POET and arts cordinator Colin Dardis recently published a new collection, The Dogs of Humanity (Fly on the Wall Press) with themes tackling mental health issues. Here Colin writes a guest blog f...
In early 2020 First Fortnight in association with sectoral stakeholders intend to launch a 24/7 dedicated Wellbeing Support Service , which will include free mental healthcare for all members of th...
First Fortnight wish to commission an artist or organisation to deliver a special project as part of First Fortnight Festival 2020.
As IDLES prepare to return to Dublin for the first of two shows this year we look back on their first Dublin headline gig in the Button Factory last October. As well as the sold out Vicar Street da...
First Fortnight caught up with director Paul Duane to talk about his hypnotic film on Greek folk music and tracing the steps of the KLF
One exciting music event is My Story My Song in the intimate surroundings of the Liquor Rooms this Thursday which sees a diverse line-up of artists discussing and interpreting some of their favouri...
Calling all children and the wonderful adults who care for them.First Fortnight are delighted to be hosting an even bigger number of children and family events than ever across Ireland this January...
Lysis is an audio-visual documentary that will be performed in Dublin, Louth and Kildare during First Fortnight Europe. It is based on the writings of people living with mental health issues and wa...
Stephanie is a guest music curator for ‘Therapy Sessions’ which will take place in Cork on January 12th.
Our presentation of this festival aims to showcase the vibrancy of modern Ireland with an emphasis on the European community and the benefits of working together. Let’s take a look at how First For...