Music Generation Galway City

Celebrating a new phase of Government-Philanthropic Partnership for Music Generation!

The milestone news was announced by Taoiseach Micheál Martin alongside Minister Hildegarde Naughton, U2’s Edge and Adam and Caitriona Fottrell, President and CEO of The Ireland Funds at the Ireland Funds 50th Anniversary Gala in Dublin Castle on 19th June 2026.

With inclusion as its heart, this new funding will focus on reaching young people aged 13 and over who are at greater risk of exclusion and for whom greater barriers persist. It will build on the progress made in using music as a tool for social inclusion and enhancing mental health and wellbeing for children and young people.

We look forward to collaborating with Music Generation National Development Office and our local partners to bring this new phase to life. Together, we will continue to shape programmes that create a positive lasting impact on children and young people in our local communities.

Find out more here:
https://www.musicgeneration.ie/news/taoiseach-miche%C3%A1l-martin-and-minister-hildegarde-naughton-together-with-u2-and-the-ireland-funds-announce-a-new-phase-of-government-philanthropic-partnership-for-music-generation

Introducing FUTURE SOUNDS!

A brand new Music Generation Galway City summer programme for young musicians aged 15–18.

Do you:
🎤 Sing?
🎸 Play an instrument?
✍️ Write songs?
🎧 Produce music?
🎵 Want to collaborate with other musicians?

Then Future Sounds might be for you!

Over four weeks, you'll meet other young musicians, make music together, explore new ideas and develop performances in a fun, supportive and creative environment.

📍 Galway Community College
🗓 July 6th – July 29th
⏰ Monday – Wednesday | 10am – 2pm
👥 Ages 15–18

No auditions. Just bring your musical interests and a willingness to make music together.

For more information and to register: LINK IN BIO
www.musicgenerationgalwaycity.ie/futuresounds

Music in Nature @ Climate Inspirations Festival // June 25

This interactive workshop invites young people (aged 12 - 16 years) to explore climate action through creative songwriting. Participants will engage with themes from nature and biodiversity, using music as a way to express ideas, emotions, and solutions related to the environment. Through guided activities, they will collaborate to write original songs inspired by the natural world, fostering both creativity and environmental awareness.

Venue: Fr. Burke Park
Date: Thursday June 25th
Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Cost: €5

SIGN-UP: LINK IN BIO
https://platform.payzone.ie/customer/11510/product-list/details/121817

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Galway City Council's award-winning Climate Inspirations Festival will return to the city with brand new dates- Wednesday, 24 June to Sunday, 28 June 2026, bringing five days of creative, community-led events focused on climate action, sustainability and positive change. 🤩🥳

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Beidh Féile Inspioráidí Aeráide Chomhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe, a bhfuil gradam buaite aige, ar ais sa chathair ar na dátaí nua seo - Dé Céadaoin an 24 Meitheamh go Dé Domhnaigh, an 28 Meitheamh 2026, cúig lá d’imeachtaí cruthaitheacha faoi stiúir an phobail a bheidh dírithe ar ghníomhú ar son na haeráide, ar an inbhuanaitheacht agus ar athrú dearfach. 🤩🥳

🔗To view the full line up visit: www.galwayclimatefestival.ie

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Cruinniú Lates 2026 ❤️💜❤️💜

Massive thanks to everyone who came out to Fr. Burke Park in Galway's Westend on June 6th and made Youth Lates at Cruinniú Late such a brilliant success. From 3pm right through to 9.30pm, the park was alive with energy, creativity and incredible live music from some of the most exciting young talent in Galway and beyond.

A massive shoutout to headline act BABYRAT, who absolutely lit up the stage, and to all of the outstanding local bands and singer-songwriters who showcased the depth of emerging talent in the city - Moonlight Eclipse, Silence Speaks Volumes, Copacetic, Cats!, Aoibhneas, Mentality, Portraits, JAY, Izzy Melia, Millie Ross, Peripheral, Jamie & Carla - you were phenomenal 👏

This event simply wouldn’t be possible without the collaboration and support from:
Galway City Council Night-Time Economy
Youth Work Ireland Galway
Galway City Comhairle na nÓg
This Is Galway

Special thanks to Flirt FM 101.3 for capturing the event live on radio!

