First Fortnight is now in its ninth year is a music and arts festival that aims to challenge mental health stigma and to create an open discussion and understanding of mental health.
A wide range of events from live music, film, theatre, discussion, sport and arts will take place in 17 counties across Ireland in January.
1.
The Big Gig: Ailbhe Reddy, Rusangano Family, Le Boom, A.Smyth
Tramline Dublin
Saturday 13th January @ Tramline Dublin with special guests Rusangano Family, Ailbhe Reddy, Le Boom and A. Smyth.
Tickets priced at €12.
2.
Therapy Sessions
The Workmans Club, Dublin
Tuesday 5th January at curated by All Tvvins featuring Cork musician Rushes and Indie rock band.True Tides (ex-MKAI)
Thursday 12th January curated by Delorentos featuring Limerick trio Bleeding Heart Pigeons and Dublin rockers Pillow Queens.
Early bird tickets priced at €5 are available until 22nd December. They are €10 after.
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3.
Therapy Sessions
Cork
Saturday 6th January @ The White Horse, Ballincollig, Co. Cork with soul singer Karen Underwood and Former Fred frontman Joe O’Leary.
Saturday 13th January @ De Barras, Clonakilty, Co. Cork with electro three-piece Wiggle and Clonakilty singer-songwriter Míde Houlihan.
4.
Sing Along Social
MVP Dublin
Sunday 14th January @ MVP Dublin.
What better emotional release than singing enjoy this event in the company of friends and strangers at the Sing Along Social. It’s a zero commitment choir, no need to practice just come down and sing along to your favourite tunes in a unique community atmosphere.
Tickets priced at €8.
5.
First Light
Sligo/Leitrim
Friday 12th January @ The Hawkswell Theatre, Sligo with Choice Music Prize winner Adrian Crowley and Sorcha Fox.
Saturday 13th January @ The Glens Centre, Leitrim with ambient folk singer Nocturnes
Tickets are available from FirstFortnight.ie or on the door on the night.
A full list of events is available at FirstFortnight.ie
