The Busker Fleadh – Bringing independent music to Smithfield
Experience the best of independent music and performance in an electrifying atmosphere at the Busker Fleadh, which takes place in Smithfield Square on Sunday 9th October! Organised by Dublin City Council, this FREE family event will showcase some of the most exciting international and home grown street performance talent in Ireland.
Speaking at the launch of the Busker Fleadh in Dublin today, Lord Mayor of Dublin Brendan Carr said “Dublin has a vibrant music scene and this new music festival will showcase the best of Dublin’s and Ireland’s buskers. I would encourage everyone to come along to this free family event in Smithfield to enjoy the live music performances and street spectacle.”
This event will bring the best of Ireland’s Buskers together in Smithfield Square for a diverse and multi-cultural programme of music and street performance. Enjoy the street spectacle of the Dublin Circus Project, watch a special screening of Sing Street in the Light House Cinema or vote for your favourite performer in the Dublin Busker Competition, a showcase of Ireland’s hottest new acts. The winner of the competition will receive recording time in Windmill Lane Recording Studios with a sound engineer and a digital download of their recordings (worth €1,000), as well as an opportunity to perform live on 98FM’s Big Breakfast show!
Whether you’re a fan of rock, folk or hip hop, there’ll be something for everyone to enjoy at the Busker Fleadh – 12 noon to 5pm, Sunday 9th October, in Smithfield Square, Dublin 7!
The Busker Fleadh is being held in association with the Smithfield Stoneybatter Food Festival, a gastronomy fare taking place from Friday 7th to Sunday 9th October 2016.
The Busker Fleadh is brought to you by Dublin City Council and is supported by 98FM.
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