Family friendly Samhain Celebration

Embrace the Samhain spirit as the Prankqueans join forces with Irish artist Anthony Quinn for a festive celebration filled with creative fun. Capture the essence of otherworldly creatures through your phone camera, inspired by Anthony's vivid drawings rooted in Irish mythology. Dive into the seasonal madness with mask-making and ancient Irish Halloween traditions and games. The evening will culminate in a captivating Prankquean concert. Enjoy a traditional Irish Samhain meal of colcannon, accompanied by a selection of drinks.

Date: Saturday 2 November 2024 (5.30 - 8.00pm)
Times: Meal (Samhain Stew), drinks & Samhain activities from 5.30 - 6.45pm
Concert: 7.00 -8.00pm
Venue: Woollahra Sailing Club (a short walk from Rose Bay Ferry)

(Unfortunately, the only dietary requirement we can cater for is vegetarian).

Additional drinks will be available for purchase on the night @ $5 each (wine/beer/soft drink) 
*Samhain Stew may available on the night if not pre-ordered (depending on availability) for a charge of $20

25% of the ticket proceeds will go towards the Irish Support Agency. 

Joyce Jam - Bloomsday Celebration
Hosted by the Prankqueans and MC's Don Conlon and Philip Cronin. 

Attendees are invited to celebrate the extraordinary life of James Joyce through readings, songs and musical compositions inspired by Joyce, Ulysses and Dublin. 

Participants are asked to limit their contributions to 5 minutes.

Ticket entry is by donation only to the Irish Support Agency NSW. 

Prankquean Concert, ‘Brigid the Rebel’

Our 'Brigid the Rebel' concert will feature traditional music with a Celtic flavour including Irish harp, the poetry of Anne Casey as well as drama and spoken word performances honouring feisty Irish Australian women. The courageous spirit of Brigid the Celtic Pagan Godess and that of Ireland's matriarchal saint of the same name have inspired the program prepared for this concert. 

The Prankqueans are an ensemble of artists inspired by ancient Celtic mythology to celebrate all things female and Irish Australian. Featuring acclaimed writers, musicians, singer-songwriters and performing artists, every show offers a theme explored through the careful curation of music, dance, poetry, prose and drama.

The Prankqueans: Áine de Paor, Anne Casey, Cliona Molins, Jacqueline McPhee, Julie McFarland and Rosie McDonald.

Their previous performances include celebrations of beloved Irish festivals: Samhain, Meitheal na mBan, Nollaig na mBan and of course Brigid.

Where: High Tide Room, Bondi Pavilion

All welcome, bookings required.

Fashion Show, Ramp Tramp Tramp Stamp debut of AW24 Collection I’m Not Not Ready (Irish Australian Bondi born & bred designer whose work is proudly unconventional & daring)

Ramp Tramp Tramp Stamp (RTTS) is a Sydney, Australia based label designed by Niamh Galea. Established in 2018, RTTS became a full time operation when Galea had to drop out of the Parsons New York MFA program in Fashion Design & Society due to the Covid pandemic in 2020. The brand’s mission is to Reject Shame, Act With Love and Dress How You Feel. RTTS has a focus on fit flexibility; and endeavours to make clothing that fits a range of genders, body types and sizes. We see fit flexibility as a life long question to be explored and not a realised solution. Ramp Tramp Tramp Stamp believes in making fashion with transparency and an eye to the future.

Where: High Tide Room, Bondi Pavilion

Bookings Required.

Brigid Cross making workshop & Egg & Bacon Rolls Bar-b-qued ($5 each or proof you’ve made a Brigid cross at workshop)

Where: Bronte Beach (shelters near the surf club)

All welcome, no registration required.

Brigid the Rebel Sunset Ceremonial acknowledging contribution of Rebel Irish Australian women to Australia.

Event: Brigid cross laying at the Irish 1798 Memorial: Claiming this space for Irish and Irish Australian Rebel women through music, poetry, readings & song

Where: Irish 1798 Memorial, Waverley Cemetery

All welcome; No registration necessary.

Traditionally, in Ireland, January 6th is a special day known as Nollaig na mBan (Women’s Christmas) when women are celebrated for their tireless efforts across the festive season.

In the modern day, the tradition is celebrated by acknowledging the role and accomplishments of women in our society.

With that in mind, The Prankqueans , an ensemble of artists inspired by ancient Celtic mythology to celebrate all things female and Irish Australian, are hosting an Open Mic Night at the Gaelic Club, Surry Hills from 6.30pm.

Bring your musical instrument, poem, song or party piece, the Prankqueans want to hear from you and to showcase the incredible talent of Irish mná in Sydney. This promises to be an excellent evening of entertainment and connection so please come along.

Ticket entry is by donation to the ISA only, but please register in advance by booking below.

Produced by Aine de Paor and featuring poetry and prose readings and music celebrating Irish-Australian heritage by writer, Gabrielle Carey; poet, Anne Casey; harpist, Cliona Molins; singers/musicians, Rosie McDonald, Julie McFarland, Jacqui McPhee and other artists - sponsored by Consulate General of Ireland

Produced by Aine de Paor and featuring poetry and prose readings and music celebrating Irish-Australian heritage by writer, Gabrielle Carey; poet, Anne Casey; harpist, Cliona Molins; singers/musicians, Rosie McDonald, Julie McFarland, Jacqui McPhee, dancer Tammi Butterworth and other artists - sponsored by Consulate General of Ireland and Irish National Association of Australasia.

Produced by Aine de Paor and featuring poetry and prose readings, drama and music celebrating Irish-Australian heritage by writer, Gabrielle Carey; poet, Anne Casey; singers/musicians, Rosie McDonald, Julie McFarland, Jacqui McPhee and other artists - sponsored by the Irish National Association of Australasia as part of the Baile as Baile project.