In the very first episode of the Irish Institute of Music and Song (IIMS) podcast, Dónal Kearney speaks to Michael T. Dawson, Artistic Director of the Fingal International Festival of Voices to discuss the origins of the festival. Chatting just four weeks before the inaugural festival opening, Dónal and Michael took time out of their hectic preparations to discuss the concept behind the festival and how it became a reality.

Fingal International Festival of Voices takes place 12-15 March 2020 in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.

Full details on the festival here: www.fingalfestivalofvoices.com

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