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With improvement in the world covid situation, thankfully Events are beginning again,
Artists, Groups, are finding alternative ways to reach us with their Music. Livestreaming access on Facebook, just click on the FB icon top right . . . . Enjoy the following and also any information that may be of help. Support those you can . . . |
2022
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Irish Traditional Music Archive / Taisce Cheol Dúchais Éireann
· Tickets now on sale for "Drawing from the Well: The Liam O'Flynn Collection", Tuesday 15 March 2022 at 8 pm in National Concert Hall, Dublin, Ireland Buy tickets here https://bit.ly/3gW5h9z to join a special gathering of many of the country’s top musicians as they celebrate their personal connections with the late Liam O’Flynn (1945–2018) and his rich archival legacy. #TicketsOnSale National Concert Hall ONLINE https://bit.ly/3gW5h9z and or Box Office MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10AM TO 2PM ON +3531 417 0000 Mary Bergin, tin whistle Matt Molloy, flute Louise Mulcahy, uilleann pipes / flute Noel Hill, concertina Paddy Glackin, fiddle Sorcha Ní Scolaí, uilleann pipes Pádraic Mac Mathúna, uilleann pipes Laoise Kelly, harp Neil Martin, cello Seán Keane, fiddle Noel O’Grady, bouzouki Colm Broderick, uilleann pipes Tony Linnane, fiddle Mick Conneely, bouzouki Síle Denvir, harp / sean-nós Barry Kerr flute / uilleann pipes Stephen Rea, spoken word Arts Council Ireland Arts Council of Northern Ireland Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media |
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Altan are back
It has been a long two years without you, our audience and supporters and we have really missed playing live for you. It’s heartwarming for us to be getting invitations to play in different venues and places now as things are opening up again. We are delighted to be going back to the US this coming Autumn/ Fall and eventually playing those gigs which were rescheduled a few times now. Thank you to those promoters and agents who have stuck and kept our work for us , we are totally indepted. Of course we couldn’t do all of this without our loyal fans and followers… you are the best We are gradually and carefully building up to touring again these coming months. These are the dates confirmed so far and more to be announced later Feb 26 The Russell Weekend Doolin Co Clare March 13 Trafalgar Square , London as part of the Lord Mayor’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations March 17/18 Irish Cultural Centre Hammersmith with special guests March 19 th Centre Culturel Irlandais Paris March 20 L’LeStudio de l'Ermitage March21 in Illkirch-Graffenstaden at L’Illiade France March 25 Kilcar , Co Donegal April 2 Ceiléireadh 50 Bliain RnaG April 17 EASTER SUNDAY NIGHT Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair , Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair - Oifigiúil June 4 @LetterkennyTradWeek An Grianan Theatre |
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AltanUpcoming dates in March:
13 th...... St Patrick's Day Event Trafalgar Square, London, England 17th/18th...Irish Cultural Centre Hammersmith, London 
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St. Patrick's Festival Ireland
High Country Cloggers 2pm Thu 17 March Main Stage @ Festival Quarter Free From traditional folk music to todays top hits with double taps on both heels and toes this high kicking, high energy group of dancers is sure to knock your socks off!! https://bit.ly/SPFHighCountry #SPF22 #StPatricksFestival High Country Dance Studio 
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The North of Scotland Pipe Band Championship - Banchory
· We are delighted to annouce after an absence of two years this years event will be going ahead 8th May 2022 King George V park Banchory. We will have all the usual array of grade pipebands, exhibitors, Street food, Bar and kids entertainment.We are working hard to pull this event together and there will further posts highlighting the opportunities for sponsorship , trade stalls and volunteer marshals. In the meantime put the date in your diary.. share widely and look out for further details. 
