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Gráinne Hunt's Queer Arrivals at Riverbank Arts Centre in Newbridge, Ireland

  • Riverbank Arts Centre Main Street Newbridge, County Kildare Ireland (map)

Queer Arrivals is a deeply personal, music-filled journey from Irish singer-songwriter Gráinne Hunt, exploring what it means to arrive into queerness – and into oneself -later in life. Through original songs and raw, intimate storytelling, Gráinne shares her experience of falling in love with a woman in her 40s, and how that transformative love reshaped her identity, her artistry, and her place in the world.

A queer, nu-folk artist with a voice “like complex coffee,” Gráinne is widely regarded as one of Ireland’s most compelling vocalists and songwriters -known for her blend of emotional depth, lyrical authenticity, and natural, commanding presence. Dubbed “The Irish Joni” by Michael Londra, her music draws comparisons to Tracy Chapman and Natalie Merchant, with songs that weave stories of pain, longing, joy, discovery, and self-acceptance.