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Read more: The Two Five Ones Release New Live Single 'Take It All Away'
The Two Five Ones have released their latest single, Take It All Away (Live at The Sugar Club), capturing the atmosphere and energy of a live performance recorded before a packed audience at one of the city's best-known music venues.
Recorded on 21 February 2026 during the duo's appearance as special guests of singer-songwriter and broadcaster Tommy Keyes, the release showcases a more upbeat side of The Two Five Ones' sound. While the group are often associated with warm jazz-infused songwriting and laid-back acoustic textures, Take It All Away introduces a lively swing feel driven by movement, rhythm and emotional intensity.
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Read more: Shy Mascot Release New Single 'Prince Lotor Flow'
Dublin-based collective Shy Mascot have released their latest single, Prince Lotor Flow, a groove-driven track that blends jazz, funk, hip-hop and electronic influences into the band's distinctive sound.
Fresh from an appearance at Bray Jazz Festival, the five-piece continue to build momentum with a release that explores themes of growth, resilience and creative transformation. Built around a punchy bass line, prominent keyboard textures and Jamel's thoughtful vocal delivery, the track reflects on how pressure and lived experience can be transformed into strength through artistic expression.
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Read more: Jazz Camp for Girls Returns to DCU This Summer for a Fourth Year
Young musicians aged 11–16 will once again have the opportunity to explore jazz, improvisation and creative music-making this summer as Jazz Camp for Girls returns to Dublin City University for its fourth year.
Taking place over three days at DCU St Patrick’s Campus from Tuesday 30 June to Thursday 2 July 2026, the camp offers a supportive and welcoming environment where participants can develop confidence in their own musical voice while learning alongside like-minded young musicians.
Presented by Improvised Music Company (IMC) and hosted by the DCU Jazz & Contemporary Music Performance degree programme, the camp is designed as an introduction to improvisation and creative music-making, with an emphasis on participation, collaboration and original expression.
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As International Jazz Day approaches, celebrations around Ireland will highlight not only the vibrancy of the music itself, but also the pathways that continue to nurture new talent. In Sligo, this year’s festivities carry a particularly compelling story, one that speaks directly to the long-term impact of grassroots jazz education in Ireland.
At the centre of it is 19-year-old pianist and composer Rory Conneally, whose rapid rise has marked him out as one of the most exciting young musicians to emerge from the region in recent years.
From First Encounter to International Opportunity
Rory’s journey into jazz began just four years ago when he attended the Sligo Jazz Project (SJP) summer school at the age of 15. What followed was a period of intense development, shaped by both local opportunity and international mentorship.
Since that first encounter, he has immersed himself in the music, refining his voice as both a pianist and composer, and continuing his studies beyond the summer programme. His progress has brought him into contact with leading figures in the jazz world, including Cuban pianist Elio Villafranca, and more recently Wynton Marsalis, who offered encouragement and guidance following a Dublin performance last year.
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Read more: Applications Open for Swords Cultural Quarter Musician-in-Residence Award 2026
Musicians with a connection to Fingal are now invited to apply for an exciting new residency opportunity, as Fingal County Council Arts Office partners once again with Music Network to offer the Swords Cultural Quarter Musician-in-Residence Award 2026.
Based at The Carnegie in Swords, this residency provides a valuable platform for artists to develop new work, explore creative ideas, and engage meaningfully with local audiences.
A Residency Focused on Artistic Development
The selected musician or group will receive:
- A €6,000 award
- Dedicated workspace at The Carnegie
- Mentoring and professional development support
- Opportunities to collaborate and engage with the community
The residency will take place part-time over four months (July–October 2026) and will culminate in a public performance, offering audiences a chance to experience the work developed during the programme.
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Read more: Louis Stewart’s Joyce Notes: A Lost Suite Reborn from the Cork Jazz Festival, 1982
Livia Records continues its remarkable archival journey through the recorded legacy of Louis Stewart with the release of Joyce Notes, a previously unreleased live recording captured at the Cork Jazz Festival on 23rd October 1982
Set for release on 27th March 2026 (CD and digital download), Joyce Notes documents Stewart’s ambitious six-part suite inspired by scenes and characters from James Joyce’s Ulysses. Conceived to coincide with the centenary of Joyce’s birth in 1982, the project emerged from a shared enthusiasm for Joyce between Stewart and Livia Records founder Gerald Davis.
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Read more: Kildare Jazz Festival Announces 2026 Emerging Act: Hayley Kavanagh
Jazz Ireland is delighted to share the news that Hayley Kavanagh has been selected as the 2026 Emerging Act at Kildare Jazz Festival.
Presented by Riverbank Arts Centre in partnership with the festival, the Emerging Act Open Call was established to spotlight new voices in Irish jazz and to provide a professional platform within the festival’s main programme. Following a strong response from emerging artists across Ireland, the selection panel chose Hayley in recognition of her originality, musicality and commanding stage presence.
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