Upcoming Music Events

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Sean Tyrrell: Message of Peace music finished

Sean Tyrrell: Message of Peace Friday 7th September, 8pm Message of Peace is the deeply moving story of the lesser-known Irish hero John Boyle O’Reilly (1844-1890). In a riveting stage presentation, the extraordinarily talented singer-bard Seán Tyrrell brings this forgotten visionary-poet to life, weaving a varied tapestry of traditional music, song, words and poetry. John Boyle O’Reilly’s story crosses three continents, jail, persecution and escape. A fascinating journey - and a must see production! Tickets: €15 / €12. Early booking advised.

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Mayo Manchester Tradfest Gala Concert 2018 music finished

The annual Mayo Manchester Tradfest Gala Concert returns to Ballina on Saturday 4 August to stage their special 6th anniversary show. The event sponsored by the Dublin Mayo Association is to be hosted by Alan Keegan ‘The Voice of Old Trafford’ and MUTV presenter from Manchester United Football Club.The concert will feature performances by The Fianna Phadraig Pipe Band who are celebrating their 70th anniversary. The Manchester based award winning band is one of the few bands in the world to have the honour of playing at both the 50th and 100th Irish Independence celebrations in Dublin. Joining the band ...

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Ballina Fringe Festival... Paddy Casey music finished

Paddy Casey St Michael’s Church Thursday 12th July, 9pm Live in the wonderful setting of St Michael’s Church, Ballina. A winner of two consecutive Meteor Music Awards for Best Irish Male, Paddy Casey has been at the forefront of the Irish music scene since releasing his debut album Amen (So Be It) in 1999, while his second release Living became the biggest seller in Ireland out-selling U2. Paddy has sold out residencies in Dublin’s prestigious Olympia Theatre and RDS. He has also featured heavily on the international stage having been invited onto and performed on the Hit American CBS Chat Show ...

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Ballina Folk Club in Concert music finished

The Ballina Folk Club is a collective of folk singers and musicians drawn from the North Mayo region. They get together regularly to sing and perform music and song from the folk tradition. After their very successful debut here last year, popular demand has led them to come back and do it again!! Their performance will feature contributions from all the members for what promises to be a lively and enjoyable evening of music once again. Tickets: €10. Early booking advised.

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The Wizard of Oz music finished

The Wizard of Oz Shooting Stars Academy Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th May, 4pm When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, and en route they meet a Scarecrow that needs a brain, a Tin Man missing a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who wants courage. The wizard asks the group to bring him the broom of the Wicked Witch of the West to earn his help. This is a show ...

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The Wizard of Oz music finished

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Ballina Sings! music finished

Ballina Sings! Ballina Chamber Choir & The University of Southern Indiana Chamber Choir As part of Mayo International Choral Festival, Ballina Chamber Choir will be joined by University of Southern Indiana Chamber Choir. Ballina Chamber Choir was formed in 2011 and performs an eclectic repertoire. The choir's talented violinist Felicia Schneiderreit will delight the audience with a solo. The choir's Director is Niamh O'Kelly. The University of Southern Indiana Chamber Choir is one of three ensembles, which serve as musical ambassadors for the University. The choir performs a varied repertoire and joined with several other choruses to perform Haydn's Mass ...

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Q the Quo music finished

Q the Quo Q the Quo is a five-piece Status Quo tribute band, based in Northern Ireland, dedicated to bringing the musical magic and energy of the original rock legends to as many people as possible. Q the Quo are as close as you can get to the real Quo sound. The authentic energy reproduced by Q the Quo will have the audience on its feet and singing out loud in no time. This is a must-see performance! Tickets: €15. Early booking advised.

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Coda music finished

Coda A Mayo based group of seven singers and musicians who developed their own richly-harmonised approach to vocal performance from diverse vocal and instrumental backgrounds, including folk, trad, blues, rock and pop music, uniquely complemented by their multi-part vocal harmony experience gained from classical choral music. So far, Coda have released two albums mouthmusic (2013) and Train of Souls (2017). Coda offer 7-part harmonies in an eclectic mix of musical styles and popular songs from sources as diverse as Clannad, Tom Waits, Van Morrison and The Beatles. Their repertoire comprises both a capella arrangements and songs with instrumental accompaniment as ...

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Max T Barnes music finished

Country music singer-songwriter Max T Barnes is a hit writer who is the son of a hit writer. He wrote his first hit song at the age of 19, Vern Gosdin’s ‘Way Down Deep’, and he’s been topping the charts ever since. Among other greats, he was up against his dad, legendary songwriter Max D Barnes. His father took home the award that night with ‘Look at Us’, a song written by him and Vince Gill. “My poor mom didn’t know who to root for”, Max T remembers. “I am proud to have been a part of the only father/son competition in ...