From November 8 to 11, 2024
Boeschepe (59)
Guests
Sinéad McKenna (Fiddle)
Sinead McKenna is a renowned fiddler from Augher, County Tyrone. Her creative and pure playing style is influenced by numerous traditions, particularly her large musical family deeply rooted in traditional music and culture. Sinéad has won numerous national awards and performed on the international stage.
Martha Guiney (Flute)
Martha Guiney, winner of the BBC NI/Arts Council NI Young Musicians' Platform Award, released her debut album, 'The Raven's Call', in February 2023. The award-winning flutist from County Down has toured internationally and collaborated with many renowned artists in Scotland, Denmark, Finland, South Korea, Norway, Brazil, Italy, the United States, and beyond.
Paul McClure (Bodhran)
Paul McClure is a two-time All-Ireland bodhrán champion, originally from Buncrana, County Donegal, but based in Galway. A full-time music teacher and musician, Paul has become one of the most sought-after bodhrán instructors in the country, with over 1,000 students to date, as well as dozens of workshops and masterclasses at festivals both nationally and internationally.
Micky Fearon (Bodhran)
A talented and passionate young traditional singer and accompanist, hailing from County Armagh in the north of Ireland. He was born into a family with a deep appreciation for music, and grew up immersed in the rich musical culture of his community.
Sophie Bardou (Fiddle)
Sophie, a professional fiddler specializing in Irish music, started playing classical violin at six and discovered traditional dances at ten during a festival in Ariège. She has created several musical projects, including the 'Dusty Feet Ceili Band' and the 'Doppler Trio', while continuing to promote European traditional dances and preparing a solo album for 2024.
Samuel Gauthier (Concertina)
Samuel became interested in Irish music in the early 2000s. After starting out on the tin whistle and flute, he eventually specialized in the concertina, which he has been playing since 2005. He now performs in various ensembles, such as the 'Doppler Trio' and with the 'Hoopoe Céilí Band'.
Brid Harper (Fiddle)
Bríd Harper is a renowned Irish fiddler from Castlefinn, County Donegal. Known for her mastery of the Donegal fiddle style, she has won several prestigious titles, including the All-Ireland Senior Championship and Fiddler of Dooney. Bríd is highly respected in the world of Irish traditional music for her exceptional technique and deep connection to the musical heritage.
Brendan Mulholland (Flute)
Brendan Mulholland is a highly regarded Irish flutist from Glenavy, County Antrim. Known for his energetic and expressive playing, he is a respected figure in Irish traditional music. His style blends the flute traditions of both northern and southern Ireland, and he is recognized for his technical precision and ability to convey emotions through his music. He performs widely, both solo and in collaboration, contributing to the preservation and evolution of Irish traditional music.
Loïc Bléjean (Pipes)
Loïc Bléjean is an uilleann pipes player from Brittany. Deeply rooted in Irish traditional music, he is also a highly versatile musician, having participated in numerous projects over the past twenty-five years. He currently plays with jazz musicians Gildas and Jean-Baptiste Boclé, with the Irish group Réalta, with his brother Ronan & Nicolas Quémener, and with New York concertina virtuoso Louisa Bennion.
Louisa Bennion (Concertina)
Originally from rural Utah, Louisa Bennion learned the concertina from Noel Hill, Micheál O Raghallaigh, Tim Collins, and Michael Rooney. During her six years living in New York, she made the most of the wealth of Irish musicians residing in this great metropolis or passing through. She was particularly influenced by Patrick Ourceau and the regulars at the Mona sessions, who themselves drew inspiration from the strong presence in New York of an older generation of immigrant musicians from Clare and East Galway.
Program
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Practical Info
Getting Here
By train, the nearest station is Bailleul, and Boeschepe is about ten kilometers away. Please post on the Facebook page if you are looking for carpooling.
Accommodation
For accommodation on-site, we recommend looking for guesthouses in Boeschepe and nearby communes in France or Belgium (Berthen, Saint-Jans-Cappel, Eecke, Westoutre).
Sessions
The village center cafés warmly welcome musicians. St Hubert is closed on Sunday.
Food
- The Café de la Maison Commune offers fries and pizzas throughout the weekend.
- The Estaminet Vier Pot next to the mill serves traditional local cuisine.
- In Berthen, the Bio Monts grocery store offers organic brasserie dishes (by reservation).
- For a cheaper option, the Bakery offers good bread, and the local cheese and charcuterie shop.
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Irish Music & Dance Festival
From November 8 to 11, 2024
