What people say
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‘The Funky Seomra is a huge success..it offers something unique:
a real night out without alcohol or drugs…it is obviously needed and wanted in Dublin’
The Irish Times
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‘It is a fantastic festival feel nightclub event where you can dance
to funky music in an alcohol-free and drug-free atmosphere’
Dublin Event Guide
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‘Its a night out that really works!’
The Sunday Independent
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This is something truly special. Amazing!
The smiles on the faces and the freedom
with which people danced was
just not something seen these days.
I’ll go back again and again!
In Dublin Magazine online
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‘The Funky Seomra..get yourself down there!’
4FM
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‘The Funky Seomra,
going there was probably the best decision
I have made this year’
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Eleanor, a participant at the opening night, had this to say: “It was the most mesmerisingly amazing night of dance ever!” Valerie said “It was a beautiful event… so much more than just a dance event. A place to be and experience connection and warmth. Very valuable. [It is] very exciting that this is possible.”
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The Funky Seomra Rocks!!
Saturday night saw the opening of The Funky Seomra a new Dance night in Dublins Cultivate Centre and what an amazing night it was!
Pubs and Clubs dont really do it for me anymore. I dislike the crowds, the noise and the hangovers. Having said that I’m not really ready for staying in by the fireside every saturday night either so the Funky Seomra sounded like a nice alternative.
From the moment you start walking down the walkway to The Funky Seomra it feels special – it is in a beautifully lit Cathedral Space in the heart of temple bar. There’s a fab chillout section with the most comfy large bean bags I’ve ever been on that were perfect for chatting or relaxing when your legs needed a rest. Around the edge of the room there were stalls selling delicious organic snacks and chocolate treats, a chai & specialist tea bar and smoothie bar. You could even get on a bike and peddle your own smoothie. Personally I was a bit wrecked from all the dancing so preferred to have someone else peddle mine.
DJ David Mooney was fantastic and kept the crowd dancing with the lush beats of funky world music. 3 African drummers put on an amazing show and had the crowd crying out for more. Myself and my friend Liz forced ourselves off the floor every now and then to sample the other delights of the evening but I can honestly say if it wasnt for needing a drink, the loo or a bit of a chill and chat I could happily have danced all the way through.
The Funky Seomra is a alcohol and drugs free zone but as Liz said to me on the way home “if anyone walked in there off the street and realised there wasn’t a bar they assume we were all on drugs”. Thats the thing about The Funky Seomra – the atmosphere, the warm friendly people, the amazing images playing out on the walls, the fabulous sounds from DJ Dave all make it easy, to open up, let your hair down and let loose – and best of all not a scrap of alcohol required !
All in all The Funky Soemra gets my vote and I’m looking forward to the next one in a months time.
Erica McKinney
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I consider myself a good dancer and I got involved in throwing shapes along with the beat and the stunning visuals projected onto the walls. If lounging about was more your thing the organisers had even provided beanbags for people who wanted to chill out. The great thing about FS was it’s inclusivity: everyone was welcome – not some dull club where entry required obtaining a mortgage. This, I think, led to a warm atmosphere. Smoothies could be bought along with chocolate and other non-alcoholic beverages.
The next ‘FUNKY SEOMRA’ is scheduled for Saturday 14th of March and if its anything like last night’s event it would be umissable for everyone. No heavy bouncers, no alchohol, no drugs, no hangovers just an amazing way to interact with people and have a fun time. What better way to spend a Saturday evening in Dublin. My advice? Just go!
My Space Blog – Mr Noisy
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