Bumper programme announced for 2025 Mallow Arts Festival
The punk-folk outfit are an anarchic mix of drums, bodhrán, whistles, punk poetry, songs and beats.
Initially a solo project, Wasps vs Humans punk poet/drummer, Carl Antony Plover has shared the stage with some of Ireland's and UK's well-regarded performers including Christy Moore, John Cooper Clarke, Whipping Boy and a daring opening set for The Fall.
As a musician, he has released an album and single with 4,000,000 Telephones to critical acclaim in the UK national press and he also made the playlist for the John Peel BBC Radio 1 Show.
Having partnered up with musician wife, Linda Plover, WvHs have honed a distinctive punk/folk sound over the last eighteen months, whilst promoting their debut album, 'Scratchcard Empires'.
The album, released in October of last year, features singles such as 20 million Andrew Tates, Price You Pay, and Ugly America.
The doors at Kepplers Cellar Bar will open from 9pm for the performance.
The 2025 Mallow Arts Festival which will be held from July 23 to July 27 is an annual festival celebrating live music, literature, art, film and everything creative.
Acclaimed musician and mental health advocate, Niall Breslin, will also be bringing his unique and thought provoking live show to Mallow.
The Irish musician who is also known as Bressie will be performing in St James Church, Mallow on Saturday, July 26.
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This show which combines the power of storytelling with music will have a special appeal to those invested in mindfulness and mental well-being and provides a thought provoking and moving experience.
Other highlights from the upcoming festival include Sweep Down To The Sea on July 24, Scullion on July 25, Kieran Goss and Annie Kinsella on July 27.
A creativity writing and wellbeing workshop for teens will also be held on Saturday, July 26 at 11am, while a yoga class will be held in the serene surrounds of Mallow Castle on Saturday, July 26 from 10.30am to 12 noon.
Other highlights include the launch of Mary Bradford's new book which will take place on Thursday, July 24 at Mallow Library and a drama workshop with Geoff Gould.
There are lots of great highlights for people of all ages in this year's 2025 Mallow Arts Festival.
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