Invitation to play the concert grand piano at Longford's Camlin Keys Piano Festival

Ever fancied performing on a grand piano in a fabulous venue?  Now's your chance! If you are Grade VI or above and you are particularly proud of a piece you'd like to share with an audience, email us at camlinkeyspianofestival@gmail.com and let us know your piece – we’d be delighted to add you to our concert line-up. 

Or perhaps you might know of a pianist who would welcome the opportunity to play - If you know someone you think should be performing, invite them to contact us.

To round off our first Camlin Keys Piano Festival on Saturday, June 17, we are delighted to announce our “Grand Concert Finale” to the close the day.

The festival will see the installation of a fabulous grand piano in St John's Church on the Battery Road in Longford town, a venue with some of the best acoustics in the area. We are inviting all pianists from Grade VI upwards to participate in the concert and play on the grand piano for the closing event. The concert will showcase performances from the day's ensemble workshops, allowing participants to demonstrate their newfound skills and share their passion for music with a captivated audience.

Winners will also get the opportunity to celebrate their talent, performing as part of the concert, with the evening being opened by the winning Ballad groups from the Longford Community Games talent competition. Tickets available on Eventbrite.

The latest workshop announcement, Performance and Exam Anxiety. Camlin Keys is delighted that renowned pianist and composer, Tamara Niekludow, will be visiting Longford.

Tamara, regular RIAM exam piece contributor, is coming to Longford to judge our competition classes as well as deliver this workshop. Delve into techniques to manage performance anxiety, build confidence, and develop effective practice strategies, issues that resonate with many aspiring pianists, particularly returning to in person exam situations.

The Piano Duets and Ensembles workshop offers an opportunity for pianists to explore the joys of collaborative music-making. Attendees engage in duets and small ensemble performances, honing their listening skills, synchronization, and ensemble communication. Led by Andrew Yau, this workshop will foster a sense of camaraderie and artistic expression among participants.

Other workshops include, Basic Improvisation with Ukrainian National Oleg, Early Years fun in Music with Dee-Dee; You’re never too old to start  - whether a beginner or returning to the piano after a hiatus, embrace the joy of playing the piano at any age.; STEM Piano – a bit of mixing music and science as we find out what we can make pianos with.

The Camlin Keys Piano Festival promises a day filled with inspiration, learning, and musical camaraderie. Whether you are a young beginner, an aspiring performer, a curious enthusiast, or an adult embarking on a new musical journey, this festival offers a diverse range of workshops to cater to your interests. Immerse yourself in the magic of piano music and let the Camlin Keys Piano Festival be your gateway to a world of melodies and possibilities.

We encourage all budding pianists to have a go and make the most of the opportunity to show-off how much work has gone into your pieces.  Everyone is welcome, there are classes for all levels and abilities, if you don’t see something for you, let us know so we can accommodate you.  Visit www.camlinkeys.ie for entry information or call 085 265 4240.

Of course, it is not only musicians Camlin Keys want to attract, but an audience too. We would welcome support and input into the development of this project from local enterprises.  All of our classes, prizes and workshops are available to sponsor, visit the website for updates on sponsorship packages.

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at camlinkeyspianofestival@gmail.com.