Just two weeks until Longford's beloved Camlin Keys Festival

With just over two weeks to go, Camlin Keys Festival has something for everyone over the 3rd and 4th, May Bank Holiday.

In addition to our previously announced workshops, we are delighted that Danna Davis will be delivering a Vocal Play workshop.  A voice workshop with singing games and exercises to strengthen young voices, suitable for facilitators or leaders of youth drama, singing teachers, and youth choral directors.

Diversifying our music genres further, we have Shane Kennedy delivering It Might Get Loud! This hands-on guitar clinic dives deep into the theory and technique that fuel unforgettable performances. So, whether you’re a soulful blues shredder, a raw punk rebel, or a high-voltage rock ‘n’ roll machine, you’ll learn how to use musical knowledge and technical precision to express yourself with power and authenticity—on stage and off. Walk away with the tools to craft better solos, tighten up your rhythm chops, and own the stage like a pro.

Another new workshop for 2025, Songwriting with FEEF, professional singer, songwriter and recording artist. Equipping you with the tools it takes to make great songs and how to get the most out of your ideas, touching on areas such as; song structure, melody, lyrics, all aspects of creating and performing your work.  Included in this workshop is the process behind taking your ideas from basic songs to well produced numbers and how to get them on streaming platforms and radio. Whether you’re a total newbie, aspiring songwriter, or somebody who wants to take their songwriting to the next level this workshop will talk you through how to bring your creative ideas to life. 

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To book into any of these workshops or the Performance & Exam Anxiety, Composition with Tamara Niekludow; From Trad to Classical and back again! With Dr Benjamin Errington, founder of the Celtic Viola and Fiddle YouTube channel; Traditional Piano Accompaniment Workshop with fiddle and piano player, Cathal Culliney; find Camlin Keys on your social media, visit our website, camlinkeys.ie.

Our Saturday winners concert programme will include performances from our festival participants, workshop facilitators Tamara Niekludow and Dr Benjamin Errington and closing the evening will be young pianist, Lenny Chen.

Closing our festival on Sunday, we are delighted to welcome the Irish Midlands Youth Orchestra, with members from Co. Longford in their number, they will be performing at the Backstage Theatre.

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All our concerts and workshops are ticketed events and require pre-booking.  Further information on all events are available on our website and Social Media channels.  We look forward to seeing you at Camlin Keys Music Festival, a space for musicians to share their work, in a relaxed, friendly environment.