Ireland Music Week facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ireland Music Week |
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| Dates | 1 – 5 October |
| Location(s) | Dublin, Ireland |
| Years active | 2003–2018 (as HWCH) 2019–present (as Ireland Music Week) |
| Website | irelandmusicweek.com |
Ireland Music Week is an exciting music festival held in Dublin, Ireland. It's a special event that helps new and emerging bands get noticed. This festival happens every year, usually around September or October. Many people think it's a really important event for music in Ireland.
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What is Ireland Music Week?
Ireland Music Week is like a big showcase for fresh musical talent. It gives newer bands a chance to perform and share their music with a wider audience. This helps them grow and become more popular.
A Festival for New Bands
The main goal of Ireland Music Week is to support up-and-coming musicians. It's a place where you can discover your next favorite band before they become famous! The festival features many different kinds of music.
History of the Festival
The festival started way back in 2003. Back then, it was known by a different name: Hard Working Class Heroes (or HWCH for short). It was organized by two groups called First Music Contact and Wrong Tape Speed.
From HWCH to Ireland Music Week
In 2019, the festival decided to change its name. It became Ireland Music Week. This new name helps show that it's a big event for music across all of Ireland. Even with the new name, the festival still has the same mission: to help new bands shine!
