Other Voices returns to RTÉ in April with Sigrid, Sam Fender, Dermot Kennedy and more

Other Voices is finally returning to Irish television screens on April 14th, primed and ready to celebrate its twentieth series.

The show will run for six weeks on RTÉ2 and will be packed with exclusive interviews and performances from the world's most exciting musical stars. Annie MacManus, MayKay, and Huw Stephens will also be returning as hosts.

Week one kicks off with Irish superstar Dermot Kennedy, RTÉ Choice Music Prize nominee Orla Gartland, and Dublin rock band Sprints.

Subsequent episodes will feature international acts including Kay Young, Sigrid, Sam Fender, and John Grant. Sheriff Street R&B act Gemma Dunleavy, Tolü Makay, Villagers, David Keenan HousePlants, Mango x Mathman, Tebi Rex, Aimee and more Irish talent will take to the stage.

The series finale will celebrate Irish music icon Damien Dempsey and will look back at some of his biggest moments over the last two decades including his first performance from Other Voices series 1.

“In this our twentieth year, it is again a delight and a privilege to host Ireland’s and some of the world’s most exciting musicians and artists in the beautiful town of Dingle, West Kerry, right at the edge of Europe,” says Voices Founder Philip King. “The music captured is uplifting and inspirational and it’s a joy to share this music with everybody on RTÉ2 television and with the world on the RTÉ Player.”

RTÉ Executive Producer Justin Healy also expressed his enthusiasm for the series, saying: “It’s with great excitement that we can look forward to a new series of Other Voices. Not only is it the 20th year of this very special music festival, but audiences can expect an incredible lineup of both Irish and International artists, in what promises to be the strongest series yet”.

Other Voices' 20th series starts on Thursday 14 April at 11pm on RTÉ2 and will be available internationally on the RTÉ Player.

Check out the full list of featured artist below:

Episode 1 (Thu 14 April at 11pm on RTÉ2):
Dermot Kennedy, Orla Gartland, Sprints, Tebi Rex

Episode 2 (Thu 21 April at 11pm on RTÉ2):
Aimée, Sam Fender, Sigrid, Stevie Appleby

Episode 3 (Thu 28 April at 11pm on RTÉ2):
Brìghde Chaimbeul, HousePlants, Tolü Makay, Villagers

Episode 4 (Thu 5 May at 11pm on RTÉ2):
Gemma Dunleavy, John Grant, Kay Young, Melts

Episode 5 (Thu 12 May at 11pm on RTÉ2):
David Keenan, Mango X MathMan, Rachael Lavelle

Episode 6 (Thu 19 May at 11pm on RTÉ2)
Damien Dempsey Special