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SUMMARY:20 Singers 20 Songs
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 14th July 2026 | 7:30pm | St Bronagh’s Social Club\, Rostrevor\n20 Singers 20 Songs has become one of the most loved and anticipated events of the Fiddlers Green Festival. Bringing together a wonderful mix of established performers\, familiar local voices\, rising artists\, and exciting new talent\, this unique concert perfectly captures the heart and spirit of the festival. \nEach performer takes to the stage to deliver a single song\, creating an evening filled with variety\, emotion\, storytelling\, humour\, and unforgettable musical moments. From traditional ballads and folk classics to contemporary songs and original material\, audiences can expect a rich and diverse celebration of Irish music and community. \nMore than simply an opening night concert\, 20 Singers 20 Songs sets the tone for the entire week ahead — a warm and welcoming gathering that reflects the strong musical traditions and community spirit that continue to make Fiddlers Green Festival so special.
URL:https://fiddlersgreenfestival.com/acts/20-singers-20-songs/
LOCATION:St Bronaghs Social Club\, 5-7 Mary St\, Rostrevor\, Down\, BT34 3AY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fiddlers '26,Irish Music,Live Act,St Bronagh's Social Club
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SUMMARY:Luka Bloom
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 15th July 2026 | 7:30pm | St Bronagh’s Social Club\, Rostrevor\nFiddlers Green Festival is honoured to welcome one of Ireland’s most respected and enduring songwriters\, Luka Bloom\, to Rostrevor for a very special evening of music and storytelling. \nFrom his early beginnings as Barry Moore in the 1970s to becoming Luka Bloom in 1987\, his remarkable musical journey has taken him across Ireland\, Europe\, the United States\, and Australia\, performing at some of the world’s most renowned festivals including Glastonbury\, Newport Folk Festival\, Cambridge Folk Festival\, Pinkpop\, and Roskilde. \nKnown for his powerful live performances\, heartfelt songwriting\, and masterful guitar playing\, Luka Bloom has built a devoted international following through songs that combine honesty\, humanity\, humour\, and deep emotional connection. Albums such as Riverside\, The Acoustic Motorbike\, and Turf helped establish him as one of the defining voices in contemporary Irish folk music. \nNow celebrating more than fifty years of songwriting\, Luka continues to create and evolve. His recent release A Second Wind captures the beauty and stillness of the landscape around his home in County Clare\, presenting a collection of intimate recordings centred around voice\, guitar\, and reflection. \nAudiences at Fiddlers Green Festival can expect an unforgettable concert filled with stories\, songs\, laughter\, and moments of quiet brilliance from one of Ireland’s true musical treasures.
URL:https://fiddlersgreenfestival.com/acts/luka-bloom/
LOCATION:St Bronaghs Social Club\, 5-7 Mary St\, Rostrevor\, Down\, BT34 3AY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fiddlers '26,Irish Music,Live Act,St Bronagh's Social Club
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SUMMARY:Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh
DESCRIPTION:Friday 17th July 2026 | 7:30pm | St Bronagh’s Social Club\, Rostrevor\nFiddlers Green Festival is honoured to welcome one of Ireland’s finest traditional singers\, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh\, for a spectacular evening of music\, song\, and dance in Rostrevor. \nMuireann Nic Amhlaoibh is a multi-award-winning traditional singer and musician from theGaeltacht of Corca Dhuibhne\, West Kerry. A leading exponent of the san nós style\, she is celebrated for the warmth\, clarity\, and expressive power of her voice\, and for her ability to communicate the depth of Ireland’s song tradition to audiences worldwide. Immersed from childhood in a vibrant cultural landscape of music\,song\, and dance\, she has developed a vocal and instrumental sound that is both distinctive and deeply rooted. \nFor this special concert\, Muireann is joined by a star-studded ensemble of some of Ireland’s most-accomplished traditional musicians and composers: \n\nAisling Lyons: multi-award winning musician & composer from County Clare has been described as ‘one of traditional music’s finest musicians’ by Hot Press Magazine & ‘the finest Irish harper at work today’ by Songlines Magazine after the release of her debut album ‘Aistear’.\nDónal O’Connor: leading fiddle player and producer from the Oriel region\, acclaimed for his extensive production credits and collaborations across Irish and Scottish traditions. Dónal is the founder and artistic director of Belfast TradFest.\nBecky Ní Éallaithe: a gifted young sean nós dancer and concertina player from Conamara\,representing the new generation of tradition bearers carrying forward Ireland’s living song and dance heritage.\nMick O’Brien: legendary Dublin uilleann piper and internationally acclaimed soloist\,renowned for his collaborations with Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh and for his seminal recordings of the piping tradition.\nNeil Martin: renowned Belfast cellist\, composer\, and arranger\, whose work spans traditional and classical music\, with major commissions for orchestras\, theatre\, and film.\n\nIn many ways\,Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh and her band carry the same spirit that made The Chieftains Ireland’s greatest ambassadors of traditional music\, rooted in authenticity\, powered by virtuosity\, and alive with warmth\, humour and sheer musical joy. Their concerts recreate the very best of an Irish session at its finest\, where world-class musicianship feels effortless and every tunesparks connection. \nAudiences are drawn into the heart of it\, with the sense that they’re not just watching a performance\, but eavesdropping on an unforgettable night of music\, storytelling and craic\, the kind of shared experience that lingers long after the final note. \nTogether\, this ensemble will present a concert of the very finest traditional music\, song\, and dance. The programme will feature much-loved sean nós songs\, including selections from Muireann’s critically acclaimed Róisín ReImagined\, interwoven with exhilarating instrumental music and the driving rhythms of sean nós dance. \nNamedRTÉ Radio 1 Folk Singer of the Year in 2022\, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh stands today as one of the most important voices in Irish traditional music\, combining respect for heritage with an openness to new artistic possibilities. \nAlongside her acclaimed solo career\, she has performed and recorded extensively with Danú\, and collaborated with leading artists across classical\, folk\, and world genres. Her groundbreaking project Róisín ReImagined\, produced by Dónal O’Connor and performed with the Irish Chamber Orchestra\, has been hailed for its bold reimagining of the sean nós tradition\, earning widespread five-star reviews and cementing her reputation as an artist of rare versatility \nThis promises to be one of the standout concerts of Fiddlers Green Festival 2026.
