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Weekend Ticket

€120

Weekend ticket includes entrance to all events throughout the weekend. If you wish to participate in workshops you must email info@hoteldoolin.ie to book your slot as there are limited spaces and spaces are allocated on a first-come basis.

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Friday Day Ticket

€40

This ticket includes entrance to all events, workshops and performances on Friday 26th of January. If you wish to participate in workshops you must email info@hoteldoolin.ie to book your slot as there are limited spaces and spaces are allocated on a first-come basis.

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Friday Evening Ticket

€30

This ticket includes access to live performances from 7pm onwards on Friday 26th January.

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Saturday Day Ticket

€60

This ticket includes entrance to all events, workshops and performances on Saturday 27th of January. If you wish to participate in workshops you must email info@hoteldoolin.ie to book your slot as there are limited spaces and spaces are allocated on a first-come basis.

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Saturday Evening Ticket

€35

This ticket includes access to live performances from 7pm onwards on Saturday 27th of January.

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Sunday Ticket

€40

This ticket includes entrance to all events, workshops and performances on Sunday 28th of January. If you wish to participate in workshops you must email info@hoteldoolin.ie to book your slot as there are limited spaces and spaces are allocated on a first-come basis.

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Who Will Be There

MayKay

MayKay has collaborated with musicians Duke Special, Jerry Fish, DJ Kormac, SuperExtraBonusParty, DJ Kormac and I Have a Tribe to name a few. She co wrote on Elaine Mai’s Choice Prize nominated album ‘Home’ and has established a songwriting workshop for young people with Mai which took place in The Ark in Dublin this year. Since 2015, MayKay has presented Ireland’s leading live music series Other Voices – along with BBC presenters Annie Mac and Huw Stephens – and interviewed artists including Little Simz, David Gray and Snow Patrol.

Declan O’Rourke

Declan O’Rourke has been crafting songs since his teens. Performing extensively through USA, Europe and Australia, his growing status is one of a significant global artist. He has released seven studio records, five of which have enjoyed top five status in the Irish charts. Arrivals (2021), was nominated for International Album of the Year by the Americana Music Association, UK. O’Rourke’s literary debut The Pawnbroker’s Reward (2021), received glowing reviews and reached #2 on the Hardback Fiction bestsellers list, staying in the top 5 for seven weeks. A Whisper from Oblivion, the follow up and second installment of a three part saga, reached #6 in Oct of 2023.

Victoria Kennefick

Victoria Kennefick’s debut collection, Eat or We Both Starve (Carcanet Press, 2021), won the Seamus Heaney First Collection Poetry Prize and the Dalkey Book Festival Emerging Writer of the Year Award. It was shortlisted for the T.S. Eliot Prize and the Costa Poetry Book Award, among others. She was UCD/Arts Council of Ireland Writer-in-Residence 2023 and Poet-in-Residence at Yeats Society Sligo 2022-2024. Her second poetry collection is Egg/Shell (Carcanet Press, February 2024).

Daithí

Daithí is an Irish multi-instrumentalist producer that has long had a fascination with capturing organic sounds and samples. His name has become synonymous with raising the bar for the live dance experience, mixing in unique elements like his signature fiddle – a symbol of his traditional Irish upbringing – alongside a chorus of talented musicians who elevate songs that have been purpose-built for a widescreen arena. Bedded in electronica, Daithí’s sound has moved beyond a fusion of Ireland’s past and a contemporary present to a world of rich texture, veering from deep house music to ambient arrangements,In the form of instrumental narratives, stunning visuals and vocally-charged supporting characters.

Elaine Mai

Electronic powerhouse, Elaine Mai, has captivated fans and critics alike with her mesmerizing performances and unique blend of emotive dance music. Her critically acclaimed debut album, ‘Home,’ garnered her two RTE Choice Music Prize nominations, while a recent exclusive publishing deal with dance music industry icon Nick Halkes and his joint venture with Sentric only amplifies her unstoppable ascent. Currently crafting her eagerly awaited follow-up album, there’s plenty more to come from this rising artist and producer. ‘One of Ireland’s leading electronic artists’ (Today FM) ‘A vital Irish artist’ (Clash)

Emily Cullen

Poet, scholar and harper, Emily Cullen is the Meskell Poet in Residence at the University of Limerick where she lectures on Creative Writing. Emily has published three poetry collections: Conditional Perfect (Doire Press, 2019), In Between Angels and Animals (Arlen House, 2013) and No Vague Utopia (Ainnir Publishing, 2003). Conditional Perfect (Doire Press, 2019), was included in The Irish Times round-up of “the best new poetry of 2019.” Emily is also a cultural producer and she served as Director of the Patrick Kavanagh Centenary (2004) and Director of Cúirt International Festival of Literature (2017-2019).

