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"A group to promote the growth of Irish music in Nanaimo and area and foster individual musical growth by giving people opportunities to play music in a welcoming environment. Any skill level of player is welcome as long as they are kind and contribute to helping everyone become better musicians."

For musicians wanting to join in and play, please see the about page for more information.


We respectfully acknowledge that we gather on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the Snuneymuxw, Snaw-naw-as, and Stzuminus First Nations.