Imagine if every child and young person in Ireland could grow up as part of a community where they could experience inclusion, creativity, diversity and empowerment through music.
Music Generation is a national partnership programme whose mission is to create inspiring experiences for children and young people through music. Together, the team at Music Generation strives to transform children and young people’s lives by giving them opportunities to create, play and perform music in their own communities and on their own terms.

Initiated by its parent company, Music Network, Music Generation is now Ireland’s national music education programme, co-funded by U2, The Ireland Funds, the Department of Education and Skills and Local Music Education Partnerships.

“What we want to do is really simple. We just want to make sure that everyone, whatever their background, gets access to music tuition. That’s the idea.”
– Bono, U2

Music Generation works to break down the barriers that may otherwise prevent children and young people from experiencing the pure joy of making music. Music Generation believes in the power of music to build confidence and creativity, to nurture leadership and innovation, to promote self-expression, connection and happiness. want all children and young people to have the opportunity to realise that potential, regardless of circumstance.

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child sets out the basic human rights to which every child is entitled. One such right is the right to participate. This includes the right to express opinions and take part in social and cultural activities. Music Generation believes in every child and young person’s musical and artistic potential.

Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board is the lead partner of Music Generation Galway County. Additional support is provided by a number of other local partners including Galway County Council, Ealaín na Gaeltachta Teo, Galway Culture Company, the Local Creative Youth Partnership, Galway Rural Development, Foróige, University of Galway, Tusla/CYPSC, Youth Work Ireland, Involve and Forum Connemara.
Matched funding is provided by the Department of Education through Music Generation’s National Office.

Music Generation Galway County delivers programmes to more than 4,000 students across Galway County on a continuing basis.
These musical opportunities are delivered during the pre-school, primary or secondary school day, in after-school settings such as youth clubs or tuition centres, in community settings such as libraries or family centres or youth centres and in once-off music camps or workshops. Music Generation Galway County also offers a variety of performance opportunities to children and young people.

We are Music Generation is a year dedicated to celebrating the transformative impact of performance music education. Across 2024 local performances will take place in communities across Ireland. This includes activities and performances including local youth-led festivals, trad orchestras, songwriting-residentials and lots more! Find out more at www.musicgeneration.ie
‘We are Music Generation’ events are co-funded by U2, The Ireland Funds, the Arts Council/An Comhairle Ealaíon and the Department of Education.

CONTACT DETAILS:

Music Generation Galway County
091 874 557
eric.cunningham@gretb.ie
musicgenerationgalwaycounty.ie
facebook.com/MusicGenGalwayCo

The Music Development Officer for Music Generation Galway County is Eric Cunningham.