Datejuice

Irina Bako, known as Datejuice, is an artist based in Bucharest, Romania, specializing in 3D illustration/motion & AI art. Her creative practice explores the realms of dreams, femininity, intimate memories, mental well-being and social media addiction.

David Kitt

David Kitt is an Irish musician/producer that crosses multiple genres. He has released 8 albums of songs under his own name and also makes music as New Jackson, Garies (with Lumigraph), The Lock-In (with Tim Wheeler and Conor Creaney) … and has recently started Awayday a label for his more experimental material. New album of songs due on All City in June 2021

Maeva Byss

Maeva Byss is a spoken word artist, actress, and singer song-writer from the USA. Her performances have spanned from Appalachia to Eastern Europe. A trained improvisor and poet, she is currently attending the Masters programme for Creative Writing at the University of Limerick.

Efa O’Neill

Efa O’Neill is founder of Out of Space, a party and radio show on Dublin Digital Radio.
Best known for her eclectic and creative sets that combine her love for futuristic electronica with rave-era sounds. Her versatile style has lead her to play alongside a broad range of artists such as LSDXOXO, Avalon Emerson, Or:la, Sync24 & Prosumer. In addition to headliner club gigs and festivals throughout Ireland, she has made regular appearances on NTS London, Redlight Radio and Balamii.

Hazey Haze

Hazey Haze is a rapper from Limerick city, Ireland who appeared on the scene in 2015. Since then with multiple projects released, debuting his LP ‘Is Mise’ on Fader Magazine, he has paved a way for a solo career and in a short time has influenced rap in the IE. His most recent release Milk & Honey is available only on bandcamp.

Branwen

Branwen is a musician, composer, performance artist and puppeteer from the west of Ireland with a strong interest in folklore, dada, poetry and theatre. Led by a powerful imagination, Branwen’s art and music are usually fashioned into a surreal and potent experience which crosses the threshold into bizarre, surreal and magical territory. They are an award nominated artist, have performed their compositions on Other Voices, The National Concert Hall, Glastonbury and much more. They have been the songwriter for well known projects such as Twin Headed Wolf, Rufous Nightjar and their solo project, Branwen.

Lindsay LeBlanc

Lindsay LeBlanc, with 14 years immersed in the art of glass, is a dynamic multidisciplinary artist bridging Ireland and Arizona. Her brand, LooLooGlass, features a range of custom jewelry and design, while her nomadic glass studio shares the enchanting process of glass at festivals, art walks, fundraisers, and events internationally. Lindsay’s studio work blends traditional craft with immersive installations, exploring ecological concerns through an EcoGothic lens, emphasizing adaptability, resilience, curiosity, and co-existence. Holding an MFA in Art and Ecology from the Burren College of Art, Lindsay has received recognition through the RDS and the Arts Council of Ireland. She recently earned the 2023 Jutta-Cuny Franz Talent Award and a Goodbody Sculpture Award at the National Botanical Gardens in Dublin. Lindsay earned her BFA in Glass/Visual Arts from Massachusetts College of Art and Design, infusing her creations with a global perspective.

Dermot Sheedy

Dermot, a trailblazing force in Irish Traditional Music, hails from County Clare. A virtuoso of the Bodhrán, he holds seven All-Ireland titles. Globally captivating audiences with Hermitage Green, his three top 5 albums and sold-out shows span Ireland, the US, Australia, Canada, the Middle East, and the UK. Dermot, sought after as a session musician, collaborates with luminaries like Dónal Lunny, Síomha, Beoga, Kíla, The Kilfenora Céilí Band, Stockton’s Wing, Strange Boy, and Susan O’Neill. Mel Mercier (Lorg Lunny – TG4, 2010) lauds him as “the kind of percussionist that will create the future groove of Irish Traditional Music.”

Aisling Lyons

Aisling Lyons, multi-award winning harper, concertina player & composer from County Clare has been described as ‘… the finest young Irish harpist at work today…’ (Songlines Magazine) & ‘one of traditional music’s finest musicians’ (Hot Press Magazine 2022). She is the holder of 8 All-Ireland titles & has toured internationally. Aisling was nominated as ‘Best Folk Instrumentalist’ & ‘Best Emerging Artist’ at the 2022 RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards. She has recorded with ‘Merfolk’, ‘Harpanno’ & ‘3 on the Bund’ and has collaborated with Aideen Barry, Tolu Makay, Aindrias De Staic, RIIT ᕇᑦ, Clare Sands, Stephen Shannon, Moya Cannon & Elle Márjá Eira. Aisling graduated as a Professional Master of Music Education in 2021. Her debut album ‘Aistear’, has been described as ‘an exceptional CD’ ( the Living Tradition), ‘a standout record…flawless’ (Hot Press) & ‘excellent’ (Folk Radio UK).

