Séamus & Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta and Ryan Molloy
- 11 — 26 September 2025
- Donegal, Leitrim, Limerick, Wicklow, Dublin, Clare, Galway, Kerry, London
After a wonderful four-month residency, a partnership with Music Network and St John's Theatre and Arts Centre in Listowel, we are excited to present Patrick Stefan’s special concert, Shapeshifting: An Evening of New Folk Music & Poetry.
This special concert will mark the end of his time in Listowel and will showcase Patrick's work, which has been deeply inspired by local bird-song, blending his talents as a musician and his perspective as someone who received an autism diagnosis as an adult—a discovery that he describes as "illuminating" and a key to understanding his creative journey.
In celebration of Autism Awareness Month, following the launch of Listowel's autism-friendly town project, Patrick will be joined by special guests he collaborated with during his residency, including poet Barbara Derbyshire and musician & music therapist Tommy Hayes.
Everyone is welcome, and the concert is FREE to attend, with no booking required. Don’t miss this beautiful evening of music, poetry, and community!
Patrick Stefan is an award-winning Irish/Dutch songwriter from Co. Clare & Dublin who released his debut album Wayfare in September 2022, an urban-folk document of Patrick's unique & colourful travels from Scandinavia, Brazil, to west Africa and back home.
Musician-in-Residence at St. John’s Theatre and Arts Centre in Listowel
In partnership with St. John’s Theatre and Arts Centre in Listowel Music Network appointed Patrick stefan as Musician-in-Residence for our first ever residency specifically for a professional musician who is autistic/person with autism.
The residency ran from 1 July for a 4 month period until the end of October 2024. The opportunity provided an €8,000 bursary as well as dedicated space and time to develop creative practice and create new work.
Music Network is funded by the Arts Council. St. John’s Theatre and Arts Centre is funded by the Arts Council and Kerry County Council Arts Office. With thanks to AsIAm and Cork Opera House for their invaluable advice and support in relation to the planning of this residency.
