Young Galway trad musicians feature in special TG4 concert show

A CONCERT filmed during Galway Tradfest last year featuring young musicians from the Music Generation Trad Collective will feature on TG4 later this week.

Headford-native Eric Cunningham is the Music Generation Galway County’s Music Development Officer and was the Producer and Musical Director of the event.

The Lé Cheile concert showcased the Music Generation Trad Collective performing together for the first time. It brings young performers from five different regions of Ireland together - Music Generation Galway County, Music Generation Laois, Music Generation Waterford, Music Generation Kerry and Music Generation Wicklow.

Le Chéile was a gathering of Music Generation regions and programmes through Irish traditional music. It took place in November 2024 as part of Galway Tradfest, and TG4 cameras recorded the event for a special programme to be aired on the station on Sunday, March 16 at 9.30pm.

“At Music Generation we are committed to the shared vision for the powerful role that music plays in the lives of children and young people and as part of our work we continue to create pathways to development and inspiring experiences for young performers,” remarked Eric Cunningham.

“The concert offered a unique opportunity for over 200 performers attached to Music Generation to collaborate with their peers but also to perform with some of Ireland's most celebrated performers. We are delighted that TG4 has documented this event which offers an insight into the work that Music Generation undertakes, not only in Galway County but across 29 regions of Ireland, and I wish to acknowledge sincerely our many partners who made this event a reality.”