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Lume de Biqueira Celtic Band began its journey in 1998 in Madrid, its director is Darío Nogueira and currently is composed by more
than 60 musicians.
The repertoire, although being mostly Galician, is complemented by melodies from other Celtic influence Areas (such as Asturias,
Brittany, Scotland or Ireland), also incorporating influences from diverse origins and styles (classical, brazilian, pop, etc.), mainly in
those tunes composed specifically for the band by its director.
We act both on stage and in parade (processions, cavalcades...). In addition, the Association imparts various music classes in its facilities,
as well as informative talks about bagpipes and Celtic culture in general.
TYPE OF MUSIC
First of all, it should be emphasized that Lume de Biqueira’s a Celtic band. Although our music is based on Galician roots, Asturian, Irish,
Scottish and Breton traditional themes, our sound isn’t the traditional one, but, when combined with other modern instruments in
concerts or with high tension percussion in parades, the band achieves a “Celtic-Fusion” sound, which is characterized, among others,
by its power and potent impact. Precisely, what our audience highlights is that “we did’nt expect that sound” or “it’s a totally different
sound from any other celtic band that I have heard”.
Discography:
• "Mañana más" October 2007)
• "La Pinza", November 2023)
Most relevant performances:
• International Bagpipes Festival "Villa de Gijón" (Gijón, Spain 2023)
• International Celtic Music Festival (Alcalá de Henares, Spain, 2023)
• International Mictlán Festival (Puebla, México, 2023)
• 25th Anniversary Concert (Barceló Theater, Madrid, 2023)
• Avilés Interceltic Festival (Asturias, Spain, 2019 & 2022)
• Celtic Magic Festival (Madrid, Spain, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 & 2023)
• BuriaI of the Sardine -End of Carnivals- (Murcia, Spain, 2022; Madrid, Spain, 2023 & 2024)
• Samaín (Samhain) (Numancia-Garray-Soria, Spain, 2022)
• San Isidro Celebrations -Saint Patron of Madrid- (Madrid, Spain, 2019)
• Carnaband’s Show and Carnival Parade (Chalon-sur-Saône, Burgundy, France, 2019)
• China International Wind Music Festival (People’s Republic of China, Beijing and Dalian, 2018)
• 20th Anniversary Concert “Fuego Celta” (Celtic Fire). (Sala La Riviera, Madrid, 2018)
• Aluche Celebrations Opening, Madrid (2017, 2018, 2019, 2022 & 2023)
• Carnival Parade of Madrid (2011 & 2018)
• The Belfast Tattoo (North Ireland, UK, 2014 & 2017)
• The Glasgow Tattoo, 1st Edition (Scotland, UK, 2017)
• Filets Bleus Festival (Concarneau, Brittany, France, 2016)
• Lorient Interceltic Festival (Brittany, France, 2016)
• Saulelè Raudona Festival (Plungè, Lithuania, 2016)
• Segovia Folk Festival (2012, 2016 & 2021)
• The Big Three Kings (Three Wise Men) Cavalcade Parade of Madrid (2012 & 2024)
• Solstice Folk Festival (Guadalajara, Spain, 2011)
• William Kennedy International Piping Festival (Armagh, North Ireland, UK, 2011)
• St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Dublín, Ireland, 2003, 2004 & 2010).
• Almond Blossom Festival (Agrigento, Sicily, Italy, 2010)
• Internacional Festival of Granada “Celtic Airs Musicians” (2009)
Recognition and Most Importants Awards:
• Recognition to the work of national and international diffusion of the Galician Culture. Xunta de Galicia 2018
• Center for the Study and Dissemination of Galician Culture. Xunta de Galicia 2017
• Band with the gratest sound at the Saulelè Raudona Festival (Lithuania, 2016)
• ”Vieira de Honor” to the Artistic Quality (2015), granted by the “Enxebre Orde da Vieira” in their XLVIII Chapter.
• Recognition as a collaborator by the Association of United Women against Abuse (MUM) (2014)
• Best Adult Band, Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, Dublín (2010)
• Spirit of Parade, Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, Dublín (2004)
• Colaborador distinguido del Club de Periodistas Galegos en Madrid (2013)
• Best Overall Band, Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, Dublín (2003)
Collaborations:
• Bras Rodrigo Piper (Madrid, Sala Clamores, 2020)
• Fernando Mosquera Piper, for CD recording “Terra” (2019), feat. tune "Avilés Festival" in "La Pinza" (2023)
• Yoshi y Tashi Wada + Damián Schwartz (Reina Sofía National Museum of Art Center,
Concert Series 2017)
• MITIC The Show, with Álvaro & Suso Costas (2017)
• Carlos Núñez (Multiple times)
• The Chieftains (Valladolid, 2015)
• Óscar Ibáñez in the II Galician Christmas in Madrid (2013)
• Movie: “Los Fantasmas de Goya” (The Goya’s Ghost), by Milos Forman (2006)
There are two basic options:
PERFORMANCE ON STAGE WITH SOUND
AMPLIFICATION EQUIPMEN
It can be said that this is the best scenario for our band to completely shine. On stage, with the proper sound amplification equipment, is where Lume de Biqueira shows all its musical potential. Counting with great “firepower”, the combination of traditional instruments as well as other less expected additions as “plugged” instruments such as the electric bass, electric and acoustic guitars, ethnic and high tension percussion, among others, the band achieves a singular and potent mixture that very few dare to guess. And that’s because of the number of musicians on stage and a instruments diversity we used.
PARADE OR OTHER PERFORMANCE ON STAGE/STREES
WITHOUT SOUND AMPLIFICATION EQUIPMENT
Marching through the streets or performing wherever
requested.
It is also possible to combine both, for example by performing a
parade conducting the audience to the stage where the concert is
meant to take place.
Also, when it suits the organizer and event requirements, during the
show we can intersperse root folk moments, in which a smaller group
of our musicians use only traditional instruments to perform melodies
in their original or more traditional versions.
