Ceol Aneas Irish music Festival
Queens Birthday, 1-4 June 2012
Nelson, New Zealand
Festival Events:
- Tutor Concert
- Ceili Dance
- Sessions
All Events are open to the public, details will be posted nearer to the event.
Instrument Classes:
Instrument classes for Irish musicians on flute, fiddle, free reeds, guitar, banjo and tin whistle. Featuring renowned tutors from Ireland and New Zealand.
Ceol Aneas 2012 Instrument Tutors
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 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 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. All Ireland Champion on the Banjo in 2003, Cliodhna is from Roscrea but currently living in Palmerston North. A great whistle player, well known in the local traditional music scene, Alex is also a wonderful teacher. 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. An accomplished harper. More information will be posted shortly.
Flute
Conal O'Grada - Ireland
Accordion
Benny McCarthy - Ireland
Louise Phelan - Ireland
Cliodhna Costello - Ireland
Alex Davidson - New Zealand
Jon Sanders - Ireland
Anna Dunwoodie - New Zealand
