Coming Out Stories micro-site launched

K FEST LGBTQ Art Installation 2023 Coming Out Stories

K-FEST is thrilled to announce the publishing of our micro-site dedicated to the “Coming Out Stories” installation at the 2023 festival. The site includes audio of the stories from those who took part in this project and also a release of a short video documentary highlighting the LGBTQ+ installation, commissioned by K-FEST and supported by […]

Return bus from Killarney to Killorglin available for K-FEST weekend

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For those looking to travel to K-FEST from Killarney for any of the night time events, on Saturday June 3rd and Sunday June 4th, there are buses leaving from the Tourist Office on Beech Road, Killarney at 8.30pm and 9.30pm, with return buses leaving the Fair Field Killorglin at 1.30am and 2.30am sharp. It is […]

Can you figure out the real story in this audience participation event?

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Told across platforms exploring the complexities of youth, school, and nostalgia. Memories come rushing back in this experience that invites you to become an active participant. School Safety Patrol Officer Maximus C. Filmore leads us on a scavenger hunt, unlocking and uncovering forgotten memories as you re-visit a past that may never have existed. What […]

God’s Creatures writer Shane Crowley set for screening Q&A

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https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/gods-creatures-with-qa-tickets-621187176567 K-FEST are beyond delighted to get permission to screen God’s Creatures. And thankful to Shane Crowley for taking part in the Q&A in his home town. Unfortunately Paul Mescal can’t make it to the screening as he is busy filming his lead role in Gladiator 2 in Morocco! Well done to Shane and Cromane’s […]

Keep an eye out for Peggy’s Angels of Hope at K-FEST 2023

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The “Peggy’s Angels of Hope” project will feature ten enormous 8ft angel sculptures, transformed into stunning works of art by local community organisations and businesses. The project was the brainchild of Nollaig Fahy and are named after his mother Peggy Kelliher from Callinafercy who recently passed at the age of 99. Nollaig stated: “My family […]

Meet the 2022 Screaming Pope Prize winner Niamh McGuinness

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K-FEST’s Screaming Pope Prize is one of Ireland’s most unique arts awards, exclusively organised by artist for artists Each exhibiting artist is a contender for the Screaming Pope Prize Each year five outstanding Irish based artists are carefully considered and selected. with Niamh Mcguinness winning the coveted €1000 cash prize in 2022. in addition to […]

Rockshore Video Sessions: Skull The Pierre

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K-FEST were delighted to team up with BIMM Institute Dublin to accept seven acts from the college to this years festival. As well as live slots during the June Bank Holiday weekend the acts got to take part in a Rockshore Video Session as part of K-FEST’s commitment to help further artists careers. Big shout-outs […]

Rockshore Video Sessions: Katie Phelan

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K-FEST were delighted to team up with BIMM Institute Dublin to accept seven acts from the college to this years festival. As well as live slots during the June Bank Holiday weekend the acts got to take part in a Rockshore Video Session as part of K-FEST’s commitment to help further artists careers. Big shout-outs […]

Rockshore Video Sessions: Luna Juniper

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K-FEST were delighted to team up with BIMM Institute Dublin to accept seven acts from the college to this years festival. As well as live slots during the June Bank Holiday weekend the acts got to take part in a Rockshore Video Session as part of K-FEST’s commitment to help further artists careers. Big shout-outs […]

Rockshore Video Sessions: Toria

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K-FEST were delighted to team up with BIMM Institute Dublin to accept seven acts from the college to this years festival. As well as live slots during the June Bank Holiday weekend the acts got to take part in a Rockshore Video Session as part of K-FEST’s commitment to help further artists careers. Big shout-outs […]

Rockshore Video Sessions: Arlene

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K-FEST were delighted to team up with BIMM Institute Dublin to accept seven acts from the college to this years festival. As well as live slots during the June Bank Holiday weekend the acts got to take part in a Rockshore Video Session as part of K-FEST’s commitment to help further artists careers. Big shout-outs […]