Osaro

‘Noir femme of the winter season, Osaro is a hermit who delves into the literal Black arts of lonesome prayers, sensual poetry and guttural vocal chorals which she infuses in her live performances in the colder months. Osaro recently curated the award winning event BLACK JAM, a night of esoteric live music, hosted at Dublin Fringe Festival and Nuit Blanche Festival in Paris 2023’

Dr. Anthony O’Dwyer

Dr. Anthony O’Dwyer lectures in Law & Technology, AI, Music Law and Copyright at Technology University Dublin and previously at Queen’s University Belfast. Anthony’s current research with the Turing Institute on AI and music focuses on how cultural products – art and music – evidence a social transition that precedes the ‘next horizon’, the next great change in humanities social and cultural existence. When not writing academic hyperbolic junk, Anthony enjoys creating music and consulting on all things copyright.

Elaine Howley

Elaine Howley is a vocalist, musician and producer raised in Tipperary and living in Cork Ireland. She is renowned for her involvement in a multitude of bands in Cork City’s vibrant scene, most notably as singer in psychedelic rock group The Altered Hours. In her solo work, Howley blends synths, analog beats with emotive melodies to create her unique tapestry. Howley released her first solo album ‘The Distance Between Heart and Mouth’ in 2022 on Touch Sensitive Records. The album received widespread praise from Pitchfork, The Sunday Times, The Thin Air, The Examiner, Mary Anne Hobbs BBC6 and Electronic Sound Magazine and was named The Thin Air Magazinze’s album of The Year.

Mark Graham

Mark Graham is a lecturer in the Department of Arts at SETU (South-East Technical University), he is currently working towards a PhD in the area of Music Industry Ethics. Mark spent 10 years performing at home and abroad with the band KingKong Company. He has previously worked for Today FM and RTE Radio. His book, A Year of Festivals in Ireland, documented his quest to attend three festivals per week for an entire year.

Rosaleen McDonagh

Rosaleen McDonagh is a Traveller woman with a disability, originally from Sligo. She has a BA in Biblical & Theological Studies, (TCD) an MPhil in Ethnic & Racial Studies (TCD) & an MPhil in Creative Writing (TCD). She holds a PhD from Northumbria University and is a member of Aosdána. Her award-winning plays include Mainstream, The Baby Doll Project, Stuck, She’s Not Mine, Walls & Windows, and Rings. Skein Press published her first collection of essays titled ‘Unsettled’ in September 2021.

Leo Pearson

Leo Pearson is a music producer, composer, and remixer.
His client list includes U2, Elvis Costello and David Holmes.
As well as composing music for Disney+, Nickleloden and commercials for brands such as Mountain Dew, Nike and Mercedes, He has also scored the new animation show “Dorg van Dango” For Nickelodeon/Wildbrain/Cartoon Saloon for which he won Best Music at the Irish Animation Awards. And most recently the episode “Screechers Reach” for season 2 of StarWars Visions.

Margaret O’Connor

Margaret O’Connor is an Irish-based Independent Accessories Designer, DJ and Conceptual Artist. She’s is best known for her work with millinery, Margaret recently launched her first accessories range in the National Gallery of Ireland. Her creations have attracted the attention and been worn by a broad range of celebrities, ranging from Supermodel Kate Moss, Lady Gaga, Years and Years, Pink Floyd.She produces hand made eclectic couture designs and commercial millinery collections from her studio base in 68 Dame St, Temple Bar, Dublin,

Darran Anderson

Darran Anderson is the author of ‘Inventory’, ‘Imaginary Cities’ and a forthcoming book on empire, ‘In the Land of My Enemy’. He is a recent recipient of a Windham Campbell Prize for Non-Fiction from Yale University. He writes on urbanism, conflict, music and memory, as well as material and vernacular culture. He grew up in Derry and is based in London.

OLGA

OLGA is a Clare based visual artist with a background in animation and motion design and in more years expanded to the field of live visuals.

Éanna Byrt

Éanna Byrt “A visual artist and curator based in Ennistymon, with a creative journey that spans tape loop installations and sound collages to a current painting practice. Previous work has explored the dynamic intersection of Irish dance music culture and the shifting cultural landscape of rural Ireland as it transitions from a predominantly agricultural to a cultural economy. As a co-host of numerous music events, his DJ sets are diverse and danceable. His set at Hedge School will delve into ’80s- synth and sampler music, performed on a Roland 404 sampler, promising an immersive experience and a distinctive approach to DJing.

