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A free fun filled family afternoon, Joy In The Park will host its inaugural event in Fitzgerald’s park in Cork on Sunday July 17, 2022 from 12noon until 6pm.
A carnival atmosphere will take over the park, promising a quirky and an eclectic mix of live music, spoken word, theatre, storytelling, children’s entertainment, circus, wellness activities alongside a delicious food market.
A diverse programme of entertainment, alongside recreational activities, workshops and information spaces provided through the community groups and organisations attending the event, Joy In The Park will balance that sense of fun with connection and understanding, whilst raising awareness for mental health and well-being.
Supported by Cork City Council and HSE and in partnership with Cork Mental Health Foundation, Joy In the Park will be a celebration of life, whilst highlighting the importance of minding our mental health and well-being through bringing the community together and finding our Joy.
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November 11th 2023
Great concert, music, humour and beautiful lyrics. John Spillane is a treasure!
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John Spillane Biography
John Spillane is a musician, songwriter, performer, recording artist, storyteller, poet and dreamer. Rooted in people, place and story, his music transports the listener and his live performances captivate audiences around the world.
As an artist his music appeals to listeners across many genres and generations. His vocal style has a unique almost sean-nós like quality and his performances shimmer with the magic realism that permeates many of his songs as he effortlessly flits between beautiful poetry tinged with melancholy to roguish, irreverent humour. John has the ability to charm, mesmerise and entertain in equal measure.
A native of Cork, the County he lovingly describes as “the centre of the universe” and a source of huge creative influence throughout his career. John’s music is inspired by and encapsulates Irish traditional music in its contemporary form – a reflection of Ireland today.
A two-time Meteor Award winner for Best Folk/Trad act John is one of the most accomplished songwriters in Ireland. With an extensive back catalogue beginning with the 1997 album The Wells of the World, his songs have been covered by Christy Moore, Sharon Shannon, Sean Keane and many others. Twelve albums later, John is set to release his first independent album in 20 years, 100 Snow White Horses.
Recorded in London with Pauline Scanlon and produced by John Reynolds the album is inspired by John’s travels around Ireland. The decision to release the album independently allowed for a greater sense of creative freedom and these new songs are full of poetry, Irish mythology and wonder. 100 Snow White Horses will be released on April 2nd 2021.
'I sing John Spillane songs everywhere I go. John has been my favourite songwriter for the past ten years.' Christy Moore
'... glorious technicolour hues that transcend linguistic boundaries; world music for a new world.' Irish Times
'… these tracks exhibit Spillane’s remarkably prolific output of gorgeous, peaceful tunes.' Hot Press
'John writes catchy, heartfelt folk-pop songs with the bonus of actually meaning something.' The Sunday Business Post
Read MoreAs an artist his music appeals to listeners across many genres and generations. His vocal style has a unique almost sean-nós like quality and his performances shimmer with the magic realism that permeates many of his songs as he effortlessly flits between beautiful poetry tinged with melancholy to roguish, irreverent humour. John has the ability to charm, mesmerise and entertain in equal measure.
A native of Cork, the County he lovingly describes as “the centre of the universe” and a source of huge creative influence throughout his career. John’s music is inspired by and encapsulates Irish traditional music in its contemporary form – a reflection of Ireland today.
A two-time Meteor Award winner for Best Folk/Trad act John is one of the most accomplished songwriters in Ireland. With an extensive back catalogue beginning with the 1997 album The Wells of the World, his songs have been covered by Christy Moore, Sharon Shannon, Sean Keane and many others. Twelve albums later, John is set to release his first independent album in 20 years, 100 Snow White Horses.
Recorded in London with Pauline Scanlon and produced by John Reynolds the album is inspired by John’s travels around Ireland. The decision to release the album independently allowed for a greater sense of creative freedom and these new songs are full of poetry, Irish mythology and wonder. 100 Snow White Horses will be released on April 2nd 2021.
'I sing John Spillane songs everywhere I go. John has been my favourite songwriter for the past ten years.' Christy Moore
'... glorious technicolour hues that transcend linguistic boundaries; world music for a new world.' Irish Times
'… these tracks exhibit Spillane’s remarkably prolific output of gorgeous, peaceful tunes.' Hot Press
'John writes catchy, heartfelt folk-pop songs with the bonus of actually meaning something.' The Sunday Business Post
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