On October 7 and 8, the National Concert Hall, together with the Arts Council, present the next instalment of Tradition Now. This autumn’s edition sees award-winning duo Ye Vagabonds and acclaimed concertina player Cormac Begley headline a multi-room takeover of the NCH by Ireland’s most exciting new folk and traditional artists. The two-day event also sees performances from Liam O’Flynn award recipient Strange Boy, masterly fiddle player Doireann Ní Ghlacáin, legendary singer and flautist Cathal McConnell, Scottish smallpipes virtuoso Brìghde Chaimbeul and more.
The series, which has developed into a veritable highlight of the folk calendar, celebrates invention and evolution in traditional music, while staying true to its roots.
For more, including tickets, see the National Concert Hall's website.
SATURDAY 7TH OCTOBER
7.30pm Main Stage
Ye Vagabonds
8.30pm The Studio
Cathal McConnell’s Variations with Nuala Kennedy, Tara Breen & Tony Byrne
8.30pm Kevin Barry Recital Room
Damien O'Kane & Ron Block
10.00pm Main Stage
Strange Boy
8.30pm John Field Room
The John Field Rooms Sessions
SUNDAY 8TH OCTOBER
7.30pm Main Stage
Cormac Begley
8.30pm The Studio
Doireann Ní Ghlacáin
8.30pm Kevin Barry Recital Room
Brìghde Chaimbeul
10.00pm Main Stage
Hack-Poets Guild
8.30pm John Field Room
The John Field Rooms Sessions
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