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Eileen Ivers & The Brigideens is the fiery new acoustic powerhouse female band formed and led by Grammy-award-winning, Emmy-nominated, 9-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion, Eileen Ivers. The group features critically acclaimed musicians and vocalists from the Celtic and Americana traditions. With The Brigideens, Ivers continues to produce her signature musical sound that led the L.A. Times to proclaim, “Ivers’ presentation was music with the kind of life and spirit that come together when talented artists from different backgrounds find the linkages that connect all forms of music.” Native New Yorkers: Caitlin Maloney on lead vocals, and Hilary Hawke on 5-string banjo, upright bass, clarinet, spoons, and vocals. Anna Colliton, a Chicago native, is a master of the Irish bodhran and adds cajon/percussion. From Maryland, guitarist and vocalist Colin Forhan plays tenor banjo and concertina.

DisrUpstate, a regional host of leadership events, is excited to announce the continuation of its DisruptHR event series with the three-day DisrUpstate Leadership Summit in Old Forge, New York.

Schedule of Events

• Not Your Average Company Picnic: Friday, June 12, 2026. Evening event at Outer Space featuring live music by Part-Time Genius and leadership-focused table talks.
• Disrupt North Country 2.0: Saturday, June 13, 2026. All-day conference at Space featuring eight speakers, a "Future of Small Business" panel, and a wellness workshop.
• Weekend Pass Breakfast and Awards: Sunday, June 14, 2026. Group breakfast hosted at Front Door Diner with awards, raffles, and parting words.

“These events aren’t just about HR, they’re about leadership, business growth, and the communities that fuel them,” said Lindsay Mastrogiovanni, founder of DisrUpstate and CEO of ConsciousHR. “DisruptHR gives the mic to innovators, workplace rebels, and truth-tellers who aren’t afraid to question the status quo.”

The event kicks off at Outer Space, an outdoor Adirondack music venue in Old Forge, with the "Not Your Average Company Picnic." Designed for both summit-goers and locals, the picnic offers space for all to unwind. Leadership-themed table talks and yard games start the evening, with dinner from Archie’s Alley and live music by Part-Time Genius following.

Saturday’s programming is curated for leaders, small business owners, community builders, and changemakers. The day begins with "Disrupt North Country 2.0," an unconventional take on keynote presentations and part of the global DisruptHR movement. Hosted in over 250 cities worldwide, DisruptHR flips the script on traditional conferences: speakers get five minutes, 20 auto-advancing slides, and one bold idea to challenge the way we work and lead. Following lunch, the event rounds out with the "Future of Small Business" panel and an interactive wellness workshop. Weekend pass holders have additional opportunities for Adirondack exploration with exclusive outdoor excursions.

Ticket Information

• Friday Single-Day: $40
• Saturday Single-Day: $90
• Weekend Pass: Starting at $420
• Team Bundles: Four-ticket bundles available for Saturday and full weekend.

Tickets and more information, including sponsorship opportunities, can be found at the DisrUpstate website.