It'll also be open to other artists outside the live music scene.
A deadline of Friday has been set for Musicians, performers and artists in Laois to apply to be a part of a number events run by the council.
It's envisaged that Laois Local Live Performance Scheme will support the re-opening of the arts sector.
Three sites will be selected in each municipal district and a variety of performances including live music, dance, circus, street and performance art will take place.
The scheme will run throughout September and October.
You can apply here.
Here's some of the details from Laois County Council:
Suggested sites:
- Portlaoise –Rock of Dunamase, Heywood Gardens, Dunamaise Arts Centre, Abbeyleix Bog (Centre Area of Boardwalk), Fitzmaurice Place
- Graiguecullen/Portarlington – Timahoe Round Tower, Stradbally Market Square, Emo Court & Gardens plus the Arthouse and Library, Stradbally,
- Borris in Ossory/Mountmellick – Borris in Ossory/Mountmellick – Donaghmore Workhouse, Aghaboe Church, Grantstown Lake plus Clonaslee Waterworks, Ridge of Cappard, Glenbarrow
Eligibility
- The scheme is open to professional performers, artists and musicians only.
- All genres of performance are invited to apply (music, dance, circus, spectacle, street art, performance art).
- Performers / Musicians/Artists must live in or work in Laois County.
- Activities will be scheduled in various outdoor locations on weekends in the period of September to October 2021 and some flexibility around dates may be required.
- All applicants agree to abide by health and safety requirements.
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