Following a successful pilot in Galway in 2023, Culture Ireland is once again partnering with the Association of Irish and Celtic Festivals to showcase Irish artists at their conference.

This year’s conference will be held October 24-26, 2024 in Chicago, at the Irish American Heritage Center and the Congress Plaza Hotel.

The Association of Irish and Celtic Festivals is an organization comprised of over 60 Irish and Celtic festivals throughout North America. The annual conference is an essential meeting point for this network.

It is expected that the majority of these festivals and venues from all over North America will be in attendance looking for artists for their upcoming festivals in 2025 and beyond.

Culture Ireland will provide travel supports for artists based on the island of Ireland who are selected for this opportunity.

Showcase Band Submission Information:

The 2024 AICF Showcase Band Submission form is available here.

Applications will only be accepted through this link and the closing date is July 15, 2024

Selected artists will be notified by email by August 1, 2024.

For any questions regarding the showcase, please email [email protected].