Wires, Strings & Other Things (on demand for schools)
- 9 January — 31 December 2026
Applications are now invited for the Music Network and Roscommon Arts Office Musician-in-Residence Programme at King House, Boyle
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 2 months (October to November 2026), 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 King House in Boyle, Co. Roscommon 4 times during the residency period and have access to the performance space or a suitable alternative space in King House for up to 12 days (3 days/visit).
In addition, a range of in-kind supports will be offered by Roscommon Arts Office and Music Network. The Musician-in-Residence will be welcome to liaise directly with the Arts and Culture Venue Manager at King House throughout the residency and with Music Network staff, as needed.
How to apply
Closing date: Apply by Thursday 9 July at 2pm
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.
- A CV (maximum 3 pages. See point 21 in our application guidelines for what information to include)
- A description of how you would like to use the 2 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 King House in Boyle 4 times and spend up to 12 days developing your creative practice.
- Up to 2 audio or video samples of your work – they can be shared as online links or audio files.
Candidates will be shortlisted for an in-person interview which will be held at King House, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. The expected interview date is 15 July 2026.
Or apply online
Application guidelines
Online Information Session
An online information meeting for people potentially interested in applying for the Residency will take place on Thursday 23 June at 11 am.
Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Claire Austen, Programmes Administrator, Music Network to programmesadmin@musicnetwork.ie or by phone on 083 095 5956 / 01-4750224
This programme is presented by Music Network in partnership with Roscommon Arts Office, supported by King House, Roscommon County Council, the Bank of Ireland Community Fund, Community Foundation Ireland and the Tomar Trust.
Music Network is funded by the Arts Council
