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Ed Sheeran Backs Young Irish Talent with New Project
The programme will include workshops, summer camps and youth-led gigs, with 50 young people set to perform at the launch.
- On Monday, August 3, singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran's foundation launches 'North South Sounds 2026,' a cross-border youth music project collaborating with Music Generation Cork City and the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast.
- Sheeran established his foundation 18 months ago, supporting music education; the charity inspired the UK Government's £12.5m 'Music in Libraries' scheme. With Irish family roots, he is expanding into Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
- Workshops will engage 50 young people blending traditional Irish music with hip-hop and rock. Non-residential summer camps in Cork City and Belfast will expand reach to an additional 100 young people over the next six months.
- Participants will premiere collaborative musical fusions at Belfast City Hall during the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann on Monday. Sheeran stated, "Every child should have the opportunity to learn and take part in music."
- The foundation plans further Irish initiatives in the coming months, aiming to help promising young artists develop musical talents. Funding grassroots organizations supports Sheeran's goal of expanding access to music education across the island.
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Ed Sheeran sets up cross-border musical youth project
The North South Sounds 2026 project will be launched at the Fleadh in Belfast on Monday.
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