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Dulblin's i-and-e Festival takes place next weekend. The festival of 'improvised and electronic' music features Irish artists such as Jürgen Simpson and Fergus Kelly, as well as a number of musicians from overseas, such as the Berlin-based tuba player Robin Hayward and the American Wade Matthews. The events take place at the Ireland Institute (Pádraig Pearse's birthplace) at 27 Pearse Street, Dublin 2 on 20–21 March. www.i-and-e.org

The National Music Symposium will take place at St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra, Dublin on Tuesday, 24 March. A key element of the Symposium will be the presentation of findings from the Local Authorities and Music: Knowing the Score report written by Ailbhe Kenny on a two-year partnership initiative with Sligo County Council, Wexford County Council and St. Patrick's College. Other speakers include Marc Jaffrey of Music Manifesto (England) and Martin Drury of the Arts Council of Ireland. The Symposium will also feature a performance of the music of Rachel Holstead by the Irish Baroque Orchestra with soloists Gerry O'Connor (fiddle) and Sarah Sexton (baroque violin) and a performance by Aspiro, formerly the Carlow Young Artists Choir. www.artscope.ie

Launch of Roger Doyle's Cool Steel Army 

Readers of The Journal of Music Weekly are invited to join Roger Doyle for the launch of his new CD Cool Steet Army on the Psychonavigation label, at the Project Arts Centre, Dublin, on Tuesday, 7 April, 5:30–7:30pm, with live music by the composer. Your name must be on the guest list. Book now: email psychonavigation_at_gmail_dot_com

Cavan's NYAH festival continues until 20 March. Featuring concerts, workshops and sessions, the festival is spread right across county, with events in Cavan Town, Virginia, Belturbet, Ballyjamesduff and Cootehill. www.cavanmusic.com 

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17.3.09 At First Light: John McSherry, Donal O'Connor, Alan Burke, Francis McIlduff, Ruben Bada; Custom House Square, Belfast, Co. Antrim; 8:00pm
17.3.09 Ulster Orchestra; David Brophy (conductor); The Music of Bill Whelan; Waterfront Hall, Belfast, Co. Antrim; 8:00pm (www.ulster-orchestra.org.uk)
20.3.09 Ulster Orchestra; Kenneth Montgomery (conductor), David Grimal (piano); Vorisek, Dvorak, Martinu; Ulster Hall, Belfast, Co. Antrim; 7:45pm; £20, 8 (www.ulster-orchestra.org.uk)
22.3.09 Ulster Orchestra; Kenneth Montgomery (conductor), Benjamin Grosvenor (piano); Rachmaninov, Grieg, Ravel; Waterfront Hall, Belfast, Co. Antrim; 7:45pm; £23.50/8 (www.ulster-orchestra.org.uk)

19.3.09 Michael Collins (Opening Night); Cork Opera House, Emmet Place, Cork, Co. Cork; 8:00pm; €26/16
21.3.09 The Fleischmann Choir, RTÉ Concert Orchestra, Mary Hegarty (soprano), Emmanuel Lawler (tenor), Nigel Williams (bass), Geoffrey Spratt (conductor) ; Haydn: The Seasons; City Hall, Cork, Co. Cork; 8:00pm; €25/8
22.3.09 Smokie; Cork Opera House, Emmet Place, Cork, Co. Cork; 8:00pm; €33.50/28.50

