To mark the fifth year of the hugely successful FUAIM performance series, UCC School of Music and Theatre presents a new city-wide festival of music celebrating it’s contribution to the musical life and cultural vibrancy of the city and region. The festival features a diverse range of world-class artists, many of whom are UCC graduates and the line-up for the weekend includes Scullion, Julie Feeney, The Vanburgh String Quartet, Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin, the UCC Gamelan Ensemble and much more.
Festival highlights include a gala concert on Friday 21st March in the Cork Opera House when Loudest Whisper, Yurodny, Julie Feeney and Scullion all take to the stage for what promises to be a great night out. This concert will also be broadcast live on the John Creedon Show on RTE Radio One.
On Saturday 22nd the UCC Gamelan Ensemble presents its 20th Anniversary Concert. The ensemble will be joined by special guests Duke Special, Colin Dunne, Iarla Ó Lionáird, the West Cork Ukulele Orchestra and Kate Ellis.
To mark the fifth year of the hugely successful FUAIM performance series, UCC School of Music and Theatre presents a new city-wide festival of music celebrating it’s contribution to the musical life and cultural vibrancy of the city and region. The festival features a diverse range of world-class artists, many of whom are UCC graduates and the line-up for the weekend includes Scullion, Julie Feeney, The Vanburgh String Quartet, Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin, the UCC Gamelan Ensemble and much more.
Festival highlights include a gala concert on Friday 21st March in the Cork Opera House when Loudest Whisper, Yurodny, Julie Feeney and Scullion all take to the stage for what promises to be a great night out. This concert will also be broadcast live on the John Creedon Show on RTE Radio One.
On Saturday 22nd the UCC Gamelan Ensemble presents its 20th Anniversary Concert. The ensemble will be joined by special guests Duke Special, Colin Dunne, Iarla Ó Lionáird, the West Cork Ukulele Orchestra and Kate Ellis.
Many festival events are free, several are ticketed and early booking is advised for all. For more information: http://www.music.ucc.ie/