Sounds of the Summer
Welcome to Gorey’s Sounds of the Summer is brought to you by Gorey Kilmuckridge Municipal District and Lantern Presents. This 4 day festival to be held in Gorey’s Civic Centre features a line-up to ensure there is entertainment for all in a safe, outdoor setting. The events include live music and comedy for adults and family focused entertainment with Puppet Shows on Friday & Saturday afternoon & Outdoor Cinema Screenings on Sunday!
Kickstarting the line-up on Thursday 19th August in Gorey’s Civic Centre are two local bands with a strong following, followed by a comedy night in association with Gorey Comedy Club then Paddy Casey headlines on Saturday Night! Our Sunday events turn to feel good films for all the family!
The Sounds of Summer in Gorey is a great chance to catch up with friends and enjoy some feel-good music & entertainment before the Autumn nights set in!
We hope you can join us!
Thursday 19th August The Wild Turkeys / The Remedy Club
The Wild Turkeys are an energetic traditional Irish music group with a unique lively, upbeat sounds that will guarantee to have your foot tapping. The Turkeys are constantly in high demand and have performed throughout Ireland, France, Scotland, Denmark and the USA so we are thrilled to have them as part of this festival in Gorey.
Also performing on Thursday evening following is Americana/Roots duo comprising of KJ McEvoy & Aileen Mythen. Having received high praise from Rocking Magpie Magazine, UK noting The Remedy Club with such accolade as “Ireland has produced a staggering amount of world-famous and world-class musicians over the last 100 years or so: and it’s no great stretch for The Remedy Club to be thought of as Best in Class too.”
Friday 20th August Gorey Comedy Club Presents
Featuring Kevin Gildea, John Colleary & Martin Angolo
Kevin Gildea has gigged all over Britain and Ireland and the rest of the known world – from Singapore to Sligo. He’s headlined gigs in Johannesburg and Cape Town and regularly plays all the major comedy festivals in Ireland – The Electric Picnic, ATN, The Vodafone Comedy Festival in the Iveagh Gardens, The Galway Comedy Festival, Kilkenomics and etc.
John Colleary is one of the most in demand comics around, JOHN COLLEARY has also co written and starred in IFTA nominated shows, THE SAVAGE EYE (RTE2) and IRISH PICTORIAL WEEKLY (RTE1).
Martin Angolo is an award winning Irish comedian who is a regular at comedy clubs and festivals all over Ireland and the UK.
Saturday 21st August Paddy Casey
As one of Ireland’s most acclaimed live artists, Paddy has headlined Irish festivals, Dublin Castle, played a week-long residency in the Olympia Theatre, performed his own headline concert in the RDS, has supported many top names worldwide including U2 and played live on The Late Show with David Letterman.
Paddy’s debut album, Amen (So Be It) went multi-platinum and his next album; Living went at least eleven times platinum in Ireland which has made it one of the top selling Irish albums ever.
Paddy returns to Gorey following a massively successful show at the Gorey Market House Festival in 2016. Tickets to see Paddy will be in high demand following release his new album ‘Turn This Ship Around’.
Supported by Eugene Waters
Friday 20th Puppet Shows at 3pm
We promise lots of fun and laughs as we are joined by Giggles the Clown and Lisa from Shine Bright Theatre for an afternoon of children’s entertainment!
Shine Bright Theatre present two extremely silly and hilarious puppet shows. Come meet Princess Chatterbox, King Fancy Pants, Timmy and their friends. Fun for all the family.
Saturday 21st Puppet Shows at 3pm
We promise lots of fun and laughs as we are joined by Giggles the Clown and Lisa from Shine Bright Theatre for an afternoon of children’s entertainment!
Shine Bright Theatre present two extremely silly and hilarious puppet shows. Come meet Princess Chatterbox, King Fancy Pants, Timmy and their friends. Fun for all the family.
Frozen - Sing-A-long-Cinema
Wake up to a great Kids Club showing of the hugely popular Sing-a-long Frozen movie and enjoy the atmosphere as Anna and Eliza bring new meaning to sisterhood in this family favourite!
The Greatest Showman - Sing-along Cinema
The matinee show of The Greatest Showman is sure to be a popular with musical theatre fans! Again another Sing-A-Long cinema screening where we see the main character Barnum prove that all dreams can be achieved and there is a place for everyone in this feel good movie!
Mamma Mia - Outdoor Cinema Event
“Mamma Mia!” is THE feel-good factor film with a superb soundtrack from ABBA, where we follow the story of Donna & Sophie with the hits you can’t help but sing a long to!
