Music Generation Carlow

Music Generation Carlow Music Generation Carlow was established in 2013 to bring high quality music education to the young people of Co. Carlow. programme. The Go Music! Go Music!

Music Generation Carlow is a new music education service for County Carlow. It is part of Music Generation Ireland – a national music education programme developed by Music Network and funded by multi-million euro donations from U2 and The Ireland Funds. This amazing project brings matched funding from Music Generation direct to Carlow, doubling the value of every euro raised here for Carlow MEP’s

Go Music! Over the next three years and based on reaching local funding targets, Carlow MEP’s Go Music! programme will, with the support of Music Generation, bring over €1.1million of music performance education activities and events for 0-18 years olds throughout the county. programme was developed by local musicians and music teachers, with foundation local funding commitment from County Carlow VEC and Carlow Local Authorities, and development support from many other local agencies. The programme is managed locally by Co. Carlow Music Education Partnership (MEP). This interagency group includes, Co Carlow V.E.C and Carlow County Council Arts Office. Carlow MEP will, through the implementation of a progressive music education programme called Go Music! in partnership with schools and community organisations, progressively provide new opportunities as well as supporting the development and expansion of existing groups. will develop as a regional network throughout Carlow providing music education, teacher curriculum development, fundraising, and performance opportunities. Ultimately Carlow MEP plans to develop Go Music! by implementing its own Curriculum Repertoire resource programme which will ensure artistic integrity and direction. This will inspire and enable children and young people from all backgrounds and regions of County Carlow to learn to play musical instruments, sing, make music with others and have opportunities to progress to the next level of excellence. This will include establishing performance opportunities locally, regionally and nationally.

We have some spaces available for the new term!! Interested in signing your child up? Contact musicgenerationcarlow@kcet...
27/08/2026

We have some spaces available for the new term!! Interested in signing your child up? Contact [email protected]

We have a limited number of spaces left for vocal lessons on Tuesdays in YouthReach and beginner concertina lessons on W...
24/08/2026

We have a limited number of spaces left for vocal lessons on Tuesdays in YouthReach and beginner concertina lessons on Wednesdays in Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal.

If you are interested in registering your child, please email:
[email protected]

21/08/2026
21/08/2026


Are you between the ages of 10 and 18 years? Do you play and love Traditional Irish Music?This is your chance to auditio...
07/07/2026

Are you between the ages of 10 and 18 years?

Do you play and love Traditional Irish Music?

This is your chance to audition for one of Music Generation Carlow’s exciting ensembles and take your musical journey to new heights.

By joining you'll benefit from weekly tuition with MGC musician-educators, developing not only your individual talent but also ensemble and arrangement skills . You'll collaborate with other young musicians, learning how to create developing music/sets together while meeting like-minded individuals and making lifelong friends!

Take part in Music @ Mount Leinster 2027, a traditional Irish music festival for ensembles.
Represent Music Generation Carlow and Music Generation nationally at high-profile events
Be part of a tradition - our ensembles have performed at multiple Festivals.
Take part in high class workshops/avail of bespoke opportunities.

Scan the QR code in the post or check the link in our Bio for the application forms.

03/07/2026

What a week!! SoundCrowd26 was amazing 🎶

What an incredible evening! 🤘🎸🎤We're still buzzing from MGC: Rocks (Beside) the Tower! at The Exchange, Carlow as part o...
18/06/2026

What an incredible evening! 🤘🎸🎤

We're still buzzing from MGC: Rocks (Beside) the Tower! at The Exchange, Carlow as part of Cruinniú na nÓg Late . Here are some of the amazing photos captured on the night by the DGM Photographic.

A huge thank you to Carlow Arts Office, Creative Ireland Carlow and Cruinniú na nÓg for your continued support of Music Generation Carlow and for helping make this fantastic event possible.

Thank you also to Carlow Local Enterprise Board for the use of The Exchange, which proved to be a fantastic outdoor venue and the perfect setting for our evening of live music.

A special thank you to everyone who came along to support our young musicians.

To our incredible team of Musician Educators – thank you for your dedication, passion and all the work that goes on behind the scenes

And finally, the biggest thank you goes to our young performers. You absolutely blew the roof off The Exchange! We couldn't be more proud!!

Enjoy the photos! 📸🎶

Music Generation Ireland Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board - KCETB

Our HUB Registration 2026/27 is now open!! Scan the QR code to fill in the registration form. Don't miss out on the oppo...
03/06/2026

Our HUB Registration 2026/27 is now open!!
Scan the QR code to fill in the registration form.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn music with highly skilled Musician Educators at highly subsidised fees!!

For more information contact us :
[email protected]

Get ready, Carlow!!! 🔥We’re thrilled to present MGC: Rocks (Beside 😂😂) The Tower – our latest Rock & Pop band showcase, ...
27/05/2026

Get ready, Carlow!!! 🔥

We’re thrilled to present MGC: Rocks (Beside 😂😂) The Tower – our latest Rock & Pop band showcase, taking over The Exchange, Carlow Town as part of the Cruinniú na nÓg Late celebrations- who we're extremely thankful to for supporting this event!

We’re excited for the sound of our talented bands to fill the streets of Carlow for a night of live music, energy, and young talent. 🎸🎤

📍 The Exchange, Carlow Town
📅 Saturday, 6 June
🕣 20:30 – 22:30
💶 FREE ENTRY!!!

Come along, bring your friends and family, and support the next generation of rock and pop talent – live and loud! 🔥

Creative Ireland Carlow Carlow Arts Office Carlow County Council Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board - KCETB Music Generation Ireland

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