Upcoming Music Events

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Conor Guilfoyle Octet plays ‘The Birth of the Cool’ music finished

One of Ireland’s foremost drummers and educators Conor Guilfoyle has toured and recorded with some of the world’s greatest jazz musicians. Having led various Latin jazz and salsa bands over the last 20 years this is his first time leading a jazz ensemble. The band members were all handpicked by Conor and represent some of the finest young musicians on the scene today. The music is a look back to the 1950s to a style often associated with the west coast of America known as ‘Cool Jazz’, as well as arrangements of hardbop classics by Horace Silver, Benny Golson and ...

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ABBA Sensations music finished

One of the leading ABBA Tribute Shows in the UK and Ireland, ABBA Sensations brilliantly perform ABBA’s timeless classics, bringing you the authentic ABBA sound … with stunning live vocals, beautiful harmonies, musicianship and musical arrangement. This superb show features choreographed ABBA-esque dance routines, fabulous replica ABBA costumes, as well as authentic lighting and production. Incorporating tongue-in-cheek Swedish humour together with audience participation in an electrifying and dynamic performance, this is a fantastic show, thrilling audiences throughout the UK and Ireland with their stunning tribute to ABBA. Tickets: €15. Early booking advised.

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Shooting Stars Christmas Special music finished

Shooting Stars Academy presents a special Christmas Showcase featuring its talented pupils. Come along and hear some of Ballina’s most gifted youngsters perform Christmas Classics in a special Showcase on Thursday 19th December 2019 from 6.30 - 7.30pm. Tickets: Family: €16 (4 People) Adult: €6 Child: €4 EARLY BOOKING ADVISED!

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Shooting Stars Christmas Special music finished

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Fred Cooke at Ballina Comedy Club music finished

Fred Cooke is leaving his twinkle toes behind him from “Dancing with the Stars” and taken to the road for his new comical tour of musical madness. Becoming “Irish Comedian of the Year 2018” (Tatler Magazine), he has supported Irish Comedy Legend Tommy Tiernan on his Nationwide Tour. Cooke’s guitar plucking panache enables him to paint comical situations before delivering unexpected killer-punch lines that leave his audience elevated to hilarity. His new Nationwide Tour “Fred Space” has brought Cooke to a whole new level of Comical Mayhem placing him in the “Premier league of Irish funnymen.” HOT PRESS. Sit back and enjoy a performer with ...

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Ballina Folk Club 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. For this concert they will be joined by German duo Sligo Nou Folk who will be performing original songs composed while they were holidaying in Ireland Their performance will feature contributions from all the members for what promises to be a lively and enjoyable evening of music once again. Tickets: €12 / €10. Early booking advised.

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Sing Noël: Mayo Chamber Choir music finished

For a perfect start to the festive season, Mayo Chamber Choir present their annual "Sing Noël" Christmas Concert under their new director Felicity McElroy. Felicity was co-founder of the music department at Coláiste Éanna, Rathfarnham and the director of music at St Philomena’s Church, Palmerstown, Dublin. She has recently been appointed music teacher at Sancta Maria College, Louisburgh. Felicity is very excited about the future of the prestigious Mayo Chamber Choir. Tickets: €12 / €8. Early booking advised.

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No Crows music finished

No Crows is a dynamic folk orchestra from the multicultural melting pot of Sligo’s music scene. Formed in 2005, No Crows’ growing output of original material reflects its diverse musical roots, from Irish traditional to Latin rumba, classical, jazz, rock and Balkan music. Audiences have been enthralled with the sheer width of the band’s original repertoire, from delicate Irish airs to Russian Gypsy mayhem, from Catalan Jota to original songs in many styles with lush string arrangements. “Essential listening for trad aficionados” – Hot Press

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Finghín Collins (as part of Ballina Fringe Festival) music finished

Internationally celebrated classical pianist Finghín Collins won RTÉ’s Musician of the Future when he was only 17, then went on to take first prize at the Clara Haskill International Piano Competition. Since then he has enjoyed a brilliant career, playing such prestigious venues as Carnegie Hall in New York and the Royal Albert Hall in London. He has performed with world-famous orchestras from the Royal Philharmonic to the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande and has released critically acclaimed recordings of works by Schumann, Mozart and Chopin.

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Camille O'Sullivan (as part of Ballina Fringe Festival) music finished

Irish/French singer and actress Camille O'Sullivan enjoys a formidable international reputation for her interpretations of the songs of Nick Cave, Brel, Waits, Bowie and Radiohead. Chameleon-like on stage, Camille transforms each song into an intense theatrical experience, drawing her audience into a world “illuminated by the dark and the light”. She has sold-out the Sydney Opera House, London’s Royal Festival Hall and the Roundhouse and has appeared on Later with Jools Holland. She has dueted with Tim Robbins, Todd Rundgren and Shane McGowan, and was chosen by Yoko Ono to perform Double Fantasy Live at Meltdown Royal Festival Hall alongside ...