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On Saturday evening July 1st internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Kieran Goss who will also be joined by special guest Annie Kinsella will host an evening concert in the Hook Lighthouse Tower.
Long hailed as one of Ireland’s leading songwriters and performers, Kieran Goss’s music has won him fans across the globe. But if his songs have made him a star, his live shows have made him a legend.
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“One of the most beautifully euphoric live experiences” BBC World Review
‘Softly spoken off stage and complete lunatics on it, Kíla have torn up the rulebook with their wantonly eclectic mix of styles, Brilliant!’- Hot Press
“Whatever it is… this is it. Kíla are right there at the cusp of it… Somehow you get the feeling they lit the fuse for the big bang.” Bono
Kíla are: Brothers Rónán, Rossa, Colm Ó Snodaigh, Dee Armstrong,
Brian Hogan, Seanán Brennan, Dave Hingerty and James Mahon
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Music Network today announced the results of the Music Capital Scheme 2016. A total of €189,000 in funding from the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs has been awarded to 22 performing groups and 15 individual musicians.
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www.experiencejapan.ie
SUNDAY, 23rd APRIL, 2017
12PM TO 4PM AT FARMLEIGH HOUSE & ESTATE IN THE PHOENIX PARK
Join us in the beautiful surrounds of Farmleigh to celebrate Japanese and Japanese-Irish culture. Bring your friends, your family, your kids, your dogs (on leads!) and enjoy the huge variety of Japan, from traditional Taiko drumming to modern-day Cosplay.
Top Tips to enjoy the day:
Bring a picnic to enjoy under the cherry trees
See how to get there (we strongly recommend the free shuttle bus from Dublin Bus!)
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On Friday 21 April, the London-based traditional/folk quartet, will release its debut album, Wild Winds, in a concert at the beautiful St Cyprian’s Church, Clarence Gate (near Baker St), Glentworth St, London NW1 6AX. Doors open at 7.00 pm. Tickets £10.
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The 21st Celtic Colours International Festival is scheduled for October 6-14, 2017. This year the festival will focus on roots and celebrate identity through a number of special projects.
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www.siriusartscentre.ie
Sirius Arts Centre, Friday May 12
8pm (doors 7.45), €20
Peter Browne (uilleann pipes), Gerry Harrington (fiddle),Charlie Piggott (accordion) and Seosaimhin Ni Bheaglaoich (singer) were well known for their traditional music performances in the 1990’s.
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POWERSCOURT TOWNHOUSE THEATRE
Sth William Street, Dublin 2
6p.m. – 8p.m. (Doors open from 5.45 p.m.)
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Held at The Royal Albert Hall in London on 5th April 2017
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Now in its 18th year the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards celebrate the stars of folk, roots and acoustic music and their achievements in the previous year. Past winners have included Tom Paxton, Cat Stevens, Don McLean and The Dubliners and the awards have notably spotted young talents who have gone on to dominate the genre through the Horizon Award for the year’s best newcomer with past winners including Rachel Unthank & The Winterset, Julie Fowlis, Karine Polwart, Jim Moray, Spiers & Boden and Cara Dillon.
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Renowned Irish music publisher Michael O’Riordan has been awarded the Midem Gold Pioneer Medal for his extensive contribution to the Music Business. The medal was presented to O’Riordan, the only Irish person to receive the award, by IMRO CEO Victor Finn and Keith Donald, Chairman of IMRO’s Board of Directors.
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