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 24 November
Irish Film Festival Canberra
Dendy Cinemas, Canberra
canberra.dendy.com.au/irish-film-festival-irff
Friday 22 – Sunday 24 November
Bundanoon Folk Festival
Located in the stunning Southern Highlands of NSW, the picturesque village of Bundanoon will come alive with one of the best new Folk Festivals in the state, featuring a diverse range of exciting music acts, performances, workshops, campsite + pub sessions, special community events, spoken word, free Kidsfest and more.
Join in to be part of something magical!
Irish performers: Ais O’Neill, the Banski Sisters, Butter Trackers, Daniel Kelly, and more
bundanoonfolkfestival.com.au
Thursday 28 – Saturday 30 November
Nathan Carter Australian Tour
Born in Liverpool and performing since the age of 4, Nathan’s love of Irish music led him to move to Ireland where he has established himself as one of the most popular artists in the country. His performance for the Pope’s welcoming ceremony in Dublin was watched by millions worldwide and his 2020 retrospective album “The Best Of The First Ten Years” lept straight to the top of the charts in his adopted homeland.
visiting Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth
troubadourpresents.com/events/nathan-carter/
Friday 29 November
WNOW’s 60 for 60 Walk
We walk 60 kilometres to acknowledge the 60 men we lose to suicide every 60 minutes around the world. Social disconnectedness and loneliness is a major contributor to this.
wnow-60-for-60-walk-2024.raiselysite.com/the-challenge
Friday 29 November, 6.30pm
Sydney St Patrick’s Day 2024 Christmas Gala Ball
ticket includes 3-course meal and 5.5-hour drinks package, live music by Peter Byrne with his 5 piece band, raffle prizes & silent auction
early bird tickets on sale until 30 September
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, 199 George St, The Rocks, NSW
events.humanitix.com/sydney-st-patrick-s-day-2024-christmas-gala-ball
December
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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/
Wednesday 22 January – 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
Thursday 23 January – Saturday 1 Feburary
The Druids Australian Tour
The Druids are not just musicians; they are storytellers, guiding their listeners through the rich tapestry of Ireland’s past and present with each note they play. Their performances are immersive experiences, blending traditional melodies with modern influences to create a unique and unforgettable sound.
visiting Brisbane, Penrith, Sydney, Canberra, Darwin, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Perth
troubadourpresents.com/events/the-druids/
Friday 14 – Monday 17 March
The Tumbling Paddies Australian Tour
visiting Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth
troubadourpresents.com/events/the-tumbling-paddies/
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
Thursday 3 – Monday 7 April
The Murder Capital Australian Tour
visiting Brisbane, Sydney, and Perth
troubadourpresents.com/events/the-murder-capital/
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!
