
This November The Model is delighted to once again host the now annual ‘Divas for DVAS’, a night celebrating women with all proceeds going towards the Safe House Project by DVAS. DVAS (Domestic Violence Advocacy Service) is a local service, protecting women affected by domestic violence throughout Sligo, Leitrim and West Cavan.
‘Divas for DVAS’ yet again features a stellar line up of music and spoken word. Our ‘divas’ this year includeMabel Chah, Pauline Dupont, Lisa Canon of ‘Mass Band’ fame; young award winning singer songwriter from Ballyshannon, Chanele McGuinness; Aminah Hughes– who will release her debut album entitled Blue Wooden Boat this December; poet Mary Branley accompanied by fiddle player Monnine Fitzpatrick; emerging novelistKate Winter who with charm and panache MC’d Divas for DVAS 2014; Inni-K – a rising star on the Indie music scene and actor, writer, singer, poet Sorcha Fox who will perform with renowned fiddle player of Kíla, Dee Armstrong.
As always our divas are supported by a host of divos including Seamie O’Dowd, Brian Walsh, Nigel Robinson and