Mayo Concert Orchestra performs in Belcarra

Fri, May 12, 2017

Mayo Concert Orchestra presents 'Orchestral Manouvres', an evening of musical entertainment, to Belcarra. The event takes place in St Anne's Church, this Sunday, May 14 at 7pm.

French Blues and Folk artist Alex de Vree comes to Westport

Fri, May 12, 2017

The beautiful Breton city of Nantes, at the mouth of the River Loire, is a hotbed of musical exploration. Just as the city itself has one foot in Brittany and the other in the Pays de Loire, its musicians and songsmiths draw on many influences; the Celtic beat of the Bretons, the jocular dances of the French countryside, folk songs from all over the world, jazz, and especially Blues. It’s only natural that noted performer Alex de Vree – himself a child of two traditions – should find his spiritual home here.

Mayo sings again in May

Tue, May 09, 2017

Mayo will be in full voice at the end of May as more than 1,400 singers will take part in the sixth Mayo International Choral Festival, performing songs and pieces from many genres, including jazz, pop, folk, sacred and gospel music. Mayo in May is the mecca for all music lovers!

Dazzling Darol Anger at the Linenhall

Mon, May 08, 2017

Darol Anger and the Republic of Strings perform at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar onThursday, May 11 at 8pm as part of a Music Network tour. With his unique genre-bending blend of bluegrass, jazz, folk and classical styles, Grammy-nominated fiddler Darol Anger is a master of the unexpected, darting from Swedish polkas to Brazilian choro before segueing seamlessly into a soul classic — all delivered with the rollicking abandon of a hootenanny.

Arts Festival 2017 programme announced

Fri, May 05, 2017

THE WORLD premieres of a new play by Conall Morrison and a new opera by Donnacha Dennehy and Enda Walsh; a major exhibition by Brazilian artist Ana Maria Pacheco; new theatre productions from Druid; Beach Boys’ legend Brian Wilson at the Big Top; and Syrian architect and author Marwa Al-Sabouni, are just some of the highlights of the 40th Galway International Arts Festival.

The festival takes place from July 17 to 30. "This will be our biggest year to date," festival CEO John Crumlish. "We have a significant birthday to celebrate and we start our build up towards European Capital of Culture 2020. With an increased number of theatre premieres, one of our biggest musical line-ups ever and a very exciting free programme we hope our audiences enjoy our birthday party and that it provides for a great July in Galway."

The Acoustic Yard is opening up its doors for you

Fri, May 05, 2017

Tickets are now on sale for the IMRO sponsored Acoustic Yard singer/songwriter festival in Westport which will take place from Friday, May 5, to Sunday, May 7. Headlining this year will be Duke Special and Ulaid with special guest Jack O’Rourke on Saturday, May 6, at the Town Hall Theatre.

The legendary Christy Moore is coming to Westport

Fri, May 05, 2017

Irish music legend Christy Moore makes a welcome return to Mayo for an intimate concert at Castlecourt Hotel, Westport, on Friday, May 12. He will be joined on stage by master guitarist Declan Sinnott and percussionist Jimmy Higgins for this not to be missed performance.

Christy Moore has been singing, recording, and writing songs for most of his 71 years. He has been on the road since 1966 starting out in the pubs and small folk clubs in Ireland and England, and eventually performing in most of the premier concert venues throughout Ireland, England, Europe, and the United States as a solo artist and as part of the legendary groups Planxty and Moving Hearts.

Easter fundraising concert for Westport Town Hall

Fri, Apr 14, 2017

Local musical protégée Richard Hughes neatly combines his Westport 250 celebration with the rediscovery of Westport composer Jane Anne MacDonnell in a gala fundraising evening at Westport Town Hall. The programme includes Jane Anne MacDonnell’s Quadrilles, the premiere of Richard Hughes composition celebrating Westport 250 and music by Mozart and Haydn. The entire proceeds of the night are in aid of the Town Hall. This exceptional musical evening takes place on Easter Sunday, April 16, at 8pm.

Classical Heaven comes to Castlebar

Fri, Apr 14, 2017

Four of Ireland’s finest violinists, Mia Cooper, Katherine Hunka, Ioana Petcu-Colan and Helena Wood perform at the Linenhall Arts Centre in Castlebar on Monday, April 24 at 8pm, as part of a Music Network national tour.

A Easter treat with The Frank and Walters

Fri, Apr 14, 2017

Legendary Irish band The Frank and Walters are coming to the Garbo’s Venue this Easter. The Frank and Walters are synonymous with great albums, radio hits, and a live show that has taken them all over the world during the course of a celebrated and critically acclaimed career. Their new album, Songs for the Walking Wounded, delivered more classic Franks’ melodies, alongside some poignant tracks on what is perhaps the band’s most personal album to date.

Girl Band set to play Garbos next Friday

Fri, Mar 31, 2017

Radiohead's Thom Yorke said, “This is me and my son's favourite music at the moment” when speaking about Irish noisemakers Girl Band on BBC Radio One just before Christmas. The band will be headlining a show at the Garbo's venue next Friday, April 7. The last few years have been momentous for Girl Band. Their most recent album “Holding Hands With Jamie” on Rough Trade has raised great acclaim from The Guardian, NME, NPR, Vice, and further afield, they have been named as one of the best new bands of 2016 by Stereogum and one of the best rock bands active today by SPIN.

Sacred Heart School Drama Group bring little Little Women to the stage

Fri, Mar 31, 2017

Next Wednesday and Thursday the multi-award winning Sacred Heart School drama group will bring their first full length play, Little Women, to the stage of Westport’s Town Hall. This new adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic will be something for all the family to enjoy.

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