Other Voices is delighted to unveil the full lineup for every event that will take place as part of the festival over the next four days, as well as streaming information for those who can’t make it to Dingle this year.
Fontaines D.C., Sigrid, Sam Fender, Damien Dempsey, Villagers, Tolü Makay, Orla Gartland, John Grant, Kay Young, David Keenan and Mango X MathMan will all be playing songs for the head and the heart at the Church of St James. While HousePlants, Gemma Dunleavy, Stevie Appleby, Rachael Lavelle, Melts, Tebi Rex, Aimée, Sprints + Brìghde Chaimbeul will be taking to the stage in The Hillgrove this year. You’ll be able to watch all of these performances online on the Other Voices YouTube, Facebook and RTÉ.ie
These performances will be streamed in bars in Dingle and beyond each night at 7pm.
Dingle:
Benners Hotel / Paul Geaney’s Bar / Marina Inn Dingle / John Bennys Pub / Nellie Fred’s / McCarthys Bar / Barr na Sráide / O’Sullivan’s Courthouse Pub / The Dingle Pub / Foxy John’s
Beyond Dingle:
This year Other Voices is teaming up with Bodytonic to bring the magic of Dingle to their beautiful bars around the country. Other Voices will be available to view in the following locations: Pot Duggans (Ennistymon) / MVP (Dublin 8) / The Lighthouse (Dún Laoghaire) / The Bernard Shaw (Dublin 9) / Wigwam (Dublin 1)
Other Voices Presents:
Other Voices Presents will bring some of Ireland’s more exciting artists together for 10 live shows across the weekend in the Hillgrove and An Díseart. The lineup is as follows:
An Díseart
Dani Larkin, Les SalAmandas, Clare Sands, Arborist, Loah, Our Krypton Son, Christian Cohle, David Kitt, Gareth Quinn Redmond, Kyle Macaulay & Nicole Ní Dhubhshláine, Trú Jack Warnock, Stevie Appleby, Ailbhe Reddy and Jack Talty.
The Hillgrove
Gemma Dunleavy, Invaderband, Sprints, Thumper, Melts, Rowan, Smoothboi Ezra, The Crayon Set, The Zen Arcade, Elaine Mai, Mango X MathMan, Nialler9, Shiv, Silverbacks, Aonair, Bricknasty, Enola Gay, N.O.A.H, Pretty Happy, prYmary colours,
Tebi Rex, New Jackson and Malaki.
Most shows are sold out now, but limited tickets are available here.
Ireland’s Edge:
This year’s edition of Ireland’s Edge, ‘Ireland’s Edge – Altered States / Idir Eatarthu‘ will explore themes of disinformation, data privacy, climate change, the housing crisis, cultural identity, place and much more in the company of some of Ireland’s, and the world’s, foremost thinkers, policy makers, innovators, commentators and artists:
Séamas O’Reilly, writer and journalist / John Mulholland, Editor of the Guardian US / Áine Kerr, COO and co-founder, Kinzen / Orla Hegarty, Assistant Professor, School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy, UCD/ Rob Curley, Architect, Planning & Housing Commentator / Roberta Murphy, Imperial Centre for Psychedelic Research / David Kenny, Associate Professor of Law, TCD / Brian MacCraith, Chair of the COVID-19 Vaccination Task Force and Future of Media Commission / Farah Elle, singer-songwriter / Dr Rory Hearne, Assistant Professor in Social Policy, Maynooth University / GAIKA, Multidisciplinary Artist / Niamh Regan, Musician and Performer / Dr Michael Dorsey, Sustainable Energy Investor and Member, Club of Rome.
Tickets for the live event on the 27th November are now sold out, however you can watch the livestream from the Skelling Hotel on the 30th November and the 1st of December via the Other Voices YouTube
Banter:
Other Voices are thrilled to welcome the brilliant Jim Carroll back to Dingle for the tenth edition of Banter at the festival. Jim will be joined by news reporter and author Richard Chambers, Other Voices’ head photographer Rich Gilligan, UCC Research Fellow Paul Deane, award-winning political correspondent Aoife Moore, music and culture writer Andrea Cleary, multi-award-winning trad musician Jack Talty, Financial Times correspondent Jude Webber and trailblazing hip-hop duo Mango X MathMan. Banter will also feature music from Orla Gartland, Jack Talty, Sorcha Richardson and Nicole Ní Dhubhshláine. Banter will take place in the beer garden of Foxy John’s on the 27th and 28th of November. Banter will not be livestreamed or ticketed, admissions will be on a first come, first served basis.
