Other Voices Dingle 2024

We've announced an incredible line-up for The Church of St. James this year - here’s a little look at what’s coming up across the weekend both live & online…

The ethereal LAURA MARLING will dazzle us with her one-of-a-kind vocals following the release of her beautiful eighth record Patterns in Repeat, while LISA O’NEILL continues to captivate with her breathtaking fifth album All Of This Is Chance. There will also be an exciting performance by MORGANA, known from Saint Sister, who is stepping into the solo spotlight with an epic live set of "pop music you can cry to." RACHAEL LAVELLE, another OV favourite, will make her St. James’ debut, blending classical and contemporary sounds with her acclaimed album Big Dreams.

BEEN STELLAR will electrify the stage with their gritty fusion of post-punk and indie rock, while FIONN REGAN returns with the rich, evolving sound of his latest work O Avalanche. UK rap royalty BASHY will deliver an electrifying set ft his signature blend of rap, reggae, and R&B, with Scottish singer-songwriter JACOB ALON set for a captivating debut full of haunting and introspective storytelling.

Critically acclaimed saxophonist, composer, and arrange NUBYA GARCIA will share her jazz mastery, and acclaimed Irish vocal ensemble LANDLESS will enchant with their intricate four-part harmonies. MAVERICK SABRE returns to the Church to with his soulful, blues-inspired vocals, and finally UK rockers WUNDERHORSE make their highly anticipated Dingle debut following the release of their second album, Midas.

You'll be able to stream all their sets live and online from St James' Church via the Other Voices YouTube.

As a reminder, you cannot buy tickets for The Church performances - find out why here. These will only be available via competitions. Follow us on socials for the latest news and stay tuned for many more acts to be announced in the coming weeks.

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The Other Voices team are over the moon to reveal the first wave of artists lined up to make the musical pilgrimage to West Kerry this December to play the Music Trail, with a brand new partner in tow!

Featuring many of the island’s buzziest newcomers and respected stars, there'll be no shortage of incredible performances to see as part of our 23rd edition. We are delighted to reveal Jameson Whiskey Ireland as our new partners for the Other Voices Dingle iconic Music Trail.

This year’s lineup includes: 

Amy Michelle, Andrea Palandri, Basht., Brad Heidi, Brién, Caolan Ryan, Chubby Cat, Danny Murphy, Eoin Ó Beaglaoich, Fynch, Gemma Cox, GRL (Cailín), I Dreamed I Dream, Iarfhlaith Ó Domhnaill and Natalie Ní Chasaide, Jack Sheehy, Jasmine Wood, Kyle Macaulay, Lemoncello, Maria Kelly, Modernlove., Nerves, Nialler9, Olive Hatake, Pippa Molony, Rachel Mae Hannon, Róisín Ní Chéileachair, Rory Sweeney, Saibh Skelly, Salamay, Scullion, Seámas Hyland, Séamas and Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta, Sick Love, Tessio, The Bonk, The Cyclist, Tommy and Saundra O'Sullivan, Toshin, and Venus Dupree.

Alongside the previously announced: A Burial at Sea, Ahmed, With Love, Anna Leah, Annie-Dog, Big Sleep,  Cable Boy, Cooks But We're Chefs, Cliffords, David Murphy, DUG, Fionn Regan, Fizzy Orange, Junior Brother, Kean  Kavanagh, Mohammad Syfkhan, Oisín Leech, Or:la, Piaras Ó Lorcáin, RÓIS, SexyTadhg, Shark School,  Silverbacks, Skinner, Sloucho, Somedeadbeat, and Still Blue.

All wristbands for the Music Trail are now sold out. You can join the waiting list here.

An exciting new addition to Other Voices, Jameson Connects will take place across the weekend in the Dingle Bridge House. There'll be headline acts in The Main Room such as Maverick Sabre, New Dad, Khaki Kid and more, while The Family Room will play host to unplugged sets from familiar faces!

Entry to the Jameson Connects stage is included with your Music Trail Wristband (sold out).

IMRO Other Room | Live & Online

The IMRO Other Room is an incredibly special stand of Other Voices Dingle, inviting artists blazing a trail on Irish soil to perform live and online. The only other livestreamed sets aside from St James’ Church, this year will emphasise some of our favourite ‘next big thing’ acts from 2024: Shiv, Curtisy, Ellie O’Neill and David Murphy.

