With the summer holidays just around the corner, register today for our Mayo Music Makers Summer Camp! Led by Catherine McGlinchey and the Music Generation Mayo Musician Educators, sessions will include group instrumental tuition, bands, pop singing, percussion, art, dance and more!
From Monday 8th to Friday 12th July, 10:30-3pm daily, all for just €120. Ages 7-16 years, in partnership with Music West, Castlebar.
Music Generation Mayo’s Teenage Summer Music Camp.
July 22nd-26th. 10:30am-3pm.
Fret Frenzy Summer Camp is open to all instruments and singers of all levels of experience (including none).
Based on our successful Fret Frenzy programme, it will be a week of jamming and sessions. Sessions will include working in different genres including rock, pop, punk, jazz, latin, trad as well as recording, jazz theory, rock history, improvisation, tech and gear workshops and much more.
Teenagers will get to choose what areas and sessions they are interested in.
Féile Mhaigh Eo is a new festival spotlighting young musical talent, led by a Youth Council of young people aged 11 to 17. This event is part of the “We Are Music Generation 2024” initiative, co-sponsored by U2, The Ireland Funds, the Arts Council, and the Department of Education. The festival aims to highlight young talents in County Mayo, providing them opportunities to perform and share their music passion.
The festivities began with traditional Irish music on April 5 at Áras Inis Gluaire in Belmullet, initiating a series of events to inspire young musicians countywide. Key events include a busking competition in Westport on May 5, a youth bands showcase in Ballina Arts Centre on May 10, and multiple performances at the Linenhall Arts Centre on May 17.
A unique aspect of the festival is its collaboration with local alt-trad harpist Lisa Canny and the Music Generation Mayo Harp Ensembles, who are set to premiere new works. The festival will culminate with The Big Day on the Mall on May 25, featuring a day-long celebration of music, community spirit, and environmental projects. The event will host performances from various groups such as CCE Bofield, Admiral Brown, Rolling Waves, Mayo Youth Orchestra, Batafada Samba Band, Mayo Children’s Chorus, Foxford Brass and Reed Band and much more. Additional attractions include circus workshops, an open mic tent, a trad tent, food stalls, and activities for all ages.
Find out more on our Féile Mhaigh Eo page.
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Music Generation Mayo Strategic Planning Consultation
Music Generation Mayo are currently in the process of undergoing public consultations in conjunction with Strategic Innovation Partners, for our 5-year strategic plan for 2024-2029. Online contributions are welcome via the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MGMConsultation
Your participation is crucial to the success of our program, and we look forward to hearing from you. Please let us know if you have any questions or comments.
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Music Generation Mayo provides a variety of music programmes for children and young people around the county. Professional musicians facilitate learning on a wide range of instruments, voice and music technology across all styles of music.
Music Generation Mayo is part of Music Generation, Ireland’s National Music Education Programme which transforms the lives of children and young people through access to high-quality, subsidised performance music education.
Ireland’s National Music Education Programme, co-funded by U2, The Ireland Funds, the Department of Education and Local Music Education Partnerships.
Our Mission
Music Generation Mayo works to remove barriers and obstacles so that children and young people can experience the joy, creativity, personal fulfilment and the connection with others that comes from being part of a music-making group.
Our Values
Music Generation Mayo is:
- Child-centred – for a transformative, positive experience with music
- Inclusive – providing a place where all are welcome and can be involved
- Creative – both in the approach of the music educator and in the experience of the children/youth
- Accessible – across all typical barriers: financial, geographical, social, special needs
- Diverse – across genres, performance practices & teaching approaches
- High Quality – in our tuition provision & in experience for the youth/children
- Partnership Based – the child’s experience is supported externally
- Sustainable – both in practice and financially
Our Vision
Music Generation Mayo seeks to provide music-making opportunities for all children and young people, so that all can develop their full creative potential.
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