On Saturday 14th October 2023, the breathtaking surrounds of The Burren North will provide the epic backdrop for Common Threads – a one-day bus trail of musical and cultural discovery, featuring performances from Paul Noonan (Bell X1), Nealo, Æ MAK, Daithí, Junior Brother, Elaine Mai, Sinead White, Niamh Regan, Seba Safe, DJ Sally Cinnamon, and plenty more to be announced.
Common Threads is a brand-new event created, curated, and programmed, by Peter Kelly and Daithí O Dronaí.
Given their collective backgrounds both having 10+ years in the music & arts space in Ireland, Common Threads aims to break the mould on what a traditional music festival/event looks like, and explore the links between a vibrant local community, key cultural spaces and an important natural landscape, while embellishing all of these common threads with art, live music and discovery.
The Burren is a unique and stunningly beautiful area of North Clare, known for its rugged landscapes, diverse flora and fauna, and rich cultural heritage. The area is home to a thriving community of artists, musicians, and craftspeople, and has a long and fascinating history of cultural and artistic expression.
Common Threads Bus Voyage (Full day bus tour across 5 venues with 14 artists) – spaces are extremely limited.
Tickets €80 + booking fee are on sale now (9.30am Tuesday 4th July) via eventbrite.ie
Ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/668661122417
This innovative and exciting new event celebrates the beauty and cultural richness of the Burren. By showcasing local talent and creativity, and incorporating the natural beauty of the area, attendees are guaranteed a unique and unforgettable experience.
Announcing the Festival, Peter Kelly says:
“There is something special in the air down here; both visually and metaphorically. There’s a certain gentle purple/ pink hue that takes over the sky at sunset in Ballyvaughan and that’s just one of many sources of inspiration I took as the idea for Common Threads was being formed. It’s a bit of a direct reference to the Seamus Heaney Poem ‘Postscript’.
Myself and Daithí have been wanting to work together on something like this for some years but there were some missing parts. Now it’s finally our time to do so.
Daithi says:
“I’m delighted to be working on an event like this in my hometown of Ballyvaughan – The village has come together to help us create a really special day, it’s great to see everyone so excited about something like this, and helping out in any way they can. It’s very much a community-based experience, and I can’t wait to welcome everyone into this lovely part of the world.”
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