15/08/2016
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Over 20 Young Musicians from South Dublin to Perform at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2016
18th August 2016, 6pm, Supermac’s Gig Rig, Ennis
On Thursday 18th August more than 20 young traditional Irish musicians from Music Generation South Dublin will travel to Ennis to showcase their skills and work alongside professional musicians at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2016.The group consisting of 24 young musicians aged between 8 and 12 years from areas like Tallaght, Brittas, Rathcoole and Saggart will take part in an afternoon workshop with Antrim-based band Beoga, followed by rehearsals and finally a free, open-air performance for Fleadh audiences at the Supermac's Gig Rig from 6pm – 9pm. This is the biggest concert this group has performed at to date, having only formed last June.
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is known to be the greatest showcase for Irish traditional arts in the world. For one week every August the very best of national and international traditional talent comes together to meet, compete and celebrate all that is best in Irish music, song and dance. This year’s host town, Ennis, will see a joyful invasion of musicians and listeners of all ages, drawn together for the music that the Fleadh promises and always delivers.The young Music Generation traditional groups will have an opportunity to immerse themselves in this extraordinary festival of music-making, sharing and developing their musical skills with professional musicians and their peers, and staging their own performances before an audience of hundreds.Their stage – the Supermac’s Gig Rig at Lower Market Street – provides a platform for traditional music, dance and song which is readily accessible to large numbers of the general public, free of charge.This exciting opportunity has been organised by Music Generation Clare in collaboration with five other partnerships. The other young traditional Irish music groups - Sáile from Music Generation Sligo, Rolling Waves Trad Group from Music Generation Mayo, Trad Orchestras from Laois, The Clare Trazz Experience, and young musicians from Donegal Music Education Partnership - have been busy rehearsing throughout the summer, in preparation for their on-stage performance.As part of the Fleadh, Music Generation Limerick City will also bring the Express Bus to Coláiste Muire, Ennis for two days, on August 19 and 20, giving young musicians the opportunity to hop on board for a high quality music recording experience. Read more about the Bus and find out how to book a recording slot online.
For more information about Music Generation South Dublin programmes and events contact:Avril Crotty, Music Development Manager, Music Generation South Dublint: +353 1 410 9000 (Ext 6682)
m: +353 86 027 8033 e: info@musicgenerationsouthdublin.ieFacebook.com/MusicGenerationSouthDublin
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About Music Generation South Dublin
Music Generation South Dublin is a music education service for children and young people in South Dublin County. It is part of Music Generation – Ireland’s National Music Education Programme, initiated by Music Network and co-funded by U2, The Ireland Funds, the Department of Education and Skills and Local Music Education Partnerships.
Locally, Music Generation South Dublin is managed by South Dublin Music Education Partnership. Music Generation South Dublin is funded at local level by South Dublin County Council. Dublin & Dún Laoghaire Education & Training Board, Dublin West Education Centre, Fingal LEADER Partnership, UCD Music Department & UCD Choral Scholars, Knocklyon Concert Band, ArtScope and South Dublin Libraries.
Music Generation South Dublin (MGSD) aims to provide choice of access to children and young adults in South Dublin to performance music education services – that is to OPEN THE DOOR TO MUSIC no matter who you are or where you live in South Dublin County.
Visit www.musicgenerationsouthdublin.com for further information.
About Music Generation
Music Generation is Ireland’s National Music Education Programme, initiated by Music Network and co-funded by U2, The Ireland Funds together with The Department of Education and Skills and Local Music Education Partnerships.
Music Generation was made possible by a €7m philanthropic donation from U2 (€5m) and The Ireland Funds (€2m) which was gifted to progress the implementation of Music Network’s Feasibility Study for a National System of Local Music Education Services. This was the largest ever philanthropic donation to music education in Ireland in the history of the State.
Currently Music Generation local Music Education Partnerships (MEPs) are established in 12 areas of the country: Carlow, Clare, Cork City, Laois, Limerick City, Louth, Mayo, Offaly / Westmeath, Sligo, South Dublin and Wicklow. These programmes, formed during Phase 1 of Music Generation (2010 – 2015), are co-funded by Government through the Department of Education and Skills (DES) and matched on a 50/50 basis by funding generated by MEPs, ensuring a long-term and lasting outcome from U2 and The Ireland Funds’ philanthropic giving.
Phase 2 of Music Generation has been initiated through a further €3m donation from U2 (€2m) and The Ireland Funds (€1m) in 2015. This gift, together with a $1m donation by The Stavros Niarchos Foundation, which was announced atThe American Ireland Fund’s 41st Annual New York City Gala on Thursday 5 May 2016, will enable the expansion of the programme into up to nine new areas of the country between 2016 and 2020. The Department of Education and Skills has pledged its commitment to sustaining co-funding for Phase 2 together with local MEPs into the future, from 2020.
Music Generation believes in every child and young person’s musical potential and their innate artistry, that it is every child and young person’s right to have the choice of access and the chance to participate as a musical citizen and that music doesn’t just change lives, it transforms lives. The programme focuses on performance music education – that is vocal and instrumental tuition, encompassing all music genres and all types of instruments and vocal styles, delivered by skilled professional musicians interacting in an inspirational way with children and young people.
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