A DYNAMIC Irish band will hit the stage in Bridport this weekend.

Kila are one of Ireland's most exciting bands, and have performed together for almost 20 years.

With roots in traditional Irish music, the seven-piece band have created their own distinctive style of contemporary Irish music and have become known in their homeland as the musicians band.

They have performed on stage with U2, having recorded the song A Tribute to Ronny Drew with them, as well as with Sinead O'Connor, Shane McGowan, Liam Ó Maonlaí, Paddy Casey, The Dubliners, members of the Chieftans and The Horslips.

Being at the forefront of rock, traditional and world music in Ireland, Kíla are renowned for their exhilarating live performances, gaining them a reputation for musicians with a flair for carnival.

All members of Kíla are multi instrumentalists and composers of music.

The line up for the past 13 years consists of; Rónán Ó Snodaigh on bodhrán, djembe, congas, bongos, guitar and vocals; Rossa Ó Snodaigh on tin whistle, low whistle, clarinet, bouzouki, mandolin, bones and vocals; Colm Ó Snodaigh on flute, tin whistle, guitar, saxophone, percussion and vocals; Lance Hogan on guitar, drums, and vocals; Brian Hogan on bass, double bass and vocals; Dee Armstrong on fiddle, viola, hammered dulcimer, accordion and bodhrán. Eoin Dillon on uileann pipes, tin whistle, low whistle, shakers and vocals.

Kila will perform at Bridport Arts Centre on Saturday (5) at 7.30pm.

They have also contributed to the soundtrack for critically acclaimed film Song Of The Sea which is being shown at Bridport Arts Centre on Sunday, December 13.

For more information, please call 01308 424204.