In 2025, Music Generation Laois led a successful Creative Youth on a Shared Island initiative, ‘Isle of Song – a Shared Island Song-Writing Project’ in partnership with Nerve Centre, Derry. 65 young musicians from Laois, Offaly and across Northern Ireland took part in Isle of Song in 2025.

 

Following on from the success of Isle of Song, Music Generation Laois has now been awarded funding from Creative Ireland’s Creative Youth Nurture Fund to develop supports for young songwriters, musicians and bands, age 14-20 from County Laois. 

 

This project will provide opportunities for young musicians to:

70 spaces are available for young people age 14-20 to participate in ‘Isle of Song: The Sequel.’ 

 

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Isle of Song – the Sequel will be led by young people, through the establishment of a Youth Advisory Group. This project will commence in November 2026 and culminate in June 2027. 

Dates: The schedule (dates) of activities, performances and workshops will be determined by the Isle of Song Youth Advisory Group. 

 

This project is free of charge, young people from all backgrounds are welcome and this project includes all genres of music (e.g. rock, pop, folk, trad, classical, rap).

 

Young musicians from neighbouring counties to Laois are welcome to participate, if you have access to transport. Rehearsals and workshops will take place in Laois Music Centre. Performances will take place in Portlaoise Town. Concert attendance will most likely take place in Dublin with transport provided to and from Portlaoise Town.