Last Chance to Join the Italian Fusion Festival 2024 – Limited Tickets Left

Last Chance to Join the Italian Fusion Festival 2024 – Limited Tickets Left!

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The countdown has begun for the 7th edition of the Italian Fusion Festival, and we’re thrilled to see the excitement building! This year’s festival will take place on Wednesday, 27 November 2024, from 6:30 PM at the United Arts Club, Dublin, bringing you an unforgettable evening of music, art, and cultural exchange.

Our festival celebrates the incredible contributions of Italians in Ireland to the arts and fosters a vibrant cultural dialogue between our two nations. With live performances from unique Irish-Italian musical collaborations, an art exhibition, a short video competition, and the best Italian food and Aperol Spritz, this event promises to be a memorable night.

Tickets are Selling Fast – Act Now!

Thanks to your overwhelming support, the General Admission + Aperol Spritz tickets are now SOLD OUT!

But don’t worry, there are still a few tickets left in the General Admission and General Admission Aperol Spritz + Italian Canapés categories.

This is your last chance to grab a ticket and attend an evening celebrating the best of Italian and Irish artistic fusion.

Don’t Miss Out – Buy Your Tickets Now!

We strongly recommend booking your spot today, as only a few tickets remain, to avoid disappointment. Tickets can be purchased directly here or on Eventbrite.

Let’s make this edition of the Italian Fusion Festival the best one yet – see you there!

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Art Exhibition

Art Exhibition: A Softer Cadence by Deirdre Kearney

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The seventh edition of the Italian Fusion Festival will feature a solo art exhibition by renowned Irish visual artist Deirdre Kearney. Titled “A Softer Cadence”, this captivating exhibition will be displayed during the festival at the United Arts Club. The exhibition will be open throughout the festival evening, allowing attendees to immerse themselves in Deirdre Kearney’s evocative visual narratives while enjoying the vibrant lineup of musical performances, Italian food, Aperol Spritz, and more.

Deirdre Kearney, based in Blackrock, Co. Dublin, brings a unique perspective to her work. She blends her background in law and art to explore the concept of truth. After graduating with a Master’s in Art in the Contemporary World from the National College of Art and Design (NCAD) in Dublin in 2015, Deirdre embarked on an illustrious artistic journey.

Her work has been widely recognized, from her residencies under the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals (NAPD) scheme to her solo exhibitions and participation in prestigious group shows. In 2012, her series *The Shipwright’s Daughter* was showcased at the Titanic Centre in Belfast as part of the Titanic Exhibition.

Deirdre’s paintings, featured in private and public collections worldwide, challenge the legitimacy of received truths, capturing the delicate interplay between memory, perception, and visual distortion. This solo exhibition promises an evocative journey through Deirdre’s artistic exploration. Each piece traces a line from witnessing to memory, offering viewers a contemplative experience that invites introspection and dialogue.

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New Ticket: Aperol Spritz + Italian Canapés for a Limited Time

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We’re happy to announce a brand-new ticket option for our Aperol Spritz & Duets edition at the Italian Fusion Festival on Wednesday, 27 November, at the United Arts Club in Dublin!

Introducing our General Admission + Aperol Spritz + Italian Canapés ticket for just €30.00! Indulge in a specially curated selection of Italian-inspired canapés alongside your Aperol Spritz, including:

  • 2 x Mignon Arancini Al Ragù 
  • 2x Mini Involtini Frittata, Prosciutto e Rucola 
  • 1x Oliva Ascolana  
  • 1x Mini Lemon Garlic Rosemary Marinated Chicken Skewers  

🛎️ Limited-Time Offer: This exclusive ticket is available for a limited number of attendees, so don’t wait to upgrade! New buyers can choose this ticket directly, while existing General Admission + Aperol Spritz ticket holders can upgrade for just €10 (see here how) to enjoy these delicious Italian canapés.

🎫 Ticket Options:

  • General Admission + Aperol Spritz + Italian Canapés  €30.00
  • General Admission + Aperol Spritz  €20.00
  • General Admission  €12.00

Don’t miss out—indulge in the authentic flavours of Italy at this unforgettable night of music, art, and cuisine!

Jukedom

Jukedom

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We are happy to introduce the blues-soul part of our lineup. This year, the Italian Fusion Festival presents Jukedom.

