Key Events
Led and created by conductor David Brophy, The Expo World Choir at Jubilee Park will be taking place in December. Whether Expo staff hosts or guests, everyone can enjoy this incredible project that really captures Expo’s collective and collaborative ethos. The Christmas special will feature a specially created musical ensemble, guest singers and the Expo World Choir, performing the great Irish Songbook in a unique international gathering. The song list will range from “You Raise Me Up” to U2’s “One” and festive favourites. The choir will be selected, mobilised and coached online by David Brophy in the weeks preceding the event.
On St. Patrick’s Day, which falls on March 17, the Ireland pavilion will host a variety of engaging events throughout the day to showcase the lively spirit of the country. A key National Day highlight will see Martin Hayes, one of Ireland’s most revered traditional musicians, lead a specially created concert. It will explore Irish music from its roots right through to a highly charged, contemporary rendition of traditional forms. Plus, special guests will perform traditional Irish music and songs from the Irish Songbook, including classics from U2, The Cranberries, Hozier, Snow Patrol and The Corrs.
