Music Generation Roscommon to showcase local talent at summer festival
Eight acts from across county Roscommon will get the chance to preform alongside some of the biggest Irish and international acts this summer at the Night and Day festival in Roscommon this summer.
Night and Day announced a partnership this week with Music Generation Roscommon ahead of its festival in Lough Key Forest Park.
The festival takes place on June 24 and 25 on the grounds of Lough Key Forest Park in Boyle. Night and Day boasts a range of cultural acts as well as a fun, family-friendly itinerary that will entertain and engage children, parents, and friends in a relaxed environment.
On Sunday, June 25, bands Totem, Hyperzonic and The Nomadz will take to the Luna stage.
In addition to this five Music Generation Roscommon Acts will preform in the Family Zone. They include; Junior Youth Voices – an interactive junior vocal group of children aged 5 -10, Senior Youth Voices – an all girl vocal group aged 12 -17, The Suntides – an all girl rock/pop aged between 12 -16, West Be Well – a rock/pop band boys and girls aged between 12 -14 and Epsom – a rock/pop band boys and girls aged 10 -12 years.
Creative Director at Night and Day festival Declan Hurley said: "Teaming up with "Music Generation Roscommon" is a very natural fit for us given that we share the same goal of facilitating and enabling musicians from the region to develop their talent."
Ellen Glennon Music Development Officer at Music Generation Roscommon added: “We are delighted to collaborate with Night and Day festival this year, what an opportunity for talented young musicians from Music Generation Roscommon! They have shown dedication and commitment to their musical journey over the last few years and for them to perform on the Luna stage and embrace this opportunity is very, very exciting.”
The two-day camping festival will take place on the grounds of Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle following a successful year on the grounds of Clonalis House, near Castlerea at the inaugural event last September.
The festival is a strictly over 20s event, but those under 12 can enter for free when accompanied by an adult.
Music Generation was initiated by Music Network and co-funded by U2, The Ireland Funds together with the Department of Education and Local Music Education Partnerships. Locally, Music Generation Roscommon is part of Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (Lead partner) and supported by Roscommon County Council.
For more information or tickets, visit the www.nightandday.ie website.