Royal Irish Academy of Music

12/06/2026

RIAM is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Owen Gilhooly-Miles as Head of Vocal Studies and Opera.

An acclaimed Irish baritone, educator and graduate of the Royal College of Music and National Opera Studio, Owen brings extensive experience across opera, concert performance and vocal pedagogy to this important leadership role at Ireland’s National Conservatoire.

An Accredited Member of Vocal Health Education, Owen is deeply committed to the training and development of classical singers, with a holistic approach grounded in modern vocal pedagogy.

Read more: https://www.riam.ie/news/riam-announces-appointment-of-professor-owen-gilhooly-miles-as-head-of-vocal-studies-and-opera

11/06/2026

Contract: Permanent, Part-time, Hourly-paid Teacher Salary: £45.79 - £53.50 per hour depending on experience (Including LWA) We are seeking to appoint a distinguished, committed, and versatile candidate to contribute to the teaching of the fol...

10/06/2026

The Irish Theatre Institute (ITI) returns to RIAM for an evening of fearless writing and shared discovery at TABLE READ - The Doctor by Robert Icke

This script-in-hand reading, directed by Claire O'Reilly, explores urgent questions of identity, truth and belief through one of contemporary theatre's most compelling plays.

The reading features an outstanding ensemble of Irish actors, bringing together some of the country’s most compelling and accomplished stage talent.

Cast Members:
Fiona Bell as Roger Hardiman
Kate Stanley Brennan as Rebecca Roberts
Lorcan Cranitch as Father Jacob Rice
Esosa Ighodaro as Brian Cyprian
Andrea Irvine as Ruth Wolf
Trevor Kaneswaran as Paul Murphy
Amy Macken as Sami
Teddy Moore as Junior
Clelia Murphy as Michael Copley
Helen Norton as Charlie
Rebecca O’Mara as Jemima Flint

📍 Vernon Studio, RIAM
📅 Sunday 21 June, 5pm

Book your tickets: riam.ie/whats-on/table-read-2

09/06/2026

We are hiring: Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer in Inclusive Education

RIAM is seeking to appoint an Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer in Inclusive Education, working with both Junior and Tertiary students.

This full-time, permanent role will support RIAM’s ambition to lead internationally in inclusive music education, helping learners of all abilities to access, continue and thrive in high performance musical training.

The post holder will work across teaching, student and family support, staff guidance, and inclusive pedagogy, contributing to a student-centred learning environment where access and excellence go hand in hand.

Applicants should have a relevant degree and postgraduate qualification in inclusive or special education, along with at least two years’ relevant teaching experience.

Closing date: Friday, 26 June 2026
Interviews: week commencing 6 July 2026

Find out more at

There has never been a more exciting time to join our team. The RIAM, as a national conservatoire for music in Ireland, is embarking on one of the most transformational phases in its 170-year history. The recently completed re-development of our premises on Westland Row in 2023 allows for the next e...

09/06/2026

05/06/2026

The Defence Forces School of Music will host an evening recital and information session on Monday, June 8, at 7:00 pm in the Vernon Studio.

This is a unique opportunity for brass, wind and percussion players to hear members of the band perform, learn about life as a professional military musician, and explore current recruitment opportunities.

Whether you're considering your next step as a performer or simply want to enjoy an outstanding concert, all are welcome.

Find out more and register: https://www.riam.ie/whats-on/army-band-evening-recital-recruitment-information-session

05/06/2026

With roots and training in Ireland, Colombia, South Africa and the United States, the aptly named Atlas Quartet combine four musical journeys into one shared sound. Here, Hannah O’Shea (violin), Lina Manjarrés (violin), Remi Ludick (viola) and Hannah Greenstein (cello), bring the vibrant energy of Nordic folk music to the foyer of the Royal Irish Academy of Music during ChamberFest 2026 with Sekstur from Vendsyssel, The Peat Dance, arranged by the Danish String Quartet.

29/05/2026

Shout out to all involved in When Forests Sings at Blackwater Valley Opera Festival tomorrow!

RIAM students and young musicians living with a disability worked with composer Karen Power to co-create this wordless opera, combining voice, instruments, technology, and forest soundscapes from around the world into a brand new work.

Following its premiere in the Samual Beckett Theatre in December, we couldn't be more pleased to see it receive a second outing at Ireland’s Summer Opera Festival.

Toi toi toi to all!

29/05/2026

Shout out to all involved in When Forests Sing at tomorrow!

RIAM students and young musicians living with a disability worked with composer to co-create this wordless opera, combining voice, instruments, technology and forest soundscapes from around the world in a brand new work.

Following its premiere in the Samuel Beckett Theatre in Trinity in December, we couldn’t be more pleased to see it receive a second outing at Ireland’s Summer Opera Festival.

Toi toi toi to all!

29/05/2026

RIAM is delighted to welcome Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales as he is joined by journalist and entrepreneur Mark Little at the Whyte Recital Hall for a live conversation on media, technology, truth, and the future of public knowledge.

This event brings two leading voices in global media together for an evening of ideas, debate, and insight in the heart of Dublin.

Jimmy Wales is a American-British Internet entrepreneur best known for founding Wikipedia.org, as well as other wiki-related organizations, including the charitable organization Wikimedia Foundation, and the for-profit company Fandom. His debut book entitled ‘The Seven Rules of Trust’ was recently released.

Mark Little is an entrepreneur and journalist working to understand the impact of technology on media and democracy. Mark is the co-founder of Kinzen, which used AI and human analysis to detect online harms, and the founder of Storyful, the world's first social news agency. Mark has worked on trust and safety issues at Spotify, and developed media partnerships for Twitter. He is a former TV presenter and foreign correspondent for RTE, and was a member of the Future of Media Commission, tasked with mapping the future of public media in Ireland.

PRESENTED BY THE BORRIS FESTIVAL OF WRITING AND IDEAS.

Thursday 4 June | Whyte Recital Hall | 6:45 pm
Tickets at https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/jimmy-wales-in-conversation-with-mark-little-tickets-1989918383452