Music for Galway’s 41st International Concert Season opens tonight

Wed, Sep 28, 2022

Music for Galway’s 41st International Concert Season opens with a new initiative, the Galway Encore; the opening concert, scheduled for tonight Thursday September 29 at 8.00 pm at the Emily Anderson Concert Hall in the University of Galway, will also see a repeat performance in Christ Church in Portumna tomorrow, September 30 at the same time.

Glór Tíre is back - and so are the live audience

Wed, Sep 28, 2022

Glór Tíre, TG4’s hit country music competition, is back for 2023 and for the first time in more than two years, it will be recorded with a live audience.

Hannibal Lecter's favourite forms centrepiece of Music for Galway’s 41st International Concert Season opener

Wed, Sep 21, 2022

Music for Galway’s 41st International Concert Season opens with a new initiative, the Galway Encore; the opening concert, scheduled for Thursday September 29 at 8.00 pm at the Emily Anderson Concert Hall in the University of Galway, will also see a repeat performance in Christ Church in Portumna on the following day, September 30 at the same time.

Ireland's biggest drum show rolls up in Galway

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

The Galway Drum Show which commences this weekend is Ireland’s only drumming enthusiast event and is the largest drumming event ever to be held in Ireland.

Renmore-native Cohen back with cover of Diana Ross classic

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Renmore's Daniel Cohen is a talented new pop artist. He started writing music in his teens, and was part of a semi successful Irish rock band for many years.

Hometown gig in Roisin Dubh for Donohue

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

Born and raised in Galway City, Donohue grew up bound for music.

The Quays Bar wins gold at Bar Awards

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

The Quays Bar and Music Hall has been awarded first place for Ireland’s ‘Best Live Entertainment Bar’ at the Bar of the Year awards.

André Rieu’s annual Maastricht concert at the Eye Cinema this weekend

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

The Eye Cinema in Wellpark is delighted to show for one weekend only André Rieu’s annual Maastricht concert on Saturday August 27 at 6pm and on Sunday August 28 at 2:30pm.

New single from Partland tomorrow

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

Partland is the stage name of Galway-based singer songwriter and artist Thomas McPartland, who has gigged in various countries such as Canada, Germany, France, Scotland and England over the years, including support slots with the likes of Damien Dempsey, Ham Sandwich, Picturehouse and Heathers.

Curtis Stigers to play Galway concert this winter

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

Curtis Stigers has just announced his Irish Tour, which is set to go on the road across Ireland this November with shows in Dublin, Belfast, Meath and Galway.

Galway Youth Orchestra auditions

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

Galway Youth Orchestra, which is celebrating 40 years of bringing young people from both county and city together to make beautiful music, will hold its Autumn Auditions on Saturday September 3, in the Anno Santo Hotel, Threadneedle Rd, Salthill from 10am to 12pm.

Esker Festival Orchestra returns to Galway

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

The Esker Festival Orchestra returns to Galway with an ambitious programme under the baton of gifted young Mexican conductor Rodrigo Sámano tomorrow (Friday) at 8pm in Galway Cathedral.

A love note to Galway - Partland’s lastest single

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

Galway-based singer songwriter and artist Thomas McPartland has released his latest single from upcoming album 'The Empty Atlantic'.

Galway Music Residency delivers live debut of JazzTempo

Thu, Aug 11, 2022

After two years of development during a global pandemic, Galway Music Residency brings JazzTempo to a live audience later this month.

Do you like to sing?

Thu, Aug 04, 2022

Bru Theatre are looking for singers for a new project this September. In collaboration with the Town Hall Theatre and composer Katie Richardson, Bru are looking for people who like to sing to join them in creating an exciting, cross cultural community choir performance this September.

Aleksandr Nisse to play Galway Cathedral tonight

Thu, Aug 04, 2022

Aleksandr Nisse, Titular Organist at Dublin’s Pro-Cathedral, gives the next concert in Galway Cathedral’s summer series, playing an organ recital on Thursday 4 August at 8:00pm.

Star of Debut documentary releases new single tomorrow

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

Portaferry singer-songwriter Ryan McMullan whose album-making was the basis for a documentary at last year's Galway Film Fleadh, releases his new single ‘Wilder’ tomorrow.

Winter isolation proves creative for Maija Sofia

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Galway's Maija Sofia announces the release of ‘O Theremin’, her first new music since 2019’s critically lauded and Choice Award nominated album Bath Time.

Taibhdhearc gig next month for talented Oisin Mod

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Available July 26, “Luminator” is the second single from upcoming Galway singer-songwriter Oisin Mod, who will release his debut album Honeycomb - produced by Bill Ryder-Jones at his Yawn Studios on The Wirral - on August 19. Following the release, Oisin will make his London gig debut at Paper Dress Vintage in Hackney on September 14, tickets available now from Dice. Before then, Oisin is playing a hometown gig at An Taibhdhearc in Galway on August 12.

A musical treat from Ray O'Donnell in latest of Cathedral concerts

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Galway Cathedral’s summer concert series continues on Thursday next, 21 July, at 8:00pm with a concert by Cathedral organist Raymond O’Donnell.

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