Latest

Rival Consoles, Penguin Café, Peter Broderick, Hatis Noit and Anne Müller for Erased Tapes Celebration in Dublin
The Journal Of Music
The event, marking 15 years of the independent record label, takes place on 20 May.
An Irish-language Elegy
Kevin Boushel
Chamber Choir Ireland and the Irish Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Cormac McCarthy, gave the world premiere of Eoghan Desmond’s 'Amra Choluim Chille' on 15 March. Kevin Boushel reviews...
Latest Appointments and Awards in Music (March 2023)
The Journal Of Music
A round-up of recent appointments and awards with news from Dublin International Piano Competition, Glór, Corn Uí Chon Cheanainn, Irish Film & Television Academy, Clonmel Junction Arts Festival, Birr Festival of Music, The Irish World Academy of Music and Dance and more.

Latest Listings

Eoin Hynes (tenor) Teresa O'Donnell (harp)
Concert
29 March DCU Lunchtime Concerts Series
Added by John O'Flynn
The Gesualdo Six
Concert
11 May St James's Piccadilly
Added by SJP
Tai Murray (violin) and Martin Roscoe (piano)
Concert
10 June St James's Piccadilly
Added by SJP
The Piatti Quartet performs Vaughan Williams, Rachmaniov and more
Concert
8 June St James's Piccadilly
Added by SJP
Mēla Guitar Quartet
Concert
26 May St James's Piccadilly
Added by SJP

News

Latest Appointments and Awards in Music (March 2023)
A round-up of recent appointments and awards with news from Dublin International Piano Competition, Glór, Corn Uí Chon Cheanainn, Irish Film & Television Academy, Clonmel...
Arts Council Seeking over 100 Artists to Work in 400 Schools Nationwide
Applications are now open for artists to work as part of the Creative Schools initiative; the deadline for applications is 18 April.
Rival Consoles, Penguin Café, Peter Broderick, Hatis Noit and Anne Müller for Erased Tapes Celebration in Dublin
The event, marking 15 years of the independent record label, takes place on 20 May.

Reviews

An Irish-language Elegy
Chamber Choir Ireland and the Irish Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Cormac McCarthy, gave the world premiere of Eoghan Desmond’s 'Amra Choluim Chille' on 15 March. Kevin Boushel reviews.
Picked Up and Placed Elsewhere
The new Metronome series featuring adventurous projects and artists began at the NCH last week (16 March) with Ordnance Survey and Sharon Phelan. Brendan Finan reviews.
Love, Lust and the Passing of Time
Irish National Opera presented Richard Strauss' 'Der Rosenkavalier', starring Celine Byrne, Paula Murrihy and Claudia Boyle, at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin on 5–11 March. Adrian Smith reviews.

Articles

Short-term Thinking Won't Deliver Anything But Cuts to British Music
Christopher Fox
Four months after Arts Council England made cuts to opera companies and orchestras, the BBC is now disbanding its professional choir and promising a 20% cut to its orchestras. Composer Christopher Fox discusses the growing crisis in British music.
An Incomplete Journey Through Chicago's Irish Music Scene
Richie Piggott’s recent book, 'Cry of a People Gone: Irish Musicians in Chicago, 1920–2020', explores the story of Irish music in the Midwest city, documenting important milestones and including numerous biographies as well as hundreds of photos. Martin Dowling reviews...
The Story of a City
The film 'Out of Place', which features Denise Chaila, God Knows, MuRli, Hey Rusty, His Father’s Voice and more, explores the challenge of finding spaces to create and perform in Limerick, during lockdown and after. Drew Stephens reviews...
New Thinking for Sean-nós Singing?
A new collection of essays on sean-nós singing, 'Dhá Leagan Déag: Léargais Nua ar an Sean-Nós', edited by Philip Fogarty, Tiber Falzett and Lillis Ó Laoire and published by Cló Iar-Chonnacht, explores a range of contemporary issues around the art form. Dáibhí Ó Cróinín reviews...

From the Archive

Live Reviews: Dublin Electronic Arts Festival
Rob Casey
Various venues, Dublin 23–26 October 2008.
Jan 1, 2009
Nature and Fairy Stories
Laura Sheary
In the first review from our 2018 Northern Ireland Music Writer Mentoring Scheme – supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland – Laura Sheary writes about the NI Composer...
Aug 9, 2018
Love of the Living Sounds
James Camien McGuiggan
Composer Karen Power's new album 'human nature' combines recordings of the living world with improvisations from musicians such as Michelle O'Rourke and...
Oct 8, 2020

Latest Events

Eoin Hynes (tenor) Teresa O'Donnell (harp)
Concert
29 March DCU Lunchtime Concerts Series
Added by John O'Flynn
The Gesualdo Six
Concert
11 May St James's Piccadilly
Added by SJP
Tai Murray (violin) and Martin Roscoe (piano)
Concert
10 June St James's Piccadilly
Added by SJP
The Piatti Quartet performs Vaughan Williams, Rachmaniov and more
Concert
8 June St James's Piccadilly
Added by SJP
Mēla Guitar Quartet
Concert
26 May St James's Piccadilly
Added by SJP

Latest Jobs and Opportunities

Navigator Residencies Expressions of Interest
Call for Submissions
31 March Improvised Music Company
Triskel Auditorium (formerly the Theatre Development Centre)
Call for Submissions
23 March Triskel Arts Centre
Axis Artist Bursaries 2023
Funding
3 April Axis Ballymun
Marketing Officer
Job
5 April English Folk Dance and Song Society
Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager
Job
27 March London Symphony Orchestra

Upcoming Events

Drogheda Classical Music - Daniel Lebhardt piano
Concert
24 March St Peter's Church of Ireland, Drogheda
Added by DICMS
Eddi Reader – 40 Years Live Tour
Concert
24 March Siamsa Tíre, Tralee
The Callino Quartet
Concert
24 March The Model, Sligo
Added by conbrio
ROOTS & BRANCHES: The Bach Family Tree
Concert
24 March St. Mary's Cathedral, Limerick
Added by hipsterireland

Upcoming Deadlines

Head of Development and Philanthropy
Job
24 March The European Union Youth Orchestra
Event Manager (Contemporary Music)
Job
24 March Southbank Centre
Ficino Ensemble Composer Workshops 2023
Call for Scores
24 March Venue TBC
Added by Nathan Sherman
Radio Producer
Job
24 March RTÉ
Fundraising and Events Officer
Job
25 March Scottish Chamber Orchestra
West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival Composition Competition 2023
Call for Submissions
25 March Russborough House, Blessington
London Regional Officer
Job
26 March The Musicians Union
Call for Artists
Call for Submissions
26 March Suns Europe

Funding

Creative Ageing Writing Bursary 2023 24 March Age & Opportunity
Professional Development Artist Award 2023 24 March Age & Opportunity
Emerging Artist Award 2023 24 March Age & Opportunity
Artist in the Community Scheme 27 March The Arts Council
Artist in the Community Scheme 27 March The Arts Council