John Francis Flynn, Bláth na hÓige, Ruth Clinton, Niamh Bury, Thomas McCarthy, Edwina Guckian and more have been announced as part of the line-up for this year's Tradition Now festival, taking place at the National Concert Hall (NCH) on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4 – presented by the NCH and the Arts Council.

“Supporting innovation and exploration in traditional music and the arts plays an important part in our collective shared understanding of Irish identity, heritage and legacy through music, dance and storytelling," comments NCH's CEO, Robert Read. "We are pleased to partner with The Arts Council in bringing together a diverse and talented line-up for this iteration of Tradition Now which showcases and celebrates the breath of talent in the traditional music of today while looking to the future."

The festival will take place across the Main Stage, The Studio and the Kevin Barry Recital Room, while the John Field Room will play host to the John Field Room Sessions over the two nights.

See the full line-up and stage times below:

Friday, May 3

Main Stage: 7.30pm – 8.30pm Ruth Clinton | 9pm -10pm Bláth na hÓige

The Studio: 7pm Edwina Guckian | 9.30pm Thomas McCarthy - Passing the Songs

Kevin Barry Recital Room: 9.15pm Jim Ghedi

Saturday, May 4

Main Stage: 7.30pm -8.45pm John Francis Flynn

The Studio: 7pm Cahalen Morrison | 9.30pm Niamh Bury

Kevin Barry Recital Room: 9.15pm Helen Diamond

Maureen Kennelly, Director of the Arts Council of Ireland says that: “The traditional music, song and dance of Ireland continues its exciting journey of exploration, collaboration and innovation, while remaining true to its grassroots origins. The traditional arts is a living tradition, with unique regional styles and accents – it has influenced other traditions and has been itself influenced over time. We are delighted that this partnership with the NCH continues to bring rich & diverse traditional music to new audiences.”

A day ticket for Friday, May 3 will be €27 and a day ticket for Saturday May 4 will be €30. There will also be limited weekend tickets available for €50 which will grant the ticket holder to all Tradition Now concerts.

There will also be a 10 percent discount for friends of National Concert Hall as well as groups of 10 or more. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, February 28 at 10 am on the NCH website here.