So Say So – August 6th, Wexford Arts Centre
As part of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann,So Say So returns with an unforgettable evening of music, poetry, and spoken word hosted by poet Stephen James Smith.
Expect powerful performances from Clare Sands, Basciville, John Cummins, and Zara Meadows– a genre-bending night of rhythm, roots, and rhyme.
Brought to you in partnership with Wexford Arts Centre and supported by the Wexford Arts Office.
Clare Sands
Clare Sands is a sixth generation fiddle player and bilingual singer from Cork, Ireland. Channeling the music of her ancestors, she weaves Traditional roots with Contemporary sounds and influences, embodying a fearless warrior-like spirit. By night, Sands is an open water swimmer and black belt, holding several world medals representing Ireland in martial arts!
Her eponymous album secured a place among the Irish Times’ Top 5 Folk Albums of 2022, and earned Sands a Best Folk Singer nomination at the Irish Folk Awards. Other notable projects include the ‘hypnotic and tribal’ (BBC Radio 2) Tírdhreacha agus Fuaimdhreacha (Landscapes & Soundscapes) EP, written and recorded across the four seasons in the four provinces of Ireland and Gormacha, a musical odyssey that treads a path between the Irish language, folklore and our natural world. Sands' passion for collaboration has led her to work with some of Ireland’s finest folk and traditional musicians, including Hothouse Flowers, Steve Cooney, Susan O’Neill, Niamh Regan, Brian Finnegan and more.
Her innovative musical creations are matched by electrifying live performances - Clare brings her audiences on an exhilarating journey full of hope, singing, celebration, and heart. Recent festival appearances include Glastonbury & Cambridge Folk Festival (UK), Fête De la Musique (FR), Festival Cervantino (MEX) and Port Fairy Folk Festival (AUS).
With a new album near completion and Australia, Japan and France on the touring horizon, Clare shows no signs of slowing down. She stands as a testament to the enduring power of music to unite and inspire - a troubadour for the modern age, whose melodies resonate across generations and cultures alike.
claresands.com | Instagram: @claresandsceo l 🎧Spotify
Basciville
Hailing from Wexford, brothers Cillian and Lorcan Byrne create richly layered soundscapes blending soul, folk, jazz, and contemporary classical elements. AsBasciville, they’re known for their cinematic sound, haunting harmonies, and poetic lyricism. Regular collaborators withSo Say So, they bring a musical backbone to the night, responding live to spoken word and elevating each performance into a genre-fluid experience.
basciville.com | Instagram: @basciville 🎧Spotify
John Cummins
A pioneer of Ireland’s spoken word scene, John Cummins blends poetic insight with the rhythm and edge of hip-hop. A Dubliner with a heart for grassroots activism and creative youth work, his performances are dynamic, honest, and electrifying. From Glastonbury to Electric Picnic, he’s lit up stages with stories that matter. At So Say So, John’s voice will shake the walls and stir the soul.
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Zara Meadows
Belfast-based poet Zara Meadows explores themes of identity, gender, queerness, and mental health with both vulnerability and defiance. A compelling performer, their work challenges binaries and celebrates complexity with lyricism and wit. As part of a new wave of Northern Irish poets, Zara brings a vital voice and fresh energy to the So Say So stage.
Instagram: @zmameadows 🎥Sample Performance
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