Following a recent call out for participants for the newest Local Live Performance Scheme (LLPPS ) – part IIII, Westmeath Arts Office is delighted to report that Event Organisers have once again come to the fore to offer a wide range of artistic performances to the Westmeath audience this Autumn.
This scheme is part four in the series of the Local Live Performance Programming Schemes which is funded by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media with an aim to support the recovery of the live performance sector through assisting local authorities to fund live performances and events of local artists, musicians, technicians and other professional practitioners within their locality.
Since the initiative began in 2021, Westmeath County Council Arts Office have worked with Event Organisers throughout Westmeath to offer a huge range of performances from music concerts, storytelling, circus acts, dance shows and musician placements in Nursing Homes and care settings to name a few. The scheme has played a big part in revitalising the professional performing arts scene in the County and many participants and audiences have referred to the scheme as a vital support while the country began emerging from the restrictions of Covid 19.
Westmeath is in for a treat as part four of the LLPPS scheme begins to unfold. To date, the scheme has a lot for audiences to be excited about with the following acts confirmed for the forthcoming schedule.
· I Love You Dave Taylor - An Evening of Poetry & Storytelling' by Ronika Merl – Library Mullingar [September 17]
· Last of the Summer Nights in the Midlands by Robert Mizzell – Mullingar [TBC]
· LGBTQ+ Cruise by Viking Cruises – Shannon Athlone Mid-Late September [TBC]
· Dean Crowe Sessions by Dean Crowe Theatre – Athlone [September 22 & October 14]
· The Indian Summer Sessions by Graham Dowling – Smiddys Mullingar [September 29 - October 2]
· The Sheerin Family Culture Night by the Sheerin Family Band – Tuar Ard, Moate [October 2]
· Mullingar International Jazz/Blues Night by Ray McLoughlin – Greville Arms Mullingar [October 13]
· ‘Mad For You’ EP Launch by Cronin – Smiddys Mullingar [October 15]
· SingFest Big Sings-Music Jam Live-Trad Blast-Community Sings by MGOW – Belvedere Mullingar [From October 17]
· Banshee Coire - "A potion of creativity from the underworld" by CUIGE – CUIGE Studios Mullingar [October 26 - 30 )
· Peddler Macs Halloween Bank Holiday Festival by Kevin O’Gara – Athlone [October 27 - 30]
· Westmeath For Ukraine by Tomas Nally – Smiddys Mullingar [October 29]
· Plus: Ukrainian Concert by AUI, ‘Follow The Rhyme’ by Paul Timoney and Music in Wellness Centres and Cultural Venues throughout Westmeath.
More events will be announced in due course.
