Naoise is programme director of Kilkenomics. He’s been involved in politics and entertainment for 20 years having founded the Leviathan political cabaret series and Mindfield spoken word arena at Electric Picnic: Ireland’s biggest music and arts festival. He is co-founder of Kilkenny Animated and co-director of Schweppe Curtis Nunn, a company which creates and produces festivals and events, including Brightening Air for the Arts Council and the Bram Stoker Festival for Dublin City Council.

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