Welcome to First Thought, a society and culture podcast from Galway International Arts Festival.
First Thought is a slice of the Festival you can listen to anytime, anywhere. Listeners are invited to tune in to fascinating conversations with Irish and international artists and thinkers including President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins, Kate Mulgrew, Enda Walsh, Ambassador Samantha Power, and many more.
In the run up to GIAF 2021 (28 August - 18 September), we invite you to explore their new Vinyl Hours series, streaming on the First Thought podcast from May until August. Always a hugely popular live element of the Festival, Vinyl Hours is a series of intimate conversations in which artists discuss the soundtracks of their lives with host Tiernan Henry. Discover a new one each month. Guests will include Artistic Director of the Abbey Theatre Caitríona McLaughlin, Stephen Murtagh (The Academic), Steve Wall (The Stunning) and more.
The first episode will be released Wednesday 26 May. First Thought is available on iTunes, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere you stream podcasts. Subscribe today!