Isle of Song is a song-writing project for and with young people from Laois, Offaly and across Northern Ireland, funded by Creative Ireland’s Creative Youth on a Shared Island fund, and developed by Music Generation Laois and the Nerve Centre, Derry.

Isle of Song took place across eight months in 2025, 65 young musicians from across 8 counties took part in Isle of Song. Young musicians and songwriters who participated in the Isle of Song project had the opportunity to collaborate with other musicians, form bands, write, record, and perform original songs and make accompanying music videos. Isle of Song offered participants the opportunity to perform at festivals and public venues while engaging in a structured, creative environment designed to develop musical skills, confidence, and collaboration.

The project emphasised inclusivity, social connection, and cross-community engagement, aligning with the broader Shared Island ethos of fostering understanding, friendship, and shared experiences through cultural and creative activity.

Read the Isle of Song project evaluation –  Isle of Song Evaluation Report (Final)