Sunday Bloody Sunday

Music that testifies, gives strength and courage. On January 30, 1972, a peaceful protest march in Northern Ireland ended in tragedy: thirteen demonstrators died when British soldiers opened fire. The drama went around the world and found an unforgettable voice in U2’s iconic protest song Sunday Bloody Sunday. In this performance, Cathérine Moerkerke takes you along crucial moments from recent world history. Stories of anger, grief, and resistance are connected with music by, among others, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, PJ Harvey, and Bloc Party. Songs that not only reflect the zeitgeist but also shape the collective memory. What happened when the Twin Towers collapsed? How did New York feel when Bin Laden was arrested? Cathérine brings personal stories and musical milestones together in a gripping performance that shows how music helps us understand, process, and remember. “Music writes history, and history writes music.” Cathérine Moerkerke: narrator Naomi Sijmons (Reena Riot): vocals, guitar, keyboards Thomas Vanelslander: guitars, vocals Axl Peleman: bass Ron Reuman: drums