About us

In Australia, 2.39 million people claim Irish ancestry, but only 1,946 indicate that they speak Irish at home (2016 census). Irish and Scottish ancestries are the 3rd and 4th most common ethnicities people in Australia identify with: Irish (9.5 per cent), Scottish (8.6 per cent). (Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 ) That means 0.08% of Irish-identifying Australians also speak some Irish Gaelic at home; the number is even smaller for Scottish-identifying people at 0.04%. This is ridiculous; people should be able to speak their mother tongue and be met with respect. We may be the descendants of victims of colonialisation, but we should be able to know where we have been, to know where we are going. 

We have all heard popular Irish artists like The Cranberries, Sinead O'Connor, and U2, who have made incredible anthems. Modern artists are starting to appear with the ability to capture younger generations' hearts and inspire them to educate themselves on their history and language. We have been hearing stories from Fontaines D.C and the Irish-speaking band Kneecap.

These artists tell the stories of the modern life of Irish and Gaelic-speaking people, and we should follow their example and learn our languages. 

Music has a way of connecting communities. Bringing people of all ages together and, for a moment, unites us under one message. We want to be able to support that vision and advertise local events to stoke the flames of our community here in Melbourne.