PEACEPLUS - TURN UP THE VOLUME FOR EQUALITY
Póca Productions in association with the Regional Cultural Centre and Donegal County Council’s PEACEPLUS Partnership will officially launch Turn Up the Volume for Equality Countywide Programme on 9th Jan 2026.
This programme will bring together groups of musicians from across all cultural identities to mix and collaborate through music making. The programme promotes social inclusion and cultural diversity across social, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
Turn Up the Volume for Equality – is a PEACEPLUS programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) and is part of Donegal’s PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan. The plan is providing €7.6 million in funding to support the delivery of peacebuilding projects over the next two years, from 2026 and 2027.
The official project launch will take place on the 9th January in the Colab, ATU at 11am. It is open to anyone interested in hearing more or wishing to get involved.
IMBOLC - Music Production Weekend Residency will take place 23rd-25th January 2026 at Corcreggan Mill in Dunfanaghy and is open for applications.
This residential is one of a series which will run until 2027. Over the lifespan of Turn Up the Volume programme Póca Productions will work with groups of musicians of all levels in a collaborative process to produce unique pieces of music celebrating the festivals of Imbolc, Bealtaine, Lughnasa and Samhain.
Camilla Meegan of Póca Productions said “Music is a powerful tool that transcends language barriers and can facilitate interpersonal connection and understanding. Póca Productions are delighted to have the opportunity to bring our wonderful music facilitators to musicians of all levels and experience throughout Donegal and the border region. We hope the participants of this programme will enjoy the process and the opportunity to work creatively in a group; make new connections and have some craic along the way!”
Applications for TURN UP THE VOLUME FOR EQUALITY Music Production Weekend Residency - IMBOLC at Corcreggan Mill - 23rd - 25th January 2026 are now open CLICK HERE TO APPLY or email camilla@pocaproductions.ie for more information
