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It’s been quite the week.

While swimming around in lovely memories of gigs in Galway, Clonakilty and Belfast (where the crowds sang like larks and cleared out the merch table each night), I awoke yesterday morning to find that the good people at the RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards have seen fit to nominate me, once for ‘Best Traditional Folk Track’, and once for ‘Best Folk Singer’.

It’s a very nice feeling. However, if I had one criticism, it’s that they have named me alongside various artists I love and admire - some of whom I’ve been listening to since I was a nipper - which I find to be a tad inconvenient.

It’s been such a pleasure launching ‘Mudlark Ballads’ into orbit these past few weeks and this has put a considerable gust in my sails. But we’re only getting started:

Tomorrow (the 18th), I head to the People’s Republic of Cork, for a gig in @coughlansbarcork alongside @podgelanemusic. Tickets in bio.

Next Thursday (the 22nd), I’ll be descending on @sandinosbarclub in Derry, for a gig alongside @tessio__ and @leeanntoland. Tickets also in bio.

And then on November 1st, I’ll bring it all back home in the @thesugarclub where the usual first Sunday session with @larrygotstretched will migrate across the water for one night only. Tickets very much in my bio.

Tell your friends, love your neighbour, and if you feel like singing, do sing an Irish song.

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🌊 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐬, 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐡
𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐚𝐭 𝟔𝐩𝐦
𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐀𝐃𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 - 𝐍𝐎 𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐃

Consisting of musicians Callum Feeney and Jude McCandless, Tessio has been taking the Irish music scene by storm.

Renowned for their NI Music Prize nominations (including Best Live Act), they deliver a spellbinding live experience driven by intricate acoustic guitars and breathtaking, Simon & Garfunkel-style close harmonies.

Having already shared stages with major names like Billy Ocean, Joshua Burnside, and Muireann Bradley, this is a powerhouse live act you do not want to miss.

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We had the pleasure of chatting to @tessio__ as part of our Sidestage Sessions at @saltwater_festival 🩵🌊

We got to chat what’s coming up next for tessio and love for the Irish scene including @georgehoustonarts and @lankumdublin ☘️🌟

Make sure you catch these guys at their Dublin headline 5 November at @whelanslive - you’re in for a treat 😊

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First night at Christ Church Bundoran for Saltwater Festival was so special. Unbelievable sets from @tessio__ , @paahtoandthebull & @sorcha.richardson . Thank you all for the support. Supported by @imro.music

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⚡️ARRIVALS MONDAY OCTOBER 26th

TESSIO
Mon 26 Oct, 3pm | Thomas Connolly | FREE

Nominated for Best Live Act at the 2025 NI Music Prize, ‘tessio’ are a singer-songwriter duo from Derry, - Callum Feeney and Jude McCandless. Influenced by Simon and Garfunkel and The Everly Brothers, they have been described as having, "a skill for songwriting way beyond their years." by Chordblossom. They have supported acts such as Billy Ocean, Muireann Bradley and Joshua Burnside, as well as playing at Other Voices, All Together Now, and the RTE Folk Awards 2024.

HERON RED
Mon 26 Oct, 4pm | The View Bar | FREE

Heron Red is a musical project born from the creative spark between two incredible artists, Molly Buchan and Callum Wall. Both are well-known in the Irish indie scene for their successful solo careers, and after years of playing in each other’s bands, they decided to team up in the Fall of 2024. What started as a way to perform their folk, Irish trad, and singer-songwriter songs quickly gained attention, and before they knew it, they were playing shows every week all across Ireland. As the buzz grew, Molly and Callum knew it was time to take their collaboration seriously, and Heron Red was born.

#sligolive #sligo #arrivals #musictrail

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Mae’r deuawd wych o Derry, @tessio__ , yn dod i Ŵyl ABERTEIFI LIVE ym mis Hydref eleni. // The fantastic Derry duo @tessio__ are heading to Gŵyl ABERTEIFI LIVE this October.

30 - 31 Hydref | October

📍 Aberteifi

Mae Jude McCandless a Callum Feeney yn dod â gitârau acwstig a harmoniau clos i lwyfan yr ŵyl, gyda sain tebyg i The Everly Brothers.

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Jude McCandless and Callum Feeney bring acoustic guitars and close harmonies to the festival stage, with a sound reminiscent of The Everly Brothers.

Blas bach ar yr hyn sydd i ddod gan Tessio. // A little taste of what Tessio has in store.

“Seriously sweet-sounding synergy” - Hot Press ⭐

Dim sbel i fynd! // The countdown is on!

Grŵp @aberteifilive Collective ❤️

@theatrmwldan
@smallworldbydbach
@fflachcymunedol
@graincardigan
#TheCellar #YSelar

#aberteifilive26

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🎶 Atlantic Sessions is back at The Marcus Portrush!

Three nights. Three great acts. One very good reason to head to Portrush. 🌊

Join us throughout the Atlantic Sessions weekend:

🎤 Natalie Haskins
Friday 13 November | From 7:30pm

🎸 Tessio
Saturday 14 November | From 6pm

🎶 Scott McClelland
Sunday 15 November | From 8pm

📍 The Marcus Portrush
🎟️ Free admission. No tickets required.

Come for the live music, stay for the drinks, and make a weekend of it.🍸🎶

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Derry & Donegal at Other Voices! ⚡

Some of the North West’s finest musical talent joins the Other Voices line-up for what’s sure to be a memorable weekend.

Tessio, Our Krypton Son, The Marra, Eimile, Cartin, Autumns, The Celluloid Escape, The Fully Automatic Model, Declan McLaughlin, Tramp, Ramper, Gabriel Paschal Blake, McGrath and George Houston will be part of more than 50 gigs taking place across Derry, alongside some of the best new music from across Ireland and beyond.

Final Music Trail wristbands via Link in Bio.

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Full programme of events now live! Surf , Music , Art , Wellness, Film , Talks & more.

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Today I'm talking to @sweetneptuneband about their new single 'Sort Me Out' (out now)

Also, @othervoiceslive comes to Derry this weekend with a lineup featuring @thisistramp, @declanmclaughlin_derry, @georgehoustonarts, @touzaiband and many, many more

#MacDonMusic #sweetneptune #othervoices #sortmeout #othervoicesderry

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With @othervoiceslive, Derry fast approaching, we’ve put together a list of just some of the acts that you need to make sure you catch!

Acts include:
@georgehoustonarts
@westsidecowboyyy
@bleech_9.3
@tessio__
@mischaandthebear
@babyratband
@brogeal

Who are you most excited to catch?

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to And last, but certainly not least, we bring you your longlisted singles of the year for the 2026 @Northern Ireland Music Prize!

Head over to https://www.nimusicprize.com to vote for your favourite and help send one of them to the shortlist! You have until the 23rd, get voting NOW!

@Belfast City Council | PRS for Music | @Belfast Music | @ourbelfastmusic | @jeffrobinson_pr | @artscouncilni

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