Cogar:
The Irish language happenings at Other Voices includes: a group show with Gerry Barry, Ferg Flannery, Deirdre McKenna and Emma Prendiville in Cogar venue, Grey’s Lane, Dingle.
Pop-up acoustic sets & spoken word featuring local musicians Larry Beau, Colm Mac Gearailt and Niamh Varian Barry in the Cogar space on Grey’s Lane. Irish language rapper Súil Amháin to play on Other Voices Presents as well as local trad musicians Nicole Delaney & Kyle Macauley. Sound bath meditation with Ilonka Miklosi-Duignan at An Díseart.Premiere of Larry Beau’s newly commissioned Irish language song and video called ‘Rudaí Beaga.
Our Coast Our Voices:
Our Coasts Our Voices is a collaborative, creative educational project between Clean Coasts and Other Voices, which uses music, spoken word and interactive workshops to explore our waterways, coastline, ocean and marine life. Join Clean Coasts for a beach clean at Ventry Beach on Saturday, 27th November, at 11 am. All beach clean kits are provided.
Other Voices Merch Shop Opening Hours:
Attendees will be able to purchase Other Voices merch over the weekend at the Cogar base on Grey’s Lane and at Other Voices Presents shows at The Hillgrove. Merch shop opening hours are as follows: Cogar: Saturday and Sunday from 1.30pm – 5.30pm
The Hillgrove: Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 7pm – 9pm
The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, T.D., said: “In the dark nights of winter, Other Voices has been a beacon of light for 20 years, weaving a magical tapestry of music and performance which reaches and resonates far beyond the shores of Kerry. I am delighted to once again support this incredible event and hope as many people as possible can experience the festival’s symphony of sounds”
Other Voices founder Philip King said: “We’re thrilled to welcome live audiences back to Dingle, that uplifting engagement between audience and artists is really at the heart of the live experience. We have some of the most brilliant musicians in the world making the pilgrimage to West Kerry and we have a gathering up of the new voices and artists who have written the emotional soundtrack to the Ireland of 2021. The artists and the crews that make them audible and visible are the heart of the matter and it’s a delight to celebrate their creativity and commitment. It’s going to be great.”
Executive Producer at RTÉ Justin Healy said: “As we mark its 20th anniversary, Other Voices will continue to bring our audience incredible music from one of the most special corners of Europe. There is something unique about the tone of Other Voices that has captured exceptional performances from Irish and international artists, and RTÉ are proud to be part of the Other Voices story.“
Other Voices Twenty is made possible with the support of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, RTÉ, Kerry County Council, Tourism Ireland, IMRO and Jones Engineering Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
COVID + ENTRY
In line with current public health guidelines all attendees must provide either proof of full vaccination or that they have recovered from COVID-19 in the past six months.
Venue staff will check COVID-19 vaccination and recovery certificates on entry. Young people under the age of 18, accompanied by adults, are not required to show proof of vaccination or recovery. You may be asked to show a photo ID.
In line with current Government guidelines, we ask that patrons practice social distancing and wear a face covering when not seated for discussions or performances.
South Wind Blows and Other Voices are dedicated to ensuring compliance with all government guidelines during COVID-19 and to ensure the health & safety of all guests, artists and staff.
These requirements are subject to change and we will communicate any changes as directed and informed by the public health guidelines.
The St James Church Restoration Fund
For twenty years St James’ Church has been Other Voices’ spiritual home. Its doors have welcomed everyone from Amy Winehouse to Young Fathers, St Vincent to The National and beyond, not to mention the hundreds of you who have been lucky enough to have ‘The Church’ experience. It’s been home to so many magic moments and after two decades the building is in need of care and we would ask you to consider donating to The St James’ Church Restoration Fund to help keep this historic space lit up for another two decades. You can donate here.
Other Voices is made possible with the support of The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Kerry County Council, Tourism Ireland, IMRO, RTÉ, Jones Engineering Group and eir.
