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18/12/2018 - Office opening hours this Christmas
The National Development Office will close temporarily over the holidays. Read on for full details.
18/12/2018 - 2018: the year in pictures
As 2018 draws to a close and festive spirit sets in we're thrilled to reflect on what has been another truly extraordinary year of music-making for Music Generation partnerships across Ireland.
06/12/2018 - Announcing a New Appointment to the Board of Music Generation
The Board of Music Generation has announced the appointment of its most recent member, Chief Executive of Offaly County Council, Anna Marie Delaney.
05/12/2018 - The ‘where and whens’ for a merry, musical Christmas
December can be a busy month, not least for music-makers and those hoping to catch them in action as part of a festive concert or performance. We’ve rounded up some dates for your diary to help guide you through a selection of the events that might be coming up in your area…
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04/12/2018 - Ukes4Youth launched in Carrigallen, Leitrim
Ukes4Youth is Music Generation Leitrim’s cross border project for teenagers, which has been developed with partners Enniskillen Royal Grammar School and Carrigallen Vocational School under Leitrim County Council’s Peace IV programme.
28/11/2018 - Cork City Ensemble ‘Rebel Brass’ to perform live on this year’s Late Late Toy Show
A New Orleans-style brass ensemble emerging from Cork’s Barrack Street Band in partnership with Music Generation Cork City, ‘Rebel Brass’ will raise the roof on RTÉ studios on Friday 30 November in Dublin when they perform on the 2018 Late Late Toy Show!
28/11/2018 - Pádraig Rynne appointed as Music Generation Clare Development Officer
Musician, composer and music educator Pádraig Rynne announced as Music Generation Development Officer for County Clare
28/11/2018 - Young instrumentalists take part in Maynooth University Open Day alongside leading Irish musicians
On Saturday, 24th November, 15 young musicians from Music Generation Offaly/Westmeath travelled to Maynooth where they showcased their talents as part of the University’s open day activities alongside leading Irish musicians and composers
27/11/2018 - Opportunity: Music Generation Development Officer, Roscommon (re-advertisement)
Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board is currently inviting applications for the position of Music Generation Development Officer (Roscommon).
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26/10/2018 - A celebration of Harps and Pipes: Tionól 2018
From 2 to 4 November Music Generation Laois will welcome generations of harpers and pipers from throughout Ireland for the third annual ‘Tionól’ weekend, 2018.