Artist Support - James Shannon

Draíocht is delighted to welcome Dublin 15 artist James Shannon to our Studio to produce a music video for an Irish language rendition of 'Killing Me Softly' played by an orchestra based in London and sang by Róisín Seoighe.

Directed by Ciarán McGrath.

Co- Directed by James Shannon

Gabriel Bradley as Director of Photography.

Set Design by Ciara O'Connor, Ciarán McGrath and James Shannon

Lighting by Gabriel Bradley, James Shannon and Ciara O'Connor.

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Draíocht is recognised as a creative hub and laboratory space and invests significantly in the development of artist's practice by the provision of benefit in kind support such as space, technical support, admin/marketing support and specialist expertise. We offer a wide range of opportunities to artists i.e. commissions, residencies, artist studios/rehearsal space, co-productions, co-commissions, seed funding, mentoring.

Our Artist Support Series, launched during Covid-19, has helped 79 artists in 2020, 50 artists in 2021, 74 artists in 2022, 53 artists in 2023, and 31 artists in 2024 with the provision of free rehearsal and creative space. Space to rehearse, write, create, film, dance, think & plan... whatever is needed!

With thanks to our funders Fingal County Council & The Arts Council.

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