What’s happening at Music Generation…

Make some noise! Brass Off brings together the next generation of Brass and Wind musicians
100+ young brass and wind musicians and 15 leading professionals from Carlow, Cork City and Mayo create a cross-county big band over three fun-filled days

Job Opportunity: Music Development Officer, Music Generation Clare
Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB) is now inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Music Development Officer, Music Generation Clare.

Opportunities for musicians to apply to work with Music Generation Sligo
Mayo Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board, on behalf of Music Generation Sligo, is recruiting for musicians/music tutors

Jam Bands Mayo – we’re jammin’, we hope you like jammin’ too!
After a successful first year in 2016, the Jam Bands programme in Music Generation Mayo continues to go from strength to strength in 2017. In this article the young musicians from Mayo give their view on what makes Jam Bands fun.

The youth orchestras of Laois and Donegal come together for ‘Orchestra Afternoon!
The young musicians of Music Generation Laois will travel to Letterkenny this Sunday 26 March to mark a major musical collaboration with Donegal Music Education Partnership!

Bursary opportunity for young musicians, composers and singers living in South Dublin!
Young musicians living in the South Dublin area are invited to submit applications for the annual Annette Halpin Memorial Music Award

Limerick City and Clare tutors Rusangano Family scoop the RTÉ Choice Music Prize for best album
Musicians mynameisjOhn, God Knows and MuRli (aka Rusangano Family) who work with young rappers and artists at Music Generation Limerick City and Music Generation Clare were awarded the 2017 Choice Music Prize for their album ‘Let The Dead Bury The Dead’ last night, Thursday 9 March.

Young Donegal musicians make mid-term music at another phenomenally successful edition of Soundwaves
Soundwaves 3 offers 20+ young musicians the opportunity to develop the skills of a 21st Century musician, under the expert guidance of the industry professionals at Wall2Wall Music.

Music Generation tutors from around Ireland gather for Inclusive Music Education forum in Portlaoise
Music Generation Laois hosts the third in a series of events as part of a National Partnership Project, providing a Professional Learning Network for Inclusive Music Education.

My Music Generation Story: Jessica Griffey
In this new blog, Jessica Griffey from Wicklow tells us a little bit about her Music Generation journey so far, including how she first became involved and how she came to perform live on the National Concert Hall main stage!
