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Sail On Clare Sands live with young people at Féile Fearann Rí 2026 Enjoy this stunning live performance of 'Sail On' by the legendary ...

It's that time of year again folks! is nearly upon us - Saturday 6th June 2026 - save the date!

We are beyond thrilled to be heralding the return of the "Rock the Block" and this year we will be taking up residence in Cork City Libraries Carnegie Courtyard (just off Tuckey Street), in the city centre.

Expect thrills, fills & maybe some frills! We have a wide range of amazing acts to take to the stage throughout the day, with performances kicking off from 1pm.

For full details, visit Eventbrite via the link below and book a FREE ticket.

Before our on-stage shenanigans commence, we will be hitting the streets with our friends from the The Kabin Studio Cork for an iconic 'Rap-A-Mile', which will leave the library at 11.30am and take off, in parade, around the city streets! Always a crowd pleaser, you can be sure they'll light your "Spark"!

As always, we are so grateful to Cork City Library, to Cork Arts and Creative Ireland for bringing this youth-focused festival to life across our city on Saturday 6th June.
Creative Tradition
Cork Academy of Music
Cork Barrack Street Band
CDYS Youth Work Ireland

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Some great photos by Darragh Kane over on the Cork Lifelong Learning Festival page from this year's festival!

We were delighted to be part of it again this year. It's always such a gorgeous week with so much variety!

Over the weekend, the talented group behind the brilliant documentary 'Gealtra' travelled to Toronto for its debut international screening at Hot Docs , the biggest documentary film festival in North America!

A documentary about The Kabin Studio Cork , directed by Brendan Canty, Gealtra is "a joyful portrait of the creativity of youth, rooted in Cork’s northside".

A HUGE well done to all involved!

This EchoLive.ie article is a great read! https://www.echolive.ie/nostalgia/arid-41828363.html

Discover more about the history of Cork Barrack Street Band , originally founded in 1837, and about their journey through to the present day!

We are very proud to partner with the Barracka in keeping the tradition of brass and wind music alive in the local community (through the Youth, Junior & Training Bands) and in schools, including Greenmount, Togher Boys & Girls, Scoil Maria Assumpta, St. Maries of the Isle, Gaelscoil an Teaghlaigh Naofa and Coláiste Eamann Rís, Deerpark.

The bands are always welcoming new members of all ages! If interested, see https://www.corkbarrackstreetband.ie/.

After-school music groups in Mahon (for ages 10 - 18 years) - always welcoming new members!

These are a fantastic opportunity for young people to learn an instrument, try out songwriting, singing and performing, make new friends - all in a fun, creative environment! Low cost and open to all.

See poster for details.
Presented in partnership with:
Cork Academy of Music
Foróige

Supported by:
Cork Education and Training Board
Nagle Community College

Registration is now OPEN for BandCamp 2026! Book your child's space now!

Cork Barrack Street Band
Cork College of FET -Tramore Road Campus
Music Generation Ireland

Just 2 days to go until the Cork Lifelong Learning Festival 2026!

We're delighted this year to present a youth trad session (in partnership with Creative Tradition ), a Gamelan workshop (in partnership with Music At UCC ) and rap & beats workshops (in partnership with The Kabin Studio Cork). Supported by Hollyhill Library.

See poster for details, and for the full festival programme, see https://www.corklearningcity.ie/lifelong-learning-festival/

A reminder of the details our summer music camps 2026! Get in touch now to book your child's place.

We’re delighted to announce the details for this year’s summer music camps! Spread the word!

TradCamp 1st - 3rd July with Creative Tradition
BandCamp 7th - 10th July with Cork Barrack Street Band
The Kabin Studio Cork summer camps 29th June - 12th July
Music Mash Up Camps - Dates TBC - With Foróige Mayfield UBU & Cork ETB Youth Services