Ukrainian choir set to unite with Laois locals for big community concert
A Ukrainian choir called ‘Mallows’ which which was set up January 2023 on the verge of taking part in its first
Co-ordinated and facilitated by Music Generation Laois, the choir are meeting twice-weekly in Laois Music Centre under the direction of Nataliia Rehesha, a choral director from Kyiv who has been living with her family in Laois since March 2022.
The choir has brought about a new network of Ukrainians living in Laois, creating a space for them to support each other and express their rich culture in singing traditional Ukrainian songs.
The formation of the choir sparked an idea to have a community concert with groups who work with Music Generation Laois throughout the year in various programmes across the county.
"This concert promises to be a fantastic community event, bringing together a diverse range of musical genres and performers," say the organisers.
Admission is free but donations are welcome when it takes place on Friday, March 31 at 5pm in St. Peter & Paul’s Church, Portlaoise.
Mallows are supported by the Ukrainian Health and Well Being Support fund. The event is supported by Healthy Ireland/Department of Health, Laois County Council, Laois Offaly Education and Training Board Further Education and Training Centre and Local Creative Youth Partnership, Laois Partnership/CYPSE, Music Generation.