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Music Generation Musical Variety Show aims to raise funds for Reach Out Gala

Boris Hunka, Coordinator Music Generation Limerick (far right back in red) pictured with musicians rehearsing for the Music Generation Musical Variety Show taking place on Friday, March 16 at the University Concert Hall to raise funds for the annual Reach Out Gala. Picture: Sophie Goodwin/ilovelimerick

Music Generation Musical Variety Show aims to raise funds for Reach Out Gala

by ilovelimerick Correspondent Ryan O’Connell

The Music Generation Musical Variety Show will take place on Friday, March 16 at the University Concert Hall as part of Limerick’s St Patrick’s Festival and will aim to raise funds for the annual Reach Out Gala. The show promises to be a youth music concert unlike any other – fast-moving, innovative and inspiring.


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Eoghan McDermott of the Voice of Ireland and RTÉ 2FM will present the Music Generation Musical Variety Show. The show will feature an eclectic mix of young performers from across the region, plus special guests, spot prizes, and surprises. Performers will include the Irish World Academy Chamber Choir, Limerick School of Music Brass Group and Big Band, Limerick Youth Choir and Powpig.

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Musicians rehearsing for the Music Generation Musical Variety Show  Picture: Sophie Goodwin/ilovelimerick

Speaking to ilovelimerick, Boris Hunka, Music Development Officer of Music Generation Limerick City, said, “It’s fantastic to get such a range of performers from across Limerick City and County – as well as guests from neighbouring counties, countries and continents. It will be an entertaining, fast-moving, feast of music-making”.

Music Generation Limerick City (MGLC) has been transforming the lives of children and young people in the city since 2013, with an innovative, inclusive music programme, delivered by professional musicians. They aim to put music in the hearts of young people across Limerick city and give young people the confidence to express themselves through music. Initiated by Music Network, Music Generation is co-funded by U2, The Ireland Funds, the Department of Education and Skills and Local Music Education Partnership. 

Reach out focuses on providing mental health support for people between the ages of 12 and 25 that are going through a tough time, putting emphasis on peer support. Reach Out brings schools and community ensembles from across Limerick City and County together to make music.

The annual Reach Out Gala raises funds a variety of programmes that use music as a means to improve mental and emotional health. These include programmes in the Children’s Ark, the purpose-built paediatric unit for children at University Hospital Limerick, as well as St Gabriel’s School, a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity that provide a range of clinical therapies and interventions for up to 500 children and teens with disabilities.

The Music Generation Musical Variety Show will take place on Friday, March 16 at 8 pm at the University Concert Hall.

Tickets for the show are available here.

For more stories on Music Generation Limerick City, go here.

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