Socially Engaged Artist and Creative Producer
My work in Curation and as a Creative Producer, involves concept development, programming, coordination and collaboration with individual artists and collectives, as well as community groups, for a variety of projects and initiatives, mainly in the field of music.
I've a strong background in communications within the Arts, which has built skills in engaging with varied stakeholders, compelling storytelling, and connecting with audiences through words and imagery.
Poetry Ireland, Bram Stoker Festival, Dublin Fringe Festival are just some of the arts organisations I have worked with in this capacity.
Mother Tongues
Creative Producer
Mother Tongues is a social enterprise and festival supporting and promote linguistic diversity and multiculturalism in Ireland. I produced and programmed the 2023 festival which took place in Rua Red arts centre and Tallaght Library 16-18 February. The programme was two pronged, focusing on multilingual artistic development, as well as a interactive 'Family Day'. See more here
Jazz Camp for Girls
Creative Producer
A music and personal development summer camp for early teen girls (11-15) to explore creative risk-taking and improvisation in a safe, friendly environment. The first Jazz Camp took place in DCU in Dublin in 2023, with the support of Fingal Arts Office. In 2024 there will be Jazz Camps in DCU and UCD in Dublin, and the Cork School of Music. Read MORE
BAN BAM
Creative Producer
BAN BAM is an initiative I devised developed and produced with Improvised Music Company since 2017 to promote, support and develop the work of women and gender minority musicians in jazz and improvised music.
This ongoing project includes programming, event coordination, mentorship, commissioning new work, producing music videos and a Podcast Series.
The premiere of newly commissioned work from BAN BAM composers will take place in January 2024.
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Hotter Than July
Programming & Curation
Connecting with, and celebrating the different cultural communities of Dublin City, with an annual festival of music and dance, and a programme of community-focused workshops and initiatives for all ages in Smithfield, Dublin 7. This festival ran from 2014-2020. Funded by Dublin City Council.
See performances from the 2020 edition HERE.
EveryBODY
Lead Artist & Producer
EveryBODY is a creative project exploring themes of embodiment and the power of personal storytelling.
The work has developed to look largely at the experiences of perinatal women. I'm currently (2023/24) funded as a CREATE Artist in the Community to continue this work with a group at Core Youth Services in Inchicore.