Unleash Your Creativity with Music Generation for Cruinniú na nÓg
Over 50 Music Generation workshops and performances will take place on Cruinniú na nÓg for children and young people across Ireland on 10th June 2023.
Children and young people across the Music Generation network are gearing up for a month of fun-filled, festive performances and workshops.
From the ‘Jingle Bell Rockout’ with Music Generation Kilkenny, to the Newcastle West Christmas busk with Music Generation Limerick County or seasonal school concerts at Temperance Hall with Music Generation Longford – we've got it all! We are truly proud of all the young musicians stepping on stage to perform for their local communities. A virtual bualadh bos to you all from Music Generation.
Start marking your calendars! We have an epic list of December events and performances listed below for you. Don't miss Music Generation Kilkenny's ‘SING OUT’ event - a fun and accessible concert for the whole family to enjoy. 200 children from local primary schools in Kilkenny will come together in St. Canice’s Cathedral for a festive concert of seasonal songs. Get your tickets here.
Music Generation Roscommon’s Senior Youth Voices will perform at Roscommon Arts Centre as part of the Sunday Sounds concert series. Folk/Trad band Western Roots will also feature at this event. Get your tickets here.
What's Happening at Music Generation in December 2022
| Date | Event | Music Generation Area |
|---|---|---|
| 4th December | 'Sunday Sounds' Concert featuring Senior Youth Voices and Western Roots. | Roscommon |
| 4th December | Christmas choir performance with West Limerick Resources in Rathkeale. | Limerick County |
| 5th –7th December | Schools Christmas Concerts & Workshops at Temperance Hall. | Longford |
| 8th December | Musical Neighbourhoods, Holyhill Library. | Cork City |
| 9th December | Festive Busk in The Square, Newcastle West. | Limerick County |
| 10th December | Live @ Lismore | Waterford |
| 11th December | Music Generation Laois Rock and Pop programme's Christmas Show at Kavanagh's Live Music Venue. | Laois |
| 11th December | Carol Singing with Meath Youth Choir at Ashbourne Church. | Meath |
| 12th-15th December | 'Jam Sessions' at Citywest, Kingswood, Rathcoole and Clondalkin Music Hubs. | South Dublin |
| 16th December | Bagnealstown Christmas Concert at Colaiste Aindriu. | Carlow |
| 16th December | Carol Singing with Meath Youth Choir at Dublin Castle. | Meath |
| 16th December | 'Basement Sounds' Christmas Concert, Gerrards Church in Drogheda. | Meath & Louth |
| 16th December | Julianstown Youth Orchestra Christmas performance at Coláiste na HInse. | Meath |
| 19th December | 'Sing Out Winter Wonderland', a fun and accessible concert for the whole family. | Kilkenny |
| 19th December | Navan Music Hub Christmas Concert. | Meath |
| 19th December | Outdoor live concert on the grounds of King House, Boyle. | Roscommon |
| 19th December | Roscommon County Youth Orchestra performance in Ballaghaderreen. | Roscommon |
| 19th December | Youth music gig at the Record Room. | Limerick City |
| 19th - 25th December | Christmas Video Premieres Online. | Roscommon |
| 22nd December | Jingle Bell RockOut. | Kilkenny |
| 24th December | RTÉ Radio 1 - details coming soon! | Longford |
Find further details about these events on your local Music Generation area's website or Facebook/Instagram page.
Twelve-year-old Aaron Hennessy, aka MC Bucky, from The Kabin and Music Generation Cork City, made his debut appearance on The Late Late Toy Show last week. The young rapper and wordsmith performed an original rap piece as part of an ensemble cover of Lizzo's 'About That Time'.
Since his performance, Aaron has been on the media circuit performing and speaking on Cork's 96FM, as well as being interviewed by the Irish Examiner.
Check out Aaron’s interview with the Irish Examiner here.
"In the actual moment, I didn't know what I was doing or what I was saying. It was just like, my mind just went... it was mad, it was probably the best experience of my life." – MC Bucky, The Kabin, Music Generation Cork City
Congratulations to Aaron on a fantastic performance from Music Generation!
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Music Generation is Ireland’s National Music Education Programme that gives children and young people access to high-quality, subsidised performance music education. Initiated by Music Network, Music Generation is co-funded by U2, The Ireland Funds, the Department of Education and Local Music Education Partnerships (LMEPs) in which Education and Training Board and Local Authorities play a lead role.
