Unleash Your Creative Spark with Music Generation on Cruinniú na nÓg

Event: Inspire Sessions with Music Generation Carlow 

Where: Coláiste Aindriú, Muine Bheag, Co. Carlow 

Try an instrument! This is a series of workshop in a range of traditional Irish musical instruments. Follow Music Generation Carlow on Facebook for updates.  

Find out more here.  

Event: A Song for Glan! with Music Generation Cavan/Monaghan 

Where: St Patrick's Hall, Glangevlin, Co. Cavan 

Young musicians at Curravagh N.S. will perform a  special musical tribute to their home, Glangevlin. The young songwriters have composed a unique bilingual song, celebrating the history and scenic setting of the ancient Kingdom of Glan. Hear them perform it live for the first time on Cruinniú na nÓg.  

See more here.  

Event: Rock the Block with Music Generation Cork City and The Kabin Studio 

Where: St. Anne's Park, Shandon, Cork City 

Rock the Block will be an explosion of rock, pop, trad and rap! Guest rap and hip-hop artist Hazey Haze will take to the stage as the festival’s headline act.  

See more here. 

Event: Night Beats: Music Tech Lab with Music Generation Clare 

Where: Clare Youth Service, Ennis, Co. Clare 

Dive into the world of digital music creation! Explore beat-making, sampling, looping and digital production, using industry-standard gear. This is open to 14-18year olds and is an evening event 6pm- 9:30pm. 

See more here. 

Event: Silent Disco and DJ sets with Music Generation dlr 

Where: Myrtle Square, Dun Laoghaire 

Music Generation dlr will host a silent disco for young people aged 14 – 18 on the evening of Cruinniú na nÓg. Headphones will be supplied, so just bring yourself! 

See more here.  

Event: We Own The Castle Youth Music Festival with Music Generation Fingal 

Where: Swords Castle 4pm - 9pm 

Join us at Swords Castle on 7th June from 4pm–9pm for We Own The Castle, a free music festival hosted by Garageland Galaxyz for young people aged 12–19. Enjoy live performances on two stages, creative workshops, and chill-out spaces for poetry and unplugged music. 

Music Generation Fingal’s band Spectrum will take the stage, rocking the crowd with their talent. 

Everyone is welcome—just show up and enjoy the fun! See more here.

Event: Baby Rhyme Time with Music Generation Galway City 

Where: Library Van, Fr. Burke Park, Claddagh, Galway City 

Music Generation Galway City will host Early Years music session at 12pm on Cruinniú na nÓg. 

Find out more here.

Event: Toddler Music at Callan Library with Music Generation Kilkenny 

Where: Callan Library 

Join Music Generation Kilkenny for a toddler music session on Cruinniú na nÓg. Your toddler will be moving, clapping, playing, and singing for the full session!  

See more here.  

Event:  Laois Le Cheile with Music Generation Laois 

Where: Portlaoise 

Laois Le Cheile is a day of creative workshops and performances for families and community. Hear Bells Ukrainian Children’s Choir and county music band the 'Bass Brothers'. Take part in the Open Mic or a world drumming workshop! 

Laois Le Ceile – Music Generation Laois 

Event: Tin Whistle Performance with Music Generation Laois 

Where: Mountmellick Library 

After weeks of preparation a group of young tin whistle players are ready to make their grand debut. Come along to hear them perform!  

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Event: Rhythm Rising with Music Generation Limerick County 

Where: Friars Gate Theatre, Kilmallock 

Young people from Music Generation Limerick County have been having a very creative May. Their creations include a short film that will be screened on Cruinniú na nÓg in Friars Gate Theatre for all to see!

This initiative is in partnership with Foróige, Music Generation County Limerick and Limerick Creative Youth Partnership (LCYP) 

See more here.  

Event: Drum, Sing and Play with Music Generation Offaly 

Where: Birr, Clara, Ferbane and Tullamore Libraries 

Music Generation Offaly invites children to explore the magical world of music on Cruinniú na nÓg. They will offer a series of workshops across four libraries in the county. Details for each library are listed below.  

• Ferbane Library - Tiny Tunes for 0-4  years. See more here.  
• Clare Library – Melody makers for 5-8 years. See more here.  
• Tullamore Library – Drum Circle for 10-14 years. See more here.  
• Tullamore Library – Glee Club for 9-15 years See more here.  
• Birr Library – Percussion for 9-12 years See more here.  

Event: Creative Spark Unleashed with Music Generation Offaly 

Where: Edenderry Library 

Over the last 6 weeks, young musicians have been learning new skills in singing, drumming, dancing and performing. 

Join us for their premier performance showcasing their creativity and talent on Cruinniú na nÓg.  

See more here. 

Event:  Sound, String, Sculpture with Music Generation Roscommon 

Where: GRETB, Lansboro St, Roscommon F42 NA72 

Join Music Generation Roscommon for a performance of newly created music.  Roscommon Youth Orchestra have collaborated with the Ability Group to create new music using technology and instruments. 

Experience a demo and taster session with sound beam technology and string instruments. 

Music Generation Roscommon's Musician Educators will be on hand to show you the ropes. Don't miss the unveiling the new ReSounds Sculpture by Monksland Youth Cafè. 

See more here.  

Event:  The Square Gig with Music Generation Roscommon 

Where: The Square, Roscommon Town. 1-2pm 

Young musicians and singers from Music Generation Roscommon Hubs will fill the air with music on The Square in Roscommon Town. Enjoy the live performance from 1 to 2pm.  

See more here.  

Event: Live at the Marquee with Music Generation Sligo 

Where: Sligo Central Library, Stephen Street, Sligo  

Young musicians from Summerhill College Sligo have been writing and recording original music especially for Cruinniú na nÓg. They will perform it live for the first time on Saturday 7th June in Sligo Central Library. It kicks off at 3pm – don't miss it! 

See more here. 

Event: Drumming Workshops with Music Generation Tipperary 

Where: Thurles Library and Cashel Library 

Unleash your creativity at a high energy drumming workshop with Music Generation Tipperary. Book your spot now.  

See more for Thurles Library here. 

See more for Cashel Library here. 

Event: Music Jam Live! with Music Generation Westmeath 

Where: Columb Barracks, Ashe Road, Mullingar 

Music Jam Live is back! Music Generation Westmeath will host a live jam session for young musicians and singers from 6pm – 8pm.  

The event is free but booking is required.  

See more here.