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April 2025
Fáilte (welcome) to the April Irish Australian Arts Newsletter. In this edition celebrate Irish cinema as Small Things Like These hits cinemas, Kneecap is available to rent digitally, and the trailer for the first Irish language horror film has dropped. We commiserate Ireland's lack of success at the Oscars, take a look at some Irish entertainment on SBS and ABC, and a look at some upcoming events, including our events diary.
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April Events Diary
April Thursday 3 – Monday 7 April The Murder Capital Australian Tour visiting Brisbane, Sydney, and Perth troubadourpresents.com/events/the-murder-capital/ Sunday 6 April, 10:00am A Day with James Joyce’s ‘Ulysses’: The Infamous Circe Episode This daylong workshop will be interactive, a mix of presentation and discussion of text. But always remember the Bloomsday promise: you’ll never be put on the spot! If you prefer to sit quietly and absorb, that’s absolutely fine. 3ZZZ, 309 Albert St, Brunswick, VIC events.humanitix.com/james-joyce-s-ulysses-a-day-with-circe Thursday 10 – Sunday 13 April Gavin James Australian Tour the Dublin singer songwriter returns to Australia this April, for a series of intimate shows. With a career that’s earned him 2 billion streams,…
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March 2025
In this edition celebrate all things St Patrick, with a list of events around the country and we have a double pass to giveaway to Dermot Kennedy's Misneach Festival. We'll take a look at awards season, seeing how Irish actors have done in Hollywood and notable wins at the IFTA Awards. We also look at new shows, movies and upcoming events. Our events diary has a rundown of Irish events around Oz in the upcoming months.
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March Events Diary
on till Sunday 16 March Susan O’Neill Australian Tour visiting QLD, VIC, WA, and Sydney susanoneill.ie/ March Friday 28 February – Saturday 29 March Clare Sands Australian Tour A sixth generation fiddler and bilingual singer, she weaves Traditional roots with Contemporary sounds and influences, embodying a fearless warrior-like spirit. visiting WA, VIC, NSW and QLD claresands.com/ Saturday 1 March, 7:00pm SQI Mardi Gras Viewing Party & Parade Afterparty Can’t face the Oxford St crowds? Just craving some top-tier Irish craic? Or maybe a little off-diamond action? We’ve got you covered! An Irish wedding crashing into a baseball league’s big bash—what could possibly go wrong? Think big dance floor shenanigans,…
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January Events Diary
on till Sunday 16 March Susan O’Neill Australian Tour visiting QLD, VIC, WA, and Sydney susanoneill.ie/ on till Thursday 6 February Damien Rice Australian Tour Known for his hauntingly beautiful live shows, Damien Rice has the ability to transform the biggest of rooms into the most intimate spaces. Often performing with no setlist, Rice has built an incredible connection with fans that continues to evolve with each live performance. visiting Adelaide, Melbourne, Bendigo, Canberra, Thirroul, Sydney, Newcastle, & Brisbane frontiertouring.com/damienrice February Saturday 1 February, 5.00pm Brigid the Rebel Healer – Crossmaking cross making workshop followed by ceremonial tribute – all materials provided Waverly Cemetery, shelter beside the Circular Mound…
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February 2025
In this edition we lament the failure of KNEECAP to get shortlisted for an Oscar and look forward to the new Irish thriller starring Barry Keoghan. March is looking like a bumper live music month with the huge MISNEACH festival in Sydney featuring Dermot Kennedy and Glen Hansard and the Frames. Kneecap’s gig at UNSW Roundhouse is sold out but they are also appearing at Misneach on March 16th at Sydney’s Domain. Also sold out is Limerick’s favourite son, Blindboy Boatclub at the Enmore, Sydney on April 2nd. Now we’re sucking diesel! February 1st is not only the first day of Spring in Ireland but it’s also the feast day of St Brigid (or Bad Brigid as she…
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December 2024
For this special Christmas edition of our arts roundup we're taking a look at the IFF24 Audience Favourite Films, Golden Globe nominations for Irish talent, an update on Cillian Murphy's new film and lots more goss on Irish movies and music in Oz. Last but by no means least is our diary of Irish events around Australia in our Events Diary at the bottom of this email. Nollaig Shona Daoibh!
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December Events Diary
December Monday 23 December Candlelight Sessions with Susan O’Neill The Doss House, Sydney eventbrite.com.au/e/candlelight-sessions-with-susan-oneill-tickets Thursday 26 December – Wednesday 1 January Woodford Folk Festival Susan O’Neill performing Friday 27 December Woodford, QLD woodfordfolkfestival.com/ January 2025 Friday 3 January – Sunday 16 March Susan O’Neill Australian Tour visiting QLD, VIC, WA, and Sydney susanoneill.ie/ Monday 6 January Nollaig na mBan keep an eye on Irish social media for any celebrations near you Monday 20 – Monday 27 January Scoil Gaeilge Samhraidh a week long Irish event where students around the country can get together, learn and be surrounded by the Irish language. Mt Carmel Retreat Centre, NSW celticlearning.com.au/scoil-gaeilge-samhraidh/…
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November 2024
We are half-way through the Irish Film Festival season and there are loads of pix below from Sydney, Melbourne and Perth plus a preview of Brisbane and Canberra. We have published our 2024 Q&A’s on YouTube so catch up with our interviews with directors and actors including Margo Harkin (Stolen) and Brendan Gleeson. We have a double pass to giveaway to Samuel Beckett play Waiting for Godot at the State Theatre in Canberra. And we also have some Irish music and TV shows making their way to Australia.
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November Events Diary
November Friday 1 – Sunday 3 November Irish Film Festival Perth Luna Cinemas, Leederville lunapalace.com.au/festivals+983+irish-film-festival-2024 Saturday 2 November Sail Into Samhain Samhain concert of music, poetry, song, and drama hosted by Prankqueans Woollahra Sailing Club, 2 Vickery Ave, Rose Bay NSW Friday 15 – Sunday 17 November Irish Film Festival Brisbane Dendy Cinemas, Coorparoo coorparoo.dendy.com.au/irish-film-festival-irff Thursday 21 – Saturday 23 November The Coronas Australian Tour Set to return to Australia this November following their acclaimed down under run late last year, The Coronas will arrive armed with their trademark magic as well as their hotly-anticipated album Thoughts & Observations. visiting Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth troubadourpresents.com/events/the-coronas/ Friday 22 – Sunday…
