Events – Sligo Academy of Music

CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 2024

Celebrating the beginning of our 25^th year the Sligo Academy of Music present a special evening of Christmas Music.
The Concert will take place in Summerhill College on Tuesday 17^th December at 7.30pm featuring performances from:

The Sligo Academy of Music Sinfonietta, Junior and Jazz Orchestras, SAM Perfect Harmonies & The Sligo Community Orchestra.

With special guests; Sinead Conway, Dave Flynn, Jonathan Carter, Katelyn Ressler and Duly Noted. The Musical Director for the evening is Niamh Crowley

The musical line up on the night promises to add some sparkle to your festive season with numbers such as Fairytale of New York, Have Yourself A Merry Christmas, O Holy Night and Sleigh Ride to name a few!

Tickets are €15 each are available at Hawk’s Well Theatre: 071 9161518 CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 2024

Sligo Academy of Music, www.sligoacademyofmusic.ie email: info@sligoacademyofmusic.ie or 087 684 77 92.

Upcoming events

Sligo Academy of Music 25^th Anniversary Gala Concert

Celebrating our 25^th Anniversary the Sligo Academy of Music Teachers and students past and present, host a very special evening of music on Saturday the 12^th of April 2024 at 7:30pm featuring the Sinfonietta, Jazz Orchestra, Junior Orchestra, Perfect Harmonies Choir, SAM Harp Ensemble, Sligo Community Orchestra and performances by the SAM Tutors.

This musical extravaganza will cater for all ages, young and old. The Musical Director for the evening is Niamh Crowley.

The night will feature an eclectic mix of Classical, Jazz and Popular music ensuring a fantastic nights’ entertainment for all the family and will be a magical evening showcasing the last 25 years of the Sligo Academy with some extra special guest performances.

Past events

Christmas Spectacular Concert – Friday 16th December 2022

We are delighted to present a special evening of Christmas Music.
The Concert will take place in Summerhill College on Friday 16^th December at 7.30pm featuring performances from:

The Sligo Academy of Music Sinfonietta, Junior and Jazz Orchestras, Young Jazz All-Stars, SAM Perfect Harmonies & County Sligo Golf Club Male Voice Choir.

With special guests; Sinead Conway, Glenn Cal. The Musical Director for the evening is Niamh Crowley
The musical line up on the night promises to add some sparkle to your festive season with numbers such as Merry Christmas Everyone, All I Want For Christmas Is You, O Holy Night and Sleigh Ride to name a few!
Tickets are €15 each are available at Hawk’s Well Theatre: https://hawkswell.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173635891 or 071 9161518, Sligo Academy of Music, email: info@sligoacademyofmusic.ie or 087 684 77 92.

Gala Concert – Thursday 26th May 2022

We are excited to have our first concert back in the fabulous Hawkswell Theatre on Thursday the 26th of May at 8pm. The Concert will feature all of our orchestras (Sinfonietta, Junior Orchestra, Jazz Orchestra and Young Jazz All-Stars). You will also have a chance to hear many of the SAM tutors perform on the night. With Solos from Jonathan Carter, Katelyn Ressler and County Sligo Golf Club Male Voice Choir.

This musical extravaganza will cater for all ages, young and old. The night will feature an eclectic mix of Classical, Jazz and Popular music ensuring a fantastic nights’ entertainment for all the family.

Tickets are available from https://www.hawkswell.com/events/event/gala-concert1 . Half price tickets for under 18’s are kindly supported by the GoSee programme which is an initiative of Music Generation Sligo. To avail of the GoSee tickets you can contact the Hawkswell box office on 071 91 61518.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Come on in and listen to The SAM Jazz Orchestra who will be entertaining everyone by the Parade viewing stand at the Courthouse from 11am this morning. If you are watching from home the livestream will start at 11.45am.

Christmas Spectacular 2021

We are delighted to present a special evening of Christmas Music.

The Concert will take place in Summerhill College on Tuesday 14th December at 7.30pm featuring performances from:

The Sligo Academy of Music Sinfonietta, Junior and Jazz Orchestras, Young Jazz All-Stars.

With special guests; Sinead Conway, Dave Flynn and Jonathan Carter. The Musical Director for the evening is Niamh Crowley

The musical line up on the night promises to add some sparkle to your festive season with numbers such as Have Yourself a Merry Christmas, All I Want For Christmas Is You, O Holy Night and Sleigh Ride to name a few!

Tickets are €15 each are available at Hawk’s Well Theatre: https://hawkswell.ticketsolve.com/shows/1173619352 or 071 9161518, Sligo Academy of Music, Email: info@sligoacademyofmusic.ie or 087 684 77 92.

This is a ticket only event, No tickets available on the door.

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A Night at the Musicals and Songs of Shaun Purcell

Saturday 9th November 2019

We are delighted to be performing in this fantastic show ‘A night at the musicals and songs’ of Shaun Purcell with The Mad Ravens @County Sligo Golf Club Male Voice Choir, Duly Noted, and Grange Post Primary School and Friends.

Shaun’s musicals have been staged professionally to critical acclaim, both at home and abroad, and more recently, in the Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo

The show ranges from big chorus numbers to modern ballads, and includes songs from ‘The Boy From the Far Side of the Moon’; a new original musical to be premiered in Hawk’s Well Theatre in March 2020.

Tickets available from https://www.hawkswell.com/eve…/event/a-night-at-the-musicals or by calling the box office on 071-9161518.

Sligo Pops : A Night at the Movies

Sunday 1st December, 2019.

SAM Junior, Jazz and Sinfonietta Orchestras are taking part in the Sligo Pops concert which celebrates the wealth of instrumental talent to be found in Sligo and features music from your all-time favourite blockbuster film scores. With performances from a range of soloists, duets, ensembles and even orchestras, this concert will transport you to Hollywood on a magical movie-themed adventure this December. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening which will include some festive classics to put you in the Christmas spirit! Tickets are available on the Hawkswell Website or their box office 071 91 61518.

October 27, 2019

Symphony Of Dance

On Sale Now… ‘Symphony Of Dance’ featuring DJ’s Roger B and Barron Cawley alongside Sligo Academy of Music Orchestra, with guest vocalist Sinead Conway Singer and warm up set by Dj Tommy Finan. Old school dance classics on an epic scale! All profit for the Sligo Rovers F.C., Bit O’Red Supporters Trust. Booking from: www.sligolive.ie | 071 916 1518