Writer Una Mullally has created a brand new solstice audio experience in collaboration with the THISISPOPBABY collective, due to take place on December 21st at sunset.

The winter solstice, grianstad (which literally translates to "sun stop" as Gaeilge), is once again gaining potency in Irish Culture as an important marker of time, possibly the most important marker, as we are compelled to connect with our ancestral land, language and light.

With a bespoke soundscape composed by Jane Arnison and Julie Fogarty, and original music by MayKay, Ben Castle, and Adam Matthews, GRIANSTAD is moment of connection, reflection and collective joy.

Join people across the island and the world with this warm, funny, surprising and moving audio art work, for THISISPOPBABY’s final presentation of the year.

This is a free event at Hawk's Well Theatre in Sligo, Mermaid Arts Centre and more for those aged 12+ and registration is required. Enjoy with family, friends, or alone, on speaker or headphones, at sunset on December 21st.

Visual design comes from Niall Sweeney while production was helmed by Emily Brennan.

GRIANSTAD was made possible by the Business to Arts/Bank of Ireland Begin Together Fund, supported by Droichead Arts Centre, Hawk's Well Theatre, glór and Mermaid Arts Centre.

Posting to Instagram this afternoon, Mullally gave further details for the event.

"At the darkest time of year, it’s time to face the sun. GRIANSTAD is a solstice audio experience designed for listening at sunset on December 21st.

"It’s a tremendous buzz to be working with THISISPOPBABY and loads of amazing artists on this project. Wherever you are, join people around the world at sunset on December 21st to take in the rays. It’s free, you just need to register over on Eventbrite, and on the day you’ll get a link to the piece, and instructions."

 

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