Now in its 10th year, the Scheme provides musicians with space and time to create new work, develop their skills, collaborate with other artists and showcase their music.

Successful artists will receive funding up to a maximum award of €8000, a space to work in and advice and mentoring to support their career development. Audiences will also have an opportunity to engage with the resident musicians at a series of open rehearsals, workshops and public performances in Dún Laoghaire.

Three residencies are available to musicians working in any genre of music, from rock to pop or classical, jazz, trad and everything in between.  One residency is specifically for emerging musicians. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a strong connection to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, or propose a project that links with the area, for example taking inspiration from the location or by engaging with local communities or musicians.

As part of this year’s scheme two residencies are available to established musicians with a maximum funding award of €8000 each, and an additional award of up to €5000 will support the work of an emerging musician or group. This year’s residencies will run from May to November 2024.