Livefeed
Project Name
Livefeed
Project Partners
Music Generation Galway County, Galway Roscommon Education Training Board, Galway Culture Company
Role of Galway Culture Company
Partner and Funder
Strategic Aim
This project falls under our second strategic aim;
Support and Develop Place-based Programming
Project Description
Livefeed is a GRETB/Music Generation programme for young people (aged 13 – 18) interested in live music performance and event production. The programme was developed during Galway’s time as a European Capital of Culture. The programme provides opportunities for young people to perform and enjoy live music in safe, youth-friendly environments and empowers participants to pursue interests in live music performance and event production through taking part in youth music events facilitated by experienced musicians and crew. Livefeed supports the developing confidence of young people through positive music experiences and empowering social environments that promote self-worth, well-being and agency. Livefeed is not genre-specific; musicians, singers and songwriters from all musical backgrounds are welcome to attend Livefeed music workshops and performance opportunities. All participants will also undergo a professional sound check in preparation for the live performance. Young people’s participation in the Livefeed programme is not subject to a fee as a result of funding provided by Galway Culture Company together with Music Generation’s Local Music Education Partnership.
Project Outcomes – what we expect from this project
Many youth music events have been supported through this programme, including:
- A free daytime concert at Roisin Dubh as part of Cruinniu na nOg 2023 on June 10th
- Free St. Patrick’s Day performances in Eyre Square in March 2024
- A free youth music event in Galway City for all ages on August 31, 2023
- A free workshop and concert for youth aged 13-18 in Headford/Caherlistrane on October 21, 2023
- A free workshop and concert for youth aged 13-18 in Athenry on February 11, 2024
- A free workshop and concert for youth aged 13-18 in Ballinasloe Town Hall on April 21, 2024
- Moonlight Eclipse & Abyss – performances by two youth bands on Cruinniu na nOg 2024 on June 15
A full programme of work is ongoing with expected completion in 2025.
How this project is funded
Galway Culture Company, which is supported by the Government of Ireland under the National Development Plan through the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, together with Music Generation’s Local Music Education Partnership.
Music Generation Galway City and Music Generation Galway County are part of Music Generation, Ireland’s National Music Education Programme which transforms the lives of children and young people through access to high-quality, subsidised performance music education. Established by its parent company Music Network, Music Generation is co-funded by U2, The Ireland Funds, the Department of Education and Skills and Local Music Education Partnerships.
As part of a national network, Music Generation Galway City and Music Generation Galway County are managed and funded locally by Galway and Roscommon Education & Training Board (GRETB), with other local funding partners Galway City Council, Galway City Partnership, Tusla, Foróige, Youth Work Ireland and Involve.
Duration
Ongoing
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