There’s a heck of a lot goin’ on in Kilkenny this fortnight – so much, in fact, that we’re having a hard time whittling it down to give you the highlights. Well, it’s a tough job, but someone’s gotta do it.
Yes, the Kilkenny Arts Festival kicked off a few days ago, and runs until this Sunday (August 17), offering an array of artistic delights, including theatre, dance, visual art, film, and of course music.
So, let us walk you through the cream of the musical crop!
We’re assuming you all had the good sense to go see Lisa Hannigan at the Parade Tower in the Castle on Saturday? If not, tant pis, as the French say, but you’ll have a chance to make it up to yourself tonight by catching Mercury Rev at The Hub at Cillín Hill, with support from Norn Iron’s favourite indie pop duo, Oppenheimer.
Just as amazing will be Spiritualized (pictured), who close the festival at St Canice’s Cathedral on Sunday night, along with Dublin band 3epkano. Home-grown acts Dae Kim & House Of Cosy Cushions are also sure to make an impression on Thursday August 14 at Cleere’s on Parliament Street, and electro fans won’t want to miss Somadrone’s show in the same venue on the 15th.
And if you like your music a bit more worldly, the international programme of events features Paolo Angeli from Sardinia, Terje Isunget from Norway, Greece’s Savina Yannatou (pictured) & Primavera en Salonico, and some fine inter-country collaboration from the Ireland Asturias Project (Ireland/Spain), and the Kevin Brady Trio feat Bill Carrothers (US) & Soweto Kinch (UK)/Michael Janisch (US)/David Lyttle (Northern Ireland).
But don’t take our word for it, go see for yourself! Browse the full programme here
