Dermot Kennedy Launches Global Music Festival Misneach Including A Sydney Leg

Dermot Kennedy
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Sydney's Irish diaspora will have the opportunity to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Dermot Kennedy in 2025, with the multi-platinum artist launching a brand-new annual global music festival called Misneach.

The 'Power Over Me', 'Outnumbered' and 'Giants' songwriter will curate a line-up of contemporary and traditional Irish music that honours and cultivates the creativity, power and resilience of Ireland in Sydney (16 March) as well as Boston (18-19 March).

Alongside a spotlight on rising/ local artists together with independent Irish talent (sponsored by Culture Ireland in partnership with Ireland Music Week), Dermot will also headline shows in both cities.

Pronounced 'mish-nyach' (meaning 'courage' in Gaelic), Misneach will be staged outdoors at The Domain, taking advantage of Sydney's late summer weather following the city's official St. Patrick’s Day parade (stay tuned for the artist line-up coming soon).


"For so many years now I have watched the St. Patrick's Day celebrations in so many different cities with a massive sense of pride," Dermot explains.

"I've always been so moved by the way Irish history and culture is celebrated all over the world, but I've also had the feeling that, for a country so rich in culture, I didn't see it being represented fully in these events worldwide and I wondered, 'could we change that?'

"With this inaugural year we hope to begin an annual tradition that will enrich the St. Patrick's Day celebrations around the world with music and the arts, by showcasing some of the best new and established Irish musical talent, as well as musical talent of the Irish diaspora.

"We will also be giving back to the communities in Ireland and the host cities. I've been lucky enough to feel the love that the world has for Ireland and its music, and I'm so excited to be starting something very special."



Paying it forward has always been a priority for Dermot, and this festival is no exception. A portion of proceeds from the festival profit in Sydney will benefit Barretstown who provide vital services and camps to children with serious illnesses, as well as Ireland Funds Australia, who fund community level projects supporting peace, culture, education and community development.

Stay tuned for the artist line-up drop.

Tickets on sale from 10am AEDT on 11 October.

Misneach takes place at The Domain (Sydney) on 16 March, 2025.

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