Contemporary Music Centre

Provides services, supports and information to anybody with an interest in, or involvement with, contemporary Irish music.

http://www.cmc.ie

Cork International Choral Festival

Cork International Choral Festival is the largest choral event in Ireland and, as such, occupies a special position on the musical calendar. Primarily a competitive event, the visiting international choirs give valuable context to the many Irish choirs who attend and for many of whom it provides an annual focal point.

Telephone: 021 4215125

http://www.corkchoral.ie

Cork Orchestral Society

The Cork Orchestral Society has a long history of promoting and presenting concerts of orchestral, choral and chamber music in Cork city. The series includes performances by international soloists and leading Irish ensembles and the programme also embraces and celebrates the best of local musical activity.

http://www.corkorchestralsociety.ie

Crash Ensemble

The Crash Ensemble is a contemporary music ensemble performing multi-media work at home and internationally. It plays an important role within Ireland's new music sector and maintains a high profile on the music landscape.

Telephone: 01 4170066

http://www.crashensemble.com

admin@crashensemble.com

Sing Ireland

A membership organisation for choirs in Ireland. Also provides information, support and development programmes for anyone interested in, or involved with, choral music in Ireland.

http://www.singireland.ie

First Music Contact

First Music Contact is a free information and advice resource for collectives and musicians at any career level. Co-runs the Hard Working-Class Heroes festival and runs the Music from Ireland and Breaking Tunes projects.

http://www.firstmusiccontact.com

The Galway Music Residency

Galway Music Residency was established as Galway Ensemble-in-Residence in 2003. It has since then established a strong presence in Galway city and region and has created a multi-faceted role, consistently offering high quality performances in the region, actively improving music education from junior to third level, increasing the range of music accessible to audiences and working with a wide range of partners to develop the musical landscape in the west.

http://www.thegalwaymusicresidency.ie

info@thegalwaymusicresidency.ie

Improvised Music Company

Promotes and develops jazz, improvised and world music in Ireland. Also advises and supports jazz musicians.

http://www.improvisedmusic.ie

Irish Baroque Orchestra

Ireland’s only professional period instrument ensemble.

http://www.irishbaroqueorchestra.com/

info@irishbaroqueorchestra.com

Irish Chamber Orchestra

The Irish Chamber Orchestra (ICO) is Ireland's leading ‘independent’ chamber orchestra. ICO’s ongoing pursuit of artistic excellence from a committed core ensemble is paralleled by an innovative community development programme which firmly roots the ensemble in its home city of Limerick.

http://www.irishchamberorchestra.com

Journal of Music in Ireland

The Journal of Music has developed a role as a key commentator on aspects of music in Ireland. Its predominant focus is traditional, jazz and contemporary classical genres. The publication offers a significant contribution to musical life by providing a platform for discussion, news, debate, courses, recruitment, exchange of views and ideas and reviews.

http://www.journalofmusic.com

Music for Galway

Music for Galway was established in 1981 when a group of people came together with the aim of providing audiences in the West of Ireland with a range of opportunities to listen to world class musicians. Since then the organisation has presented hundreds of inspiring and stimulating performances in Galway.

Telephone: 091 705962

http://www.musicforgalway.ie

info@musicforgalway.ie

Music Network

Dedicated to developing music throughout Ireland. Involved in concert programming, touring, providing information, support and policy advice on music and professional development programmes for artists.

http://www.musicnetwork.ie/

Note Productions

One of Ireland's leading concert producers, Note Productions has a twofold commitment to new music. Firstly, they are dedicated to expanding the Irish audience for jazz, world music, electronic and contemporary classical music. Secondly, they strive to bring the very best performers to Ireland.

Telephone: 01 6165226

http://www.note.ie

office@note.ie

Pipeworks Festival

Pipeworks is a triennial festival of organ and choral music, which offers specialist programming to audiences and delivers high quality music experiences for artists and audiences alike.

http://www.pipeworksfestival.com

Sundays at Noon / Gallery Music

Sundays at Noon offers in the region of thirty nine concerts a year free of charge to audiences at the Dublin City Hugh Lane Gallery. The series includes a wide repertoire that ranges from early music to new commissions, predominantly in the classical arena but also featuring jazz, world music and traditional music. It provides a valuable platform for leading Irish soloists, chamber musicians and composers as well as international performers and the schedule features a clever balance of own promotions, co-promotions and hosted concerts.

http://www.hughlane.ie

Chamber Choir Ireland

Chamber Choir Ireland is the country’s flagship choral ensemble under the internationally celebrated and multi-award-winning choral conductor, Paul Hillier, as Artistic Director. Formerly the National Chamber Choir of Ireland, the Choir is known for its unique approach to programming and has gained a reputation for the high artistic quality of its performances.

Telephone: 01 5545210

http://chamberchoirireland.com

admin@chamberchoirireland.com

West Cork Music

Established in 1994, West Cork Music is best known for its internationally acclaimed festival of chamber music. The organisation also organises a range of other activities in Bantry and the region, including an education programme held in many parts of Cork county (48 schools), the West Cork Literary Festival and the highly regarded Masters of Tradition festival.

http://www.westcorkmusic.ie

Bray Jazz Festival

Bray Jazz Festival is the longest established jazz festival weekend taking place within the Greater Dublin Area, each year.

http://brayjazz.com

brayjazz@gmail.com

Great Music in Irish Houses

Great Music in Irish Houses is the longest established chamber music festival in Ireland. Since its inception nearly 40 years ago it has afforded Irish audiences the opportunity of hearing leading musicians of the world play the compositions of the masters in the intimate setting of Ireland's finest buildings. These houses provide exactly the kind of environment for which much of that music was originally written.

http://greatmusicinirishhouses.wordpress.com/

Louth Contemporary Music

Louth Contemporary Music Society specialises in cutting edge contemporary music programmes.  It offers a unique programme of concerts and events to audiences in the Louth area and draws audiences from further afield for its eclectic programming, excellent performances and imaginative and committed curation.

http://www.louthcms.org/

Westport Festival of Chamber Music

Westport Chamber Music Festival runs an annual  Autumn chamber music festival of high quality in distincive venues and festival settings in Westport, Co. Mayo. It brings strong and imaginative programming performed by Irish and intenational artists to local, regional and national audiences.

http://www.classicallinks.ie/projects2.asp?ID=54