BANTER

‍Jim Carroll’s legendary Banter series, where he'll be joined by a whole host of exciting guests including ornithologist and naturalist Seán Ronayne, actor Eileen Walsh, award-winning foreign correspondent Hannah McCarthy, journalist and author Fintan O'Toole, photographer Eimear Lynch, acclaimed choreographer Emma Martin, ⁠journalist and broadcaster Una Mullally and some very special musical guests including Junior Brother, Maria Kelly and more.

Held on Saturday and Sunday afternoons during the festival weekend, these fireside chats will take place in Foxy John’s pub on Dingle’s Main Street. Entry to Banter will be on a first-come, first-served basis each day so make sure to get in nice and early!

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Cogar, the Irish language strand of Other Voices, returns to Dingle this year, bringing together an eclectic lineup of diverse artists across the weekend. It's a celebration of the arts, music, light and our native tongue, all happening in the picturesque Díseart Gardens.

On Saturday evening (5pm - 7pm) expect captivating sculptures, films that transport you, songs that stir the soul, pop-up gigs that get you moving, and interactive installations that spark your imagination.

The main Cogar art and light installations with pop-up gigs in the Díseart sensory gardens activate on Saturday evening ONLY so don’t miss it. 

Also on the programme:

• Live from Lviv: Kultur.Konvoi and TapGig technology bring you a classical violin duet beamed live from Ukraine at the top of Green Street at 8.30 pm on Saturday.
• 'How to Gael' Live: Doireann Ní Ghlacáin, Louise Cantillon, and Síomha Ní Ruairc bring their podcast to An Díseart on Sunday at noon.
• Music Trail: Róisín Ní Chéileachair, Kyle Macaulay, and more bring their music to the Harry Clarke Convent Chapel throughout the weekend.

You do not need an additional ticket or wristband to experience Cogar. This place is for you and open to all. Come and play - Bígí Linn!

See the full schedule below.

Ireland’s Edge, the ideas and discussion strand of Other Voices, returns to Dingle for its tenth edition on the 29th and 30th of November as part of this year’s Other Voices festival.

The theme of this year’s programme, ‘Open Channels / Bealaigh Oscailte’ centres on themes of dialogue, movement and exchange, those powerful, often ambiguous forces that shape our relationship with our world. The words ‘Channel’  in English, and ‘Bealach’ in Irish, imply connection and communication. Ireland’s Edge for the past ten years now has itself been a channel, a way through the noise and chatter; a space in which people and ideas meet up; a forum where a diversity of voices and perspectives are brought to bear on the developments that define and redefine our world every day. This tenth edition will seek to give voice to why this kind of collective discourse and exchange is so indispensable to our shared future.

As the world becomes ever more fractured, from the level of the community, to the transnational, movement and discourse in turn have become more fraught. This year, we will ask what lessons we can take from our global, and indeed national, past and present, and what policy makers, leaders and citizens might do to keep the channels open.

With a compelling lineup of speakers, panellists and performers, drawn from the worlds of politics, media, technology and creativity in its broadest sense, Open Channels / Bealaigh Oscailte will investigate how openness, the ability to both transmit and receive, to welcome and be welcomed, to speak and to listen, is a vital resource upon which our societies depend. See below for the full programme schedule, and book your spot now here.

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2FM Rising, presented by Beta Da Silva, champions emerging Irish talent across a variety of genres. This year’s 2FM Rising artists bringing their incredible talent to Other Voices Dingle are Brad Heidi, Big Sleep, Sick Love, Saibh Skelly and Chubby Cat. Each will perform intimate sets in front of live audiences and showcase why they remain some of Ireland’s most exciting emerging acts.

Their performances in Dingle are a highlight of the Rising programme, giving these artists the opportunity to connect with music lovers and industry figures alike in one of the country’s most iconic settings. They'll be taking over the schedule on Friday and Saturday in Adams Bar (see below), and entry is included with your Music Trail wristband.

Does this wristband get me into the Church shows?

No, this wristband is for the Jameson Music Trail only plus Banter and Cogar events. Keep an eye on our socials for a chance to win a spot at the St. James' Church shows! Why we don't sell church tickets.

Does this wristband guarantee me access to shows?

Please be aware that many of the Jameson Music Trail venues are intimate. This is part of the magic of Other Voices! Access to each venue will be on a first come, first served basis with queues expected for most gigs and venues. We advise going early to catch the acts you want to see. Most acts will play twice giving you two opportunities to see your favourites!

On our beautiful new Other Voices Live app you can see what the capacities are for each venue and how many people are planning on going to each show, allowing you to get a sense of how busy each show will be!

