Applications Open for Sliabh Luachra Musician in Residence 2024/25
Deadline for submissions is 10 July.
Cork County Council has announced that applications are now open for the Sliabh Luachra Musician in Residence. The role involves a 10-month residency beginning in September 2024. The aim of the scheme is to support and develop the renowned musical culture in Sliabh Luachra, which includes parts of North-west Cork, East Kerry, and West Limerick.
The initiative will help celebrate, preserve and promote Sliabh Luachra music and cultural heritage through a planned programme of activity. Previous Musician in Residence, Eoin O’Sullivan from Newmarket had an energising impact within the region, working with local festivals, organising sessions and working to encourage young people’s interest in their local musical heritage.
Applicants should preferably be practicing musicians with a strong understanding and practice of the musical style and repertoire of this region.
Application forms and full details of the position are available at the links below or by emailing Cork County Council’s Arts Office at arts@corkcoco.ie. The closing date for applications is 5:00pm on Wednesday the 10th of July.