Lisa McInerney

Lisa McInerney is the author of three novels: The Glorious Heresies, The Blood Miracles and The Rules of Revelation. She has won the Women’s Prize for Fiction, the Desmond Elliott Prize, the RSL Encore Award and the Premio Edoardo Kihlgren for European literature. She is published in 11 languages. In 2022, she was appointed editor of The Stinging Fly.

TK Sax

TK Sax, the Irish Afrobeat saxophonist, seamlessly blends the rich traditions of Afrobeat with the pulsating rhythms of house music, crafting captivating melodies that transcend cultural boundaries. His mastery of the saxophone transforms each performance into a harmonious fusion, leaving audiences immersed in the vibrant tapestry of his musical expression. With a unique style that echoes both his Irish roots and Afrobeat influences, TK Sax continues to enchant listeners with his soul-stirring tunes and innovative approach to musical fusion

Willzee

Willzee’s story is one of resilience, triumph over adversity, and a fierce commitment to shedding light on the struggles of marginalized communities. A prominent voice in the Irish hip-hop scene, Willzee’s music offers a gritty, unapologetic look at the issues that impact the Traveller community, as well as global concerns like climate change.

Muireann Ní Shé

Muireann Ní Shé is an uilleann piper, multi-instrumentalist and singer from County Cork, immersed in Irish language, music and song since childhood. She attributes her main musical influences to local musicians as well as the old recordings of legendary musicians and singers who have gone before.

Dave Hingerty

Dave Hingerty is one of the most prominent drummers in Ireland. He has played on some of the biggest stages in the world and recorded with renowned artists such as Kila, Paul Brady, Bronagh Gallagher, The Frames, The Swell Season, Eddie Vedder, Josh Ritter, Jerry Fish and Mary Coughlan. Dave has also jammed with such luminaries as Chris Martin (Coldplay), Black Francis (The Pixies), Rosanne Cash, The Waterboys, and The Corrs and worked with producers like Steve Albini, Trevor Horn, and Dave Odlum. Dave has also exhibited in music and street photography, has a regular online blog ‘The Diary Of A Drummer, produces Side4Collective and is a course designer and lecturer in BIMM University

John Lillis

John Lillis is a multi-disciplinary artist living in Liscannor.
As a DJ and producer, he performs under the name of Mynameisjohn.
His selections are wide and varied, from jazz and soul through to boogie and house, delivered in a quick-mix cut n’ paste style. John has DJ’d all across the country and Europe, at festivals such as Body & Soul, Electric Picnic, Another Love Story and Forbidden Fruit, and his work has been featured on The Irish Times, the BBC, Pitchfork and NPR. He also produces the event series Idir Dhá Thrá in North Clare.

The Outside

The Outside is new collaborative project between musician/producer David Kitt and dj/sound artist Aoife O’Neill. Using field recordings recorded locally in Kerry as a starting point the pair stretch out in all manner of exciting electronic directions running the gamut from blissed-out ambient to futuristic club-ready bangers.

Crosby

Crosby is a visual artist specialising in live events. Using a mixture of found footage, circuit bending and whatever else he can put together. He has worked on many large scale visual projects for a multitude of acts and clients across Europe.

Anna Mullarkey

Anna Mullarkey is an award-winning composer and performer from Galway, whose music weaves electronics with piano and voice. Having grown up in the West of Ireland, Anna draws inspiration from the sea for her compositions.The Irish Times called her “phenomenal” and Irish Theatre Magazine described her music as “if a sultry ménage of Björk/Billie Holiday/Philip Glass got together at the Wickerman Festival.” Her original score for the film The Passion (2021) has won awards in Ireland and Europe. Anna’s debut album, Falling, released in 2023, is all about falling in and out of love. It is a shapeshifting soundscape, with sometimes comforting and sometimes haunting melodies that evoke summer afternoons and winter evenings, that speak to a haunted past and a radiant present. The album has received critical acclaim and national radio play. Anna is currently working on scoring for theater and film blending electronics with classical music.

Keiran Goddard

Keiran Goddard grew up in Shard End, Birmingham. He is the author of one poetry pamphlet, two poetry collections, and two novels: Hourglass, which was widely acclaimed and longlisted for the Desmond Elliott prize, and I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning, which will be published in February 2024. He speaks internationally on issues related to social change and currently produces research on workers’ rights, the future of work, automation and trade unionism.

Darragh Mckeon

Darragh is a writer/director based in West Clare. He spent most of his twenties as a theatre director. Aside from directing numerous independent productions in Ireland, he has also worked in several of the world’s leading theatres – Steppenwolf in Chicago, The Young Vic and The Royal Court in London. In 2014, his debut novel ‘All That is Solid Melts into Air’ was translated into nine languages and published in twenty countries. It was a New York Times Editor’s Choice and in France was awarded the LIRE Prize for best international debut. His second novel ‘Remembrance Sunday’ was released in the summer of 2023 by Penguin (Ireland and UK), Belfond (France) and HarperCollins (North America) to significant critical acclaim. Darragh returned to directing in 2023 with Akhirah – a feature film, set in Barcelona, based on his own screenplay. It’s slated for release in late 2024.

