Library events at Ruaille Buaille 2017
Here is our fantastic programme of events taking place in Lucan Library:
Library Events and Library Class Visits can be booked via Eventbrite from Wednesday, May 31st 2017.
Visit individual event pages for booking links.
Lucan is alive with the sound of music this June!
Ruaille Buaille Lucan Children’s Music Festival is taking place in Lucan from Wednesday 7th June until Saturday 10th June. We have an exciting programme of music workshops, performances and outdoor events, suitable for children of all ages. Ruaille Buaille 2017 is the perfect environment for children and their families to celebrate making and experiencing music.
The festival takes place in Lucan Library, local primary schools as well as our big music day out in Griffeen Park.
Ruaille Buaille in Griffeen Park on Saturday 10th June is a great FREE family day out. Returning to the park this year is singer, actress, ex member of Celtic Woman and multi platinum recording artist, Lisa Lambe. Lisa has toured the world and Ruaille Buaille is delighted she has made the Ruaille Buaille in Griffeen Park one of her gigs for summer 2017.
We are delighted to welcome The Henry Girls, The Gregory Walkers, Indigenous People, Brian Fleming and Instant Orchestra with Nico Brown for the first time and to welcome back Lucan Gospel Choir.
Lucan gospel Choir in association with www.partystudio.ie are offering one lucky young singer the opportunity to win a recording contract for a song with the choir. The choir are working with a number of youth groups to perform in concert alongside them in the park and on the day one individual will be chosen to record a track with the choir singing the lead solo.
Other highlights of this year’s festival include a new Trad stage with special guests in association with Music Generation South Dublin, a mini-music marquee with early years workshops for our youngest festival goers and the Mobile Music Machine is back this year by popular demand.
As well as an array of great performances, workshops and events in the park, there will be plenty happening including face-painting, circus performers, storytelling, pop-up shows and a foodie corner.
Since its inception in 2008, Ruaille Buaille Lucan Children’s Music Festival has provided an environment where children of all ages can experience music making and be introduced to many genres and instruments in a fun and informal way. Ruaille Buaille has all the wondrous, magical and imaginative ingredients to spark the creativity of every child.
Calling all youth groups!
We have partnered with Lucan gospel Choir to bring this unique opportunity for local youth groups to experience stage performance with one of Ireland’s leading community Gospel choirs at Ruaille Buaille on June 10th. Lucan Gospel Choir are working with a number of youth groups and if you have a group of young people or just a son or daughter who love to sing give us a call.
How it works:
Lucan Gospel Choir will send a learning pack for your group of the gospel songs we are performing (which include happy day, Joyful Joyful, Hallelujah etc.) so you can learn them. You then become a member of the choir to perform a concert as part of the festival. We will also be holding rehearsals in St. Patrick’s Church Esker on Tuesdays at 6.30 to 7.00pm if you want to practice with the choirs Musical Directors.
Festival Day 10th June in Griffeen Park:
We will have a dress rehearsal on the day of the concert at 1:30 to 2:00 then will perform the concert at 2.00pm with the Lucan Gospel Choir.
Prize of a recording contract for a song with the choir!!!!
www.thepartystudio.ie have offered an amazing prize. On the day of the performance an individual will be chosen to record a track with the choir singing the lead solo. This will include a visit to the Partystudio.ie recording studio to record the song.
This is an amazing opportunity for any pop star hopeful. For more information contact: 086 83 93 447.
We are delighted to announce that bookings for schools are now open!
Ruaille Buaille Lucan Children’s Music Festival is back and bigger than ever! This year we have an exciting programme for local primary schools including Disney Dance Workshops, World Music Workshops with the Indigenous People, create your own folk band in your classroom with The Jim Jug Band, lively jazz concert workshops with the National Concert Hall, engaging and interactive shows with the ever popular Gregory Walkers and Mobile Music Machine to name but a few. Getting your school involved in Ruaille Buaille 2017 costs as little as €1 per pupil. For a full list of this years programme for local schools, please see here. The schools programme fills up quickly so please do book early to avoid disappointment.
This year’s festival is taking place from Wednesday 7th June until Saturday 10th June. There is an exciting programme of music workshops, performances and outdoor events, suitable for children of all ages. Some of the festival highlights include performances by The Henry Girls and Lisa Lambe in Ruaille Buaiile @ Griffeen Park ; the launch of a new Trad Stage in association with Music Generation South Dublin; an early years tent dedicated to our youngest festival goers and an exciting opportunity for a young singer to win a recording contract with Lucan Gospel Choir.
Please see our website, www.ruaillebuaille.ie for our full programme. Library Events and Library Class Visits can be booked through Lucan Library from 31st May. General Festival Enquiries and all bookings outside of Lucan Library can be made through Artscope at (01) 505 9582 or email info@ruaillebuaille.ie.
Ruaille Buaille is produced by South Dublin County Council Arts and Library Services
Programme Director and Festival Co-ordinator: Artscope, Lucan
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