Australian Celtic Women and Irish fiddle player Gerry O’Connor are joining forces for a series of Mother’s Day concerts, promising Queensland audiences a weekend filled with the magic of Celtic music.

Australian Celtic Women, an all-female musical ensemble comprising award-winning musicians and singers, will take the stage alongside Gerry O’Connor, a renowned musician from Dundalk. Together, they’ll transport audiences back to their Celtic roots with their enchanting performances.

With Australian Celtic Women, you can expect stunning visual effects, angelic voices, and a plethora of Celtic instruments including fiddles, bagpipes, bodhrans, tin whistles, drums, percussion, and keyboards. The combination of these elements creates an unforgettable experience filled with warmth, memories, and exhilaration, leaving the audience yearning for more.

Joining them will be Gerry O’Connor, who is celebrated worldwide for his vibrant playing style and pulsating rhythm. Having been taught by his mother, Rose, who came from a long line of fiddle players, Gerry’s musical journey is deeply rooted in his family’s traditions. He is known for his solo work as well as for being a founding member of bands like Lá Lugh, Skylark, and Oirialla, each contributing significantly to the Irish music scene. His collaborations with prominent figures in Irish music, including members of The Chieftains, Boys of the Lough, Planxty, De Dannan, and Bothy Band, have further solidified his reputation as a masterful musician.

Having recorded numerous albums and received accolades such as the prestigious Ródaíocht Bardic Award at the 2018 All Ireland Fleadh, Gerry brings a wealth of experience and talent to the stage. His tour through Australia promises not only mesmerising performances but also insightful workshops and lectures, enriching the Australian music scene with the beauty of Irish traditional music.

Australian Celtic Women have a busy schedule at Australian Celtic Festival in Glen Innes, New South Wales, from May 2nd to 5th before the Queensland gigs.

Miranda Peatey of Australian Celtic Women told Anglo&Celtic: “We have one concert with Gerry at the Chapel Theatre at Glen Innes and then he’s coming back with us to Brisbane and we’re performing a night show on Saturday, 11th May, at Mount Gravatt and then a Sunday matinee on Mother’s Day, 12th May, at the Beenleigh Theatre.”  

You can also catch Gerry O’Connor in Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney before he joins forces with Australian Celtic Women in Glen Innes and Queensland. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the magic of Celtic music live!

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Proudly sponsored by Culture Ireland, (Cultúr Éireann), promoting Irish arts worldwide.

Main picture: Australian Celtic Women. Photo supplied/credit: Stephen Coles Photography.

Picture: Fiddle player Gerry O’Connor. Photo supplied.