About

Going Coastal 2023

Going Coastal was a festival of contemporary original music featuring young, emerging, and established acts from the western edge of Ireland. It took place over five days, from November 15 - 19, across nine venues in Galway City and included events curated by The Black Gate, A Modern Movement, Free House, Strange Brew, West Coast Punx, Gash Collective, Ar Ais Arís, Rough Cut, Yawlag, That’s Life, Genuine Irish, and Livefeed. The aim of Going Coastal was to contribute to an inclusive and sustainable vision for independent music on the western edge of Ireland... one that supported emerging artists, celebrated local music heritage, and connected artists, promoters, and enthusiasts from across the region.