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SUMMARY:Poetry Night with Emmet O’Brien\, Acclaimed Poet and Spoken Word artist
DESCRIPTION:Poetry Night with Emmet O’Brien\, Acclaimed Poet and Spoken Word artist\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn evening of poetry and spoken word with acclaimed Irish poet and spoken word artist Emmet O’Brien\, including performance and informal conversation about his creative work.  \n\n\nThe event celebrates rhythm\, language and connection and offers audiences an energising evening of contemporary Irish spoken word. O’Brien is known for performances including The North Side and Dirty Dublin\, as well as appearances at festivals such as Electric Picnic\, Body & Soul and All Together Now. His wider creative practice includes mental-health murals in Temple Bar and poetry workshops in Mountjoy Prison. \n\n\n\nBook Your Place\n\n\n\nNo Booking Necessary \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtists\n\n\n\nEmmet O’Brien\, Poet and Spoken Word Artist \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFull Event Details\n\n\n\nJoin us for a night sharing the work of Emmet O’Brien\, acclaimed poet and spoken word artist. The event will include a performance by Emmet\, as well as an informal chat about his work. \n\n\n\nAcording to the Void Platform and Magazine \n\n\n\n’finding the words to describe the work and performance of Emmet O’Brien is no easy task. . . . from the North side of Dublin (he) is a beautiful amalgamation of talent and story. Labelling a creative such as Emmet as a poet almost doesn’t do the artist justice for what impact and accomplishments he has made and achieved in his creative career thus far. Emmet O’Brien is a Filídh\, a filídh is a legendary olden Irish term which translates to a . . creative who was worshipped for their skills and their art and someone who has undoubtedly left a stamp in the world they roam. ‘[1] \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[1] https://void.ie/emmet-obrien-the-filidh/ \n\n\n\nSmashing Times Arts & Human Rights Radio Show on Dublin South FM \n\n\n\nListen to an interview with Emmet O’Brien\, acclaimed poet and spoken word artist on the Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights Radio Show. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeaker Biographies:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA celebrated voice in Ireland’s spoken word scene\, Emmet O’Brien is known for his viral performances such as The North Side and Dirty Dublin\, as well as several acclaimed books. His work has taken him to stages across Europe and festivals including Electric Picnic\, Body + Soul and All Together Now. With projects ranging from mental health murals in Temple Bar to poetry workshops in Mountjoy Prison\, O’Brien presents an unforgettable evening of spoken word\, poetry and performance\, a celebration of rhythm\, language and connection. This event is an experience of the best of Irish spoken word poetry leaving audiences energised\, moved and uplifted. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganisations Involved / Partner Organisation(s):\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue Information:
URL:https://smashingtimes.ie/event/poetry-night-with-emmet-obrien/
LOCATION:Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality\, 30 Sandycove Road\, Sandycove\, Dublin\, A96V9P1\, 30 Sandycove Road\, Sandycove\, Dublin\, A96V9P1
CATEGORIES:Poetry,Spoken Word
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