St. Patrick's Day “Seisiun”
In Irish circles, a “seisiún”
is defined as a gathering of Irish traditional performers for the
purpose of celebrating their common interest in the music. A
participatory event set in a relaxed, informal setting, a seisiún is
simply a collaborative, collective sharing of talent and song. The
objective in a seisiún is not to provide music, song and stories for
an audience of passive listeners. It should be noted that
although what are referred to as “punters” (non-playing
attendees) often come for the express purpose of listening, the
seisiún most of all for the musicians, singers and storytellers
themselves. Simply put, a seisiún is an experience that is shared,
not a performance that is bought and sold. Bring an instrument of any
kind! Bring your voice! Share an Irish tune, song or story!
