Music

 
Duiske Concert Series
Traditional and classical music concerts. Wednesday nights in November.
 
Location: Duiske Abbey, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny
Telephone: 059 9725893
 
Folk Club
Folk Club held on the last Friday of every month from 9.30pm until late. Singers, musicians and everyone else welcome!
 
Location: Ouncel House, Dungarvan, Co Kilkenny
 
Kilkenny Chamber Orchestra
Amateur Orchestra performing two to three concerts a year in Kilkenny and further afield (Rome in 2007). Welcomes players with some orchestral experience. Rehearsals held on Monday evenings.
 
Contact: Beatrice Kelly Telephone: 087 2358801
Location: Presentation Secondary School, Loughboy, Kilkenny
 
Kilkenny Choir
The choir puts on two concerts a year and occasional concerts abroad, performing full works with orchestra and soloists, ranging from Monteverdi to Britten. New members welcome. Anyone interested in singing can join (sight reading not essential). Meet Thursdays from 8pm to 10pm, September to May.
 
Contact: Philip Edmondson, Musical Director 
Telephone: 056 7769524
Location: Presentation Primary School, Parnell St, Kilkenny
Telephone: 056 7762969
 
Kilkenny Gospel Choir
This sought after and well-travelled choir sings in churches around the County and all over Ireland. Everyone welcome, no experience required. Auditions held. Open to men and women. Practice Wednesdays, 8pm.
 
Contact: Mary Kealy Telephone: 087 2927958
Location: St Fiacre’s Church, Loughboy, Kilkenny
Website: www.kilkennygospelchoir.com
Email: kilkennygospelchoir@eircom.net
 
Kilkenny Musical Society
This adult group puts on an annual full stage musical in spring at the Watergate Theatre. Season runs September to May. Singers and dancers welcome!
 
Contact: Watergate Theatre Telephone: 056 7761674
 
 
Jacare`- Kilkenny Samba Group
Learn and play the street rhythms from Carnival in Brazil on a variety of Latin percussion instruments. Jacare` performs nationally and internationally at festivals and parades, as well as stage and club performances.
 
Courses run at regular intervals to feed into the group, for anyone over the age of 18 with a sense of rhythm and a willingness to come out and play!
 
Contact: Tom Telephone: 087 2335684
Website:  www.rhythmriotmusic.com
Email: tom@rhythmriotmusic.com
 
Marble City Pipe Band
The Marble City Pipe Band takes part in parades and national and international competitions. Lessons for adults and children from age 12 yrs in Scottish bag pipes, tenor drums and the snare drums. Practice held on Thursday evenings from 8pm to 10pm and Saturdays from 3pm to 6pm. New members welcome.
 
Contact: Lorraine Artini  Telephone: 056 7729857
Location: Cuffesgrange, Co Kilkenny Telephone: 086 3842201
 
Music in Kilkenny
Presents approx twenty concerts a year. Mainly classical music, with performers of the highest national and international standard. Various venues around Kilkenny City and County. Supported by the Camphill Community, Ballytobin, the Arts Council of Ireland, Music Network and Kilkenny County Council.
 
Contact: Susan Proud Telephone: 056 7761497   
Email: proudmus@eircom.net
 
Ryan’s Music Club
An informal club where aspiring singer/songwriters can just turn up, take to the stage and perform to an appreciative audience. Wednesday nights.
 
Location: Andrew Ryan’s Pub, Friary St, Kilkenny
 
Thukolo Gospel and Spiritual Choir
Thukolo Gospel and Spiritual Choir performs heart wrenching gospel, soul and spiritual music for every occasion that never fails to move audiences. Thukolo's primary aim is fundraising for designated local charities. They have performed at weddings, old folk’s homes, Christmas events, funerals and concerts. Meet Tuesday nights for rehearsals at 8pm and new members are always welcome. 
 
Contact: Trish Telephone: 086 8474896   
Location: St John’s Community Centre, to the rear of St john’s Church, Kilkenny
Email: Thukolo@gmail.com
 
Traditional Irish Music
Sunday to Friday, 7.30pm to 10pm.
 
Location: Langton House Hotel, John’s St, Kilkenny 
Telephone: 056 7765133
 
The Unity Singers
Established in 1967 the Unity Singers are a four-part choir who give regular performances around the County and an annual concert. New members of all ages welcome. Practice on Thursdays, 8pm, September to May.
 
Contact: Sean O'Neill, Conductor Telephone: 087 2797804
Location: St Kieran's College, College Rd, Kilkenny
 

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