Press Releases
INVESTING IN A MUSICAL FUTURE TO THE TUNE OF €200,000
Capital Funds confirmed for Music Capital Scheme 2012 and National Music Day 2013
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MUSIC NETWORK PRESENTS WE BANJO 3 ON TOUR 7 – 29 SEPTEMBER
Let the award winning We Banjo 3 take you on a rollercoaster ride through banjo history from ragtime to reels on a Music Network tour this September. Featuring banjos, mandolins, guitars, and vocals, We Banjo 3 combine Irish music with Old-Time American, Ragtime and Bluegrass influences, revealing the banjo’s rich legacy from its roots in African and minstrel music through to the Irish traditional sound.
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Music Network Announces Autumn Season 2012
Music Network today announced an exciting line-up for its Autumn Season 2012 with a diverse programme of talented Irish and international artists. Irish audiences will have the chance to experience the very best in international chamber, jazz and traditional Irish music in venues throughout Ireland at affordable prices. Music Network tours are funded by the Arts Council and are presented in association with RTÉ lyric fm.
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Dublin City to Overflow with Free Music Events on 21st June for love:live music
Hundreds of free live music events across the country for Ireland’s National Music Day
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love:live music launches with over 200 free live music events around the country on 21st June
Lá Ceoil Free Concert Announced for love:live music on 21st June
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Music Network Presents, ‘CAN Percussion Trio’ on tour from 13 – 19 June
Brace yourself for the polyrhythmic delights of the CAN Percussion Trio with celebrated Irish percussionist Noel Eccles joined by two young masters of the mallet, Chris Stynes and Alex Petcu.
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Music Network Presents, world-class British quintet Onyx Brass, from 17 - 28 April
Prepare to be blown away by Onyx Brass, a world-class British quintet that has charmed audiences across Europe and America with its virtuosity, exuberance and on-stage banter.
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Music Network Presents, Fidelio Trio with clarinettist Carol McGonnell, from 28 March – 3 April
Music Network is delighted to present a tour with Irish clarinettist Carol McGonnell, a rising star of New York’s innovative new music scene, performing alongside the ‘virtuosic Fidelio Trio’ (Sunday Times)
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Music Network Presents, ‘CAN Percussion Trio’ Début Irish Tour
Brace yourself for the polyrhythmic delights of the CAN Percussion Trio with celebrated Irish percussionist Noel Eccles joined by two young masters of the mallet, Chris Stynes and Alex Petcu, in a thrilling programme of contemporary music.
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€135,000 AWARDED THROUGH MUSIC CAPITAL SCHEME
Music Making Across the Country as Funding Made Available for Instrument Purchase
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