Common Threads Festival takes place in The Burren in Clare from October 11th to 13th.
The festival takes place across various spots in The Burren North over three days – “a three-day trail of musical and cultural discovery.”
It’s the third year of the weekender. Common Threads is curated and programmed by Peter Kelly and Daithí O Dronaí.
Audiences travel by bus to unique performance settings — from caves to historic castles with Irish musicians platformed, and then late DJ buzzes into the night.
Playing along the way are:
Martin Hayes, Morgana, Daithi, RÓIS, Colm Mac Con Iomaire, Lullahush, Bantum, Aindrias de Staic, Sally Cinnamon, Graham Dolan, Sunday Spinners, Piqué, Common Threads DJ’s and more to be announced.
‘’Heading into our third year in the Burren feels both exciting and grounding“We’ve learned more each year, refocusing and putting care into the areas that matter most while staying true to the spirit that shaped Common Threads. And of course, we have some extra bells and whistles in store, making sure every artist and attendee has a really special weekend on the west coast.’’
“This year’s theme focuses on new approaches to Irish music, from RÓIS’s contemporary sean-nós explorations, to Lullahush’s innovative use of Irish samples, and Colm Mac Con Iomaire’s powerful take on traditional fiddle.,” says Daithi. “As always, we’re bringing the party too; and I’m especially excited to have one of my favourites, Morgana, leading the charge.”
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.
Committed to sustainability, Common Threads aims to minimize its environmental impact by collaborating with local suppliers and vendors to source eco-friendly products and materials. The event highlights local food and drink producers and encourages attendees to reduce their environmental footprint through initiatives like a litter-free policy and waste reduction measures. Festival-goers will travel by bus between venues to further reduce the event’s environmental impact.
TICKETS
- Bus Voyage: (€150 + booking fee) on sale Thursday July 3rd at 10AM
(Includes full access to weekend programme + exclusive bus tour on Saturday, Oct. 11th)
- Individual Events: (€20 – €40 + booking fee) on sale Friday July 4th at 10AM (Entry to select venues including O’Donohue’s Fanore, Burren College of Art, after party + more)
Mailing list subscribers will receive priority access to tickets and announcements – members of the mailing list receive early access (8am)
**Tickets are Extremely limited – expected to sell out.
Sign-up for early access to line-up details and tickets: https://www.commonthreads.events/
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