2024 Events Diary
31 May – 2 August
Áine Tyrrell People Like Me & You Tour
ainetyrrell.com/tour
June
Tuesday 4 – Friday 7 June (Ireland)
Abhaile: a virtual conference on returning to Ireland
hosted by Crosscare Irish Diaspora Support Project
conference includes panel discussions with returnees and industry experts
free and open to all, but advance registration is required; diasporasupport.ie/abhaile-2024/
owing to the time difference between Syd and Ireland, recordings will be on their website / YouTube
Wednesday 5 June, 5:30pm
Women In Leadership & Philanthropy Reception
hosted by The Ireland Funds Australia
Ernst & Young Offices, Sydney
irelandfunds.org/event/the-ireland-funds-australia-women-in-leadership-and-philanthropy-reception/
Thursday 6 June, 8:00pm
Andy White at Merri Creek Tavern Northcote
Belfast songwriter Andy White launches new album Good Luck I Hope You Make It in a rare live performance at Merri Creek Tavern in Northcote
The Merri Creek Tavern, VIC
eventbrite.com.au/e/andy-white-at-merri-creek-tavern-northcote-tickets
7 – 10 June
National Celtic Folk Festival
this year’s festival celebrates 20 years in its Portarlington location
Portarlington, VIC
nationalcelticfestival.com
7 – 10 June
ILSS Scoil Gheimhridh Sydney
Stanmore House, NSW
irishlanguageschoolsydney.com
Sunday 9 June
NT Irish Music Festival
music, dancing and food
Darwin Ski Club NTWSA
facebook.com/events/s/nt-irish-music-festival-2024
Wednesday 12 June, 6:00pm
Community Connect: Sydney’s Irish Community
hosted by The Ireland Funds and the Consulate General of Ireland, Sydney
Consulate General of Ireland, Market Street
eventbrite.ie/e/community-connect-sydneys-irish-community-tickets
13 – 23 June
Bloomsday in Melbourne presents Samuel Beckett and the Rainbow Girl
Irene Mitchell Studio, South Yarra, VIC
bloomsdayinmelbourne.org.au
Sunday 16 June, 3:00pm
Bloomsday Celebrations
The Wild Geese Hotel/Celtic Club Melbourne
celticclub.com.au/whats-on/bloomsday-celebration
Sunday 16 June, 5.30 pm
Bloomsday Joyce Jam
music by Prankqueans & Readings open mic
fundraiser for Irish Support Agency
The Gaelic Club, Sydney
prankqueans.com/
Sunday 16 June, 6.30 pm
The First Bloomsday – an almost true telling of the very first Bloomsday 16 June 1954
the Irish Community Players present an original play based on the first ‘Bloomsday’ established by four Irishmen in 1954
supper included – choice of three dishes
Canberra Irish Club
trybooking.com/events/landing/1225092
Friday 21 June, 5:00pm
Fusion Pride Traffic Light Party
join in a night of new connections, flirty games, drag entertainment, music and dancing this Pride Month! Whether you are single ready to mingle, open, loved up or just down for a fun night out, all folks from the LGBTQIA+ community and allies are welcome.
Bonsai by 4 Pines, Manly
events.humanitix.com/fusion-pride-traffic-light-party-bonsai-manly
21 – 30 June
The High Kings Australian Tour
The Road Not Taken
The High Kings from Dublin are a traditional folk group who give new life for a new generation of Irish and Celtic music fans alike and they make their triumphant return to Australia following their Sold Out tour last year.
premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=HIGHKING24
July
Sunday 14 July, 3:00pm
SQI goes Whale Watching
departing and returning from Circular Quay
email sydneyqueerirish@gmail.com
17 July – 9 August
Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners
Seven Drunken Nights brings to life the music of Ireland’s favorite sons – ‘The Dubliners’. Telling the story of a career spanning 50 years, this hugely talented cast of musicians and singers bring the music of this iconic group to life.
visiting QLD, NSW and VIC
sevendrunkennights.live/#buy-tickets
Saturday 27 July, 6:00pm
Christmas in July Ball & Community Appreciation Awards
hosted by the Irish Support Agency
Think 3 course festive feast, 5.5 hour beverage package, live entertainment, raffle, auction and community awards!
Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney
irishsupportagency.org.au/ball2024
August
Friday 2 August, 12:30pm
The Ireland Funds Brisbane Luncheon
Carawa Street St Lucia
irelandfunds.org/event/brisbane-luncheon/
22 – 24 August
Aslan + Lee Tomkins Australian Tour
After 40 years of playing with their front man Christy, Joe, Alan and Billy, know it’s not the same and never will be but they decided to continue playing their music and bringing their music to you. They are looking forward to seeing you again and welcome Lee Tomkins, who will be singing their Aslan songs and has been a huge support to each of them, in being able to make this happen.
visiting Melbourne, Sydney and Perth
troubadourpresents.com/events/aslan/
September
4 – 15 September
Andrew Strong performs The Commitments Australian Tour
Andrew Strong, the Irish Singer and Actor finally returns to Australia for the first time since 2018 to perform The Commitments iconic Soundtrack in Full
visiting Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne
metropolistouring.com/andrew-strong-2024/
20 – 29 September
The Irish Tenors 25th Anniversary Tour
with the George Ellis Orchestra
visiting Sydney, Adelaide, Tweed Heads, Brisbane, Perth and Melbourne
davidroywilliams.com/tours/the-irish-tenors/
Saturday 21 September
Young Leaders Global 5K
hosted by The Ireland Funds
irelandfunds.org/event/young-leader-global-5k/
We have had some enquiries from Irish organisations about publicising their events in our newsletter. If you have an event coming up then get the info to us by the 21st of the month and we will do our best to include it in our newsletter. It helps if you can provide the text ‘ready to go’ and remember – a picture tells 1000 words so send lots of pics too!