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Blas International Summer School of Irish Traditional Music and Dance
June 20th – July 1st, 2022 www.blas.ie Now in its 26th year, the Blas International Summer School of Irish Traditional Music and Dance returns to the Irish World Academy at the University of Limerick this 20th June – 1st July. Following on from the success of their 2021 virtual programme, this year will see the highly anticipated return of face-to-face tuition with the traditional two-week course (subject to national and sectorial covid restrictions). Blas has firmly established itself as one of Ireland’s most prestigious university accredited summer schools, drawing students from all over the world to spend two weeks gaining access to the expertise of some of Ireland’s finest artists, which in previous years included Dónal Lunny, John Carty, Siobhán Peoples, Kevin Crawford, Louise Mulcahy, Karan Casey, Jim Higgins, Ryan Molloy, Colin Dunne, and Ciara Sexton, to name but a few. In addition to expert tuition and masterclasses, Blas students can expect a whole range of activities including lectures on Irish traditional music and dance topics, Irish language classes, lunchtime and evening concerts, sessions, céilithe, field trips and above all, the unique opportunity to share tunes with some of Ireland’s leading traditional musicians. Blas is also proud to present a number of free and ticketed public events over the two weeks, including the annual Francis Roche Memorial lecture, the Blas Bilingual Interview with RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta’s Áine Hensey, daily lunchtime concerts with Blas tutors, and a selection of evening concerts. For further information on all aspects of Blas, including bursaries and our early bird discount, visit www.blas.ie |
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Blas International Summer School of Irish Music and Dance
· We are so excited to hold our annual Blas lunchtime concert series online this year thanks to the generous support of Culture Ireland! These concerts will be held Mon 21st June to Fri 25th June at 1pm and are free to the public! First up on Mon 21st June, we have Louise Mulcahy (uilleann pipes and flute), Michelle Mulcahy (harp, concertina, and fiddle) and Mick Mulcahy (button accordion and melodeon)! Visit www.blas.ie for more details #VirtualBlas2021 #cultureireland |
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Breabach
We’re “kicking” off an easing back into live performance this summer as part of Celtic Connections at the Glasgow UEFA EURO 2020 #glasgowgreenfanzone! Hope you can join us on 24th June alongside Tide Lines and Kinnaris Quintet! Tickets available now: https://euro2020.scottishfa.co.uk/.../celtic-connections.../ |
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Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and her daughter, Nia, will be gracing Whelan Master Session #16 with their presence.
What if you could welcome one of the founding members of Altan into your living room? This week you can, because none other than Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and her daughter, Nia, will be gracing Whelan Master Session #16 with their presence. That's happening this Saturday, February 27, at 2pm Pacific / 5pm Eastern / 10pm Ireland/England/Scotland. But you can enjoy a mini pre-concert as it were, right here and now, with this video of Mairéad, Nia, and Manus Lunny playing at the 38th annual Cork Folk Festival: https://youtu.be/tSQyfFkxWoU?t=133 If you'd like to join us on Saturday, sign-up instructions are at either of these links: https://www.facebook.com/events/727679797932065 http://johnwhelanmusic.com/master-session Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Nia Ní Bheirn & Manus Lunny | Cork Folk Festival LIVE | TG4 YOUTUBE.COM Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Nia Ní Bheirn & Manus Lunny | Cork Folk Festival LIVE | TG4 Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh (Fiddle & Vocals), Nia Ní Bheirn (Fiddle & Vocals) & Manus Lunny (Bouzouki & Vocals) perform a set of tunes and songs, recorded live in ... |
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Mar 21 at 9 AM UTC+13 – Mar 21 at 10 AM UTC+13
· Online Event Sharon Shannon livestream National Concert Hall Dublin Free · Online Event Celebrate St Patrick's weekend with this special stream from Sharon Shannon showcasing her new album The Reckoning with her band One of Ireland’s finest and most accomplished musicians, Sharon Shannon, will perform a special global livestream from the National Concert Hall, Dublin, Ireland on Saturday 20 March, a celebration of music and song on St Patrick’s weekend. This event joins a series of livestream performances in a partnership with the National Concert Hall and Serious, which also includes an exclusive concert by Christy Moore on 1 May: serious.org.uk/christymoore Accordion-player/multi-instrumentalist Sharon Shannon will perform music from her new album, The Reckoning, as well as many favourites from her back catalogue. She will be joined by Irish-Zimbabwean singer Lucia Evans, fellow former Waterboy Trevor Hutchinson on double bass, Niall Murphy on fiddle, Alan Connor on piano and guitar, Steve Hogan on drums, Luke Dunford on Hammond organ, Jack Maher on electric guitar and vocals and Jim Murray on acoustic guitar. Listen to The Reckoning at open.spotify.com/album/5civSgIBUxYKV66sJz3gk1 |
