Saxophonist, flautist, and producer Chip Wickham casts a formidable shadow across the UK jazz scene. From his early days in the UK breakbeat scene to a 17-year collaboration with Gondwana Records, Chip has crafted a series of acclaimed solo albums drawing on spiritual jazz, 60s British jazz, and contemporary influences like Jazzanova and The Cinematic Orchestra. His latest release, The Eternal Now, is a flute-led, rhythm-heavy journey exploring timeless creativity. Co-produced by Matthew Halsall and featuring Luke Flowers and Sneaky, the album fuses soulful grooves with expansive, otherworl

Brigit x District opens the festival weekend with a rare headline performance from Gemma Dunleavy. Since the release of UP DE FLATS in 2020, Dunleavy has largely stepped away from releasing music, choosing instead to refine her sound behind the scenes. Her return for Brigit feels timely. Rooted in stories of working-class Dublin and shaped by her upbringing in Sheriff Street, her club-pop songs balance emotional clarity with sharp, understated production. Set within the intimate surroundings of the Presbyterian Church, this show offers a focused live moment to mark Brigit: Dublin City Ce

Craic Dealers Comedy Club is back to kick off 2026 with a bang! Keego is our host. He is bald, tells us he is beautiful and he has been doing lots of squats to keep the party area in shape! He’ll be our tour guide on the night and will be talking about important things like what is the Irish Kama Sutra and why is Usain Bolt applauded for finishing in 9.5 seconds, but Keego never is!??? Closing the show is the comedy hurricane that is Joe Dowlin! With his madcap, high energy style, mixed with a unique skill for storytelling Jess Collins returns, along with Patrick McLoughlin, winner