About Music Capital

At Music Capital, I’ve always believed that people want to feel part of something real, something they can believe in, something that brings genuine value, connection, and change. That belief is at the heart of everything we do.

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Live music has the power to transform lives and communities. It can spark confidence, create belonging, and open doors that didn’t exist before. My mission, and the mission of Music Capital is to create experiences that stay with people long after the final note.

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Our Story

I founded Music Capital after more than thirty years working in the music industry, but the roots go back much further. My passion has always been about creating opportunities and opening stages for those who need to be heard, not just international artists, but rising local talent, underrepresented voices, and young people finding their rhythm.

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What began in Derry has grown into a cross‑border, all‑island operation. Today, we produce events across Ireland, North and South, as well as nationally and internationally. From intimate concerts and family festivals to arena shows and global artist showcases, our focus is always the same: bringing people together through unforgettable musical experiences.

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What We Do

Music Capital is more than an events company.

We collaborate with private and public sector partners, community groups, youth organisations, and charities across Ireland to help them expand and enrich their musical offering. Our work includes:

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• Concert programming

• Workshop curation

• Music‑based outreach projects

• Cultural strategy consulting

We support communities at every level, from grassroots initiatives to institutional programmes, ensuring music is not just heard, but felt, shared, and used as a force for good.

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Our work spans:

• Songwriting and performance workshops

• Music education programmes

• Accessible gigs and inclusive events

• Well‑being and mental health initiatives through music

 

A Social Enterprise With Purpose

Music Capital is a social enterprise powered by creativity, innovation, and lifelong learning. We create platforms where music can be made, discovered, and celebrated by everyone, regardless of background, location, or experience.

 

Our Mission

Our mission is bold, inclusive, and rooted in collaboration:

• Produce a world‑class original music festival annually in Derry

• Strengthen the cultural scene locally and nationally

• Drive the creative and service economy

• Boost cultural tourism across Ireland

• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Connect venues, networks, and agencies across the island

• Build confidence within the music and creative communities

• Support the discovery and development of new artists

• Develop reciprocal partnerships nationally and internationally

 

Our Core Belief

At our core, we want to inspire, create, and connect, not just through large‑scale productions, but through everyday moments where music brings meaning, growth, and joy.

This is Music Capital. This is what we stand for. And this is only the beginning.

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Kieran - Music Capital