Attempting to highlight some of the finest folk acts we have in Ireland, the Spirit Of Folk Awards took another step forward towards its conclusion today with the announcement of the nine semi finalists for the awards.
Being held in conjunction with the Spirit of Folk Festival, which takes place in Dunderry Park, Co Meath in September, with over 100 bands applying for the recognition and now nine have made it to the semi-finals.
The nine semi-finalists were named today as: Moxie, Miriam Donohue, Mossy Nolan & Colm McGowan, My Fellow Sponges, Garr Cleary, Laura Ann Brady, The Cujo Family, Vickers Vimy and A Band Called Wanda.
At the end of the night, 3 acts will be chosen to move forward to the final which takes place as part of the Spirit Of Folk Festival on September 21st. Tickets for the Whelans showcase on August 31st are €10 and tickets for the Spirit Of Folk Festival at Dunderry Park are €50 and include a three course meal would you believe.