Write a commentTech and Covid issues have caused Iúr Cinn Fleadh to be rescheduled. Newry’s first ever virtual Fleadh will run from 6th-7th November, instead of this coming weekend.
Rapidly changing restrictions and the advanced technology being used to construct the 3D Fleadh have caused setbacks. But the Fleadh team is working hard through the technical challenges to create an event that’s tried and tested and ready to launch
The Fleadh committee apologises to those who have set aside time to visit the electronic realm this weekend. They are still committed to launching this fully interactive extravaganza! Keep monitoring the official Facebook page for developments.
Interest continues to rise for the first ever virtual and interactive Iúr Cinn Fleadh
Thanks to the BBC, local press and social media, thousands have already heard the story of how Newry will host its own electronic fest where attendees can chat to each other as well as watch gigs – just like the real thing.
Though the physical Iúr Cinn Fleadh 2020 was postponed due to the Covid crisis, the Fleadh’s high-tech counterpart will set the city singing with artists from Ireland, England, Denmark, Australia and America.
Their concerts will be shown on screens around a 3D rendering of Newry’s proposed city park. Their music will be enjoyed by festivalgoers logging onto the event at iurcinnfleadh.com, from the comfort and security of home.
Headlining Saturday evening will be Hilltown singer-songwriter Matt McGinn. Newry’s The 4 Of Us will bring their acoustic rock back to their hometown. There will be a return performance from local artist Aisling McAteer, who opened for Paul Brady at last year’s Fleadh.
Also taking part are Irish traditional musicians Justin Toner and Paul Meehan, Conor Mallon and Jack Warnock, Traditional Arts Partnership and Warrenpoint Comhaltas. Acts from other nations include Liverpool jazz band Green Tangerines, Danish band Almost Irish, Dylan Foley from the USA and Australian folk/pop singer Jodi Martin.
