Opening on September 12th, Climate Inspirations - Communities in Action is a new innovative, creative and collaborative festival which aims to change the narrative around climate action to one of positivity. Read all about it below..
An initiative of the Galway City Council Climate Action Team will harness Galway's creative energy and embrace our theatrical, musical, art, active travel, sport, Gaeilge and food cultures. It will deliver on objectives as set out in the recently adopted Galway City climate action plan.
To stay updated as the full festival programme unfolds, follow Galway Climate Inspirations Festival on their socials - Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - and then head over to their website www.galwayclimatefestival.ie to get your tickets and learn more about this exciting climate focused festival!
The inaugural Galway Climate Inspirations Festival will feature both ticketed and free open air events across its action packed programme, which runs until September 15th. Discover some of the festival highlights below;
Galway Climate Inspirations Festival Highlights:
Mary Robinson in Conversation with Philip Boucher Hayes
September 14th, at 4pm / An Taibhdhearc / tickets here
The Galway Climate Inspirations Festival is hosting an intimate conversation between Mary Robinson and Philip Boucher Hayes, both at the forefront of Climate Action in Ireland and around the world and both national treasures in their own right. Join them in conversation as they discuss inspiring stories of climate action from around the world.
Féasta! - A Long Table Pop Up
September 14th, at 5.30pm / Printworks, Market Street / tickets here
The premise is simple; everything on the table must come from Galway County or Galway Bay, sourced as locally and sustainably as possible. Some of Ireland's leading culinary lights - guided by Michelin starred Chef Enda McEvoy - will be cooking up a storm and showcasing inspirational ways in which simple, seasonal and quality fare can be elevated into a mouthwatering feast! Tickets include; a welcome drink, fabulous meal and live entertainment. Wine, beer and soft drinks will be available for purchase at the venue. Féasta is curated by Hinterland, a new social enterprise aiming to connect food, people and place.
Colm O'Regan: Climate Worrier
September 13th, at 8pm / An Taibhdhearc / tickets here
Are you worried about All The Bad News On The Environment and laugh grimly at it all? Me too. Avoid despair and instead join Colm for laughs, ideas and even hope as he tries to grapple with Everything Being Broken and how he might start to help. Along the way find out what Greta has in common with Irish aul lads, how to harness the power of Liveline and a simple trick for the first step in Doing A Bit.
John Spillane
September 14th, at 2pm / An Taibhdhearc / tickets here
This special, bilingual, family-friendly performance as a part of The Galway Climate Inspirations Festival is one not to miss! John Spillane is a musician, songwriter, performer, recording artist, storyteller, poet and dreamer. Rooted in people, place and story, his music transports the listener and his live performances captivate audiences around the world. John’s music is inspired by and encapsulates Irish traditional music in its contemporary form – a reflection of Ireland today.
above: photo by Fionn Hennessy Hayes
Playful Streets
September 13-15th, from 10am / Middle Street / more information here
‘Playful Streets’ is taking over Middle street and transforming it with a full free programme of games, pop-up street theatre, face painting, art, circus, and musical performances all aimed at prompting climate conversations. Experience a captivating array of activities: face painting, live music, drumming workshops, and street games. Engage with walkabout performances and DJ Will Softly's Kid's Disco. Be mesmerized by the stunning performance of Cellisimo and delve into the thought-provoking "Sounds of Climate Change" artwork by Mark Clare. Feel the energy of The Bash Brothers and enjoy the spectacle of stilt walkers. Discover pop-up climate theatre from Fregoli and join in climate conversations that spark new ideas and inspire change.
In addition to the events listed above there will be a series of talks and panel discussions taking place in An Taibhdhearc on Friday 13th & Sat 14th, and experts will look at a variety of topics like the reality of achieving Carbon targets, how we adapt to the weather implications of climate change and a look at inspirational stories from around the world. The Repair Café at the Galway City Museum will run mending workshops aimed at beginners on Sat 14th and there will be a further chance to promote Galway’s circular economy on Sunday 15th with the Second Hand Market on Middle Street. For more on these events and to see the full festival programme please vist their website at www.galwayclimatefestival.ie and follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
All photo courtesy of Galway Climate Inspirations Festival.
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