Irish trad concert held to promote diversity labelled ‘crap’ and a ‘waste of taxpayers money’ by Trump
Some of the country’s finest musical talents performed at the event in 2022. An ‘Irish diversity musical’ organised by Other Voices and held at the US ambassador’s residence in 2022 has been targeted by Trump’s administration as a ‘waste of US taxpayers money’. As reported by Mark Tighe in the Irish Independent, the showcase of […]
1 year ago
EXCLUSIVE: Dermot Kennedy performs ‘Outnumbered’ at Other Voices Berlin
Take a sneak peak ahead of his special on RTÉ tonight. Dermot Kennedy fans are in for a huge treat tonight, as an Other Voices special focusing on his works finally premieres. 2019 has already been a huge year for Kennedy, as his debut album Without Fear has registered as Ireland’s fastest-selling album of the year […]
6 years ago
RTÉ to show Dermot Kennedy’s gigs from Other Voices
Fans not want to miss this. Right now, things are looking pretty good for Dermot Kennedy. Aside from registering Ireland’s fastest-selling album of 2019 so far, the singer’s debut record Without Fear also topped the UK charts. In doing so, he became the first Irish artist in 20 years to achieve the feat. Well, the news […]
7 years ago
WATCH: David Keenan leads a poetic charge as Other Voices returns to our screens
The long-running music series is back on Thursday night. The hallowed institution that is Other Voices returns to our TV screens this week, and JOE has a gem of an exclusive preview for you to enjoy. Season 17 of the enduring musical showcase will feature the very best in Irish and international talent, all in […]
7 years ago
Other Voices is bringing a great line-up to Mayo this weekend
Villagers, Maverick Sabre and Little Green Cars go west. One of the highlights of this year’s Electric Picnic spectacular and a unique intimate force in its own right, Other Voices has become an essential pilgrimage for music lovers. The bespoke mini-festival has long been a staple in Dingle but now it makes its maiden voyage […]
8 years ago
Electric Picnic 2018: Dermot Kennedy seizes the day as Dua Lipa lights up Laois
Some acts thrive in a festival setting, others struggle, and then there’s N.E.R.D. It’s 2018 and Pharrell Williams, legendary purveyor of crystallised pop and R&B heroics, is quite literally begging the Electric Picnic Main Stage audience to whoop, cheer and oh dear god please acknowledge his flatlining band. They barely react, and why should they? N.E.R.D have had […]
8 years ago