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10/05/2017 - New musical instrument lending scheme launched in Wicklow through County Library Services
Guitars, saxophones, accordions, flutes and a whole host of other instruments will be available for rental by budding young musicians at Wicklow County Library branches under a new musical instrument lending scheme
05/05/2017 - Playing out end-of-term Music Generation-style with concerts, events, projects and performances!
Music Generation young musicians, tutors and teams are busy this month preparing for a whole host of concerts, performances and events to mark the end of the 2016/17 academic year.
03/05/2017 - Music Generation Laois drum up a storm at the 2017 Arts in Education Portal National Day!
15 young musicians from Scoil Pius X, Ballacolla in County Laois raised the roof at the 2017 Arts in Education Portal National Day in Dublin with a rousing performance of Samba-inspired drumming.
29/03/2017 - Brass Off! brings together 90 young brass and wind musicians from Cork City, Carlow and Mayo
This Easter, 90 young brass and wind musicians from Cork City, Carlow and Mayo will join leading musician-mentors from each county for Brass Off!, a three-day programme of workshops and ensemble playing at CIT – Cork School of Music.
20/03/2017 - Leo Blennerhassett appointed as Chairperson to the Board of Music Generation
Former Managing Director of Accenture Ireland, Leo Blennerhassett, appointed as Chairperson to the Board of Music Generation.
08/03/2017 - 13 Young Harpists from Music Generation Laois to attend the 2017 Edinburgh Harp Festival!
Members of the Music Generation Laois Harp Ensembles will join musicians from around the world in Scotland this spring time for the internationally renowned Edinburgh Harp Festival.
28/02/2017 - Music Development Officer appointed to Music Generation South Dublin
Music Generation and South Dublin County Council are delighted to announce the appointment of Aideen McLaughlin as Music Development Officer for Music Generation South Dublin.
02/02/2017 - Third annual Music @ Mount Leinster festival to draw 100+ young musicians
100+ young traditional Irish musicians and 10 world-class professional players will gather in Borris, Co. Carlow later this month for three jam-packed days at 'Music @ Mount Leinster 2017'.
23/01/2017 - Music Generation launches Phase 2 and announces an open national call for applications
Music Generation launches a new phase of expansion and announces an open call for applications from new Music Education Partnerships, as €3m in funding, from philanthropic investment by U2 and The Ireland Funds, creates access to vocal and instrumental tuition for thousands more children and young people in Ireland.
01/12/2016 - Cork City Rappers from Scoil Íosagáin Raise the Roof at Sustainability Seminar in Dublin
27 young Music Generation Cork City rappers from Scoil Íosagáin, Farrenree raised the roof at the Department of Education and Skills in Dublin this morning to raise awareness of sustainability at a key national forum.