by Brisbane Irish Festival | Mar 16, 2022 | All, Music
Well, it’s that time of year again as we approach St. Patrick’s Day when all Irish bands get frantic phone calls from booking agents and venues all over Australia! We’ve performed in Melbourne and Sydney for the past few Paddy’s Days, but we’re delighted to be back in...
by Brisbane Irish Festival | Mar 12, 2021 | All, Music
Firstly, I’d like to acknowledge the First Nation traditional custodians of the land on which we live. My name is Mick McHugh, I grew up in Lucan, Co. Dublin and have lived in Australia since 2005. My wife is from Queensland, our daughter was born in Ireland and our...
by Brisbane Irish Festival | Mar 11, 2021 | All, Irish Dance, Music
Queensland isn’t just the home of sunshine and beaches. It’s also a haven for some of the World’s best and most enthusiastic Irish dancers! The Queensland branch of the Australian Irish Dancing Association (AIDA Qld) boasts 25 Irish dance schools from as far north as...