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Recipients of Basic Income for the Arts Report a 10% Decrease in Depression and Anxiety
The Journal Of Music
Research on the first six months of the pilot scheme shows that artists and arts workers spend more time on their practice, less time working in other sectors, and have improved life satisfaction.
The Evolution Across a Composer’s Career
Brendan Finan
Farpoint Recordings have recently released 'Drinking the Stars', an extensive collection of piano music by John McLachlan performed by Mary Dullea. Brendan Finan reviews. ...
Shane MacGowan’s Crusading Ideas on Irish Music
Toner Quinn
Tributes to the late Shane MacGowan emphasise his songwriting, but his vision for Irish music was much broader than that, writes Toner Quinn.

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16 May O2 Forum Kentish Town, London
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Recipients of Basic Income for the Arts Report a 10% Decrease in Depression and Anxiety
Research on the first six months of the pilot scheme shows that artists and arts workers spend more time on their practice, less time working in other sectors, and have improved...
Concerts, Festivals & Upcoming Deadlines (4–10 December 2023)
This week's concerts, festivals and job and funding deadlines from Monday to Sunday.
New Releases (30 November 2023)
The Journal of Music's regular round-up of recent albums and singles compiled by Shannon McNamee, including Michael Gallen, Penji, Rachael Lavelle, Junior Brother, NewDad,...

Reviews

The Evolution Across a Composer’s Career
Farpoint Recordings have recently released 'Drinking the Stars', an extensive collection of piano music by John McLachlan performed by Mary Dullea. Brendan Finan reviews.
Letting a Classic Speak
Irish National Opera presented Puccini's 'La bohème' at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin on 20–26 November. Adrian Smith reviews.
In the Tradition of Terry Riley
Louth Contemporary Music Society has just released an Irish traditional music version of Terry Riley's classic 1964 minimalist work 'In C', performed by Zoë Conway, Paddy Glackin, Máirtín O’Connor, Michelle Mulcahy, Louise Mulcahy, Mick O’Brien and Dónal Lunny. Adrian Scahill reviews.

Articles

Shane MacGowan’s Crusading Ideas on Irish Music
Toner Quinn
Tributes to the late Shane MacGowan emphasise his songwriting, but his vision for Irish music was much broader than that, writes Toner Quinn.
If RTÉ Won’t Speak Up About Its Importance to Irish Music, Who Will?
RTÉ has just published its document 'A New Direction for RTÉ', but where is the renewed vision for music, asks Toner Quinn...
Exploring the Rich Musical World of Céilí Band Competition
Fiddle player Philip Duffy has recently published a substantial volume on the history of senior céilí band winners at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann from the beginnings in 1951 right up to recent times. Méabh Ní Fhuartháin reviews.
Opening Up Music, History and Creativity
Composer Benjamin Dwyer's new book, 'Music Autopsies: Essays and Interviews (1999–2022)' is a collection of sixteen essays exploring many aspects of creativity, from the impact of Ireland's historical traumas to the work of Beckett, Volans, Crumb, Ligeti and Bernstein. Deirdre...

From the Archive

When is a Symphony not a Symphony?
Michael Quinn
On the attractions of the cinematic canon
Jan 1, 2009
Beneath the Brightness
Anna Murray
Cellist and songwriter Vyvienne Long has recently released her new album 'A Lifetime of High Fives', twelve new songs featuring Laetare Vocal Ensemble and ConTempo...
Dec 12, 2019

Latest Events

BELLOW
Play
13 March The Everyman, Cork
Added by The Everyman
BELLOW
Play
12 March The Everyman, Cork
Added by The Everyman
All Together Now 2024
Festival
1 August Curraghmore Estate, County Waterford
Added by Journal of Music
CMAT
Concert
13 June Fairview Park, Dublin
Added by Journal of Music
CMAT
Concert
16 May O2 Forum Kentish Town, London
Added by Journal of Music

Latest Jobs and Opportunities

Young People, Children, and Education Bursary Award
Funding
8 February The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon
Added by Journal of Music
Theatre Bursary Award
Funding
8 February The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon
Added by Journal of Music
Film Bursary Award
Funding
8 February The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon
Added by Journal of Music
Dámhachtain Sparánachta Litríochta don Ghaeilge
Funding
8 February The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon
Added by Journal of Music
Arts Participation Bursary Award
Funding
8 February The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon
Added by Journal of Music

Upcoming Events

The Cope - Album Launch
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7 December The Complex
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Handmade Music
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7 December Accidental Theatre, Belfast
Ficino Quartet in Union Hall
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7 December Myross Church of Ireland, Union Hall
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ABBA Sensations
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7 December Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge, Kildare
Matthew Halpin & Jazzpool NRW
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7 December The Cooler at The Complex

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Take Five Talent Development Programme
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7 December Serious
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7 December The Ulster Orchestra
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8 December Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
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8 December Sistema Scotland / Big Noise Torry
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8 December Clonmel
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8 December Clonmel
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8 December Intermusica
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10 December Opera North
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10 December Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
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10 December BBC Radio nan Gàidheal
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Funding

Co-funding Award for Creative Europe Cooperation Projects 7 December The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon
ilDÁNA 11 December The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon
Pipeline Investment Fund 31 December Music Venue Trust
See Here / Féach Anseo Funding 31 December Culture Ireland
 Showcases / Seóthais-peántais Funding 31 December Culture Ireland