Other Voices Dingle 2025

JUST ANNOUNCED: MICHAEL D. HIGGINS WITH MYLES O’REILLY TO OPEN OTHER VOICES DINGLE 2025

Across the weekend we’ll have some of the world’s brightest voices taking to the sacred stage of St James’ to raise their voices and sing!

With more to come, this year we’ll be welcoming unstoppable folk trio Amble and post-punk innovators Dry Cleaning to the Church for the very first time. We’ll also have huge Church debuts from indie-pop rising stars Florence Road and singular voice Dove Ellis. Dermot Kennedy returns to Dingle for a rare and intimate Church performance ahead of two massive sold-out Aviva Stadium shows next summer. Sorcha Richardson joins us ahead of her hotly anticipated third studio album, while The Scratch bring their raw, raucous energy – and are sure to blow the roof clean off St James’. And on Friday night, Michael D. Higgins and Myles O'Reilly will open the with a very special collaboration in St James'.

Joining them in the final wave are cherished songwriter Miles Kane, Belfast duo CHALK, whose dark, techno-laced post-punk has seen them tour with Fontaines D.C. and IDLES; London artist Jessy Blakemore, bringing tender alt-R&B and warm, luminous vocals; chart-topping rapper Travy, fresh from a run of No.1 releases; and ever-inventive five-piece Shame, arriving off the back of a bold new record and their famously charged live shows.

Kicking off each night at around 7pm, these intimate televised performances will be streamed live to the world on the Other Voices YouTube channel and shown on the big screen in Benner’s Hotel in Dingle, as well as in bars across the town. There will be four Church performances each night. Hosted by Annie Macmanus, Huw Stephens, and MayKay, these sessions are being filmed for Series 24 of Other Voices, which will air in 2026.

Can I buy tickets for The Church?

No. A very limited number of tickets for these performances will be given away through press, social media, and Patreon competitions ahead of OV Dingle. We never sell tickets for The Church and you can find our why here. Follow us on socials for the latest news and stay tuned for many more announcements soon.

Please note: We’re very sorry to share that due to scheduling Olivia Dean will no longer be able to join us in Dingle this year. We know many of you were looking forward to her appearance and welcoming her to West Kerry, too. ❤️

There’s still plenty to look forward to — we’ll be announcing more exciting artists for The Church in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!

All Jameson Music Tail tickets are now sold out - Join the waitlist via Eventbrite here.

Once again working with our pals at Jameson Ireland we’ll be bringing you a weekend of unmissable live performances as part of this year’s Other Voices Jameson Music Trail. We’ll have over 100 live sets from the very best and brightest Irish talent across the town this November.

Joining us on The Music Trail are:

AE MAK / Annie-Dog / BABYRAT / Bantum / Basht. / BOLD LOVE / BROOKI/ Bog Bodies / Caolan Ryan / Celaviedmai / Córas Trio / Croíthe / CUAS / Delivery Service / Diveboy / DUG ESSIRAY / Dylan Flynn & The Dead Poets / ÈtrA / Fortune Igiebor / Gemma Doherty / George Houston / God Knows / Goldbug / hotgirl / Joshua Burnside / JWY / Kormac / Laura Duff / Lord Ormond / Lullahush / Madra Salach / Makeshift Art Bar / Mango & Friends / Marion Hawkes / MayKay / Macdara Yeates / Memorial / Meryl Streek / Méabh McKenna / MMOTTORR / MOIO / Muireann Ní Shé / Nancy Williams / Otto Aday / Pastiche / Pebbledash / Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne / projective / Really Good Time / ROOF CATS / Róise / Saoirse Miller / Sarah BrookI / Scullion / Seamus Harty / SexyTadhg / Shampain / SPOOKLET / Stella and The Dreaming / Subterranean Soul / TBL8 Brass / Tebi Rex / THE OCELOTS / The Awning / The Fynches / The Kates / The Marra / The Outside / THE OCELOTS / The Wran / THEATRE / Throwing Shapes / Vaticanjail / Zoë Basha

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Can I buy tickets for the Other Voices Jameson Music Trail?

All tickets are now sold out - you can join the waiting list below.

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Will these tickets give me access to Church performances?

No. A very limited number of tickets for Church performances will be given away through press, socials and Patreon competitions ahead of OV Dingle. We never sell tickets for The Church and you can find our why here. 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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We’re aware that there are other events taking place in the Dingle area on the same weekend. To avoid any confusion, please note that Other Voices is not associated with any events outside of the Other Voices Music Trail and the official festival strands, as listed on our website and other official OV channels.

The Dingle Bridge House is not a venue on this year’s Other Voices Music Trail and has no association with the festival. Similarly, Dingle Dome Fest has no affiliation with Other Voices, and tickets to this event do not provide access to any Other Voices Music Trail shows or venues.

