Waterford Film For All

18/07/2026

In 2022, musician and filmmaker Nick Kelly cycled from his home in Dublin to the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, England - carrying his guitar, tent and all the other essentials. He was accompanied by his friend and ‘Dogs’ collaborator Seán Millar, who was following the same route on public transport. The pair stopped to perform in different venues along the route, making their way towards a grand finale at Glastonbury.

Nick’s charming documentary about the journey proves a celebration of sustainability in its many forms, while also allowing the filmmaker to thoughtfully reflect on his relationship with his late father. It’s a film that encourages viewers to stay in the saddle and keep pedalling, whatever the weather, traffic or gradient faced.

The Song Cycle (12A) screens in Garter Lane Arts Centre tonight at 7.30pm. Advance booking available in-person, online and 051 855038.

15/07/2026

Ear worm alert. The Song Cycle is a quasi-musical, with live performances from various shows along the journey augmented by studio recordings of songs composed and performed by Nick and Seán.
Dogs’ debut album Joy, which includes many of the songs featured on The Song Cycle, including Only Home, was released in November 2024. Copies of the album will be available to purchase after the film screening in Garter Lane Arts Centre next Saturday.

The Song Cycle (12A) screens in Garter Lane Arts Centre on Saturday next, July 18th, at 7.30pm. Advance booking available on 051 855 038, in-person and online.

15/07/2026

The Song Cycle (12A) nationwide tour arrives in Garter Lane Arts Centre on Saturday next, July 18th. We're delighted to confirm that Nick Kelly, the writer and director of this feature length documentary, will introduce his film and participate in a post film Q&A.

It's always an honour to host visiting filmmakers at our screenings, but we have to say this appearance is unique. Nick will be arriving by bicycle, laden down with his guitar and merch. Ever polite, he has never turned down an invite to sing a few songs when requested.

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Nick Kelly, the former front man of The Fat Lady Sings, brings his charming and life affirming documentary The Song Cycle (12A) to Garter Lane Arts Centre next Saturday.

13/07/2026

The Song Cycle (12A), Nick Kelly's charming documentary about his quest to cycle from Dublin to play at the Glastonbury Festival, is a celebration of sustainability in its many forms, while also allowing the filmmaker to thoughtfully reflect on his relationship with his late father. It’s a film that encourages viewers to stay in the saddle and keep pedalling, whatever the weather, traffic or gradient faced.

Nick will travel to Garter Lane Arts Centreon Saturday next, July 18th, to introduce his film and take part in a post film Q&A. Advance booking available on 051 855 038, in-person and online.

07/07/2026

We're delighted to confirm that Nick Kelly will be joining us in person in Garter Lane Arts Centre on July 18th to introduce his wonderful life affirming film The Song Cycle (12A)

It's always an honour to host visiting filmmakers at our screenings, but we have to say this appearance is unique. Nick will be arriving by bike, laden down with his guitar and merch. Ever polite, he has never turned down an invite to sing a few songs when requested.

After he was recently spotted in Tramore cycling up Gallwey's Hill en route to the Greenshoots Film Festival in the Coastguard Cultural Centre we promise not to ask Nick to attempt an ascent of Summerhill on his way to Garter Lane 😁

Advance booking available on 051 855 038, in-person and online.

03/07/2026

In 2022, musician and filmmaker Nick Kelly and his friend and ‘Dogs’ collaborator Seán Millar decided to make the trip from Ireland to the Glastonbury Festival - Nick cycling the whole way from Dublin, while Seán was on public transport.
Winner of the Best Independent Film Award at the Galway Film Fleadh, 2024, The Song Cycle (12A) is a celebration of sustainability in its many forms - environmental, cultural and personal. See it in Garter Lane Arts Centre on Saturday, July 18th, at 7.30pm. Advance booking available on 051 855 038, in-person and online.