Siamsa 20-07-23
We interviewed Ruby Wallis about her landmark exhibition ‘Whistling in the Dark’ which is at Galway Arts Centre for Galway International Arts Festival
The Blue Note have gotten a late licence for the duration of the Arts Festival and have a massive line up of DJ’s for the next two weeks
Ar Imeall continues after a huge opening week – Amarach sa Áras na nGael Amarclán they have Claidhbh Ó Gibne in for a lecture about the Currach, a category of Irish Boat which has roots in the neolithic era
And also on the Ar Imeall program Galway punks Numbskull Narrative have recently released ‘GOLD’ – and are playing with Majini on Friday Night at the Cellar – Check out GOLD:
Music Alliance Ireland held a Public Meeting in Galway today where there was a lot of discussion around more permanent music spaces in the city and how this might be worked towards – They are actively open to new members and you can find out more on their website!
Other standouts over an absolutely packed weekend of Gigs include Irish electronic musician Elaine Mai at the Roisín Dubh, an fascinating sounding collaborative show at An Taibhdhearc on Sunday featuring Psychedelic space wizards Fixity
Check out our events guide if you more or less want to spend your whole weekend permanently listening to live music – and we’ve a rundown of visual exhibitons on our festivals and exhibitions page!