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chamber music, poetry and song
 

July 24 - 27, 2025

Drogheda, Ireland

 
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2025 BMF

The 12th Boyne Music Festival will take place 24th - 27th of July 2025.

A highlight of the summer arts calendar in the Boyne Valley, we invite you to save the dates and join us! This summer’s programme will include concerts, talks, tours and more in three unique locations: Townley Hall, Slane Castle and Boann Distillery. We will feature an exciting roster of international artists from both the jazz and classical realms and an extended programme of events, including an all-new workshop for amateur string players.

Full programme details will be available in March and tickets will go on sale in April. Whether you are new to the festival, or are a returning guest, we look forward to welcoming you to Drogheda in the summer!

 
 
 

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The Boyne Music Festival would like to express its sincere condolences to friends, family, and colleagues of British drummer Martin France who passed away on 5 September after a long illness. A much admired musician with too many collaborators to name, Martin recorded over 100 albums and was Professor of Jazz at the Royal Academy of Music in London for nearly 20 years. We were fortunate to have him perform at the BMF in 2018 and would like to share with you all an excerpt from that very special evening. RIP Martin. 💔 "Scrim" by John Parricelli 🎶 Performed by the Chris Laurence Quartet: Chris Laurence (double bass) Frank Ricotti (vibraphone) Martin France (drums) John Parricelli (guitar)
This summer's BMF featured composer Ian Wilson in programmes throughout the weekend. It was wonderful to have him introduce each of his works, and also talk to our audience about this summer's BMF commission "The Music of Stones" for flute
This summer's BMF featured composer Ian Wilson in programmes throughout the weekend. It was wonderful to have him introduce each of his works, and also talk to our audience about this summer's BMF commission "The Music of Stones" for flute and piano quartet. 📸 @andrej_grilc_photography #boynemusicfestival #bmf #roots #townleyhall #featuredcomposer #ianwilson #chambermusic #chambermusicfestival #countylouth #boynevalley #createlouth @artscouncilireland @cmcireland @ianwilson.composer
One of the best aspects of the Boyne Music Festival each summer is the opportunity to gather together great musicians who also happen to be great people. 💛 📸 @andrej_grilc_photography #boynemusicfestival #bmf #roots #townleyhall #farencfarkas #bi
One of the best aspects of the Boyne Music Festival each summer is the opportunity to gather together great musicians who also happen to be great people. 💛 📸 @andrej_grilc_photography #boynemusicfestival #bmf #roots #townleyhall #farencfarkas #bihar #chambermusic #chambermusicfestival #countylouth #boynevalley #createlouth @artscouncilireland
Soprano @anamarialabin sang a set of stunning Romanian songs at the BMF this summer. What a treat! 😍 📸 @andrej_grilc_photography #boynemusicfestival #bmf #roots #townleyhall #romaniansongs #artsong #lieder #chambermusic #chambermusicfestival #cou
Soprano @anamarialabin sang a set of stunning Romanian songs at the BMF this summer. What a treat! 😍 📸 @andrej_grilc_photography #boynemusicfestival #bmf #roots #townleyhall #romaniansongs #artsong #lieder #chambermusic #chambermusicfestival #countylouth #boynevalley #createlouth @artscouncilireland
Shall we introduce the BMF band?! 👏 One of the many super fun large chamber works performed at the festival this summer was an arrangement of Romanian Folk Dances from Birhar by Farenc Farkas. This performance brought together @vourneen.ryan @lynda
Shall we introduce the BMF band?! 👏 One of the many super fun large chamber works performed at the festival this summer was an arrangement of Romanian Folk Dances from Birhar by Farenc Farkas. This performance brought together @vourneen.ryan @lyndaoconnorviolin @deirdre.brenner @ryan.cliodhna @panter_robin #billbutt and #julieannemanning. 📸 @andrej_grilc_photography #boynemusicfestival #bmf #roots #townleyhall #band #chambermusic #chambermusicfestival #countylouth #boynevalley #createlouth @artscouncilireland
Cellist Bill Butt thrilled BMF audiences with not only his cello playing of The Little Galway Bay Suite by Garth Knox, but also his singing!! 📸 @andrej_grilc_photography #boynemusicfestival #bmf #roots #townleyhall #stringtrio #chambermusic #chamb
Cellist Bill Butt thrilled BMF audiences with not only his cello playing of The Little Galway Bay Suite by Garth Knox, but also his singing!! 📸 @andrej_grilc_photography #boynemusicfestival #bmf #roots #townleyhall #stringtrio #chambermusic #chambermusicfestival #countylouth #boynevalley #createlouth @artscouncilireland