If you’ve purchased a ticket for the Other Voices Music Trail, you’ll have access to all official Music Trail venues, as listed on our website and festival app, with no need to buy any additional tickets.

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This year, Dingle’s Green Street will transform into the brand new Jameson Green Street Stage – a fresh new space to dance, be merry, and soak up an outstanding line-up of Irish and international acts.

Making a huge Dingle debut, the stage will feature performances from April, Chalk, Cliffords, EFÉ, HAAi, JayaHadADream, Kean Kavanagh, Mount Kimbie (DJ Set), NiNE8 Collective, Seán McKenna, Shame, and Skinner.

From Cliffords’ driving indie anthems and HAAi’s pulsing electronica, to JayaHadADream’s soulful lyricism and the fearless post-punk of Shame, the Jameson Green Street Stage will be a buzzing place to be all weekend long.

Jameson will also be joining forces with Fish Box, Solas, and Dingle Brewery to serve up great food and fresh pints on location.

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Can I buy tickets for the Jameson Connects stage

No need to - Entry to the Jameson Connects stage is included with your Other Voices James Music Trail wristband!

Ireland’s Edge returns to Dingle for its 11th edition, bringing together artists, thinkers, organisers, activists and innovators to share ideas from the edge.

This year’s theme, “Welcome Here, Kind Stranger,” is a tender invocation of empathy, belonging, and human connection. Over two days of conversation, performance, and reflection, this event will explore overlapping themes of humanity, art, place, and a sustainable future.

The event will feature voices working toward justice and peace in Palestine, reflections on the rapidly evolving AI revolution, and solutions-oriented perspectives on the urgent realities of climate change, housing, and gentrification. The programme will also reflect on the resurgence of the Irish language, the renewal of Irish craft, and the broader creative renaissance unfolding across Ireland today. As always, there will also be special performances, with Dairena Ní Chinnéide, SOAK and Dove Ellis providing poetry and song for the head and the heart.

You can find more info about the programme on the Ireland's Edge website

Can I buy tickets for Ireland's Edge?

Yes. Tickets for Ireland’s Edge will be sold separately to the Other Voices Jameson Music Trail. You can get yours here!

The IMRO Other Room will host some special filmed performances as part of series 24 of Other Voices featuring the most exciting emerging Irish talent. Joining us this year...

MOIO

Nigerian-Irish artist MOIO chases emotion in every lyric, melody and beat. A singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, he blends R&B, indie and soul with effortless ease. His 2025 Earth Day EP captures that unique fusion perfectly, marking him as one of Ireland’s most exciting new voices.

DUG 

DUG, the collaboration between Californian Jonny Pickett and Irish folk artist Lorkin O’Reilly, brings together humour, warmth and lyric-driven storytelling. Their modern take on folk draws on both American and Irish traditions, with songs like The Big Sundown, Jubilee and Have At It! showcasing a style that is emotive and uplifting in equal measure. After a stand-out set at Other Voices Cardigan last year, we’re thrilled to welcome them to Dingle. 

SEÁN MCKEON

Seán McKeon is one of Ireland’s most respected traditional musicians, known for his exhilarating uilleann piping and deep connection to the tradition. A Dubliner with music in his bones, he’s spent over 16 years performing with Damien Dempsey, recently touring with Elvis Costello, and continues to share his craft as both performer and teacher. His latest solo album, Salamanca, is a powerful celebration of the art and soul of Irish piping.

ANNIE-DOG

Annie-Dog is a self-producing artist crafting bittersweet, shape-shifting pop that lives somewhere between grunge and Grimes. Influenced by singular voices like Dean Blunt, Imogen Heap, and Alex G, her sound is intimate, offbeat and ever-evolving. Just 18 months on from her debut release, she’s already earned over a million streams across two EPs – and a devoted following along the way.

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These performances will be included in the livestreams over the weekend.

Can I buy tickets for IMRO Other Room performances?

No. There will be no audience for these performances, however you will be able to watch them as part of the livestreams either in Dingle or online via YouTube.

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One of the weekend’s most beloved fixtures, Banter with Jim Carroll returns to Foxy John’s for two days of intimate fire-side chats with a varietry of interesting voices.

This year, Jim will be chatting to...

Michael Moynihan, Associate Editor, Irish Examiner

Kate Demolder, Arts & Culture Journalist

Cáit O’Riordan, Musician, Writer & Founding Member of The Pogues

Nuala O’Connor, Writer & Documentary Filmmaker

Brendan Canty, Director

Daniel Lambert, Artist Manager & COO of Bohemian FC

Ben Fraser, Writer, Political Consultant and Digital Comms Specialist

Dr. Mohammed Abu Mughaisib - Deputy Medical Coordinator of MSF's operations in Palestine

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As always, music is part of the Banter experience, with Aisling Ní Chléirigh & Ronan Hussey, The Kates, and others still to come.

