Upcoming Music Events

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Gatehouse music finished

Gatehouse Friday 24th March, 8pm Gatehouse are a newly-formed band with a line up of experienced and up and coming artistes, who recently launched debut album Tús Nua. Gatehouse are: John McEvoy (fiddle/viola/piano); Jacinta McEvoy (guitar/concertina/backing vocals); Rachel Garvey (vocals); and John Wynne (flutes/whistles). The songs and tunes from Gatehouse’s repertoire are based in the North Connaught traditions, the sean nós singing tradition of Connamara, the rich Ulster song tradition and a sprinkling of other influences. The band’s arrangements are appropriate and musically thoughtful. The band also draws on some newly composed music, including two of John McEvoy’s compositions which are included in Tús Nua. Tickets: €12 / €10. Early booking advised.

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Bronagh Gallagher music finished

Bronagh Gallagher Thursday 16th March, 8pm Derry singer-songwriter, Bronagh Gallagher will make her Ballina Arts Centre debut on Thursday 16th March, hot on the heels of the release of her new album Gather Your Greatness. Bronagh is widely regarded as one of the great soul voices on the Ireland music scene. She rose to fame after being cast as Bernie in Alan Parker’s film, The Commitments, aged just 17. Since then, her acting career has alternated between high profile film roles in Pulp Fiction, Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace and Sherlock Holmes among others, to theatre work and ...

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No Crows music finished

No Crows No Crows is a dynamic folk orchestra from the multicultural melting pot of Sligo’s music scene. Formed in 2005, NoCrows’ growing output of original material reflects its diverse musical roots, from Irish traditional to Latin rumba, classical, jazz, rock and Balkan music. No Crows celebrates twelve years of its musical journey in 2017 with a fifth CD, entitled Why Us? The CD was launched at two special Christmas concerts in Dublin and Sligo, followed by an Irish tour in January and February and subsequent international tours to Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Belgium. Tickets: €18 / €16. Early booking ...

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David Munnelly Trio music finished

DAVID MUNNELLY TRIO On the suggestion of a good friend of David, the three musicians combined their individual styles to play music that sounded very natural to all of them. David, Joseph and Shane show great reverence for the old recordings while including new compositions in the mix. David Munnelly (accordion) from Mayo is widely regarded as one of the most influential Irish accordion players of his generation: he has played with legendary Irish bands such as De Dannan and The Chieftains. Shane McGowan (guitar) who comes from Lavagh in south Sligo, joined Dave and Joseph in June 2010. He has ...

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Local Memories: WhistleBlast Quartet Secondary Schools Project Concert music finished

Local Memories WhistleBlast Quartet Secondary Schools Project Concert As part of their Autumn/Winter Secondary Schools Residency programme in Ballina, the WhistleBlast Quartet (Conor Linehan: piano; Ken Edge: saxophones and clarinets; Mary Curran: French Horn; and Oonagh Keogh: violin) will perform a brand new composition entitled Local Memories, composed and created with 75 students from St. Mary's Secondary School (Ballina), St Dymphna's Special School (Ballina) and Jesus & Mary Secondary School Gortnor Abbey (Crossmolina). This exciting finale to WhistleBlast workshops will include musical excerpts inspired by local rivers Deel and Moy, the Ballina Salmon Festival and memories from the Titanic in ...

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Flat Out music finished

Ballina Arts CentreMusic 2016 Flat Out Ballina Arts Centre Friday 9th December, 8pm Flat Out are a young, energetic local band from Ballina. Formed in 2013 and winners of the 2014 National competition ‘Le Crunch Apple of my Eye’ in association with Today FM, the group comprises of Bríd O’Donnell, Ciara O’Donnell, Mark O’Donnell and Harry Lawlor. Coming from a traditional Irish music background, all members perform lead and backing vocals depending on the song and between them play guitar, fiddle, accordion, harp, bodhrán, flute and tin whistle. 2016 has been another busy year for the ban, ...

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Sing & Ring: Ballina Chamber Choir & Guests music finished

Sing & Ring: Ballina Chamber Choir and guests Thursday 1st December, 8pm The Ballina Chamber Choir will present their Winter Concert under the baton of Niamh O'Kelly, International Composer and current Head of Music at Castlebar College of Further Education. Once again the choir will delight their audience with an array of choral gems spanning from the Baroque ere to the 21st century. Their special guests will be the Castlebar College of Further Education Handbell Choir presenting a very seasonal mix of music, as well as the Breaffy School Chorus. This promises to be a concert not to be missed and ...

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My Back Pages: A Celebration of Bob Dylan music finished

My Back Pages: A Celebration of Bob Dylan Bob Dylan, singer, songwriter, musician, visual artist, cultural icon... This year, Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, and to celebrate this, Ballina Arts Centre is presenting an evening of song, poetry and reflections about this most influential of artists. Join us as we celebrate with local bands and musicians, poets and writers, and fans, the genius of the enigmatic Mr. Zimmerman. Tickets: €5. Early booking advised.

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The Vanbrugh Quartet music finished

Vanbrugh Quartet return to Ballina Arts Centre As part of a nationwide tour, the Vanbrugh Quartet will perform at Ballina Arts Centre on Saturday 19th November, at 8pm. The programme for the concert includes much-loved classical quartets by Haydn and Beethoven as well as a new work by Ireland’s most prolific composer for string quartet, Ian Wilson. The D major quartet by Haydn is famous for a sublime slow movement and scampering finale. Beethoven’s ‘Serioso’ F minor quartet shows the composer at his most terse, packing huge emotion and energy into a remarkably short quartet. The second part of the concert will feature ...

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The Core: Open Mic & Information evening music finished

Music Generation Mayo Do you play a musical instrument or sing? Do you want to meet like-minded creative people and make music in a positive and supportive environment? No matter what your musical style and taste, we would love to hear from you here at The Core!!! The Core is a creative space for young musicians, under the auspices of Music Generation Mayo and housed in Ballina Arts Centre. At The Core, you can express yourself and work on your music. All you need to do is come along, make music, meet people and have fun! For more information we ...