Culture champ hunts Paddy's Day music-makers

Sunday 01 March 2020

An Assistant Minister and keen accordionist is on the hunt for local instrument-players to fill the streets with music this St. Patrick's Day.

Deputy Montfort Tadier, who holds responsibility for culture, says he thinks the annual holiday is the perfect opportunity to kick off the 2020 busking season.

"As a accordionist, Irish Music has a special meaning to me," he commented.

Pictured: Assistant Minister, Deputy Montfort Tadier, who plays the accordion in his spare time.

"I cut my musical teeth busking, and many of the tunes learnt and played were from the likes of the Dubliners, The Pogues, and Foster and Allen. So, I always like hearing good music being played in public, whether it is Irish or otherwise."

Chairman of the Jersey Irish Society, Martina Wintour, added that, according to the last census there were around 2,000 Irish-born residents in Jersey.

However, there are likely to be many more with Irish Heritage also living locally.

She added: "St. Patrick’s Day is an important day for us to celebrate our heritage with others around the world, and music and dance is a big part of this."

Busking permits are now free of charge, and anyone wishing to perform can apply by clicking HERE.