Dare to Create with Music Generation for Cruinniú na nÓg 2024

Event: 'Inspire Sessions' with Music Generation Carlow.

Where: Coláiste Aindriú, Bagnelstown

Prepare to be inspired! Music Generation Carlow will host the ‘Inspire Sessions’ for Cruinniú na nÓg! This is a series of free workshops for beginners and intermediate musicians aged 9-18 years to learn more about a variety of musical instruments. Sessions will be facilitated by a team of renowned Irish Trad musicians, Colm Phelan (Bodhrán), Claire Sherry (Banjo, Mandolin), Mick MacAuley (Accordion, Guitar), Aidan O'Donnell (Fiddle). That sure sounds inspiring!

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Event: Summer Showcase with Music Generation Cavan / Monaghan

Where: The Íontas Theatre, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan

Join us at the Summer Showcase! Young musicians, bands and ensembles will take to the stage for their Summer Showcase on the 15th June. You’ll see performances from Cavan Community Choir, Junior and Senior Harp Ensembles, Tradoodle Bigband and lots more.

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Event: Music Workshops with Music Generation Clare
Where: Ennis, Co. Clare

Young people aged 7–18 years are invited to take part in a variety of music workshops with Music Generation Clare. Try some Sean Nós and trad music with Séamus and Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta. Let the lyrics flow in Niall McCabe’s Contemporary Songwriting workshop or play Percussion with Davie Ryan of Notify.

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Event: Fionn Mac Ceol - A Night of Circus and Music with Music Generation Cork City

Where: Circus Factory Cork, Ballintemple, Co. Cork

Be transported back in time, through circus and sound, to the legend of Fionn Mac Ceol! Join the young performers from Circus Factory Cork and Music Generation Cork City for this unique exploration of the legend of Fionn Mac Chumhall. Audiences will be treated to a special performance and will be invited to try out some circus skills with Circus Disco.

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Event: Rock the Block with Music Generation Cork City
Where: The Kabin Studio, Knocknaheeny

Sparks will be flying in Knocknaheeny for Cruinniú na nÓg! Rock the Block is a youth music festival for all ages featuring rap, hip hop, trad performances and workshops.

Young rappers from The Kabin Studio will perform their recent viral-hit ‘The Spark’ along with more of their epic tracks. It all kicks off from 11am. You can also expect food, face painting and lots of family fun until 6pm.

Rock the Block is presented by The Kabin Studio, Rhyme Island, GMCBeats & Music Generation Cork City in partnership with Creative Tradition, Cork City Council & Creative Ireland (Cruinniú na nÓg).

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Event: Youth Music Event with Music Generation Galway City.
Where: Mick Lally Theatre, Galway City.

Music Generation Galway City is hosting a family-friendly concert to showcase young talented musicians and songwriters from across the city. Prepare to be blown away by youth bands Moonlight Eclipse, Abyss and more!

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Event: Beats and Beyond: DJ night with Music Generation Galway City.

Where: Nuns Island Theatre, Galway City.

Young DJ's with Music Generation Galway City have been taking their DJ skills to the next level under the guidance of renowned DJ Laura O’Connell. Hear their electrifying sets LIVE at Nuns Island Theatre for Cruinniú na nÓg.

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Event: Mini Music Movers workshop with Music Generation Kerry
Where: Killarney, Co Kerry

Come sing and dance with Musician Educator Sorcha for Cruinniú na nÓg! Music Generation Kerry will host music sessions for 4-5 year olds and 6-7 year olds in KDYS Killarney.

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Event: Garageland Galaxyz - Music Generation Kildare

Where: Naas Library, Co Kildare

Garageland Galaxyz Youth Music Festival will take place in fours locations across Ireland. Eight youth bands from Music Generation Kildare will perform at the Naas event. You can expect music workshops, special guests and lots more on the day!

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Event: Song Collective EP Streaming Launch and VR Exhibition with Music Generation Kilkenny

Where: Foroige Drum Youth Centre

Young musicians with Music Generation Kilkenny have teamed up with TikTok star Robert Grace to create a brand-new track. The EP release will take place on Cruinniú na nÓg at Drum Youth Centre. Explore their VR headset digital exhibition and experience a fusion of music and visual art created by the Foroige Drum’s Young Artists with The Song Collective EP!

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Event: Drumming Workshops with Music Generation Kilkenny

Where: Loughboy, Castlecomer and Mayfair Libraries

Calling all budding drummers! Music Generation Kilkenny will host drumming workshops across three local libraries in Kilkenny. They are a mix of intergenerational and children's workshops.

Find out more about Castlecomer Library workshop here.

Find out more about Mayfair Library workshop here.

Find out more about Loughboy Library workshop here.

Event: Toddler Early Year Music Workshops (2-5years) with Music Generation Kilkenny

Where: Ferrybank Library

Get ready to embark on a musical adventure with Music Generation Kilkenny! Step into a world where beats and melodies come to life, and toddlers transform into tiny dancers, drummers, and listeners. Join us on this journey of creativity and imagination for Cruinniú na nÓg.

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Event: Laois Le Chéile 2024 with Music Generation Laois
Where: Laois Music Centre, Portlaoise

Music Generation Laois, Laois Integration Network and Laois Partnership, presents a festival of creativity at Laois Music Centre. Open to all communities in Laois, old and new, the festival will feature live music, music workshops, craft workshops, Open Mic sessions, and food trucks.

