Author: aengushackett

Musician / Composer / Producer

‘Play, Explore, Perform’ music making workshops with That’s Life

Posted on by aengushackett in Disability Arts, News

I will begin work very soon on my workshops for which I have received the Arts Participation Bursary Award 2017. Applicants should have a keen interest in music and be available for workshops in Galway City on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.30am-3pm. Auditions will take place at That’s Life Studio, Woodlands Centre, Renmore on Tuesday … Continue reading ‘Play, Explore, Perform’ music making workshops with That’s Life →

Arts Participation Bursary Award 2017

Posted on by aengushackett in Disability Arts, News

It is my great honour to announce that I have been awarded the Arts Participation Bursary Award 2017 by Arts Council Ireland! I am very aware of how competitive the landscape is in Ireland for artistic funding, so I am simply overwhelmed with joy (and totally chuffed) that the Arts Council have deemed me worthy … Continue reading Arts Participation Bursary Award 2017 →

Galway Jazz Festival 2017

Posted on by aengushackett in Jazz, News

The Galway Jazz Festival is upon us once again! The programme for this year is bigger and better than ever, and I am thrilled to be continually involved as a member of the production team. I am also delighted to be returning to curate and perform at The Salthouse Sessions for another series of concerts … Continue reading Galway Jazz Festival 2017 →

Rock of Ages

Posted on by aengushackett in News

I had great fun last week performing lead guitar in Galway Musical Society's production of 'Rock of Ages'. A solid week of indulging in guilty pleasures, playing 80s rock and face-melting guitar solos. Here is a pic of the epic band I was a part of!