Music Network and Ionad Cultúrtha Musician-in-Residence Programme

Applications are now invited for the Music Network and Ionad Cultúrtha Musician-in-Residence Programme (Baile Mhúirne).

On this occasion, Music Network and Ionad Cultúrtha welcome applications solely from professional musicians who are resident in Ireland, who are autistic/ people with autism and who have a strong track record in music performance.

The appointed Musician-in-Residence will receive a bursary of €8,000 and the residency will provide support for the Musician-in-Residence to devote time in October and November 2025 to:

• Develop their creative practice
• Create new work and/or artistic collaborations which engage with the Irish language and/or the Gaeltacht in a creative way
• Engage with the community, working alongside an experienced facilitator to deliver a programme of inclusive music activities
• Showcase their work live in concert at the end of the residency (the performance may involve collaborating musicians engaged by the Musician-in-Residence)

The Musician-in-Residence will visit Ionad Cultúrtha 4 times during the residency and have access to the theatre or a suitable alternative space for up to 12 days.

In addition, a range of in-kind supports will be offered by Ionad Cultúrtha and Music Network. The Musician-in-Residence will be welcome to liaise directly with the Artistic Director of Ionad Cultúrtha throughout the residency and also with Music Network staff, as needed.

How to apply

Closing date: Apply by Monday 1 September 2025 at 2pm

You may apply via email or via an online form, according to your preference.

Applying by email:

If applying via email, please send the following documents to programmesadmin@musicnetwork.ie.

A CV (maximum 3 pages. See point 21 in our application guidelines for what information to include)

A description of how you would like to use the 2 months of residency support (1,000 words maximum or audio file spoken equivalent, if preferred) including a description of how the residency will fit into your professional ambitions and goals, and how you will engage creatively with the Irish language and/or the Gaeltacht. Your description should take into consideration that you will visit Baile Mhúirne 4 times and spend up to 12 days developing your creative practice.

Up to 2 audio or video samples of your work – they can be shared as online links or audio files.

Or apply online:

At the link below.