Highlights include a debut of original songs written with young people living in direct provision in Portlaoise and Abbeyleix – Kids Boom Rap Song Launch. The event will also feature performances by the Belles Ukrainian Children’s Choir.

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Event: A Sensory Sound Adventure with Music Generation Leitrim

Where: The Island Theatre, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim

Using gong, chimes, percussion, strings, drums and more children are invited to create their own sensory sound adventure with Music Generation Leitrim. Let your imagination run wild and creativity flow!

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Event: Limerick Voices Teen Showcase with Music Generation Limerick City

Where: Belltable Theatre, Limerick City.

Young bands, singer/songwriters, rappers and producers will take to the stage at the Belltable for Cruinniú na nÓg. Young musicians are invited to perform at the Open Mic with Music Generation Limerick City’s very own live house band. Young musicians will also be encouraged to perform their original music!

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Event: The Gaggle Podcast with Music Generation Limerick County

Where: Online/YouTube

The Gaggle is a podcast for young people by young people from West Limerick. The Gaggle highlights youth empowerment and voice to actively and consciously in their own development and the development of their community. Podcast episodes will go LIVE on YouTube at 12:00 on Saturday 15th June for Cruinniú na nÓg. We can't wait to tune in!

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This initiative is a partnership between Foròige, Tusla, Music Generation Limerick County and Local Creative Youth Partnership, Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board, and Creative Ireland Limerick.

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Event: Early Years Workshops with Music Generation Longford

Where: Lanesboro, Ballymahon and Longford Libraries

Get ready to embark on a musical adventure with Music Generation Longford. Move to the beat of the djembe drums, play the percussion instruments and sing along together at these early years music workshops for Cruinniú na nÓg.

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Event: Ceol na nÓg with Music Generation Mayo

Where: Castlebar Library, Co. Mayo

Music Generation Mayo will host three music sessions at Castlebar Library for Cruinniú na nÓg! Young musicians will have the opportunity to play instruments, sing, and explore the magical world of music!

Find out more about Ceol na nÓg for 0-4 years here.

Find out more about Ceol na nÓg for 5-8 years here.

Find out more about Ceol na nÓg for 9-12 years here.

Event: Hey, What’s Going On?!? Pop-up Sing-along with Music Generation Mayo
Where: Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar, Co. Mayo

Step into the spotlight at Music Generation Mayo's Pop-Up Protest Sing-Along! Young people 13- 18 years are invited to explore protest songs and resistance movements through the ages. From anthems of equality to chants of solidarity, children will uncover the power of music to inspire action and ignite social change.

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Event: Music Workshops for 0–8 year olds with Music Generation Offaly
Where: Banagher, Birr, Daingean, Edenderry and Tullamore Libraries

Music Generation Offaly invites children to explore the magical world of music on Cruinniú na nÓg. They will offer workshops for 0-4 years and 5-8 years across four Libraries in the county.

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Event: Cruinniu na nÓg at Sligo Central Library with Music Generation Sligo
Where: Sligo Central Library, Sligo Town.

Sligo Central Library will be buzzing on Saturday 15th June with a full day of free creative events and workshops. Hear Music Generation Sligo’s very own Ukulele group ‘Springboard’, perform live at 2:30pm. From 3pm, audiences can enjoy a very special performance by the winner of the Jam@TheSquare competition, Jennifer Walsh.

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Event: Mullingar Music Jam with Music Generation Westmeath

Where: Mullingar Library, Co Westmeath

Mullingar Music Jam is back! Music Generation Westmeath will host a live jam session for young musicians and singers. The fun kicks off at 11am. Young musicians interested in playing in a group setting are encouraged to come along.

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Event: Athlone Youth Orchestra at Athlone Castle with Music Generation Westmeath

Where: Athlone Castle

Enjoy movies and music with Music Generation Westmeath and Athlone Youth Orchestra! This outdoor event promises a delightful mix of popular movie themes and classical greats, all set against the enchanting backdrop of Athlone Castle. Perfect for families and music lovers of all ages

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Event: Garageland Galaxyz - Music Generation Westmeath

Where: Clarke's Venue, Mullingar

Garageland Galaxyz Youth Music Festival will take place in fours locations across Ireland. Yong musicians and youth bands from Music Generation Westmeath will perform at the Mullingar event. You can expect music workshops, special guests and lots more on the day too!

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Event: Groove and Move with Music Generation Westmeath

Where: Athlone Library

Music Generation Westmeath will host early years music workshop in Athlone Library for Cruinniú na nÓg. The session will involve music and movement activities for 0 - 4 year olds!

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Event: Songs of Seedlings - a Climate Change Opera Workshop with Music Generation Wexford
Where: The National Opera House, Wexford

Join Music Generation Wexford for a special workshop focused on climate change through Opera dedicated to 10 – 18 year olds. After their world premiere of Youth Opera ‘Seedlings’, Music Generation Wexford are excited to share these wonderful songs with the world once again.

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Event: Kippure Community Choir with Music Generation Wicklow
Where: Tearmann Community Gardens, Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow

Music Generation Wicklow is proud to present a performance by Kippure Community Choir for Baltinglass Cruinniú na nÓg.

The choir rehearse weekly in Kippure Direct Provision Centre, under the guidance of Joan Dempsey. The young choir are excited to perform a selection of popular songs including “Wonder” and “Make Your Own Kind of Music.” This will be an upbeat and energetic performance you won’t want to miss!

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