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Ceilidh renaissance draws gen Z seeking real-life connection
Original: ‘Ceilidh renaissance’ lures gen Z offline in search of real-life joy By Rosie Peters-McDonald Young dancers at the Ivy H
Young dancers are joining older crowds at ceilidhs such as those held at the Ivy House pub in south-east London, in what is being described as a ceilidh renaissance. The traditional Scottish and Irish social dances are attracting gen Z participants looking for authentic, community-based events and a break from online life, with the trend reported as part of a renewed appetite for in-person communal experiences.
Why now: Young people are increasingly seeking offline, communal experiences as a counterbalance to digital life.
Ivy HouseLondongen ZRosie Peters-McDonald
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- ‘Ceilidh renaissance’ lures gen Z offline in search of real-life joy By Rosie Peters-McDonald Young dancers at the Ivy House in south-east London join the older crowd amid a renewed appetite for authentic, community events https://www. theguardian.com/music/2026/oct… · guardianfeeds@rssfeed.media
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