We’ve Only Just Begun is a tonic in music festival form, created to celebrate the wealth of musical talent possessed by women and non-binary artists of Ireland. Taking place in Whelan’s over a balmy mid-August weekend, showcased a mere fraction of feminine musical power on the island. Comprising both Whelan’s upstairs and main stages, the festival boasts alumni ranging from Soda Blonde and Sorcha Richardson to SPRINTS and Cathy Davey. This year’s line-up included Choice Music Prize nominee Ezra Williams, 2FM Rising Star Qbanna and radio presenter and musician Rachel Mae Hannon. A report published by research activist group Why…
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No Spill Blood live at Whelan’s in Dublin with support from Poor Creature. Photos by Thom McDermott
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Thurston Moore Group live at Whelan’s in Dublin on Monday night. Photos by David McEneaney
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Mount Eerie live at Whelan’s in Dublin with support from Goodtime John. Photos by Monika Ruman
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Quasi live at Whelan’s in Dublin last night. Photos by Loreana Rushe
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Ailbhe Reddy live at Whelan’s in Dublin with support from Merpire. Photos by Mark Earley
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Simple Kid live at Whelan’s in Dublin. Photos by Leah Carroll
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Javill live at Whelan’s in Dublin with support from Big Love and Chris Wong. Photos by Mark Earley
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Stella Donnelly live at Whelan’s in Dublin with support from Albertine Sarges. Photos by Harry Rich
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Sinead O’Brien live at Dolan’s in Limerick with support from Fonda and Whelan’s in Dublin. Photos by Aoife Moloney and Kevin Hennessy. Dolan’s in Limerick by Aoife Moloney Whelan’s in Dublin by Kevin Hennessy