Anna Kelly

Anna Kelly is an editor at Abacus and Virago, which are both imprints of Little, Brown UK. She publishes fiction and non-fiction, and her authors include Keiran Goddard, Lauren Oyler, Becca Rothfeld, Camila Sosa Villada, Leah Hazard and Veronica Raimo.

Enda Gallery

Enda Gallery offers up his truest realisations and experiences in his songs and accompanies poetic lyrics with deeply moving piano playing. His purpose is to create beautiful and liberating art. Enda currently performs in an intimate set up with piano and vocals. For 8 years he lived and performed in Berlin, a city which is itself a character within his songs and has inspired feelings of challenge and liberation in all of its forms.

Citrus Fresh

A man of a million monikers (Citrus Fresh, Trevor Tart, Zesty Supreme, etc.) Citrus Fresh delivers on a wave of Irish cloud-rap, spotlighting some seriously deep subject matter. After appearing in part 4 of the series “Somewhere in Ireland”, Citrus released a 5-part concept EP “Early Days/Late Nights”, highlighting probably one of the most unifying and also isolating human experiences: a failed relationship.

Emma Lohan

“Beautiful ghostly swirls and elegant, sweet harmonies” -The Irish Times Emma Lohan, songwriter and performer, is reputed for entertaining her audiences with her wicked sense of humour and evocative melodies. Her one woman show with loop stations, and synths is reminiscent of LAURIE ANDERSON and ROZI PLAIN. Lohan (of NEW POPE and RIVERS & CROWS), moved to London in 2015 to record her debut solo album BLACK ATLANTIC. The album was an international success, receiving rave reviews from Irish RTE Radio 1 to KCRW Radio in the US. Following a busy year producing and touring the UK and Ireland in 2017, Emma moved to Mallorca to write her next album THE FISH AND BIRD SYMPHONY.

Dan Astro

Clare native, Dan Astro is an electronic music producer, dj and musician. A passion for both acoustic and electronic music, he is influenced by many different styles and sounds. Co-founder of Backroads Records and resident on Dublin Digital Radio, mixing groovy beats, deep bass and light melodies, it’s all about the blend.

Workshops ,Talks & Events

Zine Workshop – Sarah Maria Griffin

Sarah Maria Griffin will look at the history of the zine, peruse a library of zines from all over the world, then dive into the practical elements of zine making. After this, we will explore how to organize our own writing into the shape of a photocopiable/easily reproduced A4 zine. We will go through numerous creative writing prompts so that participants can make a zine on whatever subject that calls them. It is a hands-on workshop, after which participants will be left with a sense of how to create zines of their own, as well as an original zine that they can distribute or share.

Time 14:00 26.01.24 Cullinan’s

Workshops are reserved for weekend ticket holders only. Weekend ticket holders must email info@hoteldoolin.ie with their ticket number and contact details to reserve their place on the workshop. Workshop spaces are allocated on first come basis.

Improvising Beyond Imposter Syndrome – Maeva Byss

Improvising Beyond Imposter Syndrome – Maeva Byss How do we embody our art? For those who want to explore improvisational performance. Creating group psyche by letting ideas emerge on the fly. Performing them in anyway we see fit. Borrowing from theatre improvisation and zen buddhist writing practices. Sketches of ideas help create the full picture. All types of artists encouraged to try.

Stretching recommended. Laughter encouraged.

Time 14:00 26.01.24 The Attic

CTRV Wall Open Call Exhibition

Cathode Ray Tubes are the old box TV’s we all grew up with. They use analogue video signals and a ray gun to display an image on the screen. We have built a wall of them and put it out to Artists from around the world to exhibit visual art. The exhibit will be held in The Snug bar.Details of artists TBA

Fri 26.01.24 19:00 – 21:00

Sat 27.01.24 18:00 – 22:00

Sun 28.01.24 18:00 – 19:00

modular glass blowing studio

Lindsay LeBlanc (@LooLooGlass) is a versatile artist known for her expertise in traditional glass craftsmanship and installations. Lindsay’s work delves into ecological themes through an intriguing EcoGothic perspective. Her work weaves eerie narratives, highlighting adaptability, resilience, and the interconnectedness between humans and the more-than-human world.
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At Hedge School, Lindsay shares her practice and brings her modular glass studio, showcasing nightly live glass-blowing demonstrations alongside engaging daytime one-on-one workshops. Don’t miss this chance to explore the mesmerizing world of glass artistry with Lindsay LeBlanc!

