A gig for a cause, raising money for sexual violence awareness month with a night of music featuring outstanding bands/artists from Cork!!
ESMA FEST: Empowerment, Strength, Music & Awareness
Join us this April for ESMA FEST, a powerful mini festival created in recognition of Sexual Violence Awareness Month.
This event is about more than music — it’s about community, conversation, and creating space for awareness around an issue that affects far too many people. Many of us know someone who has experienced sexual violence, or have stories that were never heard, supported, or properly addressed. ESMA FEST aims to change that by encouraging openness, support, and collective understanding.
Set in the heart of Cork’s vibrant music scene, this event brings together an incredible lineup of artists for a night of live music, connection, and meaningful impact. It’s a space where people can come together not only to enjoy great performances, but to stand in solidarity with survivors and help raise awareness.
Full lineup:
Iona Lynch (Cliffords)
HannahBella
The Kates
OtherMother
Waveflyer
Bodelash
Tulca
MDR
Nightdress
Tyra-Lee Spry
Sin E
This is a full charity event, with all proceeds going to:
Sexual Violence Centre Cork
Safe Gigs Ireland
Women’s Aid Ireland
Whether you come for the music, the cause, or the community, your presence helps support vital services and contributes to an important conversation.
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A gig for a cause, raising money for sexual violence awareness month with a night of music featuring outstanding bands/artists from Cork!!
ESMA FEST: Empowerment, Strength, Music & Awareness
Join us this April for ESMA FEST, a powerful mini festival created in recognition of Sexual Violence Awareness Month.
This event is about more than music — it’s about community, conversation, and creating space for awareness around an issue that affects far too many people. Many of us know someone who has experienced sexual violence, or have stories that were never heard, supported, or properly addressed. ESMA FEST aims to change that by encouraging openness, support, and collective understanding.
Set in the heart of Cork’s vibrant music scene, this event brings together an incredible lineup of artists for a night of live music, connection, and meaningful impact. It’s a space where people can come together not only to enjoy great performances, but to stand in solidarity with survivors and help raise awareness.
Full lineup:
Iona Lynch (Cliffords)
HannahBella
The Kates
OtherMother
Waveflyer
Bodelash
Tulca
MDR
Nightdress
Tyra-Lee Spry
Sin E
This is a full charity event, with all proceeds going to:
Sexual Violence Centre Cork
Safe Gigs Ireland
Women’s Aid Ireland
Whether you come for the music, the cause, or the community, your presence helps support vital services and contributes to an important conversation.
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A gig for a cause, raising money for sexual violence awareness month with a night of music featuring outstanding bands/artists from Cork!!
ESMA FEST: Empowerment, Strength, Music & Awareness
Join us this April for ESMA FEST, a powerful mini festival created in recognition of Sexual Violence Awareness Month.
This event is about more than music — it’s about community, conversation, and creating space for awareness around an issue that affects far too many people. Many of us know someone who has experienced sexual violence, or have stories that were never heard, supported, or properly addressed. ESMA FEST aims to change that by encouraging openness, support, and collective understanding.
Set in the heart of Cork’s vibrant music scene, this event brings together an incredible lineup of artists for a night of live music, connection, and meaningful impact. It’s a space where people can come together not only to enjoy great performances, but to stand in solidarity with survivors and help raise awareness.
Full lineup:
Iona Lynch (Cliffords)
HannahBella
The Kates
OtherMother
Waveflyer
Bodelash
Tulca
MDR
Nightdress
Tyra-Lee Spry
Sin E
This is a full charity event, with all proceeds going to:
Sexual Violence Centre Cork
Safe Gigs Ireland
Women’s Aid Ireland
Whether you come for the music, the cause, or the community, your presence helps support vital services and contributes to an important conversation.
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