Music West

01/12/2025

Here’s a Christmas gift idea for you!! 🎁

Join Mayo Concert Orchestra for an unforgettable evening celebrating the world’s most iconic film music, performed by a full 60-piece orchestra and a 40-voice choir.

Together, under the musical direction of Kathy Fahey on her 10th anniversary with the orchestra, they will bring to life the sweeping soundtracks of Ennio Morricone, Hans Zimmer, and John Williams—three legendary composers whose music has defined generations of cinema.

This special anniversary concert marks 30 years of the Mayo Concert Orchestra who will be joined on stage by the wonderful Vocalessence Ladies Choir.

Together they promise to bring you on a powerful journey through some of the greatest scores ever written, from soaring epics to intimate, emotional themes.

Experience the magic, the drama, and the grandeur of the silver screen performed with passion and precision by one of Ireland’s most vibrant community orchestras.

A landmark event honouring three decades of music-making—this is a night not to be missed.

https://www.ticketmaster.ie/the-music-of-morricone-zimmer-williams-co-mayo-15-05-2026/event/18006378D4B24B7B

27/11/2025

A fabulous concert next Sunday, with a chance to see David and Chloe Agnew live. Don’t miss out, get your tickets now. 🎶

David Agnew joined Anne Marie Gibbons on 'In The Spotlight' ahead of a concert with his daughter Chloe, the Vocalessence Ladies Choir and the Mayo Concert Orchestra this Sunday 30th November at 8pm in St. Anne's Church Belcarra.

Full interview in the COMMENTS below

22/11/2025

Please support Castlebar Concert Band in their Church Gate Collection this weekend.

21/11/2025

Great to see Mayo Arts office promoting our Big Band Gig at the Velvet rooms. Get your tickets soon, it's going to be a sell out!!

Westport Jazz are bringing something special to round off their resoundingly beautiful year of jazz in their wonderful part of Mayo!

Westport Jazz are teaming up with the spirited, twenty-strong Music West Big Band to invite you to a festive celebration of jazz, song, dance and joy!

Warm your hearts, bring family, dance partners and friends and enjoy getting dressed up to the nines, whilst helping raise funds for FOCUS Ireland with donations welcome and be there to share and truly swing into Christmas!

Reservations for Tickets can be made via [email protected] or by ringing The Clew Bay Hotel on 098 28088.

VENUE: Velvet Room at The TF Royal Hotel & Theatre https://maps.app.goo.gl/1Hciqr5SVjwnVg6a8

TIME: Doors from 1.30pm for Dance Tuition hour 2-3pm followed by Afternoon Event - 'SWING INTO CHRISTMAS' from 3-5PM.

PRICE: €15 per person. All Welcome.

PARKING: Royal Quarter - https://maps.app.goo.gl/2u8zshHTZL73jRKYA and at other Roadside Parking.

Westport Jazz TF Royal Hotel & Theatre, Castlebar Music West Castlebar Chamber Mayo College of Further Education & Training Bridge Of Song Music Generation Mayo Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board Mayo County Library

16/11/2025

Get your tickets soon!

Less than four weeks to go now...

Join the Music West Big Band & Westport Jazz for an early evening dancing to smooth jazz & fabulous Christmas tunes on Sunday 7th December in the Velvet Room at the TF Royal Theatre in Castlebar.
Tickets are €15 on the door but can be reserved by calling 098 28088.
Music is from 3pm to 5pm with a swing dance class from 2pm.

15/11/2025

We had a very busy but enjoyable day today at Music West. Visiting were Donegal Youth Orchestra and Coole Music joined our own Mayo Youth Orchestra as preparation for their joint performance at the National Concert Hall, Dublin, Ireland in February ‘26. It sounded fab already! 🎶

Great turnout at Music West, Castlebar, today for the Tri Orchestra rehearsal hosted by Mayo Youth Orchestra - 85 musicians and an amazing sound.

09/11/2025

Our friends in BellaCapella will be singing Christmas repertoire in this very worthy fundraiser, so book your tickets on Eventbright or go along on the night.

04/11/2025

For under 21’s! Do you write? Do you play music? Are you curious about how to take the next step and collaborate on creative projects? Join The Linenhall, Castlebar for a workshop facilitated by composer/performers Patrick Dexter and Clare O'Donnell.

02/11/2025

Last week we had our first emerging musicians ensemble session at Music West. This was for new musicians who are inexperienced in playing with others. Zane Katoniece and Debbie Clarke led the practice with "Everything is Black and Gold". Looking forward to seeing everyone at the next ensemble session in December.

01/11/2025

Our friends in the Mayo Male Voice Choir have an upcoming concert at Ballintubber Abbey with the Ballintubber Abbey Choir. Support and Enjoy!

We’re looking forward to joining our friends The Ballintubber Abbey Choir alongside the Ballinteer Male Voice Choir on November 22nd 🎶

30/10/2025

Halloween is coming and our students have been preparing for the worst!! 🎶

22/10/2025

Information available from local councillors for the new music capitation scheme.