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20 hours ago
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- Extra.ie
Want to see Cillian Murphy in Cork? Here's how to attend an exclusive Q&A
Want to see Cillian Murphy live in his Cork? Here's how to attend an exclusive Q&A with the rebel county native. Fans of Cillian Murphy, mark your calendars, because this September, the Oscar-winning actor returns to his home county for a rare in-person appearance. The European premiere of Steve, a new feature directed by Tim Mielants and written by acclaimed author Max Porter, will take place at The Arc Cinema in Cork, followed by an exclusive Q&A event at Cork Opera House. Want to see Cillian Murphy live in his Cork? Here's how to attend an exclusive Q&A with the rebel county native. Pic:This one-night-only experience will take place as part of Sounds From A Safe Harbour and offers audiences the chance to see the film before its wider release in select cinemas in September, and on Netflix globally on October 3. The highly anticipated film is based on Max Porter's acclaimed novel Shy. Directed by Tim Mielants (Small Things Like These), this powerful drama follows a headteacher battling the closure of his reform school alongside the inner turmoil of a young student (Jay Lycurgo). The announcement comes as part of a wider programme release for SFSH's landmark 10th anniversary edition. Taking place across multiple venues in Cork City from 11–14 September 2025, SFSH invites audiences back into a world of music, language, art, and ritual. The programme was lovingly curated by a team which includes; Festival Director Mary Hickson, Cillian Murphy, composer Bryce Dessner (The National), author Max Porter, and folklorist Billy MagFhlionn. Speaking about this year's film programme, Murphy said: 'I am thrilled to be part of the inaugural film programme of SFSH 2025. Fans of Cillian Murphy, mark your calendars, because this September, the Oscar-winning actor returns to his home county for a rare in-person appearance. Pic:'There has always been such a natural crossover between cinema and music, and these delightfully diverse films very much speak to the philosophy and heart of what this festival is all about. 'It is very meaningful for me to have the European premiere of Steve in my hometown of Cork city,' he added. 'Steve is a film that Max Porter wrote listening to 90's Jungle and the film's score is deeply influenced by the rhythms and patterns of drum and bass. The music documentaries in the programme are studies on some of my favourite artists of all time, Jeff Buckley, Broken Social Scene, Donal Lunny, Brian Eno and Conor Walsh. Each one elegiac and sensitive and revelatory in different ways. 'Train Dreams is scored by festival curator Bryce Dessner and is a heartbreaking adaptation of that beautiful novel. We are also thrilled to be presenting Manchán Magan's beautifully intimate documentary Let the Land Speak. I think Cork audiences will truly relish this bespoke selection of unique films, which can be sampled alongside the amazing live music events happening across the city throughout the festival.' Whether you're a die-hard Cillian Murphy fan, a lover of bold new cinema, or simply curious about what promises to be one of the year's most talked-about films, this one's for you. Tickets for all films will go on sale 12 noon, Tuesday August 5 here.
Irish Examiner
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Sounds From a Safe Harbour festival in Cork announces additions to 2025 lineup
The Sounds From a Safe Harbour (SFSH) festival has announced another raft of artists heading to Cork in September. Having previously revealed headliners such as Beth Orton and Jon Hopkins, organisers of the biennial event have added a diverse mix of other concerts, including rapper God Knows, and former Gloaming duo Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh and Thomas Bartlett. Unique Limerick artist Bobby Fingers also makes his first appearance in Cork, after transforming himself from Mr Chrome of the Rubberbandits via a series of weird and wonderful videos on YouTube. Nobody is quite sure what the Fingers experience will involve, but we're told: "There will be a band. There may be some art. There will definitely be jokes. Maybe a book reading. No raffle." Bobby Fingers. This year's event is again headed up by Mary Hickson, with others on the curation team including actor Cillian Murphy, Bryce Dessner of The National, author Max Porter, and folklorist Billy MagFhlionn. The usual emphasis on collaboration at the festival will again see various collaborations and impromptu sessions as part of the 37d03d ("PEOPLE") strand. The fruits of a previous collaboration sparked by SFSH were heard with the recent release of A Dawning, the album by Olafur Arnalds and the late Cork musician Talos, aka Eoin French. The opening concert of the 2025 event at Cork Opera House is an already sold-out tribute to Talos. The 2025 festival is also expanding its film strand, with details of that being announced early next week. Meanwhile, Netflix has announced that the film Steve – a collaboration between two of the SFSH curators, Murphy and Porter – will open the Toronto International Film Festival in September before appearing on the streaming network later in autumn. An adaptation of the English author's book, Shy, it stars the Cork actor as a head teacher in a reform school. Sounds from a Safe Harbour takes place in various venues in Cork from September 11-14. For full details and tickets, see
