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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