BIG BANG Dublin! 2023

30 Mar - 2 Apr 2023

Ireland’s only international music festival for young audiences returns for what promises to be the biggest bang yet! An adventurous celebration of music of all kinds, BIG BANG Dublin! encourages curiosity and musical discovery with outstanding music performances and intriguing installations from Ireland and abroad.

The Joculator (IE)

1 - 2 Apr 2023

The Joculator (IE) — Composer and musician George Higgs returns to The Ark’s Big Bang Festival Dublin with his fantastic Joculator: a curiosity inspiring, bicycle propelled and powered electro acoustic vehicle in which George can create, record and perform music.

Songs from the Soil (IE)

30 Mar - 2 Apr 2023

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Songs from the Soil (IE) — The Ark presents a new music show by Lauren Kinsella. Join three outstanding singers in a concert of songs that reveal the strange and beautiful world of fungi – one of nature's most invisible kingdoms. For children aged 8+.

The Big Family Gig: Jiggy (IE)

1 Apr 2023

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The Big Family Gig: Jiggy (IE) — Blending Irish traditional music, hip hop dance grooves and world music rhythms, this fun family gig at Project Arts Centre as part of BIG BANG Dublin! 2023 promises “serious toe-tap-ability.”

Catapluf’s Musical Journey (UK and FIN)

2 Apr 2023

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Catapluf’s Musical Journey (UK and FIN) — Globe-trotting grooves for children ages 5+ and their families.

One and The Other (FR)

30 - 31 Mar 2023

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One and The Other (FR) — Enjoy a mix of guitar music, body percussion and dance in this delightful show from France about a musician and a dancer - two friends who are figuring out how to play together.

Ready To Go (BE)

1 Apr 2023

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Ready To Go (BE) — Little ones and their grown ups can discover a wonderful world of paper, play and sound inside a delivery bag!

Music Rooms (IE)

1 Apr 2023

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Music Rooms (IE) — This guided musical trail will introduce to you fresh family music performances in different spaces in The Ark and elsewhere nearby.

Interactive Installation: Love Song (BE)

31 Mar - 2 Apr 2023

Interactive Installation: Love Song (BE) — Love is in the air! Press a button and experience sounds and songs recorded by hundreds of children through heart-shaped recording devices.

Interactive Music Installations: Curious Cellos and Invisible Trumpets (IE)

31 Mar - 2 Apr 2023

Interactive Music Installations: Curious Cellos and Invisible Trumpets (IE) — Discover three fun and quirky electronic sound installations by composer Jonathan Nangle. Children and grown-ups will be equally intrigued and delighted. Come on down to look, listen and play ... you know you want to!

Music Installations: Cups, Cutlery & Sunlight (IE)

1 - 2 Apr 2023

Music Installations: Cups, Cutlery & Sunlight (IE) — Discover three fun and quirky electronic sound installations by composer Jonathan Nangle. Children and grown-ups will be equally intrigued and delighted. Come on down to look, listen and play ... you know you want to!

Nomad (FR & IE)

30 Mar 2023

Nomad (FR & IE) — Join children from St. Mary’s National School as they perform music they have created during a series of workshops with French musician Sophie Boucher.

ON DEMAND FOR SCHOOLS - Wires, Strings & Other Things (IE)

6 - 31 Mar 2023

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ON DEMAND FOR SCHOOLS - Wires, Strings & Other Things (IE) — Watch Wires, Strings & Other Things conceived and created by Brian Irvine and Wouter Van Looy.

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