Galway teens (aged 16-18 ) are invited to explore their musical creativity with "Beats and Beyond," a FREE DJ workshop series led by renowned DJ Laura O'Connell.
Teenagers will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of DJing, connect with friends, and showcase newfound skills in a community performance! Cruinniú na nÓg is a national day of free creativity for children and young people under 18. It is the flagship initiative of the Creative Ireland Programme’s Creative Youth Plan to enable the innovative potential of children and young people.
Laura O'Connell, a driving force in Ireland's electronic music scene, brings her years of experience to this project. Her eclectic DJ sets have energized dance floors, radio stations, clubs, and major festivals across Ireland and internationally.
A passionate advocate for inclusivity, 'Lolz' is the co-founder of GASH Collective, which supports female, trans, queer, non-binary, and other underrepresented groups in the realms of music production and DJing. She has also founded Bounce, an accessible club night for people of all abilities.
Those interested should sign up now, as there are limited spots available. No DJing experience is necessary, just commit to 6 workshops from 5pm – 7pm, on May 9, 16, 21, 30, and June 6, 11 - and a showcase on June 15 at Nuns Island Theatre. Deadline for expression of interest is on Monday, May 6.
For further information, please contact: Adam Stoneman, Galway City Council Creative Communities Engagement Officer at [email protected]
About Cruinniú na nÓg
Cruinniú na nÓg is Ireland's national day of free creativity for everyone under 18. Expect tons of interesting events, workshops, and performances happening all across the country.
Galway City is one of 9 pilot cities and towns nationally taking the lead in creating a night-time economy action plan.
These Cruinniú Lates events are designed especially for young people, offering a safe and exciting environment to socialise and enjoy diverse experiences. They are a direct result of young people’s voices being heard.
Inspired by the Night-Time Economy Taskforce Report (2021 ) and youth-led workshops, these events demonstrate the power of young people in shaping the future of Ireland’s nightlife.
Cruinniú Lates is supported by Galway City Council, Creative Ireland, and funded by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media.
Let's make this year's Cruinniú Lates unforgettable!