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St Patrick's Day at Home presented by IRISH MUSIC MAGAZINE Facebook Live are pleased to feature POLYTROPOS
March 17th @ 10am Ireland, 11pm New Zealand, 9pm Australia, 11am WET, 5am Eastern, 4am Central, 2am Pacific, 7pm Japan Support the Artists with a Concert Donation at oscarwest@hotmail.com About POLYTROPOS Rennie Pearson and Oscar West are the traditional music duo POLYTROPOS. They arrange the sounds of the fiddle, flute, guitar, Scottish smallpipes, mandolin, voice and Irish whistle in curious and adventurous ways, taking the listener on a journey of many twists and turns. Initially meeting at their local session in Wellington, Polytropos began as a platform for Kiwi multi-instrumentalists Oscar West and Rennie Pearson to share and explore their passion for traditional Irish and Scottish music. Follow IRISH MUSIC MAGAZINE on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/TRADIMM LET THE MUSIC PLAY ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY http://www.facebook.com/PolytroposMusic/ PAST EVENTS
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Traditional Music Forum
🎶🌟 NEW MUSIC SUPPORT FUND FOR FOLK IN CRISIS LAUNCHED TO HELP MUSICIANS & MUSIC PRODUCTION PROFESSIONALS IN SCOTLAND #StonehavenFolkClub have teamed up with Hands Up for Trad to launch the 'Folk In Crisis Support Fund'. Read more about it & find out if you're eligible to apply: https://buff.ly/3fbKwVi Application deadline: 25th May 2020 |
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Today being May 2nd 2020 for Bandcamp.
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Belfast Music
May 3rd The Duncairn crew have knocked it out of the park again with a line-up tonight featuring some of the best musicians from across the UK and Ireland including Lisa Hannigan Zoe Conway John Spillane and more Follow The Duncairn on Facebook -Join the Event ⬇️- Subscribe on Youtube - Share the Event - Donate* at bit.ly/DVCDonate 8.30pm *Remember all donations will go to the performers* https://www.facebook.com/events/2901146079954065/ #stayhome #listentomusic #supportmusicians Belfast City Council Arts Council of Northern Ireland |
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Online Academy of Irish Music
In case you missed the Premiere earlier, here's our 5th Global Session Tune: https://youtu.be/ku8HtUiTMnw |
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The Gothard Sisters
· April 29 · It's Tuesday and that means that Episode 5 of the Cozy Celtic Concert Series is here! This week's set includes Willow's Waltz, Midnight Sun, Cat in a Bush and more! Enjoy 🌸🎻🌊 https://www.gothardsisters.com/a-cozy-celtic-concert-series . As always, these concerts are free. However, if you would like to pay / donate something for the concerts, there are options on the concert page, or you can join our Patreon and see all previous episodes as well. 🎉 Find out more: http://www.patreon.com/gothardsisters |
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Join The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra and fill virtual buckets for Marie Curie
The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra will be broadcasting a full concert recording on YouTube on Saturday the 16th of May, 2020 in place of our postponed concert to support our loyal followers and our charity partners Marie Curie. Marie Curie provides care and support for people who are dying or living with a terminal illness, as well as their loved ones. As the Coronavirus pandemic unfolds their nurses and hospices are on the frontline and needed more than ever to keep caring for dying people with and without coronavirus. Just at the time their hospices and community nursing services are needed more than ever their income has been decimated by the lockdown. As a consequence they have had to launch an Emergency Appeal to raise the quarter of a million pounds they need every week to run Scottish services. So, why not sit back in the comfort and safety of your own home and join Blair Parham, Colette Ruddy, Dennis Haggerty, Robert Lovie and The SFO for a great night in and perhaps in return donate to the Marie Curie Emergency Appeal. Let's try and fill those virtual buckets to the brim. Come and join us at http://sfo.org.uk/join-the-scottish-fiddle-orchestra-and-f…/ and donate via the link below or Text NURSE to 70633. |
Twisty Willow
have recorded a set a day during Level 4 Lockdown, these can be found on their Facebook page - Twisty Willow Celtic Band
on Youtube https://youtu.be/WlwUi3gN_tA 2 Highland Cathedral Balcony 270320
http://www.twistywillow.co.nz/
World Fiddle Day
World Fiddle Day will be celebrated again this year, though in difficult circumstances for us all, on Saturday May 16th. Covid 19 safety advice to follow soon.
