Ticketmaster has gifted music equipment for the students of the City of Dublin FET College in Ballyfermot, as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting the next generation of musical talent. The college is renowned for the success of its alumni including stars such as Damien Dempsey, Lisa O’Neill, Junior Brother as well as Róisín Barrett of The Mary Wallopers.

Ticketmaster’s financial backing has provided the College and its students with a new Studio Desk and Mixer Interface for student collaboration along with a Studio RME recording interface nand new musical instruments including a Fender Player II Jaguar RW.

Ballyfermot College is well known across the music and entertainment industry as an important training ground for young musicians, producers, industry professionals, studio and sound engineers.

L TO R: Agnes Altmae Cecilia munro (Principal), Katie Clarke-Carrie, Lorraine Boshell (Ticketmaster) Keith English. Photo: Gareth Chaney

The donation signals the beginning of a new relationship between Ticketmaster and Ballyfermot College into the future.

Keith English, Managing Director, Ticketmaster Ireland, said: “Ballyfermot College has played a vital role in shaping Ireland’s music scene, with so many brilliant artists and industry pros starting out there. We’re honoured to support the College and help equip the next generation with the tools and confidence to grow. Backing grassroots talent is central to our mission at Ticketmaster, and this is just the start of what we hope will be a lasting partnership.”

Cecilia Munro, Principal, City of Dublin FET College, Ballyfermot, commented: “This engagement with Ticketmaster brings an industry dynamic to our music and sound provision in the college.  Our staff and students thrive on industry experience and relationships.  To have Ticketmaster, a global leader in live event ticketing events, involved in the College lends incredible weight to our curriculum offering.  The College is very appreciative of the time and effort that Ticketmaster have invested to date and values this growing relationship.”

Eamon Brady, Co-ordination of the Contemporary Music Performance Course at Ballyfermot College, stated: “This generous donation will greatly benefit students across our wide range of creative music courses at Ballyfermot.  From music production to performance — both traditional and contemporary — the new equipment will enhance our studio environments and specialised classrooms, allowing us to continue delivering state-of-the-art music programmes.”