WOMEX 2024
Manchester, England
Wed 23 – Sun 27 October 2024
Meet Culture Ireland and the Irish Delegates at the Horizons Stand at the Trade Fair (Stand #K6) –
Daily Reception at the stand from 4pm
Culture Ireland
Established in 2005, Culture Ireland’s mission is to promote Irish arts worldwide.
Through grant programmes and showcase initiatives, it supports and develops opportunities for Irish artists and companies to present their work across the globe. This includes international festivals, venues, galleries and arts markets including here at the Edinburgh Festivals, Celtic Connections, the Venice Art and Architecture Biennales, Frankfurt Book Fair and Tanzmesse.
Through this work, it builds relationships and networks with arts and cultural organisations, relevant public bodies, state agencies and Government departments at home and abroad to advance the global impact of Irish artists. It also ensures that Ireland’s cultural excellence is enjoyed by international audiences.
Culture Ireland runs a regular funding scheme to support the international presentation of work by Irish artists and companies. Applications are accepted from both participating artists and from international presenters.
Culture Ireland also operates See Here, a scheme to support the inward travel to Ireland of international presenters, curators and promoters to see new Irish work on the island of Ireland available for touring.
Full details of Culture Ireland’s activities and grant schemes are available at: www.cultureireland.ie
Culture Ireland is a division of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.
Culture Ireland’s participation at WOMEX is part of the Horizons Partnership, a collective of funding agencies and export offices from across the UK and Ireland.
Culture Ireland Regular Grant Scheme
Culture Ireland runs a regular grant scheme to support the international presentation of work by Irish artists and companies.
Applications are accepted from both participating artists and from international presenters.
Grants are provided to support the travel costs for the Irish artists to travel for the appearance and travel costs may include flights, accommodation, freight and subsistence.
There will be four grant rounds in 2025 covering all windows of activity throughout the year.
CULTURE IRELAND CONTACT
Ciarán Walsh
Associate Director
Culture Ireland
Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media 23 Kildare Street, Dublin 2, D02 TD30, Ireland
E ciaran.walsh@cultureireland.gov.ie
T +353 1 643 7700
www.cultureireland.ie
2025 Regular Grant Scheme Deadlines
Important dates to note for 2024/2025 are:
Deadline
Timing of Project
15th November 2024 February 2025 Onwards
6th February 2025 May 2025 onwards
6th May 2025 August 2025 onwards
6th August 2025 November 2025 onwards
6th November 2025 February 2026 onwards
Further details of these grant rounds and the online application system are available at www.cultureireland.ie
PHOTO: PAUL M cC
ST R ANGE BOY
Strange Boy is an innovative Irish artist renowned for his unique fusion of traditional Irish music and contemporary rap. His sound seamlessly blends the melodic richness of Irish instruments with modern rap’s lyrical and rhythmic elements. Strange Boy’s music offers a fresh perspective on cultural heritage, deeply rooted in storytelling and vibrant energy.
Emerging from Limerick, he has garnered acclaim for his distinctive style and powerful performances. Strange Boy continues to push musical boundaries, bridging the gap between tradition and modernity, and captivating audiences with his compelling artistry and authentic connection to Irish roots.
Horizons Stage, Albert Hall
WOMEX 24 Special Focus
24 October 2024
22:30 – 23:15
CONTACT
Enda Gallery Manager
T +353 87 711 4175
E enda@wttnw.com
www.instagram.com/ollamh_
PHOTO: CLAIRE NASH
CLA R E SANDS
Clare Sands is a sixth generation fiddler and bilingual singer from Cork, Ireland. Channeling the music of her ancestors, she weaves Traditional roots with Contemporary sounds and influences, embodying a fearless warrior-like spirit. Her eponymous album secured a place among the Irish Times’ Top 5 Folk Albums of 2022, and earned Sands a Best Folk Singer nomination at the Irish Folk Awards. Her innovative musical creations are matched by electrifying live performances - recent festival appearances include Glastonbury & Cambridge Folk Festival (UK), Fête De la Musique (FR), Festival Cervantino (MEX) and Cygnet Folk Festival, Tasmania.
WOMEX 24 Showcase – Offical Selection
26 October 2024
21:45 – 22:30
Warehouse Stage B, Aviva Studios
CONTACT
Liadain Ní Bhraonáin
Manager
T +353 85 821 9877
E management@claresands.com www.claresands.com
Womex 2024 Delegates
Rossa Ó Snodaigh
Manager / Bainisteoir | Representing Kíla T +353 868260860
E Info@kilarecords.com www.kila.ie
Katie Phelan
Artist | Self-representing T +353 852096571
E katiephelanmgmt@gmail.com www.instagram.com/katie_phelan_/
Patrick stefan Groenland
Artist | Self-representing T +353 879706491
E patrick@patrickstefan.com www.patrickstefan.com
Claudia Schwab
Artist | Self-representing T +38631507229
E contact.cschwab@gmail.com www.claudiaschwab.com
Gráinne Hunt
Artist | Self-representing T +353 879920491
E info@grainnehunt.com www.grainnehunt.com
DESIGN: GARETH JONES
Listen to showcase artists here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsfYaKqpzR0CxiCJQDD3lCtQAai_19Wi
More Information on Culture Ireland’s activities here: www.cultureireland.ie