Now in its 12th 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 €12,000, 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.

Two residencies are available to musicians working in any genre of music.  One residency is specifically for emerging musicians and one is for established 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.

Under this year’s scheme, the residency to support the work of an established musician or group has a maximum funding award of €12,000, and an award of up to €7,500 is available to support the work of an emerging musician or group.