June newsletter a little in advance

Hello everyone and welcome in the June newsletter!

Excuse us for sending this one a little in advance but we have a few things to share before the end of the month.

Don't forget to fill up the members' survey! Through it, we hope to learn more about your interests, skills, and whether you'd be open to volunteering. Your input will help us shape future events and opportunities that align with your passions. The survey is optional, but it's an important tool. 

🔗 Take the survey here: https://thencf.art/survey
🗓 Deadline: Submit by 15th June 

Don't forget the final date to apply to theNCF and Ballina Fringe Festival Residency is approaching. Last day is  tomorrow, the 31st of May. All details here >> https://ballinafringefestival.ie/thencf-cultural-co-op-ballina-fringe-festival-residency-open-call/

Tomorrow from 9:30pm upstairs in the NCF space, two selectors go track-for-track, blending distinct sounds into one dance floor narrative.

DJ PC brings his Hybrid Digital/Vinyl set of driving house, pulsing techno, and cuts across dub, disco, soul, funk, and breakbeat, always rooted in groove.

DJ Spuggy delivers house, techno, off-kilter Italo, and raw EBM with a leftfield twist.

Expect left turns, locked grooves, and deep cuts that keep you guessing.

No egos. No fillers. Just proper tunes for open minds and moving feet.

 TheNCF is hosting a Cruinniú na nÓg event on the 7th June!

Sketch & Spin
A unique life drawing experience for teens (ages 14–18), inspired by Dr. Sketchy’s! Expect dynamic poses, live performance, and DJ-curated music, all in a relaxed creative environment.

Led by Mary Callaghan (artist, educator and member of theNCF), this session is perfect for budding artists and students building portfolios.

Featuring Miss Neon Love — Ballina’s own drag & burlesque icon, with decades of makeup artistry experience.

 For Info and Booking: Eventbrite link
Consent form for parents and guardians: Google Form link

Know any teens who’d love this? Spread the word!

Polyphonic Summer - a vibrant new exhibition by the inimitable Mike Absalom - opens June 6th at 6pm.

Once a celebrated musician, Mike now brings his unique voice to the visual arts through bold acrylic painting, striking into cuts, and Giclée prints, allcurated by artist Ann Comny.

To mark the opening, Mike will also recite his evocative poem "The Wild Cats of Enniscrone.

Saturday, 7th June 2025
Sessions: 2PM – 2.45PM, 3PM – 3.45PM & 4PM – 4.45PM
To celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg 2025, Ballina Arts Centre will open its doors for free drop-in DJ/Production Workshop. It will give teenagers the chance to use the latest DJ and music production equipment, to record their own mixes and tracks in a studio environment. 5 slots per session. 

Free admission, but booking essential! https://ballinaartscentre.com/event/cruinniu-na-nog-childrens-dj-music-production-workshops/

After “a bit of a hiatus” Ballina Punx resurrect Fesant Fest! Eight bands at the Arts Centre: Talking Knives, Yop, Tramp, Creepy Future, Rural Hate, Nichts, Burning Realm and Church House Creepers.

Saturday, June 7th kicking off at about 6pm.

Tickets here: https://ballinaartscentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873673180

Just a few tickets left for Josephine Foster in Abhainn Studio on Saturday, June 7th!

Josephine Foster is an American artist celebrated as a singer, multi-instrumentalist, and composer.

Her voice seems to drift from another time. Her music carries the soul of old folk songs, operatic hymns, and blues, yet moves freely, like a dream half-remembered.

Get your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/josephine-foster-tickets-1248636538499