The Kilkenny Arts Festival will present a concert featuring Crash Ensemble with violinist, vocalist, and composer Andrew Hamilton. The performance, taking place on 18th August 2023, is scheduled for two showings at 3.30 pm and 6.30 pm in The Deanery Garden, St Canice’s Cathedral.

The programme will feature Hamilton’s composition “Friendly Piece,” written during his time as composer in residence with Crash Ensemble. The new work, commissioned in 2019, explores themes of friendliness and kindness, seeking to engage with the concept of musical kindness.

To enhance accessibility for attendees, sensory-sensitive packages will be provided upon request for the 3.30 pm performance of “Friendly Piece.” These packages contain items to assist with sensory processing for individuals with noise, light, or other sensitivities.

It is important to note that this is a standing event, and under 16s are allowed to attend for free, accompanied by an adult.

Ryan McAdams will conduct the performance, and the Crash Ensemble line-up includes Susan Doyle, Leonie Bluett, Roderick O’Keeffe, Brian Bolger, Alex Petcu, Ruth McGinley, Larissa O’Grady, Lisa Dowdall, Kate Ellis, and Caimin Gilmore. Emma Martin has been engaged as a visual collaborator.