RESONATE: Music Network Artist Residencies are presented in partnership with glór (Ennis), Ionad Cultúrtha (Baile Mhúirne), The National Opera House (Wexford), Triskel Arts Centre (Cork City), The Dock (Carrick-on-Shannon) and Regional Cultural Centre (Letterkenny).

Professional musicians performing in a range of genres with a strong track record in music performance are invited to apply for one of six new artist residencies.

Each of the six RESONATE residencies provides a grant of €6,000 to enable a musician/s to devote time to the creation of new work, in addition to a range of in-kind supports from both Music Network and each venue partner along with opportunities for artists to showcase their work through live performance and digital updates.

The residencies are open to established musicians of professional performing standard working in a range of genres of music. Applicants must be residents of the Republic of Ireland and be aged 18 or over. Applicants may apply as solo artists, on behalf of an existing group or ensemble, or for a new collaboration. Please read our application guidelines for more information about eligibility and each specific residency opportunity.

Music Network is committed to equity and inclusion and particularly welcomes applications from under-represented musicians, including but not limited to musicians of colour, musicians with disabilities, Traveller musicians, and LGBTQ+ musicians.

Register for our online information and Q&A session on Monday 17 April at 11am for more information on how to apply. Advance registration is essential: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-NpmmdQsQNeJ7A_ijxx-wg

Guidelines & further information

Please ensure that you download and follow the detailed information in the guidelines document below before applying: https://www.musicnetwork.ie/content/files/RESONATE_Music-Network-Artist-Residencies_2023-Guidelines.pdf

If you have any questions about making an application please contact Ciarán Kilbride at Music Network on [email protected] or 01 475 0224.

How to apply

Applicants must set up a profile on the application portal and complete an online application form, available here: https://musicnetwork.submittable.com/submit/ccaa2d26-82a0-4040-bd34-7bba187fbb91/resonate-music-network-artist-residencies-2023.
On the form please select which residency you wish to apply for, complete the requested information, and upload the essential support materials, outlined in our guidelines, along with any additional optional support materials you wish to include.

You can save your application and complete it in stages. All applications and essential supporting materials must be submitted by the closing date - 2pm on Thursday 11 May 2023.