Music is in the air with Music Generation Kilkenny

Summer is here and Music Generation Kilkenny is getting ready for its 2023 Summer programme of workshops and events. Following the recent success of ‘Crash, Bang & Wallop’ – a series of samba drumming workshops delivered in partnership with Butler Gallery for National Drawing Day – the team are poised for the launch of ‘Summer Drummers’ this week. ‘Summer Drummers’ will run for the month of June in fteen primary schools in Kilkenny. e workshops, facilitated by two teams of samba drummers, are designed to be inclusive and will run in the schools’ playground with all children taking part from junior infants to 6th class. Speaking about the upcoming Summer programme Sinéad Blanch eld, Music Generation Kilkenny Development O cer said “I’m really excited to develop a range of workshops and performance opportunities for children and young people in Kilkenny this Summer. e idea is to give children and young people access to transformative musical experiences that bring meaning and joy to their life.”

Cruinniú Na nÓg free event|Saturday 10th June

Music Generation Kilkenny is delighted to present three workshops for Cruinniu na nÓg. First up is ‘Song Trail’ - a singing workshop and pop-up performance project suitable for children aged 8-12 years. e ‘Song Trail’ workshop and pop-up performance will give young people the opportunity to socialise through singing, grow their con dence, improve their singing skills in addition to having fun. e workshop takes place in the Friary Hall, Kilkenny from 2pm-4pm followed by pop-up performances in the Medieval Mile Museum, Rothe House and e Market Cross Shopping Centre from 4pm-5pm for parents and the public to join.

A baby music workshop and toddler music workshop will take place at the 1st Kilkenny Scouts Den, Bennettsbridge Road, Kilkenny at 2:30pm and 3:45pm, suitable for babies age 0-2 years and toddlers age 3-5 years. e workshops are fun and accessible with song, movement, instruments and sensory activities. is project is funded by the Kilkenny Creative Ireland Programme 2023. Free events but booking is essentialeventbrite.ie.

Sounds of Summer free event|Saturday 10th and 17th June

Sounds of Summer returns to Butler House Garden in partnership with Kilkenny Civic Trust. ese free events provide a wonderful platform for young, emerging talent to perform after a year of tuition with Music Generation

Kilkenny’s Musician Educators.

On the 10th of June the wonderfully talented young musicians from the ‘Creative Music Space’ will perform a selection of songs on guitar, drums and vocals. ese young musicians are look- ing forward to showcasing their talents in front of a live audience for their end of year performance. e second concert in the series will take place on Saturday the 17th of June featuring a violin performance by four Kilkenny primary schools who take part in the Music Generation Kilkenny Primary School String Programme. Enjoy the beautiful sounds of the violin in Butler House Garden at 11:30 am. Free event, not to be missed!

Tradcamp 2023 free event|4th- 8th July

Music Generation Kilkenny and Music Generation Tipperary are delighted to present 'Trad Camp 2023'. Young traditional musicians from all over Kilkenny and Tipperary can join the ve day camp. is is an opportunity for young traditional players to hone their craft and learn new tunes in a fun environment with skilled masters. e camp will culminate in live performances in Kilkenny’s Medieval Mile Museum and Clonmel Junction Arts Festival, Tipperary, with special guest Richie Delahunty from Irish alternative folk band Moxie.

To take part in the camp young musicians must have a minimum of two years’ experience playing their chosen instrument. Suitable for age 8-18. e fee for the 5-day camp including the nal performances is €50 per person.

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Kilkenny get in touch by: email: musicgenerationkilkenny@kcetb.ie facebook message: @musicgenerationkilkenny phone: 087 1765493