www.myspace.com/ronanosnodaigh
www.liamomaonlai.ie

Rónán Ó Snodaigh from Kíla and Liam Ó Maonlaí are set to join Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova for a number dates as they tour in America with music from the Oscar winning soundtrack Once.

Liam and Rónán are well known Irish musicians both as singers for their respective bands Hot House Flowers and Kíla and as solo artists. They are among the best bodhrán players in Ireland today and have earned huge acclaim within the music industry for their unique styles of playing and their contribution to the world and traditional music genres in Ireland. They will play two very special full length shows in San Francisco and Seattle in addition to the Once dates.
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August 6th – 12th, 2008
www.feaklefestival.ie

The 21st annual Feakle Traditional Music Festival takes place this year from Wednesday 6th August – Tuesday 12th August.

This Festival has grown in stature over the years and has expanded in an organic manner to include much broader aspects of our natural culture and heritage.

From its original 3 day format, it has now evolved and this year has its beginning on Wednesday 6th August where local flute player, Paddy O’Donoghue, will be honoured. Paddy recently launched a beautiful CD which incorporates many familiar but also self-composed tunes.
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www.eigsemrscrotty.com

Éigse Mrs. Crotty Traditional Music Festival and Summer School in Kilrush Co Clare will take place from August 13th to 17th. This festival celebrates the wonderful musical legacy of a talented and celebrated Clare woman – Elizabeth Crotty. Mrs. Crotty was a gentle and unassuming woman and a natural musician who enjoyed a unique mastery of the concertina. In fact people would seek out her company and sit quietly captivated as she played. But what she loved most of all was teaching and encouraging young musicians.

She became a pioneer of the Fleadh Cheoil movement and was elected the first President of Comhaltas in Clare, a position she held until she died. “Like all top class musicians, she had her own individual and unique style of playing” said Michael Tubridy, formerly of the Chieftains, “…she had a great rhythm and life in her music.”
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www.johnspillane.ie

HMV is delighted to welcome John Spillane to its Cork store on Saturday 26th April at 5.00pm. John will be performing a live acoustic set and signing copies of his new album ‘My Dark Rosaleen & The Island of Dreams’ just a day after its release.

The latest offering from the Cork artist otherwise known as “Ireland’s most unappreciated performer” (Hot Press) does not disappoint. Inspired by his native Cork, Spillane’s style is one that stands out from an arguably overly infiltrated singer-songer market. Spillane continues his musical progression with a rousing offering which should propel him to his rightful position as one of Ireland’s top lyricists. Award winning broadcaster, author and producer, P.J. Curtis once described Spillane “as one of the most talented, significant singer/songwriters to emerge in Ireland in the last decade.” His latest album is expected to further contribute to this line of thought.
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July 24th - 27th, 2008

The 17th Phil Murphy Weekend takes place in the south Wexford village of Carrig on Bannow from July 24th until July 27th. This weekend will feature concerts, workshops, sessions, historical tours, childern’s entertainment and much more.The artists booked for this years festival will deliver top class entertainment with LIAM O’FLYNN AND SEAN KEANE, VALERIE SMITH AND LIBERTY PIKE,CARMINA, THE FLEADH COWBOYS, GARY FERGUSON, THE SEAN NORMAN CEILI BAND and a host of other acts bringing thiis village near the Hook Peninsula to life in late July.

Tel: 051 561159 / 087 8200986
Email: philmurphyweekend@hotmail.com

www.mbf.org.uk/studenthealth

Introduction:

The MBF Student Health Scheme offers financial assistance with the treatment of performance-related health problems, both physical and psychological. A student suffering from any health issue affecting their ability to perform can apply to the MBF for a treatment grant, which can be used to pay for sessions with an appropriate therapist or practitioner.

Typically, following assessment by a BAPAM (British Association of Performing Arts Medicine) GP, a student will be awarded an initial treatment grant of €355 to pay for the treatment that has been recommended. A further €355 can be made available if the practitioner recommends further treatment. €710 is the maximum that any student can receive.
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www.westcorkmusic.ie
West Cork audiences have a chance to catch the unique talents of singer, songwriter and guitarist Sarah McQuaid as she makes her Bantry debut on Saturday 3rd May in Bantry House at 8pm. Tickets for this concert are 18 euro, 10 euro for students, and available from West Cork Music on 027 52788 or Lo Call 1850 788 789

Having discovered Irish music during a stint living in France, Sarah moved to Ireland in 1994, where she became a weekly folk music columnist for the Evening Herald and a contributor to Hot Press magazine. She is also the author of The Irish DADGAD Guitar Book, described by The Irish Times as “a godsend to aspiring traditional guitarists.”
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www.mbf.org.uk
The Musicians Benevolent Fund has just launched the MBF Young Talent Awards 2008. Instrumentalists of 18 years or under are invited to apply for their share of an awards pot of up to £150,000. Last year almost 200 young people benefited from individual awards ranging from £200 to £1000.
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www.zoufest.com

ZoukFest is proud to announce its 2008 Scholarship Program. Application is open to anyone whose financial need would otherwise prevent them from attending. High school and college age students, as well as music teachers are particularly encouraged to apply. Scholarships are awarded by ZoukFest’s Board of Directors based on need and suitability.
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CRAOBH CHOMÓRTAS 2008
(GRAND FINALE CONCERT)
Ocht ngrúpa ceoil traidisiúnta i gcomórtas do dhuaischiste €4,000
( Eight young traditional music groups compete for a prizefund of €4,000 )
AN CEOLÁRAS NÁISIÚNTA
(The National Concert Hall )
DÉ DOMHNAIGH 27 AIBREÁN 2008
(Sunday 27 April 2008 )
7.30p.m.
ÁIRITHINT/Booking: 01: 4170000 /
www.nch.ie