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Following the success of previous film-scoring workshops, the Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO) and the RTE Concert Orchestra, in association with Filmbase, FÁS Screen Training Ireland and The Contemporary Music Centre will, once again, bring together the very best emerging Irish film makers and music composers to work on a collaborative project.
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They have thrilled audiences world wide for ten years, now Ragús are ‘ag filleadh abhaile’ with a spectacular and awe-inspiring authentic show of music, song and dance on Saturday, November 8th at the Royal Theatre, Castlebar. Formed on the rugged and beautiful Aran Islands ten years ago this amazing show will give you shivers down your spine. Unrivalled footwork, pulsating music and passion filled singing will be all merged for a massive celebration of 10 years of success on the world stage for Ragús.
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Armagh 13 - 16 November 2008
www.wkpf.org
Tickets are now on sale for all concerts. For events in the Market Place theatre you can contact the Box Office at +44 (0)28 3752 1821 or online at www.marketplacearmagh.com. Tickets for all other events and more information from +44 (0)28 37511248 or info@wkpf.org.
N.B. Tickets for “Festival Concert 1″ (Friday 14th) and ‘Festival Concert 2′ (Saturday 15th) are selling fast so early booking is advisable to avoid disapointment.
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Wed 28th January to Sunday 1st February 2009
www.templebartrad.com
Dublin’s premier celebration of traditional Irish Music and Culture
in the heart of the city
TRAD ‘09
The dates for the Temple Bar Trad 2009 Festival of Irish Music and Culture have been announced. From Wednesday 28 January till Sunday 1 February Temple Bar will come alive with a series of festival concerts and will feature a rich line up of musical performances, showcase concerts, workshops, children’s events and much more in a celebration of traditional Irish music and culture.
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Traditional music festival now celebrating its 10th year ~
www.thegathering.ie
The 10th Annual Gathering Festival descends upon The Gleneagle Hotel and The INEC in Killarney from Wednesday 18th to Sunday 22nd of February for a celebration of the rich culture and diversity of traditional Irish music. A highlight of Irish cultural calendar this year’s programme includes a superb mix of concerts, céilís, classes and lectures.
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www.discoverireland.ie/westport
Westport Arts Festival 2008, which will take place from Friday 3rd – Sunday 12th October, is brimming with an exciting and diverse range of musicians, actors, comedians, author and writers and with over 60 acts to choose from over ten days, there promises to be something to suit all visitors to Westport this year.
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Patricia Daly joins musicians and artists from many different nationalities, both male and female, from all over Northern Ireland to create a unique and inspiring fundraising CD.
The CD entitled “She holds half the key” will be launched at a special fundraising concert where they will be performing their music to raise funds for UNIFEM, the United Nations Development Fund for Women.
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www.royal.ie
Mary Coughlan is delighted to announce a concert at The Royal Castlebar which will take place on Thursday 30th October.
Galway woman, Mary Coughlan began her singing career in 1984. The following year she made an acclaimed appearance on the Late Late Show and recorded her first album, which showcased her powerful and bluesy jazz stylings and became an unexpected bestseller.
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Return to Camden Town, the UK’s internationally-renowned festival of
traditional Irish music, song and dance returns to Camden for its tenth
year on Friday 24th October. Featuring more top musicians, artists and
teachers than ever before, the Festival will run for ten action-packed days
until Sunday 2nd November. Some of the top traditional players, singers and
dancers from the UK, Ireland, and the US will entertain and teach in a full
programme of concerts, céilís, workshops, sessions, and lectures for adults
and children at all levels. Full programme is attached.
The Festival will be based at the London Irish Centre, 50-52 Camden Square,
LONDON NW1 9XB, Tel: 020 7916 7272. Full programme information is available
on the festival website at www.returntocamden.org. The free festival
magazine is now available from the London Irish Centre and other
participating venues or can be ordered by contacting the festival hotline:
+44 (0)7871 088121 (P&P will be charged). Tickets will be available for
sale from 12th September from the Festival website and the hotline (nominal
charge on debit and credit card purchases).
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October 3rd – November 2nd, 2008
www.liverpoolirishfestival.com
THE LINE-UP for this year’s Liverpool Irish festival was recently announced - and is one of the most diverse in its history. Music, drama, poetry, comedy, art and sport are among the offerings at the festival which begins on 17 October.
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