Bangers and Crash Percussion presents an Immersive Concert featuring a new composition by Brian Irvine, and 50 young musicians

This unique concert series promises a captivating fusion of virtuoso performance, and collaborative participation, showcasing a brand-new composition by the maestro of participatory music, Brian Irvine, conducting 50 young guest musicians in each venue: Lime Tree Theatre, Limerick, The Everyman, Cork, Visual Theatre, Carlow and Black Box Theatre, Galway.

Led by renowned percussionists Alex Petcu, Emma King, Caitríona Frost, Brian Dungan, John Rousseau-Parlane, Paddy Nolan and guest Patrick Lynch, the Bangers and Crash Percussion Sextet not only showcases a spectacular array of percussion instruments – including marimbas, vibraphones, tubular bells, wind chimes, crotales, tambourines, gongs and a vast array of drums from around the world – but also captivates audiences with their creative use of ad hoc materials like scrap metal and household materials, pushing the boundaries of sonic exploration and crafting a mesmerizing fantasia of percussion sonorities.

“These shows will be a celebration of our shared experience with participants from across the country. We hope everyone leaves elated, inspired by what percussion can do, and proud of what we’ve created together – something far greater than the sum of its parts” Alex Petcu.

“Thanks to the Arts Council, writing this 3-dimensional participatory piece for Bangers and Crash and 50 participants is an irresistible invitation to embark on a wild, sonically rich adventure” Brian Irvine.

As well as Irvine’s new work, the concerts will feature a debut performance of a new participatory composition by the group’s Musical Director Alex Petcu. Complementing these participatory works, the repertoire will also include: Music for Pieces of Wood by Steve Reich, Ghanaia by Matthias Schmitt, Catching Shadows by Ivan Trevino and Shell by Emma O’Halloran.

Brian Irvine says, “Whoever you are, whatever you play, whatever stage of learning you are at, whatever the type of music you like…come and be part of a new and wonderfully wild concoction of percussion and noise. Joining forces with the brilliant Bangers And Crash Percussion Sextet you are invited to take part in the first ever performance of my new work Call: [I am] here! So whether you have been playing for years or just a couple of hours or if you just like the sound of a spoon hitting a radiator or the sound of bubble wrap popping…we want you to be part of our wonderful band ! Just bring your instrument or something (or things) that makes a noise and you are in the band ! All that is required is a sense of fun and an appetite for some sonic adventure.”

GET INVOLVED!

Bangers and Crash invites young musicians of any instrumentation and skill level to be part of this exciting concert. Over three days, the six master percussionists, and Brian Irvine, will guide participants through a captivating journey of auditory discovery and rhythmic exploration, culminating in an exciting concert. By performing in groups, participants will contribute to the creation of a rich auditory experience, playing their learned parts from various locations around the auditorium to produce an immersive, surround-sound effect for the concert audience. This programme is designed to provide an exciting educational experience, enhancing the participants’ skills, creativity, understanding of professional performance, and innovative music creation.

PARTNERS

The Limerick Call for Participation is in partnership with: Irish Chamber Orchestra’s ICO Schools programme, Limerick School of Music, The Redemptorist Centre of Music and Music Generation Clare.

The Cork Call for Participation is in partnership with: MTU Cork School of Music, Cork City Music College, Music Generation Cork City and Cork Youth Orchestra.

The Carlow Call for Participation is in partnership with: Carlow College of Music, Music Generation Carlow, Music Generation Laois, Music Generation Kilkenny and Music Generation Kildare.

The Galway Call for Participation is in partnership with: Maoin Cheoil na Gaillimhe, Music Generation Galway City and Music Generation Galway County.

BOOKING

Participant Workshops & Rehearsals

Limerick – 15^th & 16^th September, various times, €20 (incl. workshops & concert)

Booking: https://soundwavesmusicspace.com/events/bangers-and-crash-limerick/

Cork – 29^th & 30^th September, various times, €20 (incl. concert)

Booking: https://soundwavesmusicspace.com/events/bangers-and-crash-cork/

Carlow – 8^th & 9^th November, various times, €20 (incl. concert)

Booking: https://soundwavesmusicspace.com/events/bangers-and-crash-carlow/

Galway – 22^nd & 23^rd November, various times, €20 (incl. concert)

Booking: https://soundwavesmusicspace.com/events/bangers-and-crash-galway/

Concerts

Limerick, Lime Tree Theatre – 17^th September, onstage 7.30pm, €15