John Spillane is a musician, songwriter, performer, recording artist, storyteller, poet and dreamer.

Rooted in people, place and story, his music transports the listener and his live performances captivate audiences around the world.

John Spillane presented his most artistically ambitious work to date: Fíoruisce – The Legend of the Lough, in September 2024. The concept album, to be released on double CD and digital, features John alongside a stellar cast of collaborators: Ríoghnach Connolly, Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin, Niamh Farrell, Nell Ní Chróinín, and more.

On this December evening John will share this work live in the atmospheric surroundings of the Old Church Centre.

As an artist John’s music appeals to listeners across many genres and generations. His vocal style has a unique almost sean-nós like quality and his performances shimmer with the magic realism that permeates many of his songs as he effortlessly flits between beautiful poetry tinged with melancholy to roguish, irreverent humour. John has the ability to charm, mesmerise and entertain in equal measure.

A native of Cork, the County he lovingly describes as “the centre of the universe” and a source of huge creative influence throughout his career. John’s music is inspired by and encapsulates Irish traditional
music in its contemporary form – a reflection of Ireland today.

“… glorious technicolour hues that transcend linguistic boundaries; world music for a new world.”
– Irish Times