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
Sydney, NSW
isa.supporterhub.net.
Saturday 1 February, 7.00 pm
Doireann Nic Mhathúna and friends St Brigid’s Day concert
Doireann, an award-winning concertina & flute player, singer, dancer, and Irish language speaker joins the Gaelic Club to celebrate St Brigid’s Day
special guests include the multi-talented singer and flautist Caitlín Ní Mhéalóid, guitarist and singer-songwriter Dominic Breen, along with Doireann’s sister Eithne Nic Mhathúna, a professional musician and singer in her own right, all the way from Ireland
The Gaelic Club, 64 Devonshire St Surry Hills, NSW
Tickets: $30, kids free
eventbrite.com.au/
Sunday 2 February, 1.00pm
Drag Bingo Extravaganza
Join us for the most fabulous Sunday afternoon in town! We’re rolling out the glittery carpet for the “Drag Bingo Extravaganza” at the legendary Gaelic Club, and it’s all for a fantastic cause—supporting Sydney Outfielders’ Sydney Mardi Gras 2025 parade entry!
Hosted by the sensational drag king Beau Gerk, bringing charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent to every bingo call!
The Gaelic Club, 64 Devonshire St Surry Hills, NSW
sydneyoutfielders.
Sunday 2 February, 4.30pm
Brigid the Rebel Healer – An Evening with the Prankqueans
music, poetry, drama
Gleebooks, 49 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe, NSW
gleebooks.com.au/
Monday 3 February, 6.00pm
ILSS Irish Language classes start
class held every Monday, excluding public holidays
The Gaelic Club, 64 Devonshire St Surry Hills, NSW
irishlanguageschoolsydney.com/
classes are followed by Irish set dancing classes
Saturday 8 February, 6.00pm
Pop Up Gaeltacht
presented by the ILSS and Comhaltas Sydney
6pm – Pop up Gaeltacht
7.45pm – Na Peacaigh
8.45pm – open Irish music session
The Gaelic Club, 64 Devonshire St Surry Hills, NSW
Friday 14 – Sunday 16 February
Irish Traditional Music Weekend, Curraweela Farm
Traditional sessions, camping plus 2 cottages available
Irish stews, cabbages & Bacon, Irish breakfasts
6875 Taralga Road Curraweela (north of Goulburn & Taralga)
facebook.com/events/s/
March
Friday 7 – Monday 10 March
Port Fairy Folk Festival
Donegal blues wunder-kind Muireann Bradley leads the charge while the blissful Clare Sands returns to Australia for a second year in a row. Other Irish acts include Dubliner Niamh Bury and cosmic Clare folkster Síomha.
portfairyfolkfestival.com
Saturday 8 – Saturday 15 March
Gary Óg Australian Tour
Gary Óg, the legendary Celtic rebel singer from Glasgow, is returning to Australia & New Zealand in March 2025, just in time for the St. Patrick’s Day festivities! This time, he’s playing with a full band to deliver an unforgettable experience that will have you singing and dancing all night long.
troubadourpresents.com/events/gary-og/
Friday 14 – Monday 17 March
The Tumbling Paddies Australian Tour
visiting Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth
troubadourpresents.com/events/the-tumbling-paddies/
Saturday 15 March
Brisbane St Patrick’s Day Parade
Brisbane City (George/Margaret Streets)
brisbaneirishfestival.com.au/
Sunday 16 March
MISNEACH – Dermot Kennedy
Multi-platinum Irish singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy announces MISNEACH (‘Courage’ in Gaelic), a new global music festival celebrating Ireland’s rich music heritage, coming to Sydney this St. Patrick’s Day! Dermot leads the festival’s lineup, with more artists to be announced soon.
Tickets: axs.com/au/events/698493/dermot-kennedy-presents-misneach-tickets?skin=misneach
Tuesday 25 March, 8.00pm
Kristina Olsen (USA)
Kristina is one of the most entertaining, engaging, and compelling performers on the international folk circuit. A superb multi-instrumentalist on acoustic guitar, steel-body slide guitar, concertina & piano, as well as an award-winning songwriter with a big bluesy voice, Kristina has audiences around the world coming back for more. She is renowned for her mix of powerful songs from bottleneck blues, swing and jazz to lilting folk ballads, and her hilarious, often bawdy, storytelling.
Only Sydney Show!
The Gaelic Club
trybooking.com/1345942
April
Thursday 3 – Monday 7 April
The Murder Capital Australian Tour
visiting Brisbane, Sydney, and Perth
troubadourpresents.com/events/the-murder-capital/
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, 1 Diamond and 45 Platinum & Gold records across the globe and two No.1 albums in Ireland.
visiting Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth
troubadourpresents.
Wednesday 23 April and Thursday 24 April, 8pm
Daoiri Farrell (Ireland) – Two Sydney Shows
Dublin-born singer and bouzouki player, Daoiri Farrell, embarks on his fourth Oz tour in April 2025, and plays two Sydney shows after sell-out shows on his past two tours! Daoirí is one of most important singers to come out of Ireland in recent years, spearheading a resurgence of authentic Irish folk music around the world.
The Gaelic Club, Wednesday 23 April: trybooking.com/
Petersham Bowling Club, Thursday 24 April: trybooking.com/
May
Friday 9 – Saturday 17 May
Dan McCabe Australian Tour
honored by the President of Ireland and celebrated by Irish sports icons, McCabe’s music has become a symbol of Irish heritage and spirit
visiting Brisbane, Sydney, Perth and Melbourne
troubadourpresents.
September
Thursday 11 – Saturday 20 September
The High Kings Australian Tour
visiting Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, and Freemantle
thehighkings.com/tour-dates/
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!
