Surprise visit by Philomena Lynott Philomena Lynott dropped in to the Musical Youth Foundations’ Instrumental Art Exhibition in the exhibition space under the dome on the top floor of St Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre to admire all the wonderful Instrumental Art creations by some of Ireland’s best artists, designers and musicians. No big surprise that …
Soul Success The 6th Dublin City Soul Festival proved another huge success with thousands of people, from all over the globe attending festival events across Dublin City last weekend. One of the highlights of the weekend was the ever popular Soul Picnic in Merrion Square Park, which once again managed to attract tourists from around …
Instrumental Art Open to the public See many of Ireland’s best known artists, musicians and creatives as never before. Guitars, violins and drums are the canvasses used to create the world’s first Instrumental Art Exhibition featuring over 100 unique pieces. May 25th – June 24th Exhibition Space, Top Floor, Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre Opening Times …
Soul Time The 6th annual Dublin City Soul Festival will take place from May 24th – 27th and promises to be the biggest and best feel-good celebration yet. Yes folks it’s Soul Time of year again, time for Ireland’s feel-good festival to take over the nations Capitol with it’s good vibes, great …
Rhythm & Roots for Dublin City The first annual Jack of Diamonds Rhythm and Roots festival takes place August 17th -19th 2012. This city centre based festival takes place in some of Dublin’s best-loved live music venues. It is a multi art form event that will incorporate activities to suit everyone. Entertainment will include live …
Michaela Hayes of Radio Nova to run for MYF Radio Nova’s Michaela Hayes is preparing to run the Flora Women’s Mini Marathon for the Musical Youth Foundation children’s charity. Thank You Michaela, we realise this is a big commitment! Michaela says: “I think I might be losing my marbles. Until two weeks ago I could …
Musical Youth Rising Stars is a special project we have created which has been designed to give a young people the opportunity to showcase their musical talent, and to experience the excitement of performing live on a stage. Musical Youth Rising Stars is a spin off event from Dublin City Soul Festival’s annual global search …
Shawn Scott Jones Memorial Jam Join us and a host of musicians as we celebrate the life of musician Shawn Scott Jones with a special Memorial Jam on Sunday 26th of February at JJ Smyths, 12 Aungier Street. Doors open 7.30pm. Jam starts at 8pm and runs until 11pm. Tickets are available on the door …
Instrument Bank Open The Musical Youth Foundation children’s charity is calling on members of the public to help them with their mission ‘to provide every child on the island of Ireland with access to a musical education’ by donating old or unused instruments to the charity which promises to put them to good use. Founder …
Vote for Music Education Better Together is a nationwide campaign which aims to build support for hundreds of charities, community groups, clubs and associations across the country by encouraging the public to support these good causes and make a difference in their communities. Launched in 2010 by The Wheel, a support and representative body connecting …