Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Micheál Martin, will open Zeitgeist Irland 24, a season of Irish arts and culture in Germany.
The initiative is a partnership between the Department of Foreign Affairs and Culture Ireland, with a joint investment of €2.5m.
Over 120 projects involving 400 artists and arts professionals are confirmed for the season, taking place in various cities and towns across Germany.
The programme aims to deepen Ireland’s cultural engagement with Germany and showcase contemporary Irish arts and culture.
The line-up of contemporary Irish performers for the opening event for Zeitgeist Irland 24 taking place in the Metropol in Berlin includes:
- Musician Aoife Ní Bhriain
- Composer Jennifer Walshe
- Tenor Dean Power
- Choreographer/Dancer Sheena McGrandles
- Poet/Musician Adam Mohamed
- Musicians Ye Vagabonds
- Choreographer/Dancer/Musician Tura
