Age & Opportunity and Clare County Council have announced that applications are now open for a major new music commission for a Clare-based musician aged 50+, offering a bursary of €15,000 to support the creation of an original work that will premiere at the Bealtaine Flagship Festival 2027 in Ennis.
The commission forms part of the landmark partnership between Clare County Council and Age & Opportunity following the recent announcement that County Clare has been selected as the Regional Hub for Bealtaine Festival 2027, Ireland’s national celebration of arts and ageing.
The opportunity is open to musicians, composers and music creators aged 50 and over who are based in County Clare. The successful applicant will receive funding to develop and present a new work as part of the festival’s flagship programme, which will take place in Ennis from 20–22 May 2027.
The commission seeks to celebrate the creativity, artistic ambition and contribution of older artists, while creating a lasting cultural legacy as Clare prepares to welcome audiences from across Ireland for the national festival.
Applications are now invited from eligible Clare-based musicians aged 50+. Full application details, eligibility criteria and submission guidelines are available through Clare County Council Arts Office.
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