16.3.09 Cormac Kenevey (voice), Cian Boylan (piano), Linley Hamilton (trumpet),Damian Evans (double bass); Rathmines Public Library, Rathmines Road, Dublin 6; 1:00pm; Free admission
16.3.09 Lionel Loueke Trio; Lionel Loueke (guitar), Massimo Biolcati (bass), Ferenc Nemeth (drums); JJ Smyth's, 12 Aungier Street, Dublin 2; 8:30pm; €18
16.3.09 Lord of the Dance; The Helix, DCU, Glasnevin, Dublin 9; 8:00pm; €49.50/24.50
16.3.09 The Paddy's Wake Sessions; Skerries Sailing Club, Skerries; 8:00pm
17.3.09 RTÉ Cór na nÓg; Máire Mannion (choral director), Alison Thomas (piano); A programme of time-honoured melodies and Irish traditional airs; National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2; 4:00pm; Free admission (www.rte.ie/performinggroups)
18.3.09 Signature Series: Aled Jones, RTÉ Concert Orchestra; National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2; 8:00pm; €45/30/10
18.3.09 Stefan Ionut-Corlade (baritone), Trudi Carberry (piano); Rathmines Public Library, Rathmines Road, Dublin 6; 1:00pm; Free admission
19.3.09 Phoenix Folk Club: Óro; Martin Nolan (pipes, whistle), John Ryan (bouzouki), Kevin O'Connor (fiddle); Downeys Bar, Ballyfermot; €15/13
19.3.09 Pigalle; The Enchanted Story of Edith Piaf: Derby Browne; Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire; 8:00pm; €26/21
19.3.09 McGrane Family, Con Butler (bass), Gerry Fitzpatrick (dobro); The Cobblestone, King Street North, Smithfield, Dublin 7; 9:00pm
20.3.09 RTÉ NSO, Gerhard Markson (conductor), Bernd Glemser (piano); Haydn, Liszt, Brahms; National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2; 8:00pm; €35/10 (www.rte.ie/performinggroups)
20.3.09 i-and-e Festival: Pedroneras; Seymour Wright; Fergus Kelly, Jürgen Simpson; Pascal Battus, Christine Sehnaoui; The Ireland Institute, 27 Pearse Street, Dublin 2; 7:00pm; €12 (www.i-and-e.org)
20.3.09 No Crows; Séamus Ennis Centre, The Naul, Co. Dublin; 7:30pm; €16
20.3.09 The Neil Diamond Story: Brendan Quinn; Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire; 8:00pm; €21
20.3.09 Michelle Anne Kelly, Enda Reilly; The Cherry Tree, Walkinstown, Dublin 12; 9:00pm; €15/12
20.3.09 Togetherness Album Launch, DJ Alo Allik; The Button Factory, Curved Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2; 7:30pm; €10 (Free before 21.00) (www.bottlenotemusic.com)
21.3.09 i-and-e Festival: Safe; Leo Dumont, Cyril Epinat, Matthias Forge; Robin Hayward; Thomas Lehn, Paul Lovens; The Ireland Institute, 27 Pearse Street, Dublin 2; 7:00pm; €12 (www.i-and-e.org)
21.3.09 The Gospel Project; The Cobblestone, King Street North, Smithfield, Dublin 7; 8:30pm; €12/10 (www.thegospelproject.net)
23.3.09 Sean MacErlaine (alto sax), Pawel Szumilo (guitar), Pawel Wysota (double bass); Rathmines Public Library, Rathmines Road, Dublin 6; 1:00pm; Free admission
23.3.09 Musicians of the Future 2009: Sarabande, The Glenn Gould Project: Karishmeh Felfeli-Crawford and ten of Ireland's most talented young musicians; John Field Room, National Concert Hall, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2; 8:00pm (www.glenngould.co.uk)
23.3.09 Trio Que Pasa; The Sugar Club, 8 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2; 8:00pm; €10/7 (www.myspace.com/trioquepasa)

20.3.09 The Django Story: Gypsy Jazz Quartet; The Dock, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim; 8:30pm; €15
22.3.09 The Odd Couple; Phil Ware(piano), Eddie Lee(bass), Ken McDonald (drums) ; Murtagh's, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim; 7:00pm; Free Admission (www.sligojazz.ie)

21.3.09 COMA Limerick; New music by living composers; participants welcome; Red Cross Hall, Cecil St., Limerick, Co. Limerick; 11:00am - 3:00pm

22.3.09 The Odd Couple; Phil Ware (piano), Eddie Lee (bass), Ken McDonald (drums) ; Tobergal Lane Café, Tobergal Lane, Sligo, Co. Sligo; 3:00pm; Free Admission (www.sligojazz.ie)
23.3.09 RTÉ NSO, Gerhard Markson (conductor), Bernd Glemser (piano); Haydn, Liszt, Brahms; Sligo IT, Sligo, Co. Sligo; 8:00pm; €21/10 (www.rte.ie/performinggroups)

20.3.09 Una MacLochlainn, A Band Called Wanda; The Passion Fruit Theatre, Athlone, Co. Westmeath; 8:30pm; €15
21.3.09 Blackheart; The Passion Fruit Theatre, Athlone, Co. Westmeath; 8:30pm; €15

17.3.09 Líam Ó Maonlaí; El Feile, Barcelona, Spain (www.myspace.com/liamomaonlaimusic)
18.3.09 Líam Ó Maonlaí; Leuven Institute for Ireland in Europe, Leuven, Belgium (www.myspace.com/liamomaonlaimusic)
21.3.09 Tin Tin Lady; The Primrose, 280 Meanwood Road, Leeds LH7 2HZ; 9:00pm; £3

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