The Christie Hennessy Song Competition takes place as a tribute to the life and music of one of Tralee’s most famous sons. The ten finalists below were selected from over 200 entries and they will perform their original song in front of a live audience and a panel of expert judges. The winning songwriter will be […]
Gradaim Cheoil NÓS 2017’ to take place at The Sugar Club, Dublin, on Friday 20 January | Sponsored by IMRO Following their successful launch last year, Gradaim Cheoil NÓS / The NÓS Music Awards are back again to celebrate Ireland’s burgeoning Irish language music scene. The first and only awards for contemporary acts ‘as Gaeilge’, […]
Just a few weeks left to get entries in for the 2017 Pan Celtic National Song Contest! The top cash prize of €1,000 will be awarded to the winning composer as well as the opportunity to represent Ireland at the International Song Contest next April. Entries are invited in any genre from traditional to pop, […]
Hard Rock International is calling on emerging musicians to take center stage for the chance to play during halftime at Hard Rock Stadium! As part of this year’s Hard Rock Rising, the most far-reaching battle of the bands competition, artists and music acts at more than 125 Hard Rock Cafe, Hotel, and Casino properties across […]
The 2017 Fastnet Maritime and Folk Festival takes place in Ballydehob from June 16th to 19th this year with a huge range of performers already confirmed to take part. Among those appearing this year will be The Shanty Crew, Matt Cranitch and Jackie Daly, Richard Grainger, Andy Irvine, Jim Mageean, Pat Sheridan, Dick Miles, Jim […]
Works chosen will be performed at the 22nd West Cork Chamber Music Festival 30 June – 8 July 2017. West Cork Music invites Irish composers under 35 years of age on 1st January 2017 to submit works for string quartet (violin, violin, viola, cello) of between 5-8 minutes duration for performance at the 22nd West […]
The annual Sean McCarthy Memorial Traditional Irish Ballad Competition is now open for entries. A prize of €1,250 will be awarded to the winner of this competition. Closing date for entries for the Ballad competition is Friday 21st July 2017 Entries to be submitted on CD, with 3 typed copies (or in very clear handwriting). Entries to […]
The Tipperary International Song of Peace Contest will take place on October 21st, 2017. They are now looking for entries - Songs of peace, love, harmony, in fact anything that one constitutes a 'Sense of Peace'. Entries must be submitted on a compact disc or in digital format (mp3) with one copy of the type-written […]
The Christie Hennessy Song Competition takes place as a tribute to the life and music of one of Tralee’s most famous sons. The ten finalists below were selected from over 200 entries and they will perform their original song in front of a live audience and a panel of expert judges. The winning songwriter will be […]
Contestants from Boston, USA, from Miami, Florida, and from various parts of Ireland, North and South, will compete in the Tipperary International Song of Peace Final, on Saturday November 18th in the Tipperary Excel, Tipperary Town. Supported by IMRO, the Contest carries a prize fund of €1,500 and a crystal award for the winning entry […]
