The Journal Of Music

Galway Folk Festival Announces 2024 Programme
Beth Orton, Declan O'Rourke, Cillian Vallely and David Doocey, Talisk, Seán Keane, and Tara Breen, Pádraig Rynne and Jim Murray on the line-up.
Singer Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin to Launch Campaign for Election to Dublin City Council
Campaign launch and concert takes place on Thursday 18 April at the Sugar Club and features Eva Carroll, Méabh Mulligan, Saltaire, Varo, Ispíní na hÉireann and more.
Willie Clancy Summer School 2024 to Feature Tribute to Margaret Barry with Lisa O'Neill
52nd edition of festival will take place from 6 to 14 July.
Feis Ceoil 2024 Competition Results
Gala concert featuring a selection of winners to take place on Wednesday 17 April.
Concerts, Festivals & Upcoming Deadlines (15–21 April 2024)
This week's concerts, festivals and job and funding deadlines from Monday to Sunday.
Carol McGonnell and JACK Quartet to Premiere Ann Cleare Work at Dublin International Chamber Music Festival
Taking place from 4 to 9 June, the festival will also feature a day of music by Black composers.
Sinn Féin Launches Survey of the Arts Sector
Questionnaire covers topics such as local arts spaces, the work of the Arts Council and the Basic Income for the Arts.
Concerts, Festivals & Upcoming Deadlines (8–14 April 2024)
This week's concerts, festivals and job and funding deadlines from Monday to Sunday.
Consairtín 2024 to Premiere New Traditional Music Suite
'Idir Dhá Thost' will be performed at Glór in Ennis on Saturday 6 April; classes, workshops, concerts and talks to take place from 4 to 7 April.
Concerts, Festivals & Upcoming Deadlines (2–7 April 2024)
This week's concerts, festivals and job and funding deadlines from Tuesday to Sunday.
Shaun Davey, Andrew Hamilton and Ed Bennett Elected to Aosdána
Composers elected at the 42nd General Assembly of the affiliation of Irish artists.
TG4 Announces Gradam Ceoil Recipients
Artists will be presented with their awards at a gala event at University Concert Hall in Limerick on 5 May.
Masters of Tradition Announces 2024 Programme
West Cork festival in August to feature Martin Hayes, Caoimhe and Séamus Uí Fhlatharta, Brìghde Chaimbeul, Mick McAuley, Zoë Conway and John McIntyre, Ré Órga Ensemble, Iarla Ó Lionáird, Peadar Ó Riada, José Manuel Tejedor, Bill Whelan, Mícheál Ó Raghallaigh, Toner Quinn and more.
Concerts, Festivals & Upcoming Deadlines (25–31 March 2024)
This week's concerts, festivals and job and funding deadlines from Monday to Sunday.
Concerts, Festivals & Upcoming Deadlines (19–24 March 2024)
This week's concerts, festivals and job and funding deadlines from Tuesday to Sunday.
Irish Bands Cancel SXSW Concerts Over Arms Companies and US Army Sponsorship
Artists include Kneecap, Mick Flannery, Gavin James and Soda Blonde.
Concerts, Festivals & Upcoming Deadlines (11–17 March 2024)
This week's concerts, festivals and job and funding deadlines from Monday to Sunday.
Bray Jazz Festival Announces 2024 Programme
Festival takes place from 3 to 5 May; Orchestra Baobab, Zoe Rahman, Meilana Gillard, Ethan Iverson, Dave Douglas, Carole Nelson Trio, Collider, the Scott Flanigan trio and more to perform.
Lyric FM to Broadcast New Programme on Irish Composers and the Climate Crisis
Two-part series to feature Sebastian Adams, Natalia Beylis, Judith Ring, Nick Roth, Jennifer Walshe and climate scientist Hannah Daly.
Concerts, Festivals & Upcoming Deadlines (4–10 March 2024)
This week's concerts, festivals and job and funding deadlines from Monday to Sunday.
Winners Announced for 6th RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards
Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin, Aoife Ní Bhriain, Lankum, Séamus and Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta, and Bláth na hÓige among recipients; Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill presented with Lifetime Achievement Award.
Music Generation Announces Programme for National Conference
Conference on Tuesday 5 March will feature contributions from Minister for Education Norma Foley, Martin Drury, Rosaleen Molloy, Dr Méabh Ní Fhuartháin, Dr Patricia Flynn and more.
Concerts, Festivals & Upcoming Deadlines (26 February–3 March 2024)
This week's concerts, festivals and job and funding deadlines from Monday to Sunday.
New Books on Irish Music (February 2024)
A round-up of new and recent music books including a collection of poems and stories by singer Cara Dillon, a new volume on the harp, essays on Irish music education, the James Whiteside traditional music collection, a guidebook to self-releasing music, What Ireland Can Teach the World About Music, and Gabriela Mayer's study of Classical and Romantic piano repertoire.
West Cork Chamber Music Festival Announces 2024 Programme Featuring Signum, Dudok, Nightingale, Sonoro and Chiaroscuro Quartets
10-day festival from 28 June to 7 July will feature new works by Sam Perkin and Roxanna Panufnik.
Cellissimo Festival 2024 to Focus on 'Burning Issues' with World Premieres and Keynote Talks
Nine-day festival in Galway will include a keynote from Mary Robinson on climate justice.
'We don't just host a festival; we create a space where the new, the unknown and the unheard can flourish': New Music Dublin 2024 Programme Announced
This year's iteration of the contemporary music festival features US ambient duo A Winged Victory for the Sullen, Laura Bowler's 'ADVERT', a new work by Linda Buckley for Iarla Ó Lionáird and orchestra, a Diatribe stage with Barry Guy, Kirkos ensemble's 'Beginner’s Guide To Slow Travel' and more.
Concerts, Festivals & Upcoming Deadlines (19–25 February 2024)
This week's concerts, festivals and job and funding deadlines from Monday to Sunday.
Finding a Voice Festival Announces 2024 Programme
Eight concerts to take place from 7 to 10 March, including new works by Judith Ring and Jane O’Leary.