'A call to arms... to engage the public on the climate crisis': €2m Climate Change Fund for Creative Projects Now Open

Funding of up to €200k available; deadline for applications is 21 May.

Published on 7 April 2021

'Ronnie defined opera in Ireland throughout her long life': RIP Veronica Dunne

Tributes paid to singer and teacher who died on 5 April.

Published on 6 April 2021

€25m Live Performance Support Scheme Open for Applications

Awards range from €10,000 upwards; 14 April is the deadline for applications.

Published on 23 March 2021

New Government Measures to Support ‘the indispensable bedrock of our music industry’

€50m in funding announced; new €25m live performance scheme to open for applications on 19 March.

Published on 10 March 2021

Oireachtas Committee Asks Government to Prioritise Universal Basic Income for Artists

Chair of Committee on the Arts has written to government today saying UBI 'should be expedited' due to impact of pandemic on arts and entertainment sector.

Published on 19 February 2021

Arts Minister Seeks Cross-Party Support for Universal Basic Income for Artists

Proposal is being explored as part of the new national economic plan within the Department of the Taoiseach.

Published on 2 February 2021

€1.5m Announced to Promote Irish Music and Arts Abroad

Temple Bar TradFest, First Music Contact, Kíla, We Banjo 3 and Milwaukee Irish Fest among recipients.

Published on 25 January 2021

MISP Music Funding Controversy Discussed on RTÉ

Low percentage of successful applicants sparks public criticism of scheme.

Published on 3 December 2020

Arts Taskforce Recommends Basic Income of €325 for Artists and Event Workers

Report also urges government to fast track EU copyright legislation to take action on tech platforms.

Published on 18 November 2020

Aiken Promotions, Body & Soul and Whelan's Receive Funding under New Live Music Scheme

Róisín Dubh, Workman’s Club, The Grand Social and Gleneagle Hotel Killarney also among the recipients

Published on 5 November 2020

How the Arts Made Their Funding Breakthrough

The government’s funding announcement for the arts in Budget 2021 was unprecedented, and there are lessons to be learned from the way in which it came about, writes Toner Quinn.

Toner Quinn

Published on 22 October 2020

Toner Quinn is editor of the Journal of Music.

Government Allocates €8m for Transfer of National Symphony Orchestra from RTÉ

'We will now do all we can to support a smooth and successful transition' – Dee Forbes, Director-General of RTÉ

Published on 15 October 2020

Arts Council Funding Increased to €130m for 2021

€50m in live entertainment supports also announced.

Published on 13 October 2020

Creative Schools and Creative Clusters Funding Increased to €3.6m

Schools will receive €3.1k each to develop creative plans; clusters of schools will receive an additional €1k.

Published on 29 September 2020

Taskforce on Arts and Culture to Issue Action-plan by 31 October

Former managing director of RTÉ Radio Clare Duignan to act as chair; Denise Chaila and Martin Hayes appointed to taskforce.

Published on 11 September 2020

Government Announces €6m to Support Live Music, Songwriting, Recording and PR

Commercial promoters can apply for up to €800k to support live music events; artists can apply for grants for songwriting, recording and PR.

Published on 10 September 2020

How Can the Arts Plan in This Uncertainty?

The new Covid restrictions regarding indoor and outdoor gatherings have caused even more disruption in music and the arts, just as we thought things might be improving.

Shannon McNamee

Published on 3 September 2020

Shannon McNamee is assistant editor of the Journal of Music.

Additional Arts Council Funding Brings 2020 Total to €105m

Figure up from €75m in 2019.

Published on 28 July 2020

New Minister to Establish Task Force for Arts and Culture Sector

Capital grant scheme for arts organisations also announced.

Published on 14 July 2020

The Silencing of An Spidéal – Why Catherine Martin Needs to Set Out a New Vision for the Arts

The experience of one village in the west of Ireland shows that the new Minister for Arts faces a serious challenge, to change the way we think about culture and its role in our society, writes Toner Quinn.

Toner Quinn

Published on 1 July 2020