Music Generation Galway City is a performance music education service for children and young people in Galway City that provides opportunities for children and young people to access a range of high quality, subsidised vocal and instrumental tuition in their local area. It is managed and supported locally by The GRETB, Galway City Council, Galway City Partnership, Foróige, Youth Work Ireland and Involve Youth Services. Initiated by Music Network, Music Generation is co-funded by U2, The Ireland Funds, the Department of Education and Skills and Local Music Education Partnerships (LMEPs). 

The Black Gate “No institution in Galway has provided local musicians with as many platforms and opportunities in recent years as The Black Gate” - Connacht Tribune, January 2022 Established in 2017, The Black Gate is a renowned music venue and cultural hub in the heart of Galway city. It is also a recording studio, record label and multimedia production company with a slate of film, television and podcast projects in development. In 2021 Black Gate Productions launched its flagship music television series on TG4, CUMASC: Seisiúin sa Black Gate, featuring stunning collaborations between internationally renowned musicians, established Irish acts and some of the finest emerging artists in the country.

Please note that the details of events listed above are provided by the relevant Local Authorities.