Where can I find info about who is playing and what times?

You can now download the Other Voices Live app! It will be fully updated next week with Other Voices Dingle info. This is the best place to get up to date info about timetables, artists, venues and any announcements and schedule changes that may happen over the weekend.

You can also use the app to create your own personal schedule, allowing you to plan like a pro!

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Search for 'Other Voices Live' on Google Play and the App Store, or click here.

Can I get into Jameson Music Trail shows with the Eventbrite ticket on my phone?

You must collect a wristband from the Other Voices Hub before you can enter any Jameson Music Trail venues. Wristbands are essential for attending any shows on the Music Trail.

How do I collect wristbands?

You can collect your wristband from the Other Voices Hub over the weekend of the festival. The Hub is located at the café unit in the row of shops in front of the Lidl on Spa Road. It has parking in the back for easy access to the Hub. If you've been to Other Voices in the last few years it's in the same location.

What times are the Other Voices Hub open?

The Hub will be open for the following times

Thursday 28th Nov - 5-7pm

Friday 29th Nov & Saturday 30th Nov - 12-10pm

Sunday 1st Dec - 12-4pm

Please factor this into your travel plans for coming to Dingle. We will not be able to stay open past these hours and someone else will not be able to collect your wristband (more detail on this below!)

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Can I collect someone else’s wristbands?

No, each person must come to the Hub themselves to have their wristband put on their wrist by our team.

Why can’t I collect wristbands for someone else?

To ensure the security and health and safety of all festival goers it is necessary for the team at the Hub to put wristbands on the wrist of the person using the wristband. This is to ensure that they are on properly and don’t fall off or that they cannot be used by multiple people. This is standard practice across all festivals that use wristbands.

If someone has access needs that mean they cannot physically come into the Hub one of the team can come to a car in the car park by Lidl to put the wristband on.

It’s very important that you make time to come to the Hub to get your wristband. We move through queues as quickly as we can to make sure you can enjoy as much on the Jameson Music Trail as possible!

Does this wristband get me into Ireland’s Edge?

No, this wristband is for the Jameson Music Trail only. See Eventbrite for the latest ticketing info for Ireland’s Edge.

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Does this wristband get me into Banter & Cogar?

Yes, you can access these strands with your wristband.

Can I buy merch at the Hub?

Yes, all Other Voices merch will be available to buy at the Hub during the following times.

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Friday 29th Nov from 12pm - 8pm

Saturday 30th Nov from 12pm - 6pm

Sunday 1 Dec from 12pm - 4pm.

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We only accept card payments.

Does this wristband get me into Powers Golden Hours?

No, this wristband is for the Jameson Music Trail only. Limited tickets remain for Powers Golden Hours here.

If you have any other queries please email ticketing@othervoices.ie and allow some time for a response as we are in the run up to the event!

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John Liston from Dingle Coaches will be offering a special discounted bus service on Friday and Saturday nights, making it a handy way to get back to your accommodation for those staying elsewhere on the peninsula.

There will be three services throughout the night, with two busses heading west and one east. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis on the night itself (€5 cash only, please bring exact change!). Buses will leave on schedule, so make sure to arrive early to guarantee your seat. You can find the designated drop-off points and routes below.

All buses will depart from the Dingle Mart car park - the Mart's eircode is V92 YD26, and it is the car park in front of the building. You can find the Google Map link here.

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Dates and Times

Westbound Departures

12:00 am: Friday, Nov 29 & Saturday, Nov 30

1:30 am: Friday, Nov 29 & Saturday, Nov 30

3:15 am: Friday, Nov 29 & Saturday, Nov 30

Eastbound Departures

12:00 am: Friday, Nov 29 & Saturday, Nov 30

1:00 am: Friday, Nov 29 & Saturday, Nov 30

2:00 am: Friday, Nov 29 & Saturday, Nov 30

3:00 am: Friday, Nov 29 & Saturday, Nov 30

Terms & Conditions

- Tickets are only available on the night – first-come, first-served.

- Drop-offs will only be granted at the specified points given below or along the designated route.

- The bus has a special discounted fare of €5 per ticket (cash only, exact change required.)

- There is no pre-booking available.

- No phone or email queries about the bus service, please.

- Buses will leave on schedule, so please arrive early to ensure a seat.

Local Link

For additional transport into Dingle earlier in the day, be sure to look into the Local Link which provides bus services throughout the peninsula during the day. The timetable can be found here.

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