Dermot Kennedy is bringing his brand-new global music festival to Boston and Sydney, Australia next March.

The acclaimed, multi-platinum singer/songwriter today announed plans for MISNEACH— Irish for "courage"— which he says will be a " celebration of Ireland’s rich musical heritage to coincide with the St Patrick’s Day celebrations in March 2025."

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In Boston, there will be a MISNEACH showcase show at the Brighton Music Hall on March 18 before Dermot headlines a multi-artist bill at TD Garden on the 19. The Sydney edition of the festival will be a full outdoor festival at The Domain to take advantage of the late summer weather on March 16th, following the city’s official St Patrick’s Day parade.

“For so many years now I have watched the St Patrick’s Day celebrations in so many different cities with a massive sense of pride," ethe artist explained. “I’ve always been so moved by the way Irish history and culture is celebrated all over the world. But I’ve also had the feeling that, for a country so rich in culture, I didn’t see it being represented fully in these events worldwide and I wondered, could we change that?” 

“With this inaugural year we hope to begin an annual tradition that will enrich the St Patrick’s day celebrations around the world with music and the arts, by showcasing some of the best new and established Irish musical talent, as well as musical talent of the Irish diaspora. We will also be giving back to the communities in Ireland and the host cities. I’ve been lucky enough to feel the love that the world has for Ireland and its music, and I’m so excited to be starting something very special.”

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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.