previews – Mike McGrath-Bryan

Scrobarnach: Up from the Undergrowth

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August 1, 2017

Heading into its third year and placing its roots in Watergrasshill’s Ballindenisk House, Scrobarnach Music Club’s annual festival brings the best in Irish electronica together. Mike McGrath-Bryan speaks to festival heads and artists. (N.B. – this article ran the day before this year’s installment announced its cancellation!) With a name that quite literally means “undergrowth”…

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Cork, Festivals, house, previews, Scrobarnach, techno, The Echo

Mallow Arts Festival: Bringing the Arts Home

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July 24, 2017

Mallow Arts Festival is currently underway, reprising the town’s original summer arts programme for a new generation. Mike McGrath-Bryan talks with festival curator Tadhg Curtis. Established with the stated goal of establishing the arts as a part of life in the North Cork town, Mallow Arts Festival kicked off last night with a performance from…

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Coughlan’s: Going Live for Fourth Festival

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September 16, 2016

September 21st-25th sees Coughlan’s on Douglas Street serve as the epicentre of Cork music during its flagship Coughlan’s Live Festival. Mike McGrath-Bryan speaks with venue coordinator Edel Curtin. “Coughlan’s annual festival has become an important event on our calendar, as it marks the anniversary of the venue. It’s always a nice time to take…

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Cork, Coughlan’s Live, Coughlan’s Live Music Festival, Festivals, previews, The Echo