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A Soundworld that has Become Deeper and Richer
James Camien McGuiggan
Lankum's fourth studio album, 'False Lankum', is a refinement of their sound more than it is something radically new, but there are many other achievements, writes James Camien McGuiggan. ...
Arts Council Seeking over 100 Artists to Work in 400 Schools Nationwide
The Journal Of Music
Applications are now open for artists to work as part of the Creative Schools initiative; the deadline for applications is 18 April.
Strange Boy Announced as Recipient of Liam O'Flynn Award
The Journal Of Music
Limerick hip hop artist awarded a bursary and residency at the National Concert Hall. ...

News

Strange Boy Announced as Recipient of Liam O'Flynn Award
Limerick hip hop artist awarded a bursary and residency at the National Concert Hall.
Concerts, Festivals & Upcoming Deadlines (27 March–2 April 2023)
This week's concerts, festivals and job and funding deadlines from Monday to Sunday.
Latest Appointments and Awards in Music (March 2023)
A round-up of recent appointments and awards with news from Dublin International Piano Competition, Glór, Corn Uí Chon Cheanainn, Irish Film & Television Academy, Clonmel...

Reviews

A Soundworld that has Become Deeper and Richer
Lankum's fourth studio album, 'False Lankum', is a refinement of their sound more than it is something radically new, but there are many other achievements, writes James Camien McGuiggan.
An Irish-language Elegy
Chamber Choir Ireland and the Irish Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Cormac McCarthy, gave the world premiere of Eoghan Desmond’s 'Amra Choluim Chille' on 15 March. Kevin Boushel reviews.
Picked Up and Placed Elsewhere
The new Metronome series began at the NCH last week (16 March) with Ordnance Survey's 'Nomos: O’Riada Reimagined' and Sharon Phelan's 'Radio Ocean'. Brendan Finan reviews.

Articles

Short-term Thinking Won't Deliver Anything But Cuts to British Music
Christopher Fox
Four months after Arts Council England made cuts to opera companies and orchestras, the BBC is now disbanding its professional choir and promising a 20% cut to its orchestras. Composer Christopher Fox discusses the growing crisis in British music.
An Incomplete Journey Through Chicago's Irish Music Scene
Richie Piggott’s recent book, 'Cry of a People Gone: Irish Musicians in Chicago, 1920–2020', explores the story of Irish music in the Midwest city, documenting important milestones and including numerous biographies as well as hundreds of photos. Martin Dowling reviews...
The Story of a City
The film 'Out of Place', which features Denise Chaila, God Knows, MuRli, Hey Rusty, His Father’s Voice and more, explores the challenge of finding spaces to create and perform in Limerick, during lockdown and after. Drew Stephens reviews...
New Thinking for Sean-nós Singing?
A new collection of essays on sean-nós singing, 'Dhá Leagan Déag: Léargais Nua ar an Sean-Nós', edited by Philip Fogarty, Tiber Falzett and Lillis Ó Laoire and published by Cló Iar-Chonnacht, explores a range of contemporary issues around the art form. Dáibhí Ó Cróinín reviews...

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On Risk and Restraint
Adrian Smith
Adrian Smith reviews the opening concert of the Irish Chamber Orchestra's 2018/19 season, conducted by French conductor Jean-Christophe Spinosi and featuring a new work by...
Sep 20, 2018
Blackout
Anna Murray
Anna Murray talks to the director of new student-run contemporary music ensemble Kirkos after Blackout, their final performance of the season.
Jun 18, 2012
Pacto de Olvido?
Benjamin Dwyer
Benjamin Dwyer discusses the treatment of classical music in some recent books on Irish culture.
Jan 1, 2004

Latest Events

Evlana – Méadú @ New Music Dublin 2023
Concert
22 April The Studio, National Concert Hall
Added by Journal of Music
FAT CHAIR I @ New Music Dublin 2023
Concert
22 April Main Stage, National Concert Hall
Added by Journal of Music
Natural Creators with Karen Power @ New Music Dublin 2023
Concert
22 April Room 103, National Concert Hall
Added by Journal of Music
Scenes from iGIRL @ New Music Dublin 2023
Concert
21 April The Studio, National Concert Hall
Added by Journal of Music
National Symphony Orchestra with the National Symphony Chorus: Bodley, Feery and Cleare @ New Music Dublin 2023
Concert
21 April Main Stage, National Concert Hall
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Latest Jobs and Opportunities

Next Generation Artists Award
Funding
13 April The Arts Council
Relationship Manager, Theatre
Job
14 April Arts Council England
Relationship Manager, Museums
Job
11 April Arts Council England
Officer, Advocacy and Communications (London)
Job
30 March Arts Council England
Traveller Wellbeing through Creativity 2023
Funding
31 March Creative Ireland

Upcoming Events

MfG Lunchtime concert: For the Atoll
Concert
29 March The Cube, Áras Na Mac Léinn, NUI Galway
Added by Music for Galway
Disney’s FROZEN Jr.
Musical Theatre
29 March Siamsa Tíre, Tralee
Wonderism Festival
Festival
30 March Cork Opera House
Added by Cork Opera House
The Wonderism Festival
Festival
30 March Cork Opera House
Added by ginead

Upcoming Deadlines

Events & Hires Operations Coordinator
Job
29 March Sage Gateshead
Officer, Advocacy and Communications (London)
Job
30 March Arts Council England
Freelance Visual Artists
Job
30 March Helium Arts
CRM and Ticketing Manager
Job
30 March Scottish Chamber Orchestra
LONDON PANDA – SongWriting Competition
Competition
30 March County Hall
Added by CountyHall Arts
Music Therapist Tutor (Part-time)
Job
30 March St Agnes' Community Centre for Music and the Arts
Added by Hilda Milner
Director of Commercial and Venue Operations
Job
31 March Southbank Sinfonia
Audio/Visual Engineer (Full-Time)
Job
31 March Irish Institute of Music and Song