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THIS OCTOBER the breathtaking surroundings of the Burren will provide the epic backdrop for Common Threads, a two-day trail of musical and cultural discovery featuring performances from John Francis Flynn, Sorcha Richardson, HousePlants, Ailbhe Reddy, Uly, Negro Impacto, Royal Yellow, Mynameisjohn, Eugene Lambe, Sally Cinnamon, b2b, Jimmy Rouge, Fleeting Devotion, Piqué and Common Threads DJs. Now in its second year, Common Threads is curated and programmed by Peter Kelly and Daithí O’Dronaí. With over a decade of experience in Ireland’s music and arts scene. They aim to break the mould on what a traditional music festival events looks like, and explore the common links and threads between a vibrant local community, key cultural spaces and an important natural landscape, while embellishing all of these common threads with art, live music and discovery. “It’s amazing to be back for our second year. We’ve built a beautiful community around Common Threads, and it’s lovely to be part of something new and exciting. …
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