Renowned Tenor Paul Byrom to headline Kilkenny concert for Grow Mental Health on World Mental Health Day
The concert, hosted by Grow Mental Health, will take place at St Canice's Cathedral on October 10, with all proceeds going to support the charity's free community support services.
Renowned Tenor Paul Byrom is set to headline an electrifying evening of song and storytelling in Kilkenny next month.
The event, hosted by Grow Mental Health, also features the very popular Cois Nore Choir, and local Grow spokesperson Leonard Kelly has called on the wider community to support the concert. It will take place at St Canice's Cathedral.
“This promises to be a wonderful occasion, with all proceeds going to Grow Mental Health, ensure our life-changing support free community support remains available to anyone who needs it. At the heart of Grow Mental Health is the sharing of our stories, our journeys, and our lived experience. Let's share in song together on what promises to be a memorable occasion.
“We have chosen October 10 because it is World Mental Health Day. We need to address now, more than ever the challenges people face every day as well as the mental health supports that are available for anyone who is struggling and feeling alone in that struggle”, he added.
Paul Byrom is an acclaimed Irish tenor and former principal soloist with the international phenomenon Celtic Thunder. A Dublin native, he has performed for world leaders including President Barack Obama and Japan’s Emperor Akihito. Known for his powerful crossover style, Byrom has achieved Billboard chart success, toured internationally, and earned recognition as one of Ireland’s leading vocal performers.
Cois Nore Choir is a vibrant Kilkenny community choir of more than 60 members, bringing people together through music, friendship and wellbeing. They perform regularly across the southeast.
The event also provides an opportunity for concert goers to experience the hugely popular Peace Doves event that is taking place in St Canice’s Cathedral. Peace Doves is a mass-participation artwork by Peter Walker, made up of thousands of individually handmade paper doves which will be suspended above the cathedral’s historic Nave.
Tickets for this event are just €30 and available from grow.ie or by contacting Mary at the Grow Office in Kilkenny 086-032 5627 or at this link.
If you are interested in learning more about Grow, please visit grow.ie or contact Mary Harrington on 086-032 5627.
Free Weekly Mental Health Support Group Meetings are taking place all over the region and are open to anyone over 18. No referral needed and no waiting lists.