Culture Ireland invites applications from dance artists, dance company managers and dance producers from Ireland wishing to participate in Tanzmesse in Düsseldorf, Germany, which takes place from 28 to 31 August 2024. Tanzmesse is a biennial event and an international hub for dance professionals around the world to network with agents, presenters and programmers and generate touring opportunities for their work. For the 2024 edition, Culture Ireland is continuing its partnership with Dance Ireland, who...

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Earlier this year, Ireland was announced as the international partner for the 2025 edition of Showcase Scotland as part of Celtic Connections 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland (22 – 26 January 2025) Culture Ireland now invites applications from musicians and bands who wish to participate in this prestigious showcase opportunity. Established in 1994, Celtic Connections is one of the leading annual festivals of world, folk and roots music with more than 2,100 musicians from across the...

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Today, the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Micheál Martin TD, and Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, launched Zeitgeist Irland 24, a season of Irish arts and culture which will take place throughout 2024. Visit zeitgeistirland24.com for more details

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Important Information - Adjustment to grant round deadlines for 2024 / Eolas tábhachtach - oiriúnú spriocdhátaí bhabhta deontais do 2024 Culture Ireland is adjusting the grant deadline schedule for 2024 as we deal with unprecedented demand for our Regular Grant Round Funding. There will now be four grant rounds in 2024 instead of five as previously indicated. However, it is important to note that all windows of activity will be covered by the new schedule. It...

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Culture Ireland is inviting applications for interested parties to join the Irish delegation at Classical:NEXT taking place in Berlin, Germany from 13 to 17 May 2024. Classical:NEXT is an international showcase and industry conference aimed at the classical and contemporary music sector. The four-day networking event includes showcase concerts and a trade event with presentation of projects and services. Further information of the event. Culture Ireland is offering a limited number of delegate bursaries aimed...

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Six Irish Artists will travel to Kansas City, Missouri shortly to participate as Official Showcase Artists at Folk Alliance International which takes place from 21 – 25 February 2024. The artists, who are supported by Culture Ireland, will perform for an audience of music industry professionals from across the USA, Canada and beyond. The Folk Alliance International Conference is the world’s largest gathering of the folk music industry and community (crossing a diverse array of...

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Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin T.D. today, Thursday 15 February, launched Ireland’s Representation at the 60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia at the Mansion House. Artist Eimear Walshe, with curator Sara Greavu and Project Arts Centre, has been selected to represent Ireland at the prestigious event. The Department, through Culture Ireland, commissions Ireland’s representation in Venice in partnership with the Arts Council. The Venice Architecture Biennale,...

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