The Journal Of Music

New Film on Gael Linn and Irish Music to be Broadcast on TG4
'Gael Linn ag 70' will focus on the organisation's record label and musical impact and features a range of musicians and singers.
Young Classical Singers and Musicians Invited to Apply for the Trench Award 2024
The award, offered by Birr Festival of Music, closes for applications on 22 February 2024.
Tommie Potts Tribute Concert Announced for the National Concert Hall
Fifth concert in the Irish Traditional Music Archive's 'Drawing from the Well' series will feature Aoife Ní Bhriaín, Noel Hill, Ronan Browne, Sharon Carty, Ryan Molloy, Seán Potts and more.
Concerts, Festivals & Upcoming Deadlines (11–17 December 2023)
This week's concerts, festivals and job and funding deadlines from Monday to Sunday.
Recipients of Basic Income for the Arts Report a 10% Decrease in Depression and Anxiety
Research on the first six months of the pilot scheme shows that artists and arts workers spend more time on their practice, less time working in other sectors, and have improved life satisfaction.
Concerts, Festivals & Upcoming Deadlines (4–10 December 2023)
This week's concerts, festivals and job and funding deadlines from Monday to Sunday.
Ten Acts Announced for 2FM Rising 2024
Artists will receive airplay and performance opportunities throughout the year.
Five Music Creators Announced for Crash Ensemble Development Scheme
The five artists will take part in the two-year Crash Works programme leading to a premiere at New Music Dublin in 2025; another eight artists have been commissioned to write shorter works.
Concerts, Festivals & Upcoming Deadlines (27 November–3 December 2023)
This week's concerts, festivals and job and funding deadlines from Monday to Sunday.
Journal of Music Editor to Publish New Book on Irish Music
'What Ireland Can Teach the World About Music' will be published in February 2024.
Recent Books on Irish Music (November 2023)
A round-up of new and recent music books including a collection of songs and instrumentals by Sandie Purcell, photographer Noel McIntyre's book on the Fleadh Cheoil, jazz photographs by Martin Connolly, and Pól Ó Seachnasaigh's 'Amhráin Anna John Chiot – The Songs of Anna John Chiot'.
'His unique legacy will endure for generations to come': RIP Seóirse Bodley
Irish composer who combined modern and traditional music elements in works such as 'A Small White Cloud Drifts Over Ireland' dies aged 90.
Concerts, Festivals & Upcoming Deadlines (20–26 November 2023)
This week's concerts, festivals and job and funding deadlines from Monday to Sunday.
Brian Irvine Receives Ivor Novello Award for 'Least Like the Other'
Irish National Opera production exploring the life of Rosemary Kennedy wins Best Stage Work category.
Irish Composers and Ensembles to Feature at Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival
10-day festival will present works by Composer in Residence Jennifer Walshe, Úna Monaghan and Ann Cleare, as well as performances by Kirkos Ensemble and Stone Drawn Circles.
Clannad Bursary of €30k Announced to Support Gaeltacht Artists
New award from Údarás na Gaeltachta celebrates band's contribution to Irish culture; deadline for applications is 31 January 2024.
Concerts, Festivals & Upcoming Deadlines (13–19 November 2023)
This week's concerts, festivals and job and funding deadlines from Monday to Sunday.
Report on Composers and Gender in Ireland Calls for 'Cultural Change' in Commissioning
31% of new music commissions between 2004 and 2019 awarded to female composers.
New 'Going Coastal' Festival in Galway to Focus on Musicians from the West
Maija Sofia, Tracy Bruen and Gash Collective feature on the line-up, as well as club nights and a Music Generation showcase.
TG4 and Stiúideo Cuan Launch New Online Music Series
24-part series 'Ceolán' features Grooveline, Róisín Seoighe and Imlé, SMAC-U, Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin and Ultan O’Brien, Anna Mullarkey, Caoimhe and Séamus Ó Flatharta, and more.
Colm Jimmy Ó Curraoin Wins Corn Uí Riada 2023
Conamara singer wins sean-nós singing competition in Killarney.
Concerts, Festivals & Upcoming Deadlines (6–12 November 2023)
This week's concerts, festivals and job and funding deadlines from Monday to Sunday.
Chamber Choir Ireland Announces 13 Singers for New Training Programme
The singers will receive vocal coaching, side-by-side rehearsals, professional development sessions and performance opportunities with the choir.
Concerts, Festivals & Upcoming Deadlines (31 October–5 November 2023)
This week's concerts, festivals and job and funding deadlines from Tuesday to Sunday.
Latest Appointments and Awards in Music (October 2023)
A round-up of recent appointments and awards in music with news from the Irish Chamber Orchestra, the Arts Council, Belfast International Arts Festival, the Open University in Ireland, the Royal Irish Academy of Music, UCC, and the Department for Tourism, Culture, Art, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.
Concerts, Festivals & Upcoming Deadlines (23–29 October 2023)
This week's concerts, festivals and job and funding deadlines from Monday to Sunday.
Seán Ó Riada Composition Competition Now Accepting Submissions
Composers are invited to submit new choral works by 8 December.