Events

Interested in rap, hip hop or spoken word? Want to develop your musical skills with respected professional musicians? Then come and join Music Generation Carlow for an inspiring full day workshop with Seán Parnell and Francis McCarthy.

Meet like minded musicians while developing your writing and performance skills. Designed for ages 13-18. Book your free place by emailing musicgenerationcarlow@kcetb.ie.

About the artists:

Seán Parnell is a visual artist and musician, raised in Tralee, Co. Kerry with a BA (Hons) in Animation and Motion Design. He has created animation for Channel 4, RTE and various freelance clients. Seán’s experience also includes work as a music producer and songwriter, working with the Kabin Studio, LETB and Music Generation through the facilitation of music workshops and community work. His practice takes a holistic approach to creativity by using it as a tool for improving mental health. 

Francis McCarthy is a visual artist and musician from Co. Kerry. He developed an interest in writing, rapping and songwriting from an early age, releasing music and performing on stage thereafter. He has performed throughout the country at festivals such as the Rose of Tralee, K Fest and All Together Now as well as being a supporting act for artists such as DJ Yella of NWA fame and KNEECAP.