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'Tired of the confrontational': An Interview with Seán Clancy // Plus more interviews, news, jobs and events.

Interviews with Seán Clancy and Damien Mullane; latest news, jobs and events. View this email in your browser Articles 'Tired of the confrontational': An Interview with Seán Clancy Adrian Smith interviews Seán Clancy about his work, his response to Raymond Deane's recent JM interview, and the music of new Irish composers. Read More To advertise in The Journal of Music, see here. 'It's just not everything I am':  An Interview with Damien Mullane Accordionist Damien Mullane speaks about his career and finding his sound within traditional Irish music. Read More News 51 Competitors Announced for Veronica Dunne Singing Competition   9th edition of the competition takes place over six days at the NCH.   New Appointments in Music and the Arts Announcements at Artsadmin, Arts Council, National Youth Folk Ensemble, Duala: Creator-in-Residence Scheme, Help Musicians UK, Galway 2020 and the Association of Irish Choirs.   Sam Lee Seeking Members for New Protest Choir Fire Choir will focus on repertoire and performances that highlight social, political and environmental injustice.   Martin Hayes Announced as Cultural Ambassador by Irish Government   Hayes is one of five new Cultural Ambassadors including Ruth Negga, Paul Muldoon, Shelly McNamara and Yvonne Farrell.   8 Music Events to See at London Short Film Festival The sixteenth edition of the festival will feature Cosey Fanni Tutti, scratch videos, the work of Derek Jarman, a night of Afrofuturist music, and a panel discussion on music videos in the digital age.   RTÉ Announces Shortlist for Choice Music Prize Album of the Year 2018   Saint Sister, Lisa O’Neill, Kojaque, O Emperor and Rejjie Snow among artists shortlisted.   Terence Blanchard, Alexandre Desplat and Marc Shaiman Nominated for BAFTA Music Award 'BlacKkKlansman', 'A Star is Born' and 'Mary Poppins Returns' among nominees for Original Music category. More News Visit our UK News section. Recent Articles Myles O’Reilly Releases New Portrait of Traditional and Folk Music in Ireland New film features Radie Peat, Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh, Saileog and Muireann Ní Cheannabháin, and Ye Vagabonds. Read More Latest Jobs and Opportunities Sign up for our Daily Jobs & Opportunities email Upcoming Events More Upcoming Events Find out about our advertising options. Have you heard about our Music Writer Mentoring Schemes? Find out more here. The Journal of Music is supported by the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon Copyright © 2018 The Journal of Music, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list