The RTÉ Concert Orchestra Returns to Limerick for the Limerick Summer Proms with a Special Family Concert: The Incredible Voyage of Alasdair Malloy

The RTÉ Concert Orchestra, led by conductor Stephen Bell, returns to Limerick for a special family experience as part of the 2025 Limerick Summer Proms. Photo: RTÉ

The RTÉ Concert Orchestra Returns to Limerick for the 2025 Limerick Summer Proms with a Special Family Concert: The Incredible Voyage of Alasdair Malloy

The RTÉ Concert Orchestra, led by conductor Stephen Bell, returns to Limerick for a special family experience as part of the Limerick Summer Proms. They will be joined by renowned family concert facilitator Alasdair Malloy for The Incredible Voyage of Alasdair Malloy on Sunday 22 June at 2pm in University Concert Hall, Limerick.

A multi-talented musician, Alasdair Malloy is a percussionist, presenter, glass harmonica player, programme creator, arranger, and more. His work crosses musical boundaries and explores unexpected directions. Many of his concerts feature his own orchestral arrangements, and in recent years, he has become increasingly in demand as a conductor. He has directed programmes with the London Mozart Players, Sinfonia Viva, the Ulster Orchestra, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, and Oxford Philomusica.

Known for his engaging personality, enthusiasm for all kinds of music, and signature soft Scottish accent, Alasdair is a popular concert presenter on stage, television, and radio. From his solo percussion show for children, Rustle Up a Rhythm, to his Beanbag Proms for babies and toddlers, to full symphony orchestra concerts, he has introduced hundreds of thousands of people to music in his unique and imaginative way. His highly original programmes, which he devises and presents with orchestras worldwide, have earned him an international reputation.

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Alasdair always loves travelling (from Scotland) to join his friends in the RTÉ Concert Orchestra in Limerick but this time things don’t go quite to plan and he ends up having the most Incredible Voyage! Instead of travelling directly, he ends up having a riotous ride on, cars, carpets, roads, rails, spaceships, shoes, and a yellow submarine!

Fortunately, he has help from classical composers including and the music from films such as Aladdin, Pirates of the Caribbean, Moana and Star Wars, but will he get here on time? Don’t miss this exciting adventure in music and motion!

The Incredible Voyage of Alasdair Malloy is presented by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. This family concert takes place on Sunday 22 June, at 2pm at the University Concert Hall, Limerick. Tickets cost €15–€20 and are on sale now. Aimed at Primary Cycle students and recommended for children aged 5+, this fun-filled event welcomes the whole family.