Galway Bay FM News Archives
‘Access’ Music Project holds School of Rock
Date Published: 09-Jun-2011
Galway’s award winning Access Music Project is now accepting applications for its highly successful School of Rock –a week full of music education and training for teens between the ages of 13 and 18.
This Summer School programme, which is made up of two self-contained weeks, is specifically developed by the project’s experienced tutors and caters for musicians at every level. Week One takes place from July 4- 8 and Week Two is from July 11-15
This year in an exciting new development, performers from the Main Line School of Rock, Philadelphia will visit the Rock School on July 4 – an innovative way to celebrate Independence Day!
The Philadelphia based School of Rock is bringing its ‘Delta Squad’ – a house band of its most dedicated students to perform in Ireland and AMP’s School of Rock is the venue on Monday, July 4. A performance by these musicians will be followed by an interactive forum with students and tutors of the Galway School of Rock. Twinning resources and talent, this promises to be a unique and exciting start to Galway’s most popular summer school.
AMP’s School of Rock enables teenagers to study with professional musicians, form bands and have fun.
During the week students play in an ensemble with an array of percussion instruments, have professional pop/rock singing and vocal training as well as a full week of guitar lessons. The summer school will culminate with a group performance as a finale where family and friends are invited to attend.
The School of Rock takes place in St Patrick’s Bandroom, Forster Street, Galway and runs from 10.00am to 3.00pm Monday to Friday.
The fee of €145 (€220 for two family members or for two weeks if booked by June 24) covers all tuition, music and a snack meal but participants must bring their own guitar.
Places are limited and are allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis so don’t delay as places fill up quickly!
Further information from www.accessmusicproject.ie. Phone: 091 533 86. Postal applications to Access Music Project, 122 Bóthar Mór, Galway.
The closing date for applications is June 24.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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