Sionna Music and Arts Festival

17/09/2025

SIONNA X CULTURE NIGHT '25 - PRESENTS-GEMMA DUNLEAVY .
FRIDAY 19TH KING JOHNS CASTLE.
Doors 6:30

Irish vocalist and producer Gemma Dunleavy writes club-pop songs that are rich with themes of self-reflection and stories of working class life.
Dunleavy grew up and is still currently based in Sheriff Street, the area of Dublin's North Inner City that was subject to negative media stories focused on its crime rate and he**in epidemic in the 1980s and 90s, and which is facing gentrification today. Her 2021 debut solo EP Up De Flats was a celebration of the Sheriff Street community's resilience and solidarity in the face of neglect from the local council and hostility from outsiders. With her dreamy voice, lyrical storytelling drawing from the Irish seanchaí heritage, and a blend of modern genres like UK garage, R&B, and pop music with elements of traditional instrumentation, Dunleavy's Up De Flats won praise from publications like Dazed, while its title track was nominated for the RTÉ Choice Music Prize in 2021.
Dunleavy's first release was the Jasmine EP in collaboration with producer Murlo, released via the Mixpak record label (Popcaan, Palmistry, Dre Skull). This was followed by collaborations with Swing Ting and Sharda. Her first solo single arrived via 4AD sister label b4 in 2019, and in 2017 and 2021, she lent her vocals to two albums by Lost Horizons, the duo co-founded by Simon Raymonde of the Cocteau Twins.
In 2021 she also appeared in Luke McManus's film North Circular, a feature-length documentary essay on Dublin's North Circular Road and its working-class communities and histories.
Dunleavy has performed in Ireland, the UK, and Canada (including at festivals such as Altogether Now, Forbidden Fruit, Electric Picnic) and has appeared on national radio and TV. In 2022 she gave a church performance for the esteemed Other Voices and sold out her hometown headline show at The Academy, Dublin. She is currently finishing her next project. https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/sionna-x-culture-night-25-tickets-1679617774979?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/09/2025

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SIONNA X CULTURE NIGHT
we’re back for our 5th instalment at Kings Johns Castle, Culture Night Friday 19th.

This year we are very excited to present:

SLOUCHO
GEMMA DUNLEAVY
MURLI
KORMAC AV

Doors 18:30 to 23:00.
Ticket link below, available from 9am tomorrow!

In collaboration with Culture night, Limerick City Council & Limerick Arts Office, and Liveable Limerick, Sionna Festival is delighted to be back with a Culture Night Late programme, Expect a broad pallet of live electronic artists.

Get ready for a night filled with Sionna's vibrant culture, music, art, and food at SIONNA X CULTURE NIGHT '25!

09/09/2025

SIONNA X CULTURE NIGHT
we’re back for our 5th instalment at Kings Johns Castle, Culture Night Friday 19th.

This year we are very excited to present:

SLOUCHO
GEMMA DUNLEAVY
MURLI
KORMAC AV

Doors 18:30 to 23:00.
Ticket link below, available from 9am tomorrow!

In collaboration with Culture night, Limerick City Council & Limerick Arts Office, and Liveable Limerick and Commercial Bar. Sionna Festival is delighted to be back with a Culture Night Late programme, Expect a broad pallet of live electronic artists.

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/sionna-x-culture-night-25-tickets-1679617774979?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

20/09/2024

HAZEY: Originally part of Limerick rap trio Same D4ence, Hazey Haze has proven himself a prolific solo artist in recent years - with multiple projects since 2018 including debut album ‘Is Mise’. Debuting on Fader Magazine and spanning 19 tracks, the project features collaborations with Deviant and Naive Ted, MurLi, mankyy and more. Known for raw and emotional lyricism and an intense and energetic live performance. Most recently, he launched his new album “SHY BOII GETS NO SWEETS” with collaborator mankyy at The Belltable Theatre.

MANKYY: Mankyy is a musician and artist based in Limerick City. In recent years his work has moved into soundtrack for exhibitions, contemporary dance, and film. He has spent the past two years performing as part of improv noise group Péist, and making "SHY BOII GETS NO SWEETS" with Hazey Haze.

18/09/2024

Celaviedmai will be bringing her live, electronic rap show to King John's Castle for a very special Culture Night performance.

Pronounced 'Sella-vee-de-MY', if you have yet to discover her, Celaviedmai is an eclectic Irish artist whose trajectory evolved from uploading rap verses over house beats on Soundcloud, to opening for the likes of Lil Wayne and Mac Miller. After years of honing her craft, the pinnacle of her career unfolded in 2023, marked by milestones like being chosen as the opening act for Kelis, named as Breakthrough 2023 artist by GAY TIMES and Coca Cola, embarking on her first headline tour, plus debuting live in Prague, Brussels and London.

Celaviedmai's recent musical evolution, highlighted by the success of her 2024 electronic rap project 'ISSA NEW ERA!', has generated excitement in the industry and an entire new fanbase for the Galway star. Known for explosive live performances, unmatched energy and lots of laughs on stage, once you see her live, you will be hooked.

17/09/2024

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Limerick-based electronic duo 40Hurtz and rapper Hazey Haze are gearing up to release one of the year’s most anticipated projects, a Berghain-inspired record, this Thursday.

Known for their experimental approach, the collaboration fuses the bass-heavy energy of Limerick’s dubstep and grime scenes with the industrial, techno-infused sounds of Berlin’s Berghain.

16/09/2024

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We're delighted to announce .jpeg will be joining Hazey Haze to debut their new album at Sionna XCulture Night.
The co-founder of record imprint and club might Wanz,/Wagwan and frequent Limerick hip hop producer(citrus fresh,Hazey Haze,strange boy),the producer melds the cold sounds of Europe’s industrial-heavy techno with the warmth of UK classics sounds,without losing the hip hop sensibilities splicing glistening 2-step garage rhythms with pulverising percussion and big-room bass with mesmerising tonalities.
This new performance and release,Ashes,a project with frequent collaborator Hazey haze is a club focused heavy bass journey , hopefully fitting of a castle.

15/09/2024

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We're delighted to announce Olivia Chau has been added to the Line up for SIONNA X CULTURE NIGHT. Olivia is a multi genre DJ from Limerick City and has been a long-time resident & guest of club nights around the country, playing such festival’s as All Together Now, Electric Picnic, Body & Soul, Beyond The Pale & more. As a Sing Along Social ‘Craic Mechanic’, she has played to
thousands, in venues and festivals across Ireland.

14/09/2024

We Can't believe the response to SIONNA 2024. We are SOLD OUT!
Keep an eye on the page each day on the run up to the event as we will be giving away free tickets to the first 10 reposts and reshares of our artist profile posts.
Starting Tomorrow with an extra artist drop 👀!
Thanks for the support x

09/09/2024

Thanks for the shoutout Nialler9, King Johns Castle is the place to be this Culture Night.
Limited Tickets left for Sionna get yours at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sionna-x-culture-night-24-tickets-1010354165507
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Sionna Festival returns to Limerick city on Friday September 20th. The music and arts festival will return for a free Culture Night event at King John’s