The Dawson Chorus is a Dublin city-centre pop choir with 90 members. The choir will perform hits from the 1970s to today, featuring music from artists such as Coldplay, Chappell Roan, The Cranberries, Sinéad O’Connor and many more. Whether you love classic pop, 90s anthems or modern chart hits, there’ll be something for everyone in this lively, entertaining performance. 

Learn more about them here.

The Kevin Brady Trio will bring an afternoon of jazz performance to the courtyard at IMMA. Led by jazz drummer and composer Kevin Brady, the trio features Scott Flanigan on piano and Cormac O’Brien on double bass. Set against the unique atmosphere of this historic open-air setting, the performance promises energy and nuance. The group will present a mix of original compositions alongside fresh arrangements of beloved jazz standards.

Audiences can expect a dynamic and engaging concert that blends creativity, rhythm, and improvisation.

Learn more about them here.

Rooted in the wild beauty of the West of Ireland, Louise O’Connor has lived and breathed Irish culture from the very start. A traditional Irish fiddle player, Sean Nós dancer, and passionate Céilí dance instructor, she brings the joy of Irish music and movement to life for groups of all kinds. 

Louise’s work goes far beyond the dance floor. With a background in Psychology and a Master’s in Transcultural European Outdoor Studies, she is also a highly experienced group facilitator. Her work—shaped by her thesis on group facilitation in outdoor education—has brought her to a wide range of settings, from GAA clubs and autism services to prisons and outdoor learning centres. No matter the space, she creates connection through culture, movement, and presence. 

Louise is also a devoted practitioner of yoga, mindfulness, and outdoor living. These practices are not just part of her lifestyle—they are woven into the experiences she creates, offering a holistic approach to wellbeing and community building. 

Louise invites you to connect, move, and celebrate the richness of Irish tradition—while reconnecting with yourself along the way. 

Vicka is a Brazilian singer-songwriter currently based in Dublin. Her work blends pop, folk, and MPB influences, bringing an intimate and emotional atmosphere to her performances. The set will feature original songs alongside carefully selected covers, creating a heartfelt and engaging experience for the audience. With voice and guitar, the performance invites listeners into a space of connection, storytelling, and authenticity.

Learn more about them here.

The Flanagans are a family ensemble rooted in a rich musical heritage, proudly drawing inspiration from legendary relatives such as Sarah, Rita, Sean, Dolores and Matt Keane. The family originally hail from North Clare, a renowned hotbed of traditional Irish music. The group brings a deep sense of place and tradition to their performance.

Featuring Úna Ní Fhlannagáin, a critically acclaimed musician who’s recent album Tús showcases her innovative “new harp,” blending early Gaelic and modern Irish traditions; Fionnuala McKey, an award-winning musician and singer, including the prestigious Siansa Gael Linn title; Rory Fitzgerald, an All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil soloist winner and recent Siansa Gael Linn winner; Nora Ní Fhlannagáin is a well-established multi-instrumentalist with years of experience performing the flute and tin whistle; Luke Neylon, an accomplished multi-instrumentalist and multiple Fleadh Cheoil champion.

Together, The Flanagans offer a vibrant and authentic celebration of Irish traditional music, honouring the past while also giving a unique modern twist.

The musicians from Roots in Tune are “having a ball” at IMMA. Roots in Tune is a non-profit organisation that promotes intercultural connections through music and the arts, with their programme “We’re having a Ball”. Roots in Tune facilitates the interaction between traditional musicians and dancers from different nationalities and backgrounds who are currently living in Ireland.

Participants of the programme regularly meet on an informal basis and learn tunes and dances from one another. They will form an occasional Traditional Orchestra to play at IMMA and are inviting the audience to join and dance along. The dance repertoire will reflects the international character of the programme, with music and dances from around the world.

Learn more about them here.