The Journal of Music

The Journal of Music The Journal of Music is an award-winning music magazine based in Ireland and read worldwide. We expl Musical life.

// Irish Traditional Music Archive Announces 'Shared Island Flute Series' // https://ow.ly/Wa5K50UZusoAll events are fre...
14/02/2025

// Irish Traditional Music Archive Announces 'Shared Island Flute Series' // https://ow.ly/Wa5K50UZuso

All events are free and take place at ITMA's premises from 14 to 19 February.

// This is the Arts Council's 'RTÉ Moment' and Serious Change Must Follow // https://ow.ly/MJVC50UZhEhThe Arts Council h...
13/02/2025

// This is the Arts Council's 'RTÉ Moment' and Serious Change Must Follow // https://ow.ly/MJVC50UZhEh

The Arts Council has written off €5.3m on ‘substandard work’ and an IT system that was ‘not fit for purpose’ while artists try to make ends meet. This has to be the beginning of real change, writes Toner Quinn.

// ‘We’re living in the age of the empty-headed, grifting, would-be idols... these people are after two things, your mon...
13/02/2025

// ‘We’re living in the age of the empty-headed, grifting, would-be idols... these people are after two things, your money and your obedience’: An Interview with Paul Connolly of The Wood Burning Savages // https://ow.ly/PM0B50UZfHC

The Wood Burning Savages just released their second album ‘Hand to Mouth’, a fiery protest record with elements of industrial rock and electronics. Lead singer Paul Connolly speaks to Shannon McNamee.

// Irish Traditional Music Archive Announces 'Shared Island Flute Series' // https://ow.ly/938l50UZbNhAll events are fre...
13/02/2025

// Irish Traditional Music Archive Announces 'Shared Island Flute Series' // https://ow.ly/938l50UZbNh

All events are free and take place at ITMA's premises from 14 to 19 February.

// Minister O'Donovan Announces 'External Review of Governance and Culture at the Arts Council' Due to €5.3m Loss on IT ...
12/02/2025

// Minister O'Donovan Announces 'External Review of Governance and Culture at the Arts Council' Due to €5.3m Loss on IT System // https://ow.ly/PYws50UYzkx

Review will extend to 'all activities and expenditures under the remit of the Arts Council.'

On 6 March, pianist John O'Conor and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra under conductor Gavin Maloney will perform Beethoven's Pi...
12/02/2025

On 6 March, pianist John O'Conor and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra under conductor Gavin Maloney will perform Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 at the NCH, along with works by Wagner and Brahms. Find out more: https://ow.ly/jJ0950UYna5

// Arts Council Seeking Traditional Arts Adviser // https://ow.ly/uCtu50UYmwNThe three-year contract has a value of €160...
12/02/2025

// Arts Council Seeking Traditional Arts Adviser // https://ow.ly/uCtu50UYmwN

The three-year contract has a value of €160k; deadline for tenders is 5 March.

// 'We thank the many, many thousands of musicians and audience members who shared the music with us': William Kennedy P...
11/02/2025

// 'We thank the many, many thousands of musicians and audience members who shared the music with us': William Kennedy Piping Festival Comes to an End after 30 Years // https://ow.ly/HwOm50UXNmI

On Saturday 22 February, Harp Ireland will present Harpanno – Aisling Lyons (harp), Dale McKay (hardpan) and Conor Brod...
11/02/2025

On Saturday 22 February, Harp Ireland will present Harpanno – Aisling Lyons (harp), Dale McKay (hardpan) and Conor Broderick (piano) – in the first of the 2025 Sugar Club Harp Sessions. Full details: https://ow.ly/RiBY50UXCCZ

// The Beauty and Imperfections of the World // https://ow.ly/y6EV50UXnNEThe National Symphony Orchestra and tenor Gavan...
11/02/2025

// The Beauty and Imperfections of the World // https://ow.ly/y6EV50UXnNE

The National Symphony Orchestra and tenor Gavan Ring gave the Irish premiere of Stephen McNeff's 'The Celestial Stranger' on 31 January. Adrian Smith reviews.

// Stephen Rea to Launch ‘Count Me Out: Selected Writings of Filmmaker Bob Quinn’ // https://ow.ly/UvI850UWWJF'Count Me ...
10/02/2025

// Stephen Rea to Launch ‘Count Me Out: Selected Writings of Filmmaker Bob Quinn’ // https://ow.ly/UvI850UWWJF

'Count Me Out' from Boluisce Press, an imprint of the Journal of Music, is available now to pre-order.

// This Week's Concerts, Festivals & Upcoming Deadlines (10–16 February 2025) // https://ow.ly/BcR350UWK2JA guide to thi...
10/02/2025

// This Week's Concerts, Festivals & Upcoming Deadlines (10–16 February 2025) // https://ow.ly/BcR350UWK2J

A guide to this week’s events and job and funding deadlines, from Monday to Sunday.

// Exploring Ireland's Musical Restlessness: An Interview with John Harris of New Music Dublin // https://ow.ly/NvNq50UW...
10/02/2025

// Exploring Ireland's Musical Restlessness: An Interview with John Harris of New Music Dublin // https://ow.ly/NvNq50UWE3k

The 2025 New Music Dublin festival takes place from 2 to 6 April and features Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore, John Butcher’s 'Dublin Fixations', a new Irene Buckley opera, an Ed Bennett piano concerto and more. The Journal of Music speaks to Artistic Director John Harris.

// The Beauty and Imperfections of the World // https://ow.ly/s9ri50UV4jfThe National Symphony Orchestra and tenor Gavan...
06/02/2025

// The Beauty and Imperfections of the World // https://ow.ly/s9ri50UV4jf

The National Symphony Orchestra and tenor Gavan Ring gave the Irish premiere of Stephen McNeff's 'The Celestial Stranger' on 31 January. Adrian Smith reviews.

// National Singing Week to Take Place from 10 to 16 February // https://ow.ly/axUZ50UV48XAll are invited to take part i...
06/02/2025

// National Singing Week to Take Place from 10 to 16 February // https://ow.ly/axUZ50UV48X

All are invited to take part in singing events across the country.

// Ireland Music Week 2025 Open for Applications on 12 February // https://ow.ly/v5Xa50UUaOSShowcase and conference even...
05/02/2025

// Ireland Music Week 2025 Open for Applications on 12 February // https://ow.ly/v5Xa50UUaOS

Showcase and conference event takes place on 1–3 October; deadline for applications is 26 March.

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Our new book, 'Count Me Out: Selected Writings of Filmmaker Bob Quinn' – now available to pre-order: https://journalofmusic.com/shop

Gradam Ceoil TG4 Ceoltóir na Bliana/Musician of the Year Derek Hickey and Cumadóir na Bliana/Composer of the Year Ryan Molloy #tg4gradamceoil

Cairdeas na bhFidiléirí – recipients of the Gradam Ceoil TG4 Gradam Comaoine/Outstanding Contribution award #gradamceoiltg4

Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin – Gradam Ceoil TG4 Amhránaí na Bliana/Singer of the Year #gradamceoilTG4

Liz and Yvonne Kane – recipients of the Gradam Ceoil TG4 Grúpa Ceoil/Music Group award – and Macdara Ó Faoláin, Ceoltóir Óg na Bliana/Young Musician of the Year #gradamceoiltg4

The 2023 Top Security/Frank Maher Classical Music Awards for sixth-year students – with a first prize of €5,000 – are now open for submissions. Deadline is Friday 6 October 2023. Find out more: https://ow.ly/HzH450PL46k #promotion

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