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

www.stokesbayfestival.co.uk

Capercaillie, The Levellers, Saw Doctors, Bellowhead, Show of Hands & more at a 4-day Hampshire music festival in stunning seafront location

Stokes Bay Festival
Stokes Bay, Alverstoke, Gosport, Hampshire
www.stokesbayfestival.co.uk

Capercaillie; The Levellers; The Saw Doctors; Bellowhead; Show of Hands; Martyn Joseph; Michael McGoldrick and Glenn Tilbrook of ‘Squeeze’ are among the many star names confirmed for the Stokes Bay (Wickham) Festival in Hampshire this summer.

The 4-day Festival runs from Thursday 31 July to Sunday 3 August at a picturesque seafront location with stunning views over the English Channel and Isle of Wight.
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