL
An annual event for this moneyless trading system (LETS). Locally produced good food, drink, dancing and music from, amongst others, James Clifford.

BIO ADVENT MARKT – annual event December, Grein, Upper Austria
An advent market, providing high quality regional, organic food and drink, as well as clothes and other locally made items with James adding “Songs for our time” from the main stage.

STREET MUSIC FESTIVAL (CAMPAIGN)
Part of a campaign to support and encourage street music and to challenge attempts at removing street music from public places.

CULTURE CAFE EINFACH.FREUDE – GREIN u. STEYR
A chance for people to sing/recite their own or favourite songs, melodies, poems and stories in a relaxed atmosphere – without a stage or microphones.

THE WAY OUT OF CRISIS – ENOUGH FOR ALL! (Wege aus der Krise: Es reicht für alle!)
A day of Action, organised by a wide spectrum of non-profit organisations throughout Austria which are working towards a fairer, sustainable future for all.
Information: Wege aus der Krise (new Website coming soon)

IDEAS MARKET (Markt der Ideen), Krems, Austria
Over 400 delegates from 34 Countries meeting to shape a new food system. The first European Forum for Food Sovereignty named after the legendary Malian woman “Nyéléni”, whose spirit inspired the international food sovereignty forum held in Mali in 2007.
More Info.
Nyeleni Europe

MUSIKFORUM AUSTRIA – Viktring, Austria
James has been to previous song-writing workshops here. It’s what got him round to finishing songs instead of merely starting new ones.

ENGLISH CLUB – Linz
An evening of entertainment of various sorts incl. occasionally James Clifford

ALPEN-KLANGRAUSCH
A 3-day event in August, bringing together musicians, singers, dancers and people who generally want to have fun. Next event in 2022