Music Generation Galway City take over Main Stage for Cruinniú na nÓg

Music Generation Galway City is set to take over the main stage at Fr. Burke Park for this year’s Cruinniú na nÓg festival on Saturday, June 7th, with a vibrant celebration of youth creativity and music.

The day-long showcase will feature an electric mix of young songwriters, musicians, bands, and ensembles from across the city’s music programmes.

From the first note at 1pm to the end of the final performance at 9pm, audiences can expect a powerful display of Galway’s young musical talent including performances from St. Patrick's School Band, Ukulele Queens, Music Life Improvers, East of Eden, The Afterwards and a Young Songwriter Showcase featuring some of Galway's most exciting young songwriters and composers.

The energy ramps up in the evening with the biggest Youth Lates event to date, kicking off at 6pm. This high-energy finale includes performances by Telebox, TaLLLon, Silk Road, and a host of rising young acts ready to light up the stage.

"Cruinniú na nÓg is a brilliant reminder of what’s possible when young people are given the space and support to be creative. This event is about more than just performance — it’s about confidence, collaboration, and community. We’re proud to showcase the next generation of Galway’s musical voices on such a vibrant national stage." — David Boland, Music Development Officer, Music Generation Galway City

Running Order:
13:00 St. Patrick’s School Band
13:20 Ukulele Queens
13:40 Music Life Improvers
14:00 Young Songwriters Showcase
15:20 East of Eden
15:45 The Afterwards
16:00 Táin Bó Cúailnge trí Ghaeilge
18:00 Youth Lates

About Cruinniú na nÓg

Cruinniú na nÓg is Ireland’s national day of free creativity for children and young people under 18 — the only initiative of its kind in the world. A flagship programme of the Creative Ireland Programme’s Creative Youth Plan, Cruinniú is delivered in partnership with the 31 Local Authorities and supported by RTÉ. Each year, young people all over Ireland participate in free creative workshops, performances, and experiences celebrating their unique voices and imaginations.

About Music Generation Galway City

Music Generation Galway City is part of Ireland’s national music education programme, providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible music opportunities for children and young people across Galway City.
Through partnerships with schools, youth and community groups, and a team of inspiring professional musicians, they deliver a wide range of inclusive programmes — from songwriting, band development, and traditional music to DJing, music technology, and early years music-making.
Music Generation Galway City is locally managed by Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) in partnership with Galway City Council, and is part of the national Music Generation network, initiated by Music Network and co-funded by U2, The Ireland Funds, the Department of Education, and Local Music Education Partnerships.

For more information, visit: www.musicgenerationgalwaycity.ie