‘Courage’, is a new project that delivers uplifting, inspiring performances from brilliant artists to the public during the COVID-19 crisis. Courage will beam these performances directly into homes across the nation, from a number of iconic cultural locations. Our goal is to provide essential cultural output during this period. Music collapses distance in this time of isolation, it gives us courage, consolation and brings us together. Performances will take place on Tuesday and Thursday nights and will be made available worldwide, free of charge, thanks to the support of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Intel and RTÉ. Courage will also be shown on RTÉ2 from the 7th of May every Thursday at 23:30.
Speaking of the project Minister Madigan said: “We know culture plays a hugely positive role in our collective wellbeing. The performances that will take place during the Courage programme are sure to raise plenty of spirits and can be enjoyed as people stay at home. It is in addition to the support that the Government is already providing to artists and those working in the arts and cultural sectors.”
Tune in on Thursday at 8PM via Other Voices’ YouTube + Facebook Live and RTÉ.ie to watch the show. Music for the head and the heart.
Following on from the fantastic global response to the first ‘Courage’ live stream with Ye Vagabonds, we will continue this Tuesday evening with Sorcha Richarson and Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh.
Live Streams start this Thursday 23rd of April at 8pm
Watch Worldwide via youtube, facebook live and RTE.IE
New TV Series Starts Thursday 7th May at 11:30pm on RTÉ2 and RTÉ PLAYER
Other Voices is delighted to present ‘Courage’, a new project that delivers uplifting, inspiring performances from brilliant artists to the public during the COVID-19 crisis. Courage will beam these performances directly into homes across the nation, from a number of iconic cultural locations. Our goal is to provide essential cultural output during this period. Music collapses distance in this time of isolation, it gives us courage, consolation and brings us together. Performances will take place on Tuesday and Thursday nights and will be made available worldwide, free of charge, thanks to the support of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Intel and RTÉ. Courage will also be shown on RTÉ2 from the 7th of May every Thursday at 23:30.
Speaking today, Minister Madigan said: “We know culture plays a hugely positive role in our collective wellbeing. The performances that will take place during the Courage programme are sure to raise plenty of spirits and can be enjoyed as people stay at home. It is in addition to the support that the Government is already providing to artists and those working in the arts and cultural sectors.”
The live stream will begin on Thursday 23rd of April at 8PM with the highly acclaimed multi-award winning folk duo Ye Vagabonds from Whelan’s.
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THURSDAY 23rd APRIL – YE VAGABONDS
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Tune in on Thursday at 8PM via Other Voices’ YouTube + Facebook Live and RTÉ.ie to watch the show. Music for the head and the heart.
ABOUT YE VAGABONDS
Brothers Brían and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn grew up playing music together around their hometown of Carlow. After moving to Dublin in 2012, they quickly became a staple of the live music and session scene in Ireland, playing their own original songs as well as folk songs from Ireland, Scotland, England and America. In October 2017 they launched their debut, self-titled album to great acclaim. “Ye Vagabonds” comprises of harmony rich folk music, influenced by Irish traditional music, Appalachian singing, and the 1960’s folk revival. It includes ten mellow tracks weaved with thoughtful lyrics, thickly layered with strings and droning harmonium. Their second album ‘The Hare’s Lament’ was released on 22nd March 2019 to huge critical acclaim. In 2019 they won the BBC Radio Two Folk Award for Best Traditional Track, and they swept the boards at the RTE Radio One Folk Awards where they won Best Traditional Track, Best Group, and Best Album.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Safety is our top priority. In order to comply with the protection of public health, our project has been designed to minimise travel, contact and proximity for performers and crew. We are using the same protocols as film and television crews who continue to work and provide essential public service during this pandemic. This means using rigorous procedures and processes that comply fully with the Irish Government’s regulations and restrictions.
Courage has been curated by the team who produce Other Voices and is funded by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and by Intel. We are grateful to the artists and crews who have agreed to participate in the project at this critical time for Ireland.
The new performances will be filmed in strictly controlled locations which includes Whelan’s and more to be announced soon.
Because of public health regulations there can be no live audience in the locations where we film the artists, and the only people in the locations will be artists and strictly essential crew. NO LIVE AUDIENCE.
This project is made possible with the support of the Government of Ireland, the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Intel and and RTÉ
“Lilla Vargen is on the cusp of something important.” – Clash
“Lilla Vargen has that rare ability to emote, educate and transport.” – Wonderland
“Expect more great things from her in 2020.” – The Independent
“Lilla Vargen is setting a new standard for the modern pop singer/songwriter.” – Atwood Magazine
Ireland’s fastest rising new artist, Lilla Vargen announces her new rescheduled tour dates for October 2020, which includes upgraded venues in London and Dublin, plus a new live date in Belfast. Tickets at available at lillavargen.co.uk
With over 20 million streams to her credit already and 7 Top 15 New Music Friday placements on Spotify, Lilla Vargen’s most recent relesase ‘Cold’ has had over half million streams already and was accompanied by a video directed by the award-winning Irish director Locky and starred Jordanne Jones. WATCH HERE.
Hailing from Ballymena, Lilla Vargen left for London to follow her calling in music. She writes songs rich with emotion and empathy, a quality that builds a connection with a following that suffered or survived the issues that she explores. Full of poise and passion yet never overstated, her vocal illuminates the heart of those stories. With a big year ahead of her, Lilla is making quite the impression. Early tracks such as ‘Why Wait’, Solitary, and ‘Downtown’ have accumulated millions of streams, while a major European tour last year as guest to Dermot Kennedy included two huge Dublin shows at the 3Arena plus two nights at London’s Eventim Apollo.
Her new headline dates are:
OCTOBER
12th – Brighton, Komedia
13th – London, La Fayette (upgraded venue)
17th – Edinburgh, The Mash House
20th – Belfast, Voodoo *NEW DATE*
21st – Dublin, Whelan’s (upgraded venue)
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MCD proudly presents
DARWIN DEEZ
PLAYING HIS SELF TITLED DEBUT ALBUM IN FULL
plus support
_ Main Venue _
Darwin Deez announces headline March 2021 show at Whelan’s
Born in North Carolina to Maher Baba disciples, Darwin grew up on a diet of Weezer, Nirvana and Toto, and started his first band with friends at age 12.
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MCD proudly presents
STOMPTOWN BRASS
>> LIVE AT OPIUM >>
Following a blistering national tour last Autumn, 8-piece Urban Street Funk band STOMPTOWN BRASS are back with a brand new show to kick off the 2020 festival season!
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MCD proudly presents
LIME CORDIALE
plus support
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The band on everyone’s ‘must see’ list this year is Sydney based outfit Lime Cordiale. Brothers Oli and Louis Leimbach who are responsible for delivering hook-laden jams
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Aiken Promotions present
STEVE HUGHES
ARE YOU SERIOUS
plus support
_ Main Venue _
Returning to the UK & Ireland for his first full length tour in six years, Australian comedy legend Steve Hughes is known the world over for his hard hitting, take no prisoners stand up.
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MCD proudly presents
SOPHIE DOYLE RYDER
plus support
^ Upstairs ^
Sophie Doyle Ryder is Irish, born in Dublin. She is a pop singer and a songwriter. Sophie has sang her entire life, with inspiration from artists like Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande.
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MCD proudly presents
LYDIA FORD
plus guest
^ Upstairs ^
Lydia Ford is a pop artist originally from Mayo, Ireland. She writes dreamy and sincere pop songs that balance light, airy musicality with deeper and more introspective lyrics.
