Emerging Artist Residency.

For Original Music Artists.

Ó BHLÁTH GO MBLÁTH - FROM BUD TO BLOOM

Elevate Your Music Through Expert Mentorship. Forge Your Unique Sound At The White Horse.

Supporting Original Music Artists
Expert Mentorship
Live Showcase Events
Studio Access