July 22nd–29th, 2012, Rostrevor, Co. Down, Northern Ireland
www.fiddlersgreenfestival.co.uk

2012 is shaping up to be an excellent year for this International Festival celebrating its 26th anniversary. Thousands of people attended the eight day festival in 2011 enjoying artists such as, Paddy Glackin, Donal Lunny, Andy Irvine, Liam O’Maonlaí, The Acoustic Hot House Flowers, John Spillane, L’Angelus and a host of other artists both local and international.
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July 21st – 28th, 2012

www.joemooneysummerschool.com

The Joe Mooney Summer School of Traditional Music, Song and Dance will take place in Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim from July 21st – 28th,
2012. This renowned Summer School, now in its 24th year, will provide a full programme of workshops in traditional instruments – fiddle, flute, banjo, bodhrán, whistle, concertina, button accordion, piano accordion, harp, uilleann pipes, mandolin and bouzouki. Traditional accompaniment was successfully added to our programme last year and will be offered again in 2012. Tuition is also available in Set Dancing, Sean Nós Dancing, 2 Hand Dancing, Traditional Singing and Sean Nós Singing.
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July 15th – 21st, 2012
www.sssschool.org

The 26th South Sligo Summer School of traditional music, song and dance takes place in Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo from July 15th – 21st
inclusive. Over the years the range of traditional instruments being taught at the South Sligo Summer School has been gradually extended and includes the fiddle and flute which are synonymous with the South Sligo style, tin whistle, button and piano accordions, banjo, uilleann pipes, harp, concertina, bodhrán, traditional guitar, traditional keyboard accompaniment and singing classes in both sean-
nós style and traditional singing in English, as well as classes and demonstrations in lilting.
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July 6th–8th, 2012
www.gooikoorts.be

This year Gooikoorts celebrates their 10th anniversary. And as in previous years they will spoil their visitors with traditional music from all over Europe, a unique luthier market place, plus a high standard restaurants with their charming welcome. The Gooikoorts Festival is all about Traditional Music.
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www.sonasrecording.com and www.ogmediagroup.com

Recording a cd can be a daunting task. There can be a myriad of different elements from recording & mastering to sleeve & website design Co-ordinating all of these elements to arrive with a finished cd, a website, & a way to present yourself to the world, can be tricky, especially for a debut album. Sonas recording & Óg media group have come together to make the process a little easier. Sonas Recording is a studio based in Killarney, Co. Kerry since 1994.
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www.musicnetwork.ie

The Board of Music Network is delighted to announce the appointment of Sharon Rollston as the new CEO of Music Network. Commenting on the appointment, Peter Finnegan, Chairman of Music Network says, “With over fifteen years of experience working in a range of key arts and cultural organisations, Sharon brings a wealth of skills and qualities to the role of CEO of Music Network. Her appointment comes at an exciting time in the organisation’s development and she willbring a fresh new energy to bear on Music Network’s activities”.
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VOICES & HARPS WORKSHOP, Gweedore, Co Donegal
www.moyabrennan.com

Following the success of their inaugural workshop last year, Clannad’s Moya Brennan and harp maestro, Cormac De Barra will be holding another exclusive Voices & Harps workshop in Gweedore, Co. Donegal on the weekend of June 22nd–24th, 2012. The workshop will be geared towards those with a keen interest in combining singing with harp playing (singers looking to perform with harp accompaniment, voice with self accompaniment, voice and vocal harmonies or harpers developing their accompaniment skills).
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www.tlugh.com

Now if you’re interested in traditional music, Tionscnamh Lugh should be your first point of contact in County Donegal. Ian Smith of Tionscnamh Lughs says “Tionscnamh Lugh are a not for profit Organisation, and we love what we do” people who are aware of us understand, very well, we promote high quality, and we do it at a reasonable cost to our audiences. If we didn’t bring the best high quality acts to the Gaeltacht region, who else would? That’s our motivation”.
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www.lovelivemusic.ie

love:live music already has signed up over 200 free live music events around the country on 21st June and there’s still time to add your event to the growing list. love:live music is Ireland’s National Music Day, set to be on Thursday 21st June through free live music events in cities, towns and villages all over the country. Initiated by Music Network in 2010 and in association with RTÉ Lyric FM it is an open invitation to everyone to Make Music Everywhere! love:live music is funded by the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and The Arts Council. Music Network is revenue funded by The Arts Council.
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www.thegatheringireland.com

Communities are urged to take control of the biggest festival Ireland has ever put on. “This initiative needs the widespread participation
of communities and local organisations all across Ireland. The Gathering gives each and every one of us an opportunity to do something positive for our country in our own unique way.” So said Taoiseach Enda Kenny at the launch of the Gathering a year long chain of events and festivals which will be a major tourism driver in 2013.
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