Flute

Conal O'Grada - Ireland

We are delighted to have a super star of the Irish music scene, Conal O'Grada for the 2012 Ceol Aneas Festival. A multiple All Ireland winner in his youth, Conal’s debut recording ‘The Top of Coom’ in 1990 is still regarded as a seminal recording of flute-playing.

Accordion

Benny McCarthy - Ireland

Accordion player from the band Danu, Benny McCarthy. Playing since he was 13 years, Benny is one of Irelands best young exponents on accordion. He founded the band Danu in 1995. His playing is described as powerful and soulful.

Louise Phelan - Ireland

Louise is a highly accomplished fiddle player from County Laois with an Honours Degree in music from UCC in 2001. Louise is currently teaching at the Gaelic Society in Sydney.

Cliodhna Costello - Ireland

All Ireland Champion on the Banjo in 2003, Cliodhna is from Roscrea but currently living in Palmerston North.

Alex Davidson - New Zealand

A great whistle player, well known in the local traditional music scene, Alex is also a wonderful teacher.

Jon Sanders - Ireland

Jon is a leading exponent in drop D and DADGAD guitar playing, a virtuoso bouzouki player and tenor ukele player and an internationally acclaimed composer.

Anna Dunwoodie - New Zealand

An accomplished harper. More information will be posted shortly.