On this occasion, we welcome applications solely from professional musicians who are resident in Ireland, who are Autistic/ People with Autism and who have a strong track record in music performance.

The appointment of the Musician-in-Residence is for 4 months (July to October 2024), and the successful applicant will be paid a bursary of €8,000. The residency will provide support for the Musician-in-Residence to devote time to:

• Develop their creative practice
• Create new work and/or artistic collaborations
• Engage with the community, working alongside an experienced facilitator to deliver a programme of inclusive music activities
• Showcase their work live in concert at the end of the residency (the performance may involve collaborating musicians engaged by the Musician-in-Residence).

The Musician-in-Residence will visit St. John’s Theatre 4 times during the residency period and have access to the theatre or a suitable alternative space for up to 14 days. In addition, a range of in-kind supports will be offered by St. John’s Theatre and Music Network. The Musician-in-Residence will be welcome to liaise directly with the Artistic Director of St. John’s Theatre throughout the residency and also with Music Network staff, as needed.

Closing date: Apply by Tuesday 14 May 2024, 12:00pm

You may apply via email or via an online form, according to your preference.

Applying by email:

If applying via email, please send the following documents to programmesadmin@musicnetwork.ie.

1. A CV (maximum 3 pages. See point 21 below for what information to include)
2. A description of how you would like to use the 4 months of residency support (1,000 words maximum or audio file spoken equivalent, if preferred) including a description of how the residency will fit into your professional ambitions and goals. Your description should take into consideration that you will visit Listowel 4 times for a period of 3½ days each time.
3. Up to 3 audio or video samples of your work – they can be shared as online links or audio files.

Or apply online:

Via our online application form at the link below.

Informal enquiries may be made to Sarah Ledwidge, Programmes Administrator, Music Network, programmesadmin@musicnetwork.ie, tel: 083-0162718 / 01-4750224

Music Network is funded by the Arts Council. St. John’s Theatre and Arts Centre is funded by the Arts Council and Kerry County Council Arts Office.

The Music Network and St. John’s Theatre and Arts Centre Musician-in-Residence Programme is supported by the Tomar Trust, with thanks to AsIAm and Cork Opera House for their invaluable advice and support in relation to the planning of this residency.