Events Archive: Ages 8-12

Join this vibrant samba music ensemble as they bring the energy, rhythm and vibe of Rio carnival to Meeting House Square for these free family friendly performances.

DOOR is a musical composition for a musical door, created and composed by George Higgs.

These Birds are Flying to the North is a chirping installation by ChampdAction frontman Serge Verstockt

Create crazy beats, noises, sound effects and melodies in this interactive installation that’s all about you.

This guided musical trail will introduce to you three fresh family music performances in three different spaces in The Ark and Filmbase.

Join children from St. Audoen’s National School as they perform music they have created during a series of workshops with UK musician Paul Griffiths.

Imagine telling a story about yourself and then having it turned into a piece of music. A Piece of You is a private concert for one or two children and their family.

Instantly create your own cool rhythms, grooves and melodies by colouring black lines on a piece of paper and placing it in one of these Optical Music Machines by Irish artist Ed Devane.

Illustrations and pictures can tell a thousand words but have you ever wanted to try your hand at it yourself? In this layered illustrations and simple no-sew book-making workshop with artist Kim Sharkey, you will get that chance to do just that!

Join Adrian Mantu on an ElecTríCelli Adventure with three kinds of cellos as The Ark joins forces with Spike Cello Fest