World Fiddle Day will be celebrated again this year, though in difficult circumstances for us all, on Saturday May 16th. Covid 19 safety advice to follow soon.
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World Fiddle Day
The Covid 19 in 2020 has created a very difficult set of circumstances for the arts community throughout the world and across all cultures. It has presented mankind with a great deal of tragedy, sorrow and hardship. In recognition of the Italian Peoples' early response to a swift and savage outbreak and by virtue of ordinary people rapidly encouraging hope, community and resilience through performances of wonderful music from balconies and street corners for neighbours and friends, the Italian People have been collectively named as Patrons for World Fiddle Day 2020. In making this nomination, it is clearly recognised that the Italian People are not alone nor unique in their actions. Artists around the world have freely and unselfishly played their part in lifting spirits and inspiring hope for the world's communities in very troubled times. Thanks to them all wherever they are and whatever they play and long may their music inspire, reward and heal those in need. |
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Altan
Mairéad is working on online fiddle classes , during the lockdown, debuting this Saturday May 16 th , World Fiddle Day 2020, on her website www.mairead.ie The lessons are for people who would like to learn Donegal tunes which Mairéad learned from her father Francie, and other Donegal fiddlers, who were friends or tunes which she got from field recordings. These tunes are personal, some very unusual and rare and some you will recognise! It is best if you can play one or two tunes on the fiddle already! Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh Ranganna fidil a ndéanamh ón baile. After many requests over the years,I’ve succumbed to recording fiddle classes online www.mairead.ie These fiddle classes will debut on World Fiddle Day May 16 th. 2020 🎻 |
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NZ Easybook Tours
Contact us for your travel needs to any destination worldwide.
Our staff's special areas of interest include New Zealand, Scotland
& Musical Tours!
Email: anne-marie@easybooktours.co.nz
Contact us for your travel needs to any destination worldwide.
Our staff's special areas of interest include New Zealand, Scotland
& Musical Tours!
Email: anne-marie@easybooktours.co.nz
Fiddler Magazine
http://www.fiddle.com/
LiveTrad.com www.livetrad.com
On-line streaming of traditional Irish music webcasts & links!!
Awesome website
Also links to all Irish Festivals ............
www.fleadhcheoil.ie and www.LiveTrad.com
LiveTrad also on Face Book
Celtic Internet Radio 24/7 of the Best:
live365 .........google & choose Celtic
My favourites are Celtic Radio
Highlander
Celtic Journey
& for you Scotties : Gardai Na Sean Criche
Free 24/7 of all the Celtic music you could want !!!!
