Happy New Year from the Musical Youth Foundation! I hope 2015 will be a year full of joy, excitement and prosperity for us all. Although 2014 ended on somewhat of a high note for the MYF, with a €6,000. funding award from the Department of Children / National Lottery Funding, …
Something in the air… Lately a trip to the post box hasn’t been anything to look forward to, just the usual junk mail and bills but this morning was different! This morning there was something in the air, perhaps it’s the smell of Christmas or maybe it was just the …
Music Changes Lives With Christmas just a couple of weeks away I’ve been busy visiting our Music Education Partners to check up on progress, chat to the young people taking part, the youth workers, leaders and teachers and to make sure your donations are being put to best use across …
Charity News Update… The hard work continues unabated as the Musical Youth Foundation strives to survive the turbulent economic conditions persisting in Ireland at the moment. While there are reports of green shoots in some sectors the fact remains that for many charitable organisations times are extremely tough. It stands …
Donor Prize Draw Win this totally unique upcycled Marshall Guitar Cabinet Coffee Table and be the envy of all your pals. For every €5. you donate to the MYF we’ll put your name in our donor prize draw for a chance to win this lovingly restored and upcycled Marshall Guitar …
Community Spirit Awards Win for the MYF at the Dublin Bus Community Spirit Awards means €2,000. for Music Education The Musical Youth Foundation was one of a host of charities and community groups to receive a grant under the annual Dublin Bus Community Spirit Awards Initiative. The two thousand euro …
Donate for chance to win The Musical Youth Foundation are offering Free entry to our upcycled drum side table draw for anyone who donates €5. or more to the MYF during August and September 2014. We love to show the love to our donors without whom we could not continue …
Instrumental Art Winners Congratulations to all our Instrumental Art Winners! Some of our happy winners pictured with their winning Instrumental Art creations at the annual Dublin City Soul Festival – City Soul Picnic 2014 in Merrion Square Park. The Instrumental Art project was created by the Musical Youth Foundation following …
Thank You €5,538. in vital funds raised at the 2014 City Soul Picnic in Merrion Square Park! A big THANK YOU to everyone who made a financial donation, volunteered their time and skills to make the festival possible and to all the wonderful musicians who turned up and donated their …
City Soul Picnic Weekend Final Details revealed for City Soul Picnic 2014! 12pm-6pm Merrion Square Park 26 & 27 July 2014. A musical feast is in store for anyone heading to Merrion Square Park this weekend (July 26 & 27) for the 8th annual City Soul Picnic in association with …
Updated Details just revealed for the 8th annual City Soul Picnic… City Soul Picnic Line Up 2014 How to get Here Health & Safety Tips FAQ Venue: Merrion Square Park, Dublin 2 When: Saturday July 26th and Sunday July 27th 2014 (subject to funding) Time: 12pm – 6pm (park open …
New Dates Dublin City Soul Festival 2014… GOOD NEWS UPDATE: For operational reasons the 8th annual Dublin City Soul Festival dates for 2014 have changed to 26th & 27th of July 2014. Further details will be announced in the coming weeks. Watch this space! Launched in May 2007 Ireland’s feel-good …
Ambassadors Wanted – have you got what it takes to be a Music Ambassador for the MYF? The Musical Youth Foundation children’s charity is currently recruiting volunteer Music Ambassadors to help grow awareness for the charity and the vital work they do to help at-risk young people in Ireland. If …
Quiz Quiz raises €798.40 for Musical Youth Foundation! A big THANK YOU to everyone who attended our second ever ‘Bring Your Brain Power’ Quiz Night in McGrattan’s Cafe Bar last Thursday. The quiz organised by our volunteer team gave supporters a chance to enjoy a fun night out while helping …
Award Win Chris Maher wins a Sean Moore Community Award! Musical Youth Foundation Founder & CEO Chris Maher has been awarded a Sean Moore Community Award for his tireless work helping at-risk young people reach their full potential through music education. Chris was nominated for the award by the team …
Vocal Chords Poetry Book by Maeve O’Sullivan Vocal Chords a book of poetry by Maeve O’Sullivan and published by Alba Publishing is now on sale with a generous 30% of future profits going to the Musical Youth Foundation children’s charity. Thank You Maeve & Alba Publishing! Following the successful launch …