Initiated by Music Network, it was set up in 2010 co-funded by U2, The Ireland Funds, the Department of Education and Skills and Local Music Education Partnerships (LMEPs).
Phase 1 of the programme was establlished in 11 LMEP Areas. Phase 2 commenced expansion into 9 further LMEP Areas. Music Generation currently creates some 48,500 opportunities for children and young people to engage in music tuition annually, generating more than 400 employment opportunities across a range of artistic/managerial, musician and administrative/support roles.
