Cork County Council Celebrates Return of Special Music Event Scheme for Seventh Year

Cork County Council is excited to announce the return of a community-led initiative to promote tourism and celebrate the vibrant music culture of West Cork.

Now in its seventh year, the Special Music Event Scheme provides grant funding to voluntary music groups, enabling them to organise and perform up to four music events in their local towns within the West Cork and Bandon/Kinsale Municipal District areas.

The Special Music Event Scheme has been instrumental in showcasing the incredible talent of local musicians over the years. This year's programme promises to be no different, featuring performances by talented groups from across West Cork. Audiences can expect a blend of brass and reed music, local silver and brass band music, along with traditional music, song, and dance by local Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann music groups.

According to Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O’Flynn,

The programme consists of over 20 dates running right through the summer until the end of August in Bandon, Kinsale, Skibbereen, Clonakilty, and Dunmanway. Admission to all events is free, making it a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the rich musical heritage of the region. The scheme has been a real success and its return for the seventh year is a testament to its popularity. This success lies in the collaborative nature of the initiative, with Cork County Council, businesses and the community working in partnership to support local musicians while further enhancing West Cork’s tourism offering.

For more information about the Special Music Event Scheme in West Cork, check out the below link.