Funders:
Creative Ireland
Department of Culture, Communications and Sport
Supported by Galway City Council Night-Time Economy

Youth Lates reflect the growing demand from young people for accessible, alcohol-free and age-appropriate evening events.

Fantastic photos as always by Joseph Padfield .ieldrecording

🎶 Music continues throughout June in Galway City Libraries for our youngest community members!

✨ Join us each week for Baby Rhyme Time (0–2) and Music Explorers (2–4): free, fun, and full of music, movement, and creativity.

📍 Weekly Sessions
Tuesdays – Westside Library
Wednesdays – Ballybane Library
Thursdays – Galway City Library

💚 Free sessions, open to all, and continuing every week throughout June!

🎸 Delighted to welcome Copa to the Cruinniú na nÓg Main Stage in Fr. Burke Park at 1pm tomorrow!

Cruinniú na nÓg is Ireland's national day of free creativity for children and young people, providing opportunities for young people to explore, create, perform, and participate in culture and the arts. Supported by Creative Ireland, local authorities, and cultural partners nationwide, the day celebrates the creative potential of every young person.

Join us for an unforgettable day of music and performances from talented young artists, continuing right through into the evening.

📍 Fr. Burke Park, Galway
📅 Saturday June 6th
🎶 Free admission

Some brilliant moments from last year's Cruinniú na nÓg in Fr. Burke Park! 🎶✨

📷 Joe Padfield

This Saturday, we're back in Fr. Burke Park for another incredible day celebrating young creativity, music, and performance.

Cruinniú na nÓg is Ireland's national day of free creativity for children and young people, giving young people the chance to explore, create, perform, and take part in arts and culture. Supported by Creative Ireland, local authorities, and cultural partners nationwide, it's a celebration of the creative potential of every young person.

Join us from 12pm in Fr. Burke Park for a fantastic day of live music and performances from talented young artists, continuing right through into the evening.

📍 Fr. Burke Park, Galway
📅 Saturday, June 6th
🕛 From 12pm
🎶 Free admission

Don't miss it!

🎸 Delighted to welcome the incredible Hell Yeah to open the Cruinniú na nÓg Main Stage in Fr. Burke Park at 12pm noon next Saturday!

Don't miss this energetic young band as they kick off a full day of live music, creativity, and celebration.

Cruinniú na nÓg is Ireland's national day of free creativity for children and young people, providing opportunities for young people to explore, create, perform, and participate in culture and the arts. Supported by Creative Ireland, local authorities, and cultural partners nationwide, the day celebrates the creative potential of every young person.

Join us for an unforgettable day of music and performances from talented young artists, continuing right through into the evening.

📍 Fr. Burke Park, Galway
📅 Saturday June 6th
🎶 Free admission

🎶 Join us next Saturday for Youth Lates at Cruinniú na nÓg! 🎶

📍 Fr. Burke Park
🗓 Saturday 6 June
⏰ 3pm–9:30pm
👥 All Ages
🎟️ Free Admission

Headlined by rising Irish band BABYRAT, with an incredible lineup of Galway's emerging young talent including Moonlight Eclipse, Silence Speaks Volumes, Copacetic, The Afterwards, Cats!, Aoibhnes, Mentality, Portraits, JAY, Izzy Melia, Millie Ross, Artem Knazev, Alyafeine, Jamie & Carla.

Expect live music, creativity and great vibes in a safe, inclusive outdoor space. Don't miss one of Galway's biggest youth events of the summer!

Youth Lates at Cruinniú Late is delivered in partnership with Creative Ireland, Music Generation Galway City, Galway City Comhairle na nÓg and Youth Work Ireland Galway. Funded by Galway City Council Night-Time Economy and the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport.