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Concerts, Festivals & Upcoming Deadlines (27 March–2 April 2023)
The Journal Of Music
This week's concerts, festivals and job and funding deadlines from Monday to Sunday. ...
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, Irish World Academy of Music and Dance and more.

Latest Listings

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2023
Festival
21 October Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland
Added by HarpIreland
The Máirtín O'Connor Band
Concert
12 June Town Hall Theatre Galway
Added by Jody Ackland
The Máirtín O'Connor Band
Concert
7 May Belltable, Limerick
Added by Jody Ackland
The Máirtín O'Connor Band
Concert
24 April Glór, Ennis
Added by Jody Ackland
Harp Ireland Scholarships for Harp Festival 2023
Call for Submissions
23 April Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland
Added by HarpIreland

News

Strange Boy Announced as Recipient of Liam O'Flynn Award
Limerick hip hop artist awarded a bursary and residency at the National Concert Hall.
Concerts, Festivals & Upcoming Deadlines (27 March–2 April 2023)
This week's concerts, festivals and job and funding deadlines from Monday to Sunday.
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...

Reviews

A Soundworld that has Become Deeper and Richer
Lankum's fourth studio album, 'False Lankum', is a refinement of their sound more than it is something radically new, but there are many other achievements, writes James Camien McGuiggan.
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 began at the NCH last week (16 March) with Ordnance Survey's 'Nomos: O’Riada Reimagined' and Sharon Phelan's 'Radio Ocean'. Brendan Finan 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

After the Jailbreak
Alan Byrne
In an extract from a new biography of Phil Lynott, Alan Byrne explores the difficulties that followed the success of Jailbreak.
Oct 12, 2012
The Wood from the Trees
Benedict Schlepper-Connolly
How musicians can influence the future of the planet.
May 9, 2014
What I Meant to Say Is...
Peter Rosser
What role does metaphor play in music?
Jun 1, 2009

Latest Events

Lá na Cruite | Harp Day 2023
Festival
21 October Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland
Added by HarpIreland
The Máirtín O'Connor Band
Concert
12 June Town Hall Theatre Galway
Added by Jody Ackland
The Máirtín O'Connor Band
Concert
7 May Belltable, Limerick
Added by Jody Ackland
The Máirtín O'Connor Band
Concert
24 April Glór, Ennis
Added by Jody Ackland
BLITHE SPIRIT by Noel Coward
Play
23 April The Everyman, Cork
Added by The Everyman

Latest Jobs and Opportunities

Harp Ireland Scholarships for Harp Festival 2023
Call for Submissions
23 April Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland
Added by HarpIreland
Harp Ireland Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy Scholarship 2023
Call for Submissions
28 April Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland
Added by HarpIreland
Administrator (Part-time)
Job
10 April Sistema Scotland / Big Noise Raploch
Temporary Operations Administrator (Part-time)
Job
10 April Sistema Scotland / Big Noise Raploch
Open Call for Visual and Performance Art
Call for Submissions
31 March K–Fest

Upcoming Events

MfG Lunchtime concert: For the Atoll
Concert
29 March The Cube, Áras Na Mac Léinn, NUI Galway
Added by Music for Galway
Disney’s FROZEN Jr.
Musical Theatre
29 March Siamsa Tíre, Tralee
Wonderism Festival
Festival
30 March Cork Opera House
Added by Cork Opera House
The Wonderism Festival
Festival
30 March Cork Opera House
Added by ginead

Upcoming Deadlines

Events & Hires Operations Coordinator
Job
29 March Sage Gateshead
Officer, Advocacy and Communications (London)
Job
30 March Arts Council England
Freelance Visual Artists
Job
30 March Helium Arts
CRM and Ticketing Manager
Job
30 March Scottish Chamber Orchestra
LONDON PANDA – SongWriting Competition
Competition
30 March County Hall
Added by CountyHall Arts
Music Therapist Tutor (Part-time)
Job
30 March St Agnes' Community Centre for Music and the Arts
Added by Hilda Milner
Director of Commercial and Venue Operations
Job
31 March Southbank Sinfonia
Open Call for Visual and Performance Art
Call for Submissions
31 March K–Fest

Funding

Artist and Youth Work Residency Scheme 31 March The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon
Small Grants Programme 31 March Arts Council of Northern Ireland
National Lottery Good Causes Awards 2023 31 March National Lottery