entertainment
The West Waterford Festival of Food always provides a full entertainment programme throughout the weekend, where music, art and family fun come centre stage alongside the food - proper craic agus ceol!
Friday 10th and Saturday 11th June Line-Up
LIVE MUSIC ON THE QUAY ALL DAY
FUN FAIR @WALTON PARK Open on Saturday and Sunday
FRIDAY 10TH JUNE:
SATURDAY 12TH JUNE | MC jenny Beresford
12:30 - 12:50pm Dungarvan Brass Band
1:00 - 1:50pm Derek Flynn
Derek Flynn is a musician and songwriter with over 20 years experience writing, recording and performing both original and cover songs. He has played music professionally both in Ireland as well as in New York for four years and has toured throughout Europe
2pm Duck Race
2:30 - 3:10pm Eddie Hill
Waterford based Singer Songwriter
3:15 - 4pm Harmania Indie Choir
Waterford based , Harmania Indie Choir were formed back in 2015. From their humble beginnings of just 12 members, they have grown hugely in numbers and popularity. Their love for arranging and singing unique covers of indie classics, as well as pop, folk, indie folk, rock and dance music (no genre is off the cards!!) has seen them perform on many stages at various festivals and gigs throughout Ireland. They’ve also recorded a number of videos both as Harmania and in collaboration with various Irish artists such as Emma Langford and Waterford’s “In The Willows”. They recently were featured on RTE 1’s Claire Byrne Show and early this year were listed on “1001 Covers” best covers playlist for their version on Stone Roses classic “ She Bangs The Drums”. Come to one of the their gigs and you are guaranteed to hear them take on a song that you would not expect a choir to go near with a barge pole!!
sunday 12th june with mc tom keith
LIVE MUSIC IN GRATTAN SQUARE ALL DAY
FUN FAIR @WALTON PARK Open on Saturday and Sunday
11 - 11:20am Dungarvan School of Trad.
11:30am – 12pm Naoise
Naoise is a 25 year old songwriter and multi instrumentalist originally from Dublin, now based in Waterford City. They identify as queer and non-binary and are releasing an original EP this July. Naoise also covers well known pop songs from the last few decades, especially the 00s/10s and can be contacted on Instagram @naoisemusic or by email through naoisemusic97@gmail.com.
12:10 - 12:40pm Hera
Irish singer and songwriter Ciara Hennessy has been enchanting listeners with her soulful, smoky and sultry voice the past number of years with her renditions of songs from modern gems to much loved classics, and now embarking on her own original journey with a series of collaborations through 2022. Aged 16 from Co Limerick, Ciara is homeschooled which has allowed her the opportunity to enjoy pursuits and passions including horse riding, acting ( currently attending the Limerick school of acting) dog sitting as well as enjoying her music and singing.
Inspired as much by today’s music, the likes of Lana Del Rey and Taylor Swift as she is with her deep love for classic artist including Elton John, Ricky Nelson and Elvis, Ciara continues to develop her craft and enjoy her singing.
12:50 - 1:30pm Mystery Machine
Local 80's two piece band playing covers of all genre of hits from AABA to ZZtop
1:40 - 1:55pm Stallholders Prizes Presentation
2 - 2:45pm Rock Paper Scissors
Local Dungarvan Band playing covers from The Smiths, The Cure, REM, Elvis Costello, Prince , Bowie, Nirvana, Talking Heads and many more
3 - 3:40pm Louise Barry
Singer Songwriter Louise Barry trained in the Prestigious Paul McCartney School LIPA.She has featured on national and international radio. Written and produced for stage, video games and Art Installations. Louise is a published author in peer reviewed Books and advovates for positive Mental Health as a public speaker.
4pm – Deise Brass
Hailing from Dungarvan in Co. Waterford, Deise Brass have established themselves as one of the leading authentic New Orleans Jazz bands in Ireland. Regulars at Jazz Clubs, Jazz Festival’s, local festivals, and plenty more besides. They bring a lively mix of music and a whole lot of fun wherever they play. Founded in 2014, the band have gone from strength to strength, specialising in music, most of which is over 100 years old, originating from New Orleans, Dixieland, Swing and Jazz Standards from the roaring 1920’ and30’s. Be sure and check these guys out at this year’s festival.
5pm - The Cedartowns
The Cedartowns are a vibrant alt/folk sextet from Tipperary, Ireland. Since coming together in 2013, the band has enjoyed a roller-coaster of success playing to sold-out venues across the country and receiving critical acclaim for their music.
5:45pm - Festival Closes
