Dermot Kennedy is set to launch MISNEACH, a brand-new music festival, celebrating the rich musical heritage of Ireland. The festival will be held on March 16, 2025, at The Domain, Sydney, coinciding with the St. Patrick’s Day festivities. MISNEACH (pronounced mish-nyach, meaning “Courage” in Gaelic) is all about bringing together both Aussies and Irish expats for a celebration of Irish culture beyond the traditional pub scene.
This exciting new festival will feature an impressive mix of contemporary and traditional Irish music, alongside global talents from the Irish diaspora. Dermot, who curated the festival with Ireland Music Week, explained his vision:
For years I’ve been moved by how Irish history and culture are celebrated around the world on St. Patrick’s Day, but I felt the music wasn’t fully represented. I wanted to change that with MISNEACH by highlighting some of the best new and established Irish talent.
The Sydney edition will feature a full outdoor festival to take advantage of the late summer weather following Sydney’s iconic St. Patrick’s Day parade. While Dermot himself will headline, the festival will also showcase rising stars and indie talent supported by Culture Ireland.
MISNEACH is designed to become an annual tradition, spotlighting the creativity and resilience of Irish people through music. Dermot’s personal connection to the Irish diaspora plays a huge role in the festival’s foundation, as it aims to give back to communities both in Ireland and the host cities. In Sydney, a portion of the festival’s profits will support Barretstown, a charity for children with serious illnesses, and Ireland Funds Australia, which backs local projects in education, culture, and community development.
Key Event Details:
DERMOT KENNEDY – MISNEACH
+ full festival lineup coming soon!
AUSTRALIA
MARCH 2025
Presented by Frontier Touring
FRONTIER MEMBER PRESALE
via frontiertouring.com/misneach
Runs 24 hours from: Wednesday 9 October (10am AEDT)
or until presale allocation exhausted
TICKETS ON SALE
Begins: Friday 11 October (10am AEDT)
Sunday 16 March
The Domain | Sydney, NSW
18+
axs.com.au
- When: March 16, 2025
- Where: The Domain, Sydney
- Tickets: Available through AXS.com.au starting from October 11th
- Charities: Barretstown, Ireland Funds Australia
Patrons are advised to purchase tickets only through authorised ticket sellers.
We cannot guarantee any ticket purchase made through any means other than the official ticketing agents listed on the Frontier website.
About Dermot Kennedy:
Dermot Kennedy has amassed 4 billion streams across platforms, having the best-selling debut album in Ireland of this millennium with debut Without Fear. A platinum-selling artist in over 12 countries, he released his acclaimed sophomore album Sonder in the autumn. His extensive 2023 “Sonder Tour” saw him headlining iconic venues including New York City’s Madison Square Garden and London’s O2 Arena among others. In 2024 he stripped back to basics and released the introspective EP, I’ve told the trees everything.
Dermot has also shared the stage with some of his finest contemporaries, most recently with Niall Horan, Noah Kahan and Zach Bryan. His incredible journey has taken him from busking on the streets of Ireland to playing stadiums around the world. His poetic and authentic artistry has forged a deep, emotional connection with audiences, including the likes of Taylor Swift and Shawn Mendes who have sung his praises.
For more info and ticket links, visit Dermot’s official website.