1pm

Unity Hours V Album Launch

Fusing soft jazz with singer/songwriter styles and mantra music, Jyoshna la Trobe takes us on a musical journey to opposite ends of the earth, from New Zealand to Ireland and India in between. She is accompanied by the acclaimed jazz and classical musicians, Erik Azzopardi on Piano, Alice Abreu on Violin, Yam Aquino on Drum, Lucy Thomas on Clarinet, Ana Moutinho on backing vocals, Kavita Neumannova on Khol drum, Adam Rowat on Bass and Jantien Vandenberg on Flute.

2.10pm

Barnowl is a collective of traditional musicians who came together to explore various traditional tunes from Ireland and further afield to facilitate group and couple dances from the European tradition ranging from Ireland, Brittany, Scotland, France and Italy. This concert is developed in conjunction with the dancers of the East Clare Balfolk Collective making it a perfect opportunity to practice the dances from the workshop earlier in the festival programme. So bring your dancing shoes and come join us for some fun community dancing under the marquee!

3.20pm

Hailing from Clonakilty, West Cork, Ireland, Eve Clague is a singer-songwriter whose music draws from the rich variety of sounds she grew up with in her home and community. Her songwriting is deeply personal and direct, influenced by folk, jazz, and the 60s era, with echoes of Joni Mitchell and Nick Cave.

Eve’s self-taught finger-picking style blends seamlessly with her emotive vocal delivery, crafting songs that explore love, friendship, heartbreak, and mental health. Her band features seasoned musicians from Cork’s music scene, and her arrangements naturally cross genres, all centered around her acoustic guitar. Eve shared her debut album 'Caught In Words' last November 2024. This album is a deeply personal exploration of emotions, blending hurt, love, and frustration. “It’s like a criticism of myself and my emotions,” Eve says of the work, which she initially titled ''Caught Up in Words'' due to her struggles with dyslexia—a source of both frustration and growth in her life.

“I’m glad I settled on Caught in Words,” Eve explains, “especially when the album designer, Megan Clancy, pointed out that ‘In Words’ could also be a play on ‘Inwards.’ That’s exactly how I would describe the album—reflecting on emotions and introspection.”

4.30pm

N.C Lawlor is a multi instrumentalist/ singer songwriter who has been a staple in the Dublin live music scene for the past twenty years. He has enjoyed long lasting residencies all over town as well as being a very active studio session musician, largely known for his unique approach to the steel guitar with a visceral and declarative style. He has played with Shane McGowan, The Waterboys and many other Irish acts as well as touring the states with many profiled country artists. Recently he has just completed his first original score for a movie soundtrack that features his often haunting and compelling guitar work.

5.30pm

Richard has been immersed in music since living memory, be it classical, folk,  jazz, blues or soul music, it’s in his bones for sure. His melodies and lyrics are inspired from the Irish greats such as Van Morrison and Paul Brady alongside his heroes such as Stephen Stills and Nina Simone.

He landed in Denmark in 2015 and began with playing on the streets of Copenhagen, his musical career steeply took off in 2018 after winning a DMA for Best Blues Album with his blues/soul project Trainman Blues. This was followed by another 2 DMA’s in 2021 with the same band. In 2023 he released his 2nd album under his own name, 'Bathing In Cold Water' which is more recently followed by a serious of live acoustic releases/videos under the name, 'The Sunday Sessions’ in 2024.

Hot Press Magazine (Ireland) “...groove, charisma and authenticity"

"...chillingly aching vocals and gorgeous songwriting skills"

Soul Bag Magazine (France) “An atypical singer with an unstoppable technique…fiery, in complete freedom..”

Bluesnews (Denmark) "Richard Farrell's voice is always an experience. His vibrato-soaked voice floats and dives, explores the corners and nooks of the melodies and draws on both blues evangelists, Celtic folk and ballads and Al Green's soulful sensibilities”