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Here it is... the 2019 Orkney Folk Festival programme!
http://www.orkneyfolkfestival.com/programme Thirty-six events across four days, featuring some fifty-two acts and several hundred musicians - all in just eight weeks' time! Mind on that tickets go on sale to Festival Patrons on Saturday 13 April, a week ahead of their general release on Saturday 20 April. Festival Patronage is available to purchase up to Saturday 6 April. |
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Christy Moore
I'll be playing a solo show in the National Concert Hall, Dublin on June 19th 2019 ... Tickets going on sale this Thursday, 21st March @ 10am ... Christy https://www.nch.ie/Online/default.asp… |
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Belfast TradFest tagged Lúnasa, Ríoghnach Connolly + Ulaid - Sat 27th July - Lyric Theatre, Belfast. We have rebranded from the Belfast Summer School of Traditional Music to Belfast TradFest incorporating the Belfast Summer School of Traditional Music and will run from 27th July - 2nd August. - https://www.belfasttraditionalmusic.com We will be holding a week long series of concerts, masterclasses, workshops, talks and sessions, and will be a hosting renowned bands and traditional musicians such as Lúnasa, Ríoghnach Connolly & Ulaid. Tutors at the summer school will include BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner Jarlath Henderson, Scottish piping legend Finlay McDonald, five former winners of the prestigious TG4 Gradam Ceoil awards - Harry Bradley, Edel Fox, John Carty, Mary Bergin & Conor Connolly alongside Kevin Crawford of Lúnasa, John Joe Kelly of Flook, Oisín Mac Diarmada of Téada & Ríoghnach Connolly of the Afro Celt Sound System amongst many others. For five days, hundreds of budding traditional musicians, of all ages, will get the chance to learn from traditional music royalty at the Ulster University, York Street, in a series of masterclasses across 18 instruments. In addition the school will bring jigs and reels to all four corners of Belfast with concerts, demos and talks taking place at The Strand Arts Centre in East Belfast, Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich in West Belfast, The Duncairn Centre in North Belfast and An Droichead in South Belfast- with the heart of the summer school and a packed programme of free sessions and events located in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. |
Belfast TradFest
July 27th – August 2nd, 2019 www.belfasttraditionalmusic.com This week-long event is the only one of its kind in the North and brings together both the Irish and the Ulster-Scots musical traditions, in a shared celebration of culture & heritage. Descending upon the city, in a series of concerts, masterclasses, workshops, talks and sessions, will be a host of world renowned traditional musicians, including BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner Jarlath Henderson, Scottish piping legend Finlay McDonald, six former winners of the prestigious TG4 Gradam Ceoil awards - Harry Bradley, Edel Fox, John Carty, Mary Bergin, Michelle Mulcahy & Conor Connolly alongside Niamh Dunne & Eamon Murray of Beoga who recently co-wrote Ed Sheeran’s massive hit Galway Girl, Kevin Crawford of Lúnasa, Ulster Lambeg & Fife legend Willie Drennan, John Joe Kelly of Flook, Oisín MacDiarmada of Téada & Ríoghnach Connolly of the Afro Celt Sound System, amongst many others. After two hugely successful years, Belfast Summer School of Traditional Music is re-branding as Belfast TradFest and will incorporate the summer school into its packed programme of events this year. In addition, this year Belfast TradFest will hold a very special opening concert on Saturday 27th July when three of the hottest acoustic acts on the planet play Belfast for one night only. In what will surely kick off the festival in style, Lúnasa, Ulaid & Ríoghnach Connolly will come together for what promises to be a spectacular night of traditional music and song in one of the most beautiful theatres in Ireland - The Lyric Theatre, Belfast. For five days, hundreds of budding traditional musicians, of all ages, will get the chance to learn from traditional music royalty at the Ulster University, York Street, in a series of masterclasses across 18 instruments. In addition, the school will bring jigs and reels to all four corners of Belfast with concerts, demos and talks taking place at The Strand Arts Centre in East Belfast, Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich in West Belfast, The Duncairn Centre in North Belfast and An Droichead in South Belfast - with the heart of the summer school and a packed programme of free sessions and events located in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. Find out more at: www.belfasttraditionalmusic.com, https://www.facebook.com/belfastTradFest1 and https://twitter.com/bssotm |
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Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh
Hello Belfast peeps! Mairéad and her siblings ; Na Mooneys play the opening night of Féile Mhic Reachtain on July 29 th 2019 Na Mooneys ag oscailt Féile Mhic Reachtain I mBéal Feirste @ 29 Iúil 2019 Bígí linn |
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