An interactive music event for children takes place in CMC on 24 and 25 September.

Come and create weird and wonderful sounds and coloured lights in the Contemporary Music Centre with young composers Jonathan Nangle and Frances Mitchell and their installations, Light Instrument and Meniscus.

As part of the Dublin Theatre Festival Young Fringe, the Contemporary Music Centre opens its doors from 1.00pm – 4.00pm on 24 and 25 September 2005 to children age four and upwards and adults of all ages.

Why not try your hand at Light Instrument -- a box filled with pipes which makes music by reacting to hand gestures -- or Meniscus, an interactive balloon which creates coloured lights and triggers sounds.

The Young Fringe is part of the Dublin Fringe Festival running from12 September to 2 October 2005. All participating artists are aged 30 and under. The programme includes the best of theatre, dance, music, live art, visual art and workshops for young people.

Speaking about the importance of the music programme of the Young Fringe, co-director Orla Dunne said, ‘Music is accessible by all. It can provide people with peace or energy, excitement or ease. Every age, culture and social group can connect with music.’

Admission free from 1.00 – 4.00 pm (no fixed time). Children must be accompanied by an adult. Group bookings should be made in advance with Karen Hennessy, tel: 01-673 1922 or email: khennessy@cmc.ie

Posted: 15 September 2005