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September 22, 2007 - Cruinniú 07 is a gathering of people concerned with 'the business of being a musician', and will be attended by musicians, performers, entrepreneurs and people working in the area of music performance, promotion and development.
Contributors to this year's event include Martin Hayes (Musician), Paddy Moloney (The Chieftains), Donald Shaw (Celtic Connections, Capercailie) and Bob Donnelly (USA Music Attorney).
Mayor of Clare Cllr. Patricia McCarthy welcomed the launch of the bursary initiative.
She stated, "Cruinniú will provide a much-needed opportunity for musicians to develop their professional skills, to pool information and to create individual and collective opportunities."
According to Tara Connaghan, Traditional Arts Officer with the Clare Arts Office, “Events at Cruinniú 07 will include a range of presentations, panel debates, open forum discussions and workshops.”
"In addition to lunchtime concerts, sessions and an exciting showcase concert, Cruinniú 07 will coincide with the Ennis Tradfest, November 8 – 12, 2007, featuring a packed programme of events that will attract musicians and music-lovers from all over the world", added Ms. Connaghan.
Clare Arts Office bursaries are available on a first come, first serve basis to musicians/performers from or resident in Clare.
For further information or to claim a bursary email shannonarts ( @ ) clarelibrary dot ie or call Tara on 061-364062 dot
The closing date for entry (if bursaries are still available) is Friday October 19th 2007.
Notes to Editor:
- Tara Connaghan is available for interview won 087-2908680
- A high resolution image of the launch of the bursary initiative is available on request or can be downloaded from www.dunphypr.com
- For further information please contact Mark Dunphy of Dunphy Public Relations on 086-8534900 or media ( @ ) dunphypr dot com
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