Kate Nash announces series of intimate Irish gigs
Kate Nash performing on the BBC Introducing Stage during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset.
English singer-songwriter Kate Nash has announced a series of intimate gigs across Ireland later this year.
The London-born artist announced the gigs on Wednesday as part of a wider project exploring her Irish roots.
Nash will play Other Voices in Derry from September 25 to 26, Coughlan's in Cork on October 4, Cleere’s in Kilkenny on October 5, and The Ruby Sessions in Dublin on October 6.
Announcing the gigs on her Instagram account, she posted: “I'm doing a run of special & intimate shows in Ireland this October. We're goin back the way cause there's more craic & níos mó ceoil & more secrets to be spilled. On sale tomorrow at 10am, it's very important!!!”
Last year, Nash appeared on the to discuss her 20-year career, her Irish roots, and how the cost of living crisis is affecting touring musicians — with her revealing last year that she had started an OnlyFans account to help offset the cost of touring.
Most recently, the BRIT Award-winner appeared on on Virgin Media Television to discuss growing up with strong Irish roots, spending summers in Ireland, reconnecting with traditional music through the tin whistle, and her recent cover of Sinéad O'Connor's
She also shared her honest views on streaming services, touring costs, artist pay, and why she believes working-class musicians are finding it increasingly difficult to build sustainable careers.
The singer’s tour announcement follows her appearances at Galway International Arts Festival, All Together Now and the Fleadh this summer, where she debuted songs from her new project exploring her Irish heritage.
Nash was raised in London and has family with roots in Athenry, Headford, and Lisheenkyle.
Tickets for Nash’s autumn tour of Ireland are on sale on Thursday, August 27 at 10am from Singularartists.ie and Ticketmaster.ie.