A guitar-driven journey through blues and soul classics, from Albert King to Etta James, Sam Cooke and many others. Both passionate about stomping guitars and smooth harmonies, Niamh and Claudio Mercante formed Jukedom, a territory ruled by good tunes.

https://www.facebook.com/jukedom.music/

https://www.youtube.com/@jukedom88

 

IIC Dublino

Istituto Italiano di Cultura – Partner of the Italian Fusion Festival 2024

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Currently active across the major cities of the five continents, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura (IIC) network is the fundamental reference point for the Italian community abroad and the centre of the growing demand for Italian culture worldwide.

The network offers courses, operating libraries, and educational and editorial material that can help people discover and learn more about the Italian language and culture.

The Istituto Italiano di Cultura in Ireland was established in 1954 to foster and increase the existing cultural links between Ireland and Italy through joint initiatives in education, culture, and science. It is situated in an early nineteenth-century Georgian building in the centre of Dublin, in Fitzwilliam Square, architecturally one of the city’s most ‘historic’ and interesting squares, facing a beautiful private park.

Learn more about the Italian Institute of Culture on iicdublino.esteri.it/iic_dublino/en

The IIC Dublin hosts cultural events such as seminars, conferences, book presentations, exhibitions, concerts, and theatre and film screenings every week. The full programme of events can be found on iicdublino.esteri.it/iic_dublino/en/gli_eventi/

Italian language courses at the IIC resumed in September. Through their Italian classes, students can develop listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills in a structured and gradual manner with the help of highly qualified native speakers.

Check their website for further details and updates:

https://iicdublino.esteri.it/iic_dublino/en/imparare_italiano/i_corsi_di_lingua/i-corsi-di-lingua.html

Cosmik Debris

Cosmik Debris

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We are happy to introduce the folk-rock part of our lineup. This year, the Italian Fusion Festival presents Cosmik Debris.

Mauro Angeletta in an Italian multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. He starts playing guitar at age of 14. A self-taught musician for a few months, he then studies guitar with Piero Simone before undertaking classical studies in his early 20s. After a few illuminating lessons with the great Italian Jazz Guitarist Fabio Zeppetella he goes back to his own personal musical journey, exploring classic Rock and surroundings. Besides guitar, over the years he takes an interest in singing and playing ukulele, keyboard and harmonica. He’s been part of many original and tribute projects gaining loads of recording and live experience.

Stefano Mormolli is an Italian multi-instrumentalist whose music blends folk rock and progressive styles. His musical journey began in childhood with the accordion, later expanding to include keyboards, piano, guitar, and vocals. Active primarily as a live performer, he has played at numerous festivals and venues, while also working as a session musician in studios and composing soundtracks for documentaries. Currently, Stefano is working on his next album, set to be released in the spring of 2025.

CosmikDebris Band 
CosmikDebris Band was founded in 2017 by the Italian guitarist/songwriter Mauro Angeletta and the French harmonica player Arthur Guillon. The band has so far released 2 EPs (A Walk Downtown in 2019 and Something Beautiful in 2022) besides gigging and performing at various festivals in Ireland and abroad. The band is currently working on their new original project Tales From the Moon, to be released by end 2024/beginning 2025.

https://youtube.com/@cosmikdebrisband9266?si=wyqYQhe-rZB9eFyb

https://www.facebook.com/CosmikDebrisBandDublin

The Italian Fusion Festival 2024– Short Video Competition

Short Video Competition 2024 – 7th edition

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The Italian Fusion Festival 2024– Short Video Competition

“Corto | Italy and Ireland in a snapshot”.

The short video competition has been integral to the Italian Fusion Festival since its start.

The aim is to spotlight international filmmakers in Ireland who wish to showcase their works on our platforms.

Entry is open to any short film made by Italian-Irish film productions. The films must include at least one Italian and one Irish cast/crew/director/writer/composer/editor/producer. We accept both unreleased and previously released short movies.

Deadline: Thursday, 21 November 2024

Duration of short films: up to 10 minutes.

Submission: Send an email to info@italianfusionfestival.com with a short bio and a description of the video. Your email should also include a YouTube or a WeTransfer link to your video(s).

The winner will be announced during the event and will be awarded a voucher.

All the videos shortlisted by our jury will also be advertised and made permanently available to the wider public on different platforms, such as the Italian Fusion Festival and Radio Dublino web pages and social networks.

Contact us for further information.