🔥Here’s what to expect:

🕔 Friday: Make Your Own workshops – From 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, dive into the process with a hands-on glass pendant crafting experience and take home your creation!

🌅 Saturday: Workshops & Demos – From 10:00 AM-12:00 you can sign up for a ‘Make Your Own’ workshop! Then Lindsay will be doing demonstrations from 3:00 PM to 7:00PM showcasing her skills and the range of possibilities with glassblowing!

☀️ Sunday: Workshops & Demos – Another chance to participate in workshops from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Later, demos continue as Lindsay finalizes her festive creation from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

🎟️ Workshop Reservations – Exclusive for weekend ticket holders! Approximately 20 minutes each. Secure your spot now by emailing info@hoteldoolin.ie with your ticket number and contact details. Hurry, spots are limited, and it’s first-come, first-served!

Developing a Perspective - Darragh Mckeon

DEVELOPING A PERSPECTIVE - DARRAGH MCKEON

Nobody can write like you can – a writing style is as unique as a life. While others can share your perspective, they can’t replicate it. The key to writing well, writing freely, is to expand and unleash this perspective, to develop your capacity to look and listen, to move towards an understanding of those lives around you. For this workshop, we will be analysing excerpts from classic books – as well as getting out into the fresh air of and looking anew at the landscape of Doolin.

Time 10:00 27.01.24 Ballyvara House

A Family Affair - Victoria Kennefick

A Family Affair – Victoria Kennefick
In this generative poetry workshop we’ll explore and interrogate what family might mean for us in our poems. How can we use this relationship to expand our understanding of communal and individual experiences? What unique and formative language did we learn from our family of origin that we can employ in our work? We’ll read and study a wide range of poems from traditional and contemporary poets around this subject and write poems that speak to the most formative relationship we will ever experience.

Time 10:00 27.01.24 Barn

Mindfulness and Creativity with Emma Lohan and Anna Mullarkey

Mindfulness and Creativity with Emma Lohan and Anna Mullarkey
Join Emma Lohan and Anna Mullarkey at the “Oak & Bird” improvisation workshop. This workshop is all about music, lyrics and nature, with a focus on listening to the sounds around us. During this time, you’ll have the chance to be as calm as a tree and pay attention to the natural sounds. We want you to experience how nature can inspire music and poetry. Blending meditation and improvisation to explore creativity, Emma and Anna welcome all to bring their instruments to have an improvised jam with electronics performed by Anna and voice led by Emma.

Time 10:00 27.01.24 The Attic

Unleash your inner lyricist

Unleash your inner lyricist at our rap workshop led by Ireland’s top talents – Hazey Haze, Willzee, Citrus Fresh, and hip-hop producer Enda Gallery. Whether you’re crafting your first rhymes or elevating your skills, join us for an immersive journey into the world of rap.

Time 14:00 27.01.24 The Attic

An Attempt at Exhausting Place in County Clare – Darran Anderson

An Attempt at Exhausting Place in County Clare – Darran Anderson
Inspired by Georges Perec’s Parisian efforts to ‘question the habitual’, ‘An Attempt at Exhausting a Place in County Clare’ will explore the various paths and tools writers can utilise to unearth the extraordinary that is hidden everywhere. Touching on writers such as the Brothers Strugatsky, Mantel, Eliot, Hemingway, Plath, Benjamin, Hartnett and others, Anderson will focus in on two key approaches (the ant and the iceberg) that can help make writing more vivid, haunting, intimate and immersive.

Time 14:00 27.01.24 Ballyvara House

It Started With A Kit - Side 4 Collective

Welcome to Side 4 Collective’s ‘It started with a kit’. This is partly a workshop for the construction of exotic rhythmic patterns

BUT also

….an invitation to jam along and be recorded live to pre written drum groove patterns of mine which are attached in a folder. These are sent to you in advance in case you are musically minded and want to pre prepare collaborations by jamming along to a selected groove of your choice. You can use any instrument, voice or field recording/ sample which you then bring along on the day. The idea is that you might then be able to jam that idea on the day, time permitting.

(*It would be good if you can pre submit the idea you have, and the groove you chose, as an mp3 but it’s not essential.)

I can’t wait to see what materialises on the day and hope to create some fresh magical musical moments together, which is the essence of true collaboration for me. We might even end up releasing one of the ideas on our AMS label, born before your very eyes!

