Irish Fesitval Artists

Maria Forde
International Artist Maria Forde. An Irish- Australian, Maria Forde has always straddled both sides of her heritage in her songwriting. Incorporating the sweet melodies, that are the trademark of the Irish musical heritage, with observations of Australia, along with her personal experiences, Maria has blossomed into one of Australia’s premier songwriters. Listen to MY BEAUTIFUL...
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Jimmy Moore & Claddagh
Jimmy was born in Lurgan, County Armagh, Ireland, and has been involved in music all his life, becoming a highly respected session musician all over Ireland. In 1982 Jimmy immigrated to Australia, quickly establishing himself in the Irish music scene, where his rich voice and entertaining style have made him sought after in venues all over Australia. In early 1992 he formed the very successful...
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http://www.claddaghband.com
Eileen McCann
Eileen McCann is the epitome of a real ‘Irish Colleen’ in looks and personality, with a lifetime history of entertainment. She holds a Diploma in Professional Performance - Modern Singing (P.Dip.AGMHons) and out-performs her credentials on stage.  Her career has seen her working extensively in Ireland and Australia, with the cream of Irish performers. Her strong vocal abilities were captured...
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Dwyer-Whelan Irish Dancers
IN a teaching career spanning almost 50 years Maureen Whelan has produced thousands of Irish dancers – hundreds of whom have become champions.  Her students, both girls and boys, have gone on to win State and national titles and some have enjoyed success in New Zealand, the US and Ireland itself.  To mark the 50th anniversary of the dancing studio which her sister Joan started in 1955,...
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Steve Passfield & Handpicked
Steve Passfield is a versatile songwriter and musician on a mission. He started, and continues to lead, the award winning Handpicked band who celebrated there 21st anniversary in November 2008. Steve, together with the Handpicked Band, has released 3 albums and recently, the DVD (in celebration of there 21st anniversary). Handpicked has been an important part of the Australian musical landscape...
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http://www.stevepassfield.com/
Clare O'Meara
  Clare O'Meara, multi instrumentalist, vocalist, songwriter and one of the hardest working musicians around, began her musical career at the age of five. Initially studying classical violin and piano, performing with orchestras in her teens, Clare then made the transition into every other conceivable music style, including Country, Rock, Celtic, Folk, Funk, Pop (and added a few more...
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http://www.thebushwackers.com.au/clareomeara.html
Mark Oats
Mark Oats and Clare O’Meara combine their unique talents to form one of the most innovative acts on the music scene today. Take a liberal pinch of fiddle tunes, mixed with great contemporary songs and plenty of humour and you have a musical experience not to be matched. Mark and Clare have teamed together plenty of times in the last decade with long stints together in the iconic 2010...
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