URL:https://fiddlersgreenfestival.com/acts/muireann-nic-amhlaoibh-band-with-aisling-lyons/
LOCATION:St Bronaghs Social Club\, 5-7 Mary St\, Rostrevor\, Down\, BT34 3AY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fiddlers '26,Irish Music,Live Act,St Bronagh's Social Club
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SUMMARY:Lúnasa
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 18th July 2026 | 7:30pm | St Bronagh’s Social Club\, Rostrevor\nFiddlers Green Festival is honoured to welcome Lúnasa\, one of the most influential and celebrated bands in the history of Irish traditional music\, for a very special Hall of Fame concert in Rostrevor. \nFormed in 1997 and named after the ancient Celtic harvest festival honouring the god Lugh\, Lúnasa emerged from members of some of Ireland’s most iconic traditional groups and quickly established themselves as a revolutionary force within contemporary folk music. Combining complex arrangements\, exceptional musicianship\, and a dynamic rhythmic energy\, the band redefined the possibilities of traditional Irish music for a global audience. \nOver nearly three decades\, Lúnasa have sold more than a quarter of a million records and performed over 2\,500 concerts across 36 countries\, appearing at prestigious venues and festivals including Carnegie Hall\, The Hollywood Bowl\, Glastonbury Festival\, and Bercy Arena in Paris. Their collaborations with artists such as Natalie Merchant\, Mary-Chapin Carpenter\, and Tim O’Brien further expanded their international reach while maintaining a deep connection to the Irish tradition. \nThe current lineup features an extraordinary collection of musicians including Trevor Hutchinson\, Cillian Vallely\, Kevin Crawford\, Seán Smyth\, Colin Farrell\, and Ed Boyd — each recognised internationally for their contribution to Irish traditional music. \nThis concert also marks a significant occasion for the festival as Lúnasa become the 2026 recipients of the prestigious Fiddlers Green Festival Hall of Fame Award. Hand carved by local artist Jim Sherry\, the award recognises individuals and groups who have made an outstanding contribution to Irish music and tradition. Previous recipients include legendary names such as The Dubliners\, The Clancy Brothers\, Altan\, and The Sands Family. \nIn honouring Lúnasa\, Fiddlers Green Festival celebrates a band whose innovation\, musicianship\, and global influence have helped shape modern Irish traditional music while inspiring audiences and musicians around the world.
URL:https://fiddlersgreenfestival.com/acts/lunasa/
LOCATION:St Bronaghs Social Club\, 5-7 Mary St\, Rostrevor\, Down\, BT34 3AY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fiddlers '26,Irish Music,Live Act,St Bronagh's Social Club
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SUMMARY:The Sands Family 2026
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 19th July 2026 | 7:30pm | St Bronagh’s Social Club\, Rostrevor\nFiddlers Green Festival is proud to welcome home The Sands Family\, Ireland’s first family of folk and the musical heart of the festival since its very beginning. \nBorn\, raised\, and based in County Down\, The Sands Family have spent decades sharing songs\, stories\, humour\, and music rooted deeply in Irish tradition and community life. Their influence on Irish folk music has extended far beyond Ireland\, helping inspire and shape the worldwide appreciation of Irish traditional and folk music over generations. \nFew acts are more closely connected to the spirit and identity of Fiddlers Green Festival. From the festival’s earliest days\, The Sands Family have been central to its creation\, growth\, and enduring sense of warmth and welcome. Their performances continue to capture the unique atmosphere that has made the festival so loved by audiences from near and far. \nBlending beautiful harmonies\, storytelling\, humour\, and heartfelt songs\, a concert by The Sands Family is both deeply personal and universally resonant. Whether performing traditional songs\, original compositions\, or sharing memories and reflections from a lifetime in music\, they create an unforgettable evening filled with laughter\, emotion\, and connection. \nTheir annual return to Rostrevor remains one of the most cherished traditions of the Fiddlers Green Festival.
URL:https://fiddlersgreenfestival.com/acts/the-sands-family/
LOCATION:St Bronaghs Social Club\, 5-7 Mary St\, Rostrevor\, Down\, BT34 3AY\, United Kingdom
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