Dublin singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy has announced the launch of a brand new global Irish music festival, Misneach.
And we couldn’t be prouder of him!
The 32-year-old is planning the annual celebration of Ireland’s musical heritage to coincide with St Patrick’s Day, with the first edition set for March 2025.
Misneach, which is Irish for courage, will be held across the two cities, Boston and Sydney which have been central to the Irish diaspora.
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So what sort of acts can we see alongside Dermot at the twin festivals?
Well, Dublin hip hop artist Fynch, Cork five-piece Cliffords, and Dublin’s Big Love have all been confirmed to perform at the festival next year.
All three of the acts have been chosen from this year’s Ireland Music Week line-up.
Speaking at the launch, Dermot said: “I wanted to set up this festival to celebrate Ireland and our culture.
“I think we’re all so proud of Irish music and always have been. Our culture reaches so far across the world so I wanted to do something that celebrates Ireland and our culture,” he added.
“We have always generated music and artists who punch well above their weight.”
In Boston, a Misneach showcase at Brighton Music Hall will be held on 18 March before Dermot headlines a multi-artist bill at the city’s TD Garden the following day.
The Sydney edition will be a full outdoor festival on 16 March following the city’s official St Patrick’s Day parade.
Local artists from each of the cities will also be performing alongside Dermot and the chosen Irish acts.
