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In this Informative Talk, Stephen will share his vast knowledge and experience in the field of recording and performing traditional music, focussing on the technical process & use of microphones for both recording and live performance with traditional instruments.

Stephen, from Foxford, Co. Mayo, began learning music at the age of 4 and through his teenage years began to accumulate numerous all-Ireland medals on whistle, bodhrán, drums, accordion and is a two time All-Ireland winning Champion on Melodeon and a senior All-Ireland Champion on the flute.  He is one of the flute tutors at this year’s summer school. As an in demand front of house sound engineer Stephen has mixed well known acts such as We Banjo Three, Luka Bloom and Aldoc. He is involved in various recording projects and stage productions, including most recently a unique collaboration between the Ceol na nÓg Traditional Orchestra and the Sligo Academy of Music Sinfonietta which culminated in the world premiere of 'The North West Suite' performed on stage by over 100 young musicians at Sligo’s St Patrick's Festival in the outdoor setting of the newly designed Queen Maeve Square.