Springfest Finale

The Education Authority Western Region Music Service held its annual ‘Springfest’ celebrations in the Millennium Forum, Derry, on the 22nd March, 2023.

Springfest, now celebrating its eighteenth year, brings together some of the most talented young musicians from throughout the Western Region in an exciting celebration of music. 

The evening concert involved more than 200 young musicians performing in string groups, wind bands, orchestras which filled the Millennium Forum with a dazzling selection of music. A wide variety of styles including classical, traditional and pop, were performed as part of this annual showcase.

The Senior Youth Orchestra performed Pirates of the Caribbean and the popular and rousing music from A Salute to the Big Bands provided a fitting finale to the concert and a memorable day of wonderful music.

In 2023/24 we were involved with

Students

23811

Ensembles

59

Schools

671

Tutors

268