Upcoming Music Events

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Oliver with a Twist! music finished sold out

The fantastic Heroes for Hospice group are back in action this December with their new musical production Oliver with a Twist. This local fundraising group burst onto our stage in December 2014 with their sell-out production Beyond the Barricade and the rest, as they say, is history. The group hopes to add to the success of their last project when they bring us their own unique interpretation of the well-loved Dickens classic Oliver Twist. This gripping tale of love, loss and loyalty will have the audience laughing, crying, singing and dancing in their seats. A rollercoaster of emotion is guaranteed ...

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There is an Island music finished

There is an Island There is an Island combine rich vocals, earthy violin textures, minimal piano and ethereal soundscapes to form songs inspired by the memories and places that remain in our hearts. In this arresting new Irish trio, singer Michelle O’Rourke and the composing duo of Benedict Schlepper-Connolly (violin) and Garrett Sholdice (piano) channel an eclectic spread of influences – from Nick Cave to Planxty to Mozart – to create lingering, intimate performances. Expect hushed invocations, oceanic lullabies and haunting melodies with a sound that is at once transparent and full of warmth. “O’Rourke’s vocals provided an irresistible soaring beauty.” ...

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Ballina Chamber Choir music finished

Sing & Ring: Ballina Chamber Choir and Guests Wednesday 29th November, 8pm Ballina's wonderful and acclaimed Chamber Choir present their popular "Sing and Ring" concert under the baton of Niamh O'Kelly. Adding magical Christmas cheer will be special guests The Handbell Choir from Castlebar College of Further Education and the very talented children of The Quay National School, Ballina. There will also be some stunning solo performances by the choirs highly talented members including Elaine Fitzgerald and Leslie Herron. This concert will deliver the perfect start to a glorious Christmas Season in Ballina. Tickets €12 (adults), €5 (children) €5.

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The Dublin City Ramblers music finished

The Dublin City Ramblers have thrilled audiences worldwide for 35 years with their blend of ballads, folk, wit, and foot-tapping music. The Ramblers’ impressive career has spanned more than 35 years, with over 30 albums, top ten hits, several awards for best ballad/folk group and, to top it all off, eight Gold Albums. No wonder they are classed as Ireland’s Number One Ballad Group! Original member, Sean McGuinness, has kept The Ramblers (as they are affectionately known), going throughout the years, and they are now stronger than ever. They have performed at every major venue in Ireland and abroad, including ...

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Will Killeen music finished

Will Killeen is a highly-acclaimed Irish acoustic Blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He has a totally unique style: Celtic roots mixed with American Blues. You can expect songs from early Blues standards through to Dylan classics delivered with inimitable percussive guitar and whirling vocals. He’s also considered to be one of the foremost slide guitar players in Europe today.

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The Esposito Quartet music finished

Mia Cooper and Anna Cashell, violins, Joachim Roewer, viola, and William Butt, cello have a combined bounty of experience as orchestra leaders, principals, professors, recital and recording artists. Their common love of the quartet treasury drove them in 2010 to ignore it no longer and seek each other out. Their name reflects their admiration for Michele Esposito, pianist and composer, who for forty years from 1888 was the initiator for much of the chamber music making in Dublin through the establishment of The Royal Dublin Society. Programme Schubert: String Quartet No. 2 in C major, D.32 Esposito. String Quartet No.1 ...

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Leslie Dowdall & Mike Hanrahan music finished

Leslie Dowdall is the voice and songwriter behind the sound that was In Tua Nua. Mike Hanrahan is the voice and songwriter that is Stockton’s Wing. Following her stint fronting legendary Irish band In Tua Nua, Leslie Dowdall’s solo career began in earnest with the release of No Guilt, No Guile in 1997. The album won high praise for its creativity and featured hit single ‘Wonderful Thing’. Mike Hanrahan’s first solo recording Someone Like You also featured a timeless classic in ‘We Had it All’ a song later recorded by Ronnie Drew, Eleanor Shanley and Mary Coughlan. Mike spent 14 ...

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory / Mamma Mia music finished

The Centre Stage Vocal Academy and Stage Heroes Academy students will present the Roald Dahl classic, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory followed by the West End/Broadway musical Mamma Mia based on the songs of legendary Swedish group ABBA!!! Featuring Ballina’s best young talent in the cast it’s sure to be a night of lots of fun and entertainment not to be missed!! Tickets: €10 / €7. Early booking advised.

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Mayo Manchester Tradfest Gala Concert music finished

Mayo Manchester Tradfest Annual Charity Gala Concert This special evening will be donating all its profits to the Manchester Emergency Appeal to help those people and families who were caught up in the recent Terrorist attack in Manchester. Now in its fifth year with a cast of just over one hundred Irish singers, musicians and dancers from Mayo and Manchester the Mayo Manchester Gala Concert at the Ballina Arts Centre promises to be a night to remember. The event has been kindly sponsored by Rosgal Civil Engineering, Manchester. Hosted by 'The Voice of Old Trafford' Mr Alan Keegan from Manchester ...

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Modern Irish Quartet music finished

The Modern Irish Quartet Friday 4th August, 8pm The Modern Irish Quartet (MIQ) was formed in 2012 by American Vibraphone player Tony Miceli and Irish drummer John Daly who has been involved with the jazz scene in Limerick most of his adult life and has played with some of the greats including Louis Stewart, Jim Doherty, Noel Kelehan, Richie and Michael Buckley, Linley Hamilton, Ken Peplowski and Julian Siegel. The band toured extensively in 2013 with a very exciting programme paying homage to one of the greatest jazz quartets of all time: The Modern Jazz Quartet. This with the band’s ...