RETROSPECT ARTS FESTIVAL

As part of my MA in Arts Management and Creative Producing, I co-produced the Retrospect Arts Festival at the Cork Opera House.

Retrospect was a multidisciplinary arts festival that weaved together memory, nostalgia, and connection through a rich tapestry of immersive experiences.

We embraced the meeting of old and new, where fragments of the past intertwined with the present, to celebrate shared memory and the ties that bring us together.

For more on the festival as a whole, you can visit retrospectartsfestival.ie

HEARTH

I was the lead producer for Hearth, an event that welcomed visitors to the festival with engaging song and dance presented in the main foyer. We invited guests to gather around the fire as our ancestors have for ages to enjoy global artists as they performed pieces that reflected memories of home. The event also featured an open mic opportunity for the audience to share their own talents.

Anahuac Mexican Folk Dance Ireland (AMDIE)

The event opened with traditional Mexican folk dance.

KALYNA Ukrainian Community Choir

The lineup continued with lively songs from KALYNA.

Donnachadh Mac Aodha

Donnachadh Mac Aodha followed with traditional Irish harp music.

Olivia Mhet

Olivia Mhet sang a mix of Romanian classics and modern songs.

Open Mic

The even wrapped with an open mic event where guests shared songs, stories, and poetry.