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Can I buy tickets for Banter conversations?

No need to - Entry to the Banter is included with your Other Voices James Music Trail wristband

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*This is not a Jameson Music Trail Wristband or Church Ticket*

The acclaimed Powers Golden Hours gig returns to Other Voices for its third year running, celebrating the very best of traditional Irish music - old and new - in one of Ireland’s most iconic music venues, Páidí Ó Sé’s.

We’re honoured to welcome the legendary Noel Hill, joined by virtuoso fiddle player Liam O’Connor. Also taking the stage are Belfast’s own Joshua Burnside, the acclaimed alt-folk duo Lemoncello, and rising Irish-language rapper Súil Amháin, bringing a fresh, contemporary edge to the night. Guiding us through it all is our host, Doireann Ní Ghlacáin.

Powers Golden Hours at Other Voices takes place Sunday 30 November, 5pm–8:30pm (Doors 4pm)

Tickets: €15.00 + VAT & booking fees, including return bus travel from Dingle town to Páidí Ó Sé’s on the day. Secure your spot below!

Return bus included with ticket, times will be emailed to attendees before the event.

Curated by local creative Áine Ní Chíobháin, Cogar is a distinctive strand of the Other Voices festival, celebrating the arts through an intimate, sensory experience that invites audiences to connect with creativity – and with this place – in a deeply meaningful way.

Set in An Díseart and its surrounding Gardens, Cogar invites festival-goers to explore art and light installations, live performances, video art, acoustics, sound, spoken word and more. It’s a place to wander, listen, and reflect - a joyful celebration of our native tongue and a space where language, culture, and community come together.

Best of all, Cogar is open and free to everyone. There’s no need for extra tickets or wristbands - Bígí Linn!

Featured visual artists include Rob Ireson, Cathal Holden, Julí Ní Mhaoileóin, Dallanai Mae Tanedo, Saoirse McGarry, Katherine Gibbons, and Clara Weldon. Performances and sound art come from Aroomabang (Fanzini), Gormfhlaith Ní Shuíocháin Ní Bheoláin, The Curly Organ, Louise Foxe, Blissín, and Deirdre Granville.

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‍Does this wristband get me into the Church shows?

No, wristbands for the Other Voices Jameson Music Trail give you access to the Music Trail, Jameson Connects, Banter and Cogar. However, Ireland’s Edge will be ticketed separately and Church tickets will not be for sale. Keep an eye on our socials for a chance to win a spot at the St. James' Church shows.

Learn why we don't sell Church tickets here

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Does this wristband guarantee me access to all Other Voices Jameson Music Trail shows?

Please be aware that many of the Other Voices 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! The full line up will be available in advance. The Other Voices Live app will show you 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. The app will be live in November. 

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

The app will be live in November. 

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Can I get into Other Voices 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.

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How, where and when can I collect my Other Voices Jameson Music Trail wristband?

You will be able to collect your wristband from the Other Voices Hub when you arrive in Dingle. Full details on location and timing to be announced in November. Please note, each attendee must come to the Hub themselves to have their wristband put on their wrist by our team.

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Can I buy merch at the Hub?

Yes, all Other Voices merch will be available to buy at the Hub over the weekend.

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Does this wristband get me into Ireland’s Edge?

No, this wristband is for the Jameson Music Trail only. Ireland’ Edge will be ticketed separately. 

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Does this wristband get me into Banter & Cogar?

Yes, you can access these strands with your wristband.

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What venues are on this year's Jameson Music Trail

You will be able to browse the full list of participating venues on the App which will be live very soon.

We’re aware that there are other events taking place in the Dingle area on the same weekend. To avoid any confusion, please note that Other Voices is not associated with any events outside of the Other Voices Music Trail and the official festival strands, as listed on our website and other official OV channels.The Dingle Bridge House is not a venue on this year’s Other Voices Music Trail and has no association with the festival. Similarly, Dingle Dome Fest has no affiliation with Other Voices, and tickets to this event do not provide access to any Other Voices Music Trail shows or venues.If you’ve purchased a ticket for the Other Voices Music Trail, you’ll have access to all official Music Trail venues, as listed on our website and festival app, with no need to buy any additional tickets.A reminder that Other Voices 2025 is now completely sold out, but you can join the waiting list via Eventbrite.

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We'll be adding more answers to your FAQ's nearer to the festival.

In the meantime if you have any more questions, email us at info@othervoices.ie