What a night! 🌟 The Boyne Music Festival returned to Townley Hall this summer for two full days of programming. What a pleasure it was to have a full house for our evening concert "Roots" which explored the cultural roots of this year's p
What a night! 🌟 The Boyne Music Festival returned to Townley Hall this summer for two full days of programming. What a pleasure it was to have a full house for our evening concert "Roots" which explored the cultural roots of this year's performers. The concert opened with a sweet string trio by Enescu performed brilliantly by @ryan.cliodhna @panter_robin and Julie-Anne Manning. 🎻 📸 @andrej_grilc_photography #boynemusicfestival #bmf #roots #townleyhall #stringtrio #chambermusic #chambermusicfestival #countylouth #boynevalley #createlouth @artscouncilireland
Look out world, here they come! 🪘 More great photos from this summer's BMF Children's Workshop. 🙋🏻‍♂️ 📷 @andrej_grilc_photography #boynemusicfestival #bmf #childrensworkshop #beatyourowndrum #playdjembe #jimmyhagan #countylouth #createlout
Look out world, here they come! 🪘 More great photos from this summer's BMF Children's Workshop. 🙋🏻‍♂️ 📷 @andrej_grilc_photography #boynemusicfestival #bmf #childrensworkshop #beatyourowndrum #playdjembe #jimmyhagan #countylouth #createlouth #boynevalley @grow_music_ireland @artscouncilireland
The future of drumming! 🪘 📷 @andrej_grilc_photography #boynemusicfestival #bmf #childrensworkshop #beatyourowndrum #playdjembe #jimmyhagan #countylouth #createlouth #boynevalley @grow_music_ireland @artscouncilireland
The future of drumming! 🪘 📷 @andrej_grilc_photography #boynemusicfestival #bmf #childrensworkshop #beatyourowndrum #playdjembe #jimmyhagan #countylouth #createlouth #boynevalley @grow_music_ireland @artscouncilireland
At the Boyne Music Festival we encourage children to find joy in music making as early as possible. 🎶 This year's workshop "Beat Your Own Drum" led by master drummer Jimmy Hagan gave children the opportunity to play the djembe together in
At the Boyne Music Festival we encourage children to find joy in music making as early as possible. 🎶 This year's workshop "Beat Your Own Drum" led by master drummer Jimmy Hagan gave children the opportunity to play the djembe together in an engaging morning session. 🪘 A pretty amazing setting to make a lot of sound, don't you think?! 😍 📷 @andrej_grilc_photography #boynemusicfestival #bmf #childrensworkshop #beatyourowndrum #playdjembe #jimmyhagan #countylouth #createlouth #boynevalley @grow_music_ireland @artscouncilireland
The Boyne Music Festival would like to express its sincere condolences to friends, family, and colleagues of British drummer Martin France who passed away on 5 September after a long illness. A much admired musician with too many collaborators to nam
This summer's BMF featured composer Ian Wilson in programmes throughout the weekend. It was wonderful to have him introduce each of his works, and also talk to our audience about this summer's BMF commission "The Music of Stones" for flute One of the best aspects of the Boyne Music Festival each summer is the opportunity to gather together great musicians who also happen to be great people. 💛 📸 @andrej_grilc_photography #boynemusicfestival #bmf #roots #townleyhall #farencfarkas #bi Soprano @anamarialabin sang a set of stunning Romanian songs at the BMF this summer. What a treat! 😍 📸 @andrej_grilc_photography #boynemusicfestival #bmf #roots #townleyhall #romaniansongs #artsong #lieder #chambermusic #chambermusicfestival #cou Shall we introduce the BMF band?! 👏 One of the many super fun large chamber works performed at the festival this summer was an arrangement of Romanian Folk Dances from Birhar by Farenc Farkas. This performance brought together @vourneen.ryan @lynda Cellist Bill Butt thrilled BMF audiences with not only his cello playing of The Little Galway Bay Suite by Garth Knox, but also his singing!! 📸 @andrej_grilc_photography #boynemusicfestival #bmf #roots #townleyhall #stringtrio #chambermusic #chamb What a night! 🌟 The Boyne Music Festival returned to Townley Hall this summer for two full days of programming. What a pleasure it was to have a full house for our evening concert "Roots" which explored the cultural roots of this year's p Look out world, here they come! 🪘 More great photos from this summer's BMF Children's Workshop. 🙋🏻‍♂️ 📷 @andrej_grilc_photography #boynemusicfestival #bmf #childrensworkshop #beatyourowndrum #playdjembe #jimmyhagan #countylouth #createlout The future of drumming! 🪘 📷 @andrej_grilc_photography #boynemusicfestival #bmf #childrensworkshop #beatyourowndrum #playdjembe #jimmyhagan #countylouth #createlouth #boynevalley @grow_music_ireland @artscouncilireland At the Boyne Music Festival we encourage children to find joy in music making as early as possible. 🎶 This year's workshop "Beat Your Own Drum" led by master drummer Jimmy Hagan gave children the opportunity to play the djembe together in
 
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