Irish Examiner
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Sounds From A Safe Harbour reveals headliners for September music extravaganza in Cork
Sounds From A Safe Harbour (SFSH) has revealed some of its headliners for the September event in Cork. Not surprisingly, the biennial event is also planning a number of tributes to Eoin French, the late Cork musician who released music as Talos, and was involved with the festival since its founding in 2015. An opening concert entitled 'Remembering Talos' at the Opera House will feature many of the people who collaborated with French through the years. Sounds From A Safe Harbour 2025 will open with a tribute to the late Eoin French (Talos). Picture: Julie Rowland Other ticketed events will feature electronic music producer Jon Hopkins, who teams up with American musician S Carey, for a double piano show; while UK singer-songwriter Ben Howard joins forces with Kate Stables (This Is The Kit). Danish art rockers Efterklang will headline the closing concert, while others on the bill from September 11 – 14 include Beth Orton, Villagers, Black Country New Road, and Rhiannon Giddens. As well as the scheduled concerts, the festival will also run its usual series of impromptu concerts and other creative collaborations throughout the city. This year's event is again headed up by Mary Hickson, with others on the curation team including actor Cillian Murphy, Bryce Dessner of The National, author Max Porter, and folklorist Billy MagFhlionn. Festival director Hickson said: "This 10th edition of Sounds from a Safe Harbour feels especially meaningful. It's not only a celebration of the festival's evolution, but also a chance to deepen the relationships between artists and audiences that have been built over the years. SFSH has always been about collaboration and surprise, and this year, those principles are more alive than ever." Further announcements are expected in the coming months, and tickets will go on sale at noon Friday, May 30 via
Irish Daily Star
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Star
Cillian Murphy set to appear at exciting hometown event
Oscar winner Cillian Murphy will return home this summer for an event hosted by his home county. The Oppenheimer star is among the artists-in-residence for the Cork-born arts festival Sounds From a Safe Harbour, taking place in Cork City this September. The star, best known for his roles in the Christopher Nolan film as well as Peaky Blinders, The Wind That Shakes the Barley, and Small Things Like These, is a member of the curatorial team for the festival's 10th anniversary and is among the list of artists-in-residence. Therefore, Murphy will be spending some time in his birthplace during the end of summer, start of fall this year. Read More Related Articles Melania Trump shows true colors with 3-word command to Donald at Pope's funeral Read More Related Articles Trump is 'overwhelmed and distracted' after 100 days as POTUS, expert says Sounds from a Safe Harbour is a biennial festival of music, dance, art, and conversation, curated by Bryce and Aaron Dessner of The National, actor Cillian Murphy, playwright Enda Walsh, and festival director, Mary Hickson. This year, the festival will see more than 60 Irish and international musicians, artists, filmmakers, and writers coming together to collaborate in the '37d03d residency.' The festival will include an exciting program of ticketed and free events, taking place in intimate venues across Cork City. Speaking about the residency, Festival director Mary Hickson said: "The residency represents the beating heart of SFSH, it's why we do it. This year is the largest residency we have hosted in Cork and we are excited to welcome new and old friends to Cork for the week to collaborate, agitate, create and fail together - but mainly to stop for a week and spend time making.' Cillian Murphy with Aaron Dessner and Bryce Dessner from The National at Sounds From A Safe Harbour Festival in 2017 (Image: 2017 Kieran Frost) Murphy, who was born in Douglas and raised in Ballintemple, has been vocal about his pride for his home county of Cork throughout his career. He has mentioned that acting in Cork's Granary Theatre led to his "big break," according to Cork Beo. The actor, who now lives in Dublin , has been quoted in a number of interviews speaking about how proud he is to be Irish. During promotion for the movie Inception, Murphy famously corrected an interviewer who mistakenly called him British - twice. He also took some time on the Oscar stage in 2023 to say, 'I'm a very proud Irishman standing here tonight.' Murphy recently wrapped the Peaky Blinders movie, which sees him return to the screen as his legendary character, Tommy Shelby. As fans await the release of the film, there has been rumors swirling that there might be another season of the show on the way too. According to The Sun, the series, which concluded in 2022, is now set to continue with a seventh season, and may see the return of Cillian Murphy as Thomas Shelby but as a 'father figure' to younger gang members. For the latest local news and features on Irish America, visit our homepage here .
