Lá Bealtaine

LÁ BEALTAINE- live music, films, storytelling, food, art, calligraphy writing, games, and activities honouring the diverse communities that include Irish culture worldwide.

Hear the beauty of the Irish language alongside a myriad of other languages and learn some phrases you can use gach lá (every day).

Tickets: Children free, adults $10 (tickets allow all-day entry)

Your ticket includes free samples from The Mercantile, The Irish Butcher and Paddy the Baker.

From 3pm - 11pm at The Gaelic Club, Surry Hills on Gadigal land.

PROGRAM:

3:00 - 5:00: Opening parade, craft activities, games, stalls, storytelling featuring Jo Henwood; music from Evelyn Shanley and Martin Horan

5:00- 7:00: Guest speaker: Mahesh Radhakrishnan on the links between South Indian Carnatic singing and traditional Irish Sean-nós singing; Short Film "Taking Roots (Music) to Australia" about a group of Ghanaian drummers and an Irish céilí band sharing tunes and experiences about moving to Australia, introduced by co-director Natalie O'Neill, followed by live performance from musicians featured in the film

7:00 - 9:00: Music performances - Na Peacaigh, Paddy's Craic, Gaelic Club Allstars, solo performers David Miller, Jessica Paraha, Van Nguyen and Yasi T; dancing by Sydney Irish Céilí Dancers

9:00 - 9:30: Gerry O'Connor - internationally renowned Irish fiddle player

9:30 - 11:00: Open music session led by Gerry O'Connor - come and join in!

Like the artwork? It's from 'Beltane' by Bonny Hut.

Many thanks to our partners and sponsors: Comhaltas Sydney, The Irish National Association, The Gaelic Club, The Mercantile, The Irish Butcher, Paddy the Baker, The Irish Support Agency.
This event has been made possible by a grant from Multicultural Grants NSW.