Experience an evening like no other as a wealth of local and global singer-songwriters take to a stage on the edge of the Atlantic.
Together with Stunt Double Music, The Vox Set has delivered three incredible series of intimate concerts featuring an eclectic mix of talented artists and curated live performances inside the iconic Mussenden Temple.
From well-known musicians to promising up-and-coming performers, you won't want to miss the opportunity to enjoy these special evenings in a 200-year-old cliff-edge library overlooking the crashing Atlantic waves below.
One of Northern Ireland’s most well-known musicians kicked off the very first Vox Set concert at Mussenden Temple in September 2023.
As the sun went down, Duke Special opened with an intimate balance of familiar and new songs and set the bar for what turned out to be a spectacular season of shows.
The North Coast-based Ferna ushered in Autumn 2023 with a stunning Vox Set session at Mussenden Temple.
The musical alias of composer and singer-songwriter Hannah McPhillimy reimagined her NI Music Prize-nominated album for a select quartet of trad musicians with a cameo from Rachel Craig.
Episode 3: Rory Friers, Michael Keeney and Arco Strings
One of the North Coast’s most prolific musicians, Rory Friers returned home with famed composer Michael Keeney and the sublime Arco String Quartet to bring their magnificent immersive project to Mussenden Temple.
The group gave the audience an extraordinary and unforgettable experience at their Vox Set sessions in the iconic cliffside venue in October 2023.
Christmas Special: Benjamin Amos, David C Clements & friends
Benjamin Amos and David C Clements then rounded out the first season of the Vox Set at Mussenden Temple with a Christmas Special in December 2023.
Between Amos’ lush musical tones and Clements' epic indie folk, the crowd were treated to an incredible experience and got them in the perfect festive mood.
Rising star of the American roots music scene, Jake Blount kicked off the second season of the Vox Set at Mussenden Temple in June 2024.
Making his first appearance in Northern Ireland, the acclaimed artist lit up the Temple with his unique, modern take on folk traditions.
Labelled ‘one of the most literate and affecting acts in the north’, the award-winning Arborist performed a Vox Set session in July 2024.
The Belfast-based alternative-folk artist gave the audience special and unforgettable evening of poignant and beautiful music in the breathtaking cliff-side venue.
Born and bred in Co Donegal, Muireann Bradley took her young and “playful take on American classics” to the 18th century cliff-edge Mussenden Temple.
After starting the year on a high when she stole the show at Jools Holland’s annual New Year’s Eve Hootenanny, she performed an incredible sold out Vox Set concert in August 2024.
The phenomenal alt-folk singer-songwriter Joshua Burnside rounded out the second series of intimate performances at Mussenden Temple.
Labelled one of the best songwriters of the modern day, Joshua filled the 200-year-old walls of the beautiful historic venue with his unique brand of folk magic in November 2024.
Renowned for their haunting melodies and evocative lyrics, singer-songwriter Rachel McCarthy and composer-producer Michael Keeney have carved out a unique sonic niche.
Expect ambient soundscapes and vocals underpinned by guitar, piano and strings when this duo bring their signature blend of dark, experimental folk to the north coast.
Spectators soaked up the new sound of the north coast as emerging artists David Glendinning and Many a Son stepped into the spotlight at Mussenden Temple.
Carefully curated, perfectly placed; these incredible acts brought their music back to the place that inspired them for an intimate sunset experience.
Having performed all over the world, Arco String Quartet has gained a fine reputation for providing a level of performance, presentation and service that is second-to-none.
In August 2025, they delivered a powerful cliff-side celebration of Radiohead’s seminal album 'The Bends' on the record’s 30th anniversary.
Back by popular demand, the charismatic Duke Special returned to Mussenden Temple for an intimate sunset session on the edge of the Atlantic.
How apt for one of Northern Ireland’s most well-known musicians to close out the third series at this iconic landmark.
One thing ticketholders might notice when they come to the gigs is something that looks a bit like an orb on stilts. That will be the Virtual Reality camera. We're working with Stunt Double Music, The Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Ulster University to record these concerts in this cutting edge film format.
With VR you get far more of an experience of actually sitting in Mussenden Temple for the concert than traditional video allows, and it's far more accessible than it used to be. This material will be released at a later date for more people to get a flavour of this one-of-a-kind experiences.
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