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Clear Cool Crystal Streams (Irish Rock Music) + Special Guest Panel

Name: Clear Cool Crystal Streams (Irish Rock Music) + Special Guest Panel
Start: 2025-04-27T13:30:00+01:00
End: 2025-04-27T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Irish Cultural Centre

General Admission

£10.00

Date and time

Sunday 27th April 2025, 13:30 - 16:00

Location

Irish Cultural Centre, 5 Black's Road, London, Greater London, W6 9DT, United Kingdom

Description

Clear Cool Crystal Streams (Irish Rock Music) + Special Guest Panel

A must-see documentary on the roots of Irish rock music!

Explore the powerful connection between Ireland’s folk heritage and its rock revolution in Clear Cool Crystal Streams, featuring rare interviews with musical legends like Bob Geldof, Christy Moore, Bono, Sinéad O’Connor, Shane MacGowan, and Van Morrison. This exclusive screening will be followed by a panel discussion with director Peter Lydon and special guests.

Directed by Peter Lydon
Produced by Ultan Guilfoyle | Edited by Sé Merry Doyle
Running Time: 51 mins

Sun 27 April 2025

Doors: 1.30pm; Starts: 2pm

Tickets: £10

Join us for a rare screening of Clear Cool Crystal Streams, an episode of The South Bank Show originally broadcast in October 1990. This documentary celebrates Ireland’s rich musical heritage and explores the global impact of Irish rock music from the 1970s to the 1990s. Featuring interviews with legendary artists including Bob Geldof, Christy Moore, Bono, Sinéad O’Connor, Shane MacGowan, Van Morrison, Junior Crehan, and Moya Brennan, the film delves into the deep cultural roots that shaped their music.

Background to Clear Cool Crystal Streams

Director Peter Lydon shares his insight into the making of the film:

Joe Strummer with Peter Lydon

“I was approached by Bob Geldof and Planet Pictures to create a documentary exploring the connection between Ireland’s rock music explosion and its poetic and folk traditions. Bob’s idea was to embark on this journey, and thanks to his influence, I had access to Irish rock royalty—including the elusive Van Morrison, who rarely spoke on film. With Bob in the interviewer’s chair, he couldn’t refuse! The result was a fascinating conversation between two icons, each representing different aspects of Irish culture at the time.

Shane MacGowan with Peter Lydon

The rest of the stellar cast were deeply engaged with the film’s themes, happy to explore how their music drew from Ireland’s rich cultural past. On a personal level, this project reconnected me with my own Irish heritage, as a London-born child of Irish parents. Decades later, Brexit finally pushed me to get my Irish passport! It makes me wonder—if we spoke to a new generation of Irish bands, like The Fontaines, how would they interpret these connections in the 21st century?”

About the Director: Peter Lydon

Peter Lydon began his career directing documentaries for ITV’s South Bank Show and BBC Arena. His three-part biography of Peter Sellers was both BAFTA and RTS nominated. Transitioning into TV drama, he directed acclaimed series such as Shameless, Secret Diary of a Call Girl, Teachers, and Poirot. Now a sought-after commercial director, he has worked with major brands including Sky, Carlsberg, Qatar, Samsung, and Mercedes. Known for his sharp comedic storytelling, he has collaborated with A-list talent such as Mads Mikkelsen, Benedict Cumberbatch, Al Pacino, Joanna Lumley, and Scarlett Johansson. (Peter is also a prolific cartoonist—but that’s another story!)

Post-Screening Panel Discussion

Following the screening, join us for a lively panel discussion on the influence of Irish bands and musicians on the global rock scene. The panel will include director Peter Lydon, alongside other industry figures—more names to be announced soon!

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to revisit a classic documentary and explore the legacy of Irish rock music!

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Last Updated: Jan 2025

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