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Poise and Elegance in a Rare Revival
Brendan Finan
The Royal Irish Academy of Music presented Haydn's opera 'La vera costanza' at the Samuel Beckett Theatre on 14–18 January. Brendan...
Musicians-in-Residence Scheme in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Open for Applications
The Journal Of Music
Established and emerging musicians invited to apply; deadline is Friday 21 February.
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This Week's Concerts, Festivals & Upcoming Deadlines (20–26 January 2025)
The Journal Of Music
A guide to this week’s events and job and funding deadlines, from Monday to Sunday. ...

Latest Listings

The Ocelots
Concert
15 February The Duncairn, Belfast
Added by The Duncairn
Jack Warnock Trio
Concert
1 February The Duncairn, Belfast
Added by The Duncairn
Castle of our Skins presents: Alchemy
Concert
2 May Longy School of Music
Added by Kelley Hollis
Castle of our Skins BSU Fellowship presents: Renaissance
Concert
8 February Boston Center for the Arts
Added by Kelley Hollis
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Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat
Film
30 January Seanscoil Sailearna, Indreabhán, Conamara

News

Latest Music Appointments and Awards (January 2025)
A round-up of recent news from the Arts Council and UCC, the Hard Rain Soloist Ensemble, the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Improvised Music Company and more.
Dinny McLaughlin (1935–2024): Influential Donegal Fiddle Player and Teacher
The fiddle player Dinny McLaughlin passed away in December. Liz Doherty, a former pupil, writes about his contribution to Irish traditional music.
This Week's Concerts, Festivals & Upcoming Deadlines (20–26 January 2025)
A guide to this week’s events and job and funding deadlines, from Monday to Sunday.

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Sonoro Quartet in Rathmore Co. Kerry
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6 February Knocknaseed House Rathmore Co. Kerry
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GREENSHINE
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7 February On the Pig's Back Deli, St. Patrick's Woollen Mills, Douglas West, Cork
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Concertina Cruinniú 2025
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14 February Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare
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Music Capital Scheme 2024 Piano Award
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19 February Music Network
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Reviews

Poise and Elegance in a Rare Revival
The Royal Irish Academy of Music presented Haydn's opera 'La vera costanza' at the Samuel Beckett Theatre on 14–18 January. Brendan Finan reviews.
A Palette That is Subtly Unique
Nonesuch Records has just released a recording of Donnacha Dennehy’s major work 'Land of Winter', a 12-movement piece exploring Ireland's seasons. James Camien McGuiggan reviews.
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An Irresistible Contradiction
Irish National Opera's production of Verdi's 'Rigoletto' is currently running at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Adrian Smith reviews.
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Articles

Catherine Martin Swept Aside the Old Excuses for Not Supporting the Arts
Toner Quinn
The Minister for Arts has lost her seat in the General Election, but she leaves a formidable legacy, writes Toner Quinn.
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What’s Next for Irish Music?
What does the recent trajectory of the arts in Ireland – from Arts Council funding increases to the Basic Income pilot – mean for musicians? How can we further strengthen music across Ireland? And what do these developments mean for the tradition of the Irish harp? This is an edited version of the...
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What Will the 2024 Election Mean for Music and the Arts?
Despite funding increases, pressing questions remain about the state of arts funding and support, writes Toner Quinn.
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The Entanglement – AI, Platform Musicking and the Future of Music
Given the vast amount of user data that streaming platforms have now amassed, combined with advancing AI technology, it is only a matter of time until they offer the ability to generate music, writes Jennifer Walshe. But what does this mean for the future of the art form? ...
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From the Archive

Power in Numbers: Ways Forward for Musical Communities
Ailbhe Kenny
In every city, town and village, music groups have a powerful impact within communities, but, asks Ailbhe Kenny, do these groups get the recognition they deserve, and how can...
Oct 27, 2016
Live Reviews: Analog Festival, Dublin
Seán Ó Máille
The Analog 2008 festival – Grand Canal Dock, Dublin / 18–20 July 2008
Sep 1, 2008

Latest Events

The Ocelots
Concert
15 February The Duncairn, Belfast
Added by The Duncairn
Jack Warnock Trio
Concert
1 February The Duncairn, Belfast
Added by The Duncairn
Castle of our Skins presents: Alchemy
Concert
2 May Longy School of Music
Added by Kelley Hollis
Castle of our Skins BSU Fellowship presents: Renaissance
Concert
8 February Boston Center for the Arts
Added by Kelley Hollis
1
Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat
Film
30 January Seanscoil Sailearna, Indreabhán, Conamara

Latest Jobs and Opportunities

Artists in Arts & Health Residency
Call for Submissions
26 January Creative Places Tipperary Town
Apply to Perform at Stendhal Festival 2025
Call for Submissions
14 February Stendhal Festival
West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival Composition Competition 2025 – solo soprano saxophone (May Premiere)
Competition
24 March West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival
West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival Composition Competition 2025 – solo viola (November Premiere)
Competition
22 September West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival
Producer
Job
18 February Abbey Theatre

Upcoming Events

Producing Essentials Workshop with Heather Rose
Workshop
24 January The Linenhall Arts Centre
Added by Jennifer Magee
Vanbrugh & Friends in Cork
Concert
24 January Aula Maxima, UCC
Added by nsqf
A Sliver of Light
Festival
24 January Hotel Doolin
Added by Louise Barker
SPECIAL CONSENSUS 50th ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Concert
24 January Roe Valley Arts Centre, Limavady
Added by Amy Donaghey
SPECIAL CONSENSUS 50th ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Concert
24 January Roe Valley Arts Centre, Limavady
Added by Amy Donaghey

Upcoming Deadlines

Mills Williams Junior Fellowship in Conducting
Call for Submissions
24 January Royal Northern College of Music
Artists in Arts & Health Residency
Call for Submissions
26 January Creative Places Tipperary Town
Senior Marketing Manager
Job
27 January Universal Music Group, London
Schedule Support
Job
28 January RTÉ
Creative Journaling for Wellbeing
Course
28 January RIAM
Added by RIAMDublin
Open Call: Apply to join the Visitor Experience Assistants panel
Call for Submissions
28 January Dublin City Council Culture Company
Associate Director Opportunity
Job
29 January The Everyman, Cork
Added by The Everyman
Officer, Dublin Region
Job
29 January Fáilte Ireland

Funding

Galway City Creative Communities Grant 2025 31 January Galway City Council
Creative Communities Project Award 2025 31 January Clare County Council
Culture Ireland Regular Funding 6 February Culture Ireland