Part 1

-Quick Introduction

-The construction of exotic and unusual patterns on the kit evolving from early African call and response and clave type pulses

This will include me demonstrating with the help of 5 audience volunteers

A) a Cuban 5 piece percussion ensemble

B) West African 5 piece percussion ensemble

C) the transfer of these patterns into the kit and a quick demo of my top10 world rhythms including Nanigo, Songo, Guaguanco, Gnawa, Mambo, etc etc

Interval

Part 2

I play 4×15 sec demos of Side4 videos of songs already released.

( Again through Simons laptop onto projector ?)

– Loop A

I ask if anyone wants to play an idea they have to a specific drum loop they have prepared

If not, I play a chosen pre recorded loop and ask for collaboration

If the collaboration is good , ask for another audience member to add another layer etc

-Loop B

If not, at my discretion, I start another loop and again ask for volunteer to collaborate / write together .

( I can play the loop live on drums if needed to develop/ jam a full song arrangement with a production skills insight)

Loop C

Loop D

Etc etc

The End !

Time 14:00 27.01.24 Barn

Unsettled – A Conversation with Dr. Rosaleen McDonagh

Unsettled – A Conversation with Dr. Rosaleen McDonagh
A conversation with dynamic activist and writer Dr. Rosaleen McDonagh about her life, work and writing. This talk will also feature Limerick rapper, Willzee, reading exclusive extracts from Rosaleen’s upcoming short story collection.

Time 17:00 27.01.24 Barn

A Novel in Six Songs – Keiran Goddard

A Novel in Six Songs – Keiran Goddard
Keiran Goddard talks about his forthcoming novel ‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ through the medium of pop music. In a series of short meditations on pop songs, Keiran explores friendship, desire, betrayal, class and redemption – the major themes that feature in his virtuosic and devastating new book.

Time 17:00 27.01.24 The Attic

Pruning, Proofing and Polishing – Lisa McInerney

Pruning, Proofing and Polishing – Lisa McInerney
Learn how to make your literary magazine submission stand out with pruning, proofing and polishing techniques. The Stinging Fly editor Lisa McInerney reveals what gives successful literary submissions an edge, how to buff your writing to a shine, and how to dig deep into your ideas to ensure your work is as fresh, rare and remarkable as it can be.

Time 10:00 28.01.24 Barn

Surreal Songbird Séance with Branwen

Surreal Songbird Séance with Branwen
Welcome all to a workshop which combines the arts of harmony singing, live conversations with the great deceased writers of our time in a surreal and ridiculous take on a séance. Expect to be fully committed to a 19th century style séance, and use a series of delightfully strange techniques to “channel” the songs which we will then sing in beautiful three-part harmony. Dress to impress your favourite dead writers.

Time 10:00 28.01.24 The Attic

Scoring for Animated TV Series - Leo Pearson

Scoring for Animated TV Series – Leo Pearson
Leo will guide us through the techniques and nuances of composing for a 52-episode animated series. Using his recent work on Dorg van Dango (Cartoon Saloon/WildBrain/Nickelodeon) as a case study, Leo will dissect the entire process, from setting up templates, composing themes and navigating notes to managing schedules and delivery. Leo will also provide tips and tricks he has found useful in his career, from his own current work and from his experiences on live action sci-fi and Star Wars Visions animated series.

Time 15:00 28.01.24 Barn

Stage craft essentials for young musicians and bands with Minding Creative Minds

“ if you are a young musician or band about to start playing bigger venues or festivals, Rowan mc donagh will guide you through the stage craft and essential attitudes, documents & mindset you will need to adopt to ensure your set goes off smoothly. From how to deal with stage crew to what to do in the weeks before.

Rowan is a 30year veteran working in the live music arena as crew/ stage manager and production manager to many large scale festivals such as body and soul/ beat yard/ electric picnic. From the tech end of things to the people side of the business. This is a must workshop if you want to navigate professional gigging. “

Supported and presented by minding creative minds

15:00 Sunday 27th The Attic

Exploring the Legal and Creative Aftershock of AI on the Creative Industry - Panel

The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the realm of artistic creation has brought about a revolutionary shift in the landscape of various creative industries. AI systems are increasingly being employed to compose, write, produce, and perform art, blurring the lines between human and machine creativity. Dr. Anthony O’Dwyer, Anna Kelly, Irina Blako (AKA Datejuice) and Mark Graham lead a discussion exploring the multifaceted impact of AI on the arts, delving into the creative, legal and sociological implications of AI.

Time 15:00 28.01.24 Barn

Visioning An Gorta Mór - Declan O’Rourke

Visioning An Gorta Mór – Declan O’Rourke
Through visual storytelling, Declan O’Rourke presents the imaginative and spiritual journey he undertook to research and write his Great Famine novel trilogy, with details on the challenges, wonders and synchronicities encountered during his creative process. Interview and audience Q+A afterwards will be chaired by poet Victoria Kennefick.

Time 17:00 28.01.24 The Attic

Shops

ROLLERCOASTER RECORDS POP UP SHOP

Kilkenny’s Rollercoaster Records Kilkenny will have a pop up records store at Hedge School featuring
Ambient, Electronic Records with a bit of weird stuff for good measure, with lots of Irish Artists.

BANNER BOOKS POP UP SHOP

New and second hand books from Banner Books

SCHEDULE

Friday 26th of January
WHEN	WHAT	WHERE

14:00	Workshop : Sarah Maria Griffin – Zine Making	Ballyvara House
14:00	Workshop : Maeva Byss – Improvising Beyond Imposter Syndrome	Attic
17:00	Workshop : Loo Loo Glass – Glass Blowing	Cullinan’s
19:00	CTRV Wall Open Exhibition	Snug
20:00	Performance : Efa O’Neill DJ set	Barn
21:00	Performance : The Wake feat. The Wake feat. Willzie, Hazy Haze, Citrus Fresh, Enda Gallery, Aisling Lyons,Muireann Ní Shé, Mark Graham, Simon O’Reilly, Branwen, Anna Mullarkey, TK Sax, Osaro, Maeva Byss	Barn
22:30	Performance : MyNameisJohn – DJ set	Barn
00:00	Performance : Dan Astro – DJ set	Barn
Saturday 27th of January
10:00	Workshop : Loo Loo Glass – Glass Blowing All day	Cullinan’s
10:00	Workshop : Darragh McKeon- Developing a Perspective	Ballyvara House
10:00	Workshop : Victoria Kennefick- A Family Affair	Barn
10:00	Workshop : Anna Mullarkey & Emma Lohan- Mindfulness & Creativity	The Attic
14:00	Workshop : Hazey Haze, Citrus Fresh, Enda Gallery – Unleash Your Inner Lyricist	The Attic
14:00	Workshop : Darran Anderson – An Attempt at Exhausting Place in County Clare	Ballyvara House
14:00	Workshop : David Hingherty It Started With A Kit!	Barn
17:00	Workshop : Leo Pearson – Scoring for Animated TV Series	Ballyvara House
17:00	Talk : Unsettled – A Conversation with Dr. Rosaleen McDonagh and Willzee	Barn
18:00	CTRV Wall Open Exhibition	Snug
19:00	Talk : Keiran Goddard- A Novel in Six Songs	The Attic
20:30	Performance : Elaine Howley Live	Barn
22:00	Performance : Open Mic At The Attic	Attic
22:00	Performance : Soundings Live with Daithi & Special Guests Keiran Goddard, Hazy Haze, Citrus Fresh, Osaro, Lisa McInerney, Maeve Abyss, Aisling Lyons, Muireann Ní Shé, Mark Graham, Simon O’Reilly, Branwen, Anna Mullarkey, TK Sax	Barn
23:30	Performance : The Outside Live	Barn
00:15	Performance : Elaine Mai & Maykay	Barn

Sunday the 28th of January
10:00	Workshop : Loo Loo Glass – Glass Blowing All day	Barn
10:00	Workshop : Lisa McInerney – Pruning, Proofing & Polishing	Barn
10:00	Workshop : Branwen- Surreal Songbird Séance	Attic
13:00	Performance : Sunday Mass & 30 Mile Brunch with High Priestess Branwen, Victoria Kennefick & Sarah Maria Griffin	Barn
15:00	Panel Discussion: AI & The Creative Industry- Dr. Anthony O’Dwyer, Anna Kelly, Irina Blako, Mark Graham	Barn
15:00	Panel Discussion: AI & The Creative Industry- Dr. Anthony O’Dwyer, Anna Kelly, Irina Blako, Mark Graham	Barn
17:00	Talk : Declan O’Rourke’s Visioning An Gorta Mor	The Attic
18:00	CTRV Wall Open Exhibition	Snug
19:00	Performance : Osaro, Maeva Byss and Co Spoken Word	Barn
20:30	Performance Lisa McInerney reading	Attic
20:30	Performance : Emma Lohan live	Attic
21:00	Performance : Eanna Byrt + Olga- The Attic	Attic
22:00	Performance : Margaret O’Connor DJ set	Attic

What is Hedge School?

Hedge School is for anyone who feels the need to create, anyone who creates for that simple inherent joy, regardless of reward. We invite you all to Doolin, to a magical setting for unique collaborations and intimate encounters between artist and audience, master & student. Hedge School is a not-for-profit, artist-run festival that puts the artist front and centre.

Accommodation & Travel

Accomodation in Doolin
Hotel Doolin	hoteldoolin.ie (065) 707 4111
Fiddle & Bow Hotel	www.fiddleandbow.ie

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