Music Generation Kildare

05/09/2026

✨ TEEN SPIRIT 2026-2027 OPEN FOR REGISTRATIONS! ✨

We're delighted to invite registrations for our Teen Spirit band programme - with options in Rock & Pop and Jazz. Join a band, build your repertoire, and perform live! 🎶

Places are limited and early registration is advised. For all info and registration, visit the link below 🎵

➡️ Register for Teen Spirit here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/aYqK5BZ0Qe

Registrations close Friday, 18 September, at 5pm.

Kildare and Wicklow ETB Training Services Kildare County Council Arts in Co Kildare

18/08/2026

🎶 MUSIC HUBS 2026-2027 are now open for registrations! 🎶

Our weekly music hubs, offering small-group tuition in a variety of instrument options at a number of locations across Co. Kildare, are now open for registrations! 🎵
Places are limited and in very high demand, so make sure to register your young musician now to be a part of this exciting year of music and performance ✨

All information regarding days and locations, instrument options, age groups, fees etc., is available at the link below ⬇️

Registrations close on Friday, 4 September 2026, 5pm.

🔴 Update 27 August, 10.30: Waiting lists now apply for all or some options in ALL HUBS LOCATIONS. Continue to register at the link below to join the waiting list.
🔴 Update 21 August, 8.30: Waiting lists now apply in Naas, Newbridge and Maynooth, and for some options in Celbridge and Kildare. Continue to register to join waiting list.
🔴 Update 19 August, 15:10: Waiting lists now apply in Naas, Newbridge and Maynooth, and for some options in Celbridge. Waiting list will shortly apply to options in Kildare town. Continue to register to join the waiting list.
🔴 Update 19 August, 13:30: Waiting lists now apply in Naas, Newbridge and Maynooth. Waiting list will shortly apply to options in Kildare town. Continue to register to join the waiting list.
🔴 Update 19 August, 7.30: Naas hub has reached capacity; please continue to register to join the waiting list in Naas. Waiting list will shortly apply to options in Newbridge, Kildare town and Maynooth.

➡️ Information and registration for Music Hubs 2026-2027: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/FiK0LQjfpq

Kildare and Wicklow ETB Training Services Kildare County Council Arts in Co Kildare

23/07/2026

After a busy and exciting month of summer camps, workshops and performances from our amazing young musicians, we're now planning and finalising programmes for 2026-2027! ☀️

We will share details and registrations for our Hubs programmes during the third week of August 🎵
Teen Spirit details and registrations will follow towards the end of August/beginning of September 🎶

➡️ To join our email newsletter for direct updates on all our programmes and opportunities, email us at [email protected]

Looking forward to welcoming you to another fantastic year of performance music education in 2026-2027! 🤩

Kildare and Wicklow ETB Training Services Kildare County Council Arts in Co Kildare

07/07/2026

The Frontmen, members of our Teen Spirit programme, rocking out at Kaleidoscope Family Festival last weekend! Congratulations to them and all the amazing musicians on their incredible performances ✨ Thanks so much to our wonderful colleagues in Music Generation Wicklow for the invitation to be part of this fantastic event 🤩

You can see The Frontmen and more of our incredible bands at SubSounds Youth Music Festival this weekend too - get your tickets before they sell out, at the link below! 🎵

➡️ https://www.subsounds.ie/subsounds-youth-music-festival

Kildare and Wicklow ETB Training Services Kildare County Council Arts in Co Kildare

02/07/2026

Just over one week to go to SubSounds Youth Music Festival 2026! 🎵

Don't miss your opportunity to see an incredible range of youth bands from Music Generaiton Kildare as well as Music Generation South Dublin Music Generation Wicklow Music Generation Meath Music Generation Dublin City and Music Generation Fingal at this exciting festival. Tickets and info at the link below - we'll see you there 🤩

Kildare and Wicklow ETB Training Services Kildare County Council Arts in Co Kildare

✨ SubSounds Youth Music Festival - 11 July 2026 ✨

Our young musicians are gearing up for one of their biggest performances of the year - join us for SubSounds Youth Music Festival for an incredible day of youth music from young musicians in our Teen Spirit programme as well as from Music Generation Wicklow, Music Generation Meath, Music Generation South Dublin, Music Generation Dublin City and Music Generation Fingal. An event not to be missed 🎶

➡️ Scan the QR code to learn more

Kildare and Wicklow ETB Training Services Kildare County Council Arts in Co Kildare

24/06/2026

Incredibly exciting times ahead for Music Generation Kildare 🤩

Growing up in Dublin in the 70's, going to school in Malahide and getting together to form a band cause you all love music and playing together. Doing your first gig, recording your first album, doing your first tour and then having a career that brings you all over the world, performing to millions and becoming the defining rock band of a generation...

This is the dream of so many young musicians who come through Music Generation and one which is the real-life story of U2! Not just happy with their success, the band have taken their legacy to a place that will define generations of young Irish musicians by being central to the national programme that is Music Generation. Along with The Ireland Funds and the Department of Education and Youth, they have doubled down on their dream of an Ireland where every young child has access to the transformative power of Performance Music Education with a massive financial commitment.

Last Friday, 19 June, Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD and Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton TD, together with The Edge and Adam Clayton (on behalf of U2) and Caitriona
Fottrell, President and CEO of The Ireland Funds, announced a new phase of Government–philanthropic partnership for Music Generation aimed at promoting social inclusion and wellbeing
for young people aged 13 and over.

€10m has been pledged by U2 (€5m) and The Ireland Funds (€5m), with a corresponding funding commitment by Government through the Department of Education and Youth. The Music Generation programme was established in 2010 with first round funding from U2 and The Ireland Funds.

Around 130,000 children and young people—1 in 10 across Ireland—every year already benefit from access to performance music education programmes through Music Generation, spanning many different genres from rap to traditional. This new funding will enable Music Generation to focus specifically on reaching young people aged 13 and over who are experiencing poverty and disadvantage, recognising the power of music as a tool for social inclusion and wellbeing.

Music Generation Kildare is really looking forward to working with our team, our local partners, centres and schools, our colleagues across Music Generation areas and National Development Office, and all who will be involved in developing and bringing these opportunities to life in the coming years.

Our sincere thanks as always to our Local Music Education Partners - Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board and Kildare County Council - for their constant support of and partnership in all of our work.

Looking forward to the all the exciting projects, collaborations and opportunities the future will bring! 🎶

Kildare and Wicklow ETB Training Services Kildare County Council Arts in Co Kildare Music Generation Ireland

12/06/2026

✨ SubSounds Youth Music Festival - 11 July 2026 ✨

Our young musicians are gearing up for one of their biggest performances of the year - join us for SubSounds Youth Music Festival for an incredible day of youth music from young musicians in our Teen Spirit programme as well as from Music Generation Wicklow, Music Generation Meath, Music Generation South Dublin, Music Generation Dublin City and Music Generation Fingal. An event not to be missed 🎶

➡️ Scan the QR code to learn more

Kildare and Wicklow ETB Training Services Kildare County Council Arts in Co Kildare

22/05/2026

We're gearing up for an exciting and busy week of performances here at MGK! ✨ There's still time to get your tickets for the Teen Spirit Showcase as part of June Fest Newbridge 2026 at Riverbank Arts Centre! 🤩

This show is sure to sell-out soon, so visit https://www.riverbank.ie/event/june-fest-2026-teen-spirit-showcase/ to get your tickets for this fantastic showcase of youth music bands from across Co. Kildare! 🎶

Kildare and Wicklow ETB Training Services Kildare County Council Arts in Co Kildare

19/05/2026

SUMMER CAMPS 2026

Our 2026 Summer Camps are now open for registrations! Please see below for details of our Music Camps and Band Camp 🎶

➡️ Info and registration for Music Camp (Athy, Kildare town, Celbridge) here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/gkLBjDe4wD
➡️ Info and registration for Band Camp (Kildare town) here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/TQNa536DhP

Registrations for all summer camps close on Friday, 26 June 2026, at 5pm.

All summer camps run subject to demand. Places are limited, and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Where demand exceeds available places, a waiting list will be formed. Further information may be found at the registration links above.

Looking forward to an exciting summer of music! ☀️ 🤩

Kildare and Wicklow ETB Training Services Kildare County Council Arts in Co Kildare

08/05/2026

We're really looking forward to being a part of The Kildare Inclusivity Festival on Sunday, 10 May! We'll see you there 🤩🎵

Kildare and Wicklow ETB Training Services Kildare County Council Arts in Co Kildare

Bhí Féile do Chách Chill Dara na bliana seo caite go hiontach agus beidh an Fhéile do Chách ar siúl arís i mbliana, agus í níos mó fós! Bí linn ag Ráschúrsa an Churraigh Dé Domhnaigh, 10 Bealtaine, 11am-6pm 2026 le haghaidh ceiliúradh lúcháireach, fáilteach um ionchuimsiú míchumais, inrochtaineacht agus spiorad pobail. Arna óstáil ag Líonra Rochtana Chontae Chill Dara (CKAN), Comhairle Contae Chill Dara agus comhpháirtithe, is é is aidhm don imeacht SAOR IN AISCE seo, a thacaíonn le teaghlaigh, bacainní a chur dínn agus spás fáilteach a chruthú do gach duine. Tabhair leat do chairde, do theaghlach, nó tar chuig an bhFéile i d’aonar agus tum tú féin sa spraoi!

After an amazing debut last year, the Kildare Inclusivity Festival is back and bigger than ever. Come along to The Curragh Racecourse on Sunday, May 10th, 11am–6pm 2026 for a joyful, welcoming celebration of disability inclusion, accessibility and community spirit.
Hosted by County Kildare Access Network (CKAN), Kildare County Council and partners, this FREE, family friendly event is all about breaking down barriers and creating a welcoming space for everyone. Bring your friends, family, or just yourself and dive into the fun!

What’s new for 2026?
• A dedicated Quiet Zone for time out and relaxation
• A Quiet Entrance to help ensure a calm arrival experience
• A Quiet Hour from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• A brand new Vehicle Demonstration Zone
• An external music stage adding to the festival atmosphere
• KARE Inclusive Sports Zone
Enjoy returning favourites too, including:
• Family Fun Zone
• Barretstown Magic Moments
• CKAN’S Our World Inclusive Toy Display
• And so much more!

Don’t miss this inclusive, uplifting day out for all ages and abilities.
Free entry | Fully inclusive
For more information, visit www.ckan.ie