Jackie Hennessy: Making Waves in Irish Music

Green Rebel

On the latest episode of Green Rebel, we talk with musician Jackie Hennessy. She is the producer of the upcoming documentary Making Waves, which tells the story of the Irish music scene and what makes it so special.

Through interviews with over a dozen musicians and other influencers in the industry, the documentary showcases the development and explosion of talent and styles in the scene. It is born on the stages of Other Voices, influenced by schools such as Bimm and nurtured by the inherent camaraderie in the industry. Along the way, the Irish music scene has become a movement.

Jackie's love for music goes back to the family kitchen table where she would sing with her dad and brother Shane. Only 26 years old, Jackie has already played in two bands and is currently working on solo music. Music is so pervasive in Jackie's life that even when she is not performing or writing music, she is thinking about it. Making Waves, which is still in production, is the latest manifestation of the love for music that Jackie has.

We also talk about Jackie's own influences as a musician, her fondest memories while witnessing the scene develop, discovering talent in the dingiest of places and what she has learned about herself from Making Waves.

Presented by Emily O'Callaghan and Irina Dzhambazova.
Produced by Irina Dzhambazova.
Music by Le Boom and Jackie Hennessy