Geantraí – An Ghlúin Úr
On Sunday, March 16th 21:30, TG4 will premiere Geantraí- An Ghlúin Úr. Filmed during Galway Tradfest, featuring over 200 young musicians
Celebrate World Children's Day through music and be part of the finale of We are Music Generation 2024!
In 2024, thousands of children and young people from communities across Ireland took part in We are Music Generation - a year dedicated to celebrating the transformative impact of performance music education on the lives of children and young people.
So far this year:
- Over 800 young musicians came together for the launch of We Are Music Generation at the Convention Centre Dublin, transforming the space into a hub creativity, energy, and music.
- Thousands of young people have been involved in a range of exciting events – from festivals and busking sessions to gigs, orchestral performances, and even songwriting retreats.
- Hundreds of partners, Musician Educators, and friends came together at our National Conference and National Musician Educator Gathering.
- So many new pieces of music have been created, including Nasc 24’s fusion folk orchestral works with Lisa Canny, the ICO’s collaboration with composer Bill Whelan, and the Sounds of Semple’s ‘Tipperary Haka’, created by Ireland’s first-ever Hurley Orchestra!
World Children's Day 2024
On World Children’s Day, November 20th, we’re inviting young musicians to share their favourite musical moment or performance from We are Music Generation 2024! Join thousands of young musicians online for our spectacular digital finale!
We’ve put together some fun and easy ways for you to get involved! Musicians from any Music Generation or music programme are invited to share their favourite musical moments from this year. If you didn’t participate in a We Are Music Generation event—don’t worry—we’d still love to hear from you!
All submissions will be exhibited throughout the week of World Children's Day on Music Generation National Development Office Social Media Channels
Here are some fun ways to get involved.
Choose from any of the below options:
- Share your memories from a We are Music Generation event. Find a photo or video clip from your favourite performance !
- Make a new video with your music group or class, performing your favourite song from this year, OR tell us about a music making moment that you loved the most in 2024
- Draw a picture of a special event or activity from your local Music Generation area and explain why it was important to you.
Alternative Ways to Participate: Draw your response to any of the suggestions listed above. Use your favourite colours, musical symbols or doodles! Post a photo of your creation online with the hashtags #WeAreMusicGeneration #WorldChildrensDay or email or submit to Music Generation following the instructions below and we’ll share it for you.
How to take part
- Find your favourite photo or video! Complete the below form with your parent/guardian or ask your Musician Educator, local Music Generation programme or school to submit for you.
- OR ask your Musician Educator, local Music Generation programme or school to share on their local social media channel using the hashtags: #WeAreMusicGeneration #WorldChildren's Day
Our grand We are Music Generation finale is open to all ages!
All young musicians are invited to participate, including ensembles, singers, rappers, and DJs from primary schools, post-primary schools, special schools, bands, music groups, and music hubs.
All submissions will be shared throughout the week of World Children's Day on Music Generation National Development Office Social Media Channels
Social Media
No social media account :
Schools/Parents/Youth Workers/Musician Educators can submit on behalf of you and your class following the instructions above.
If your school or hub would like to post directly :
Where to post your video/photo: Instagram, X (Twitter), Facebook
Include #WeAreMusicGeneration #WorldChildrensDay in the post text.
Our social media handles are listed below for tagging.
- Instagram: @MusicGenerationIreland
- X/Twitter: @Mus_Gen
- Facebook: @MusicGeneration
- TikTok: @MusicGenerationIreland
Please make sure your parent or guardian is aware that you are taking part. (Consent is required as indicated on submission form for all entries directly to Music Generation National Development Office).
If you would like any further information, please contact info@musicgeneration.ie. Young musicians may choose to use TikTok to take part. We will keep an eye on all TikTok tags and content, but this campaign is dedicated to the channels listed above.
We can’t wait to hear from all the young music makers out there! Don’t forget to include #WeAreMusicGeneration #WorldChildrensDay with your post.
