Local concert promoter calls it a day

Triskel Promotions to cease operation after 20 years

After more than 20 years staging some of the biggest names in music as well as the most promising up and coming acts, independent concert promoter Triskel Promotions is winding down its operation.

Director Lenny Conroy said 'changes that have placed financial risk entirely with promoters have made it unachievable' for independents like Triskel to carry on.

The company will put on at least two shows to celebrate its two decades of operation – including a performance by Davy Knowles and an unsigned Indie band from Edinburgh called Wrest.

Tickets for both concerts go on sale on Saturday 4 November at 10am.

Mr Conroy said: "It all seems a bit of a blur but the last 20 years have been a real joy. If I have entertained a few people along the way, even better. I have made great friends with musicians and venue crews alike, that will last a lifetime. 

"The local music scene does fluctuate, sometimes frustratingly because of lost venues. However there are many established promoters and venues that are ensuring we get a healthy chunk of varied entertainment so perhaps it is time for me to enjoy other people’s shows!

"I cannot relax putting a show on until the last note has been played."

Triskel have had a long association with Bushy’s at the Bottleneck and Port Erin beach stages for many TT fortnights.

Mr Conroy added: "The whole music business has changed dramatically since first operating small sized venues in the early days. Fast forward 20 years and the whole process of how shows are sourced and produced has changed. The risk lies entirely with promoters. Now 100% of band fees are expected some 30 days prior to performance for the bigger acts. It simply isn’t achievable for a small independent like Triskel."

Triskel’s last Villa show was back in 2019 with Sinéad O’Connor – her last show to be held in the British Isles.