Glór Ár Linne, an accelerator scheme for Irish language bands and artists, has opened for applications for its second year, with organisers promising expanded training, mentorship and live performance opportunities.
The initiative is run by Raidió Rí-Rá with support from Creative Ireland and Dublin City Council.
Organisers said the updated programme will include workshops with industry professionals across songwriting, recording, live production, promotion and marketing, alongside studio opportunities and creative spaces.
A series of live events is also planned from March 2026 in Dublin city centre, aimed at giving new Irish language music a platform in front of audiences.
As part of the relaunch, Glór Ár Linne is asking artists, both new and established, to register for its network. All artists can apply for the training scheme, while established acts can opt to be included on a roster that will be presented to festival and gig bookers during the year.
Cara Dunne, who will coordinate the mentorship element, said: "The talent already exists; we want to offer direction and advice to artists who are serious about honing their craft, learning how to engage with the music industry, and bringing their music to audiences across the Irish festival circuit and international stages."
Raidió Rí-Rá station manager Emma Ní Chearúil said the scheme aims to build a network that independent musicians can draw support and guidance from, and "a space where they can connect with each other and with festivals, bookers, and other industry professionals".
She said there has been "a massive surge" in artists creating music as Gaeilge and a rise in listener interest, adding: "More and more festivals and venues are hoping to quench that thirst, and our aim is to be able to curate a roster of artists so that we can provide bookers with the best new Irish language acts in any genre."
The organisers said the programme hopes to build on momentum for Irish language music in recent years, with acts such as Kneecap, RÓIS and Huartan cited as examples of the growing scene.
Additionally, Raidió Rí-Rá said it will broadcast live on FM around the country for the month of March in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway, while continuing its online service.
Applications:
Glór Ár Linne - Ceoltóirí Nua
Glór Ár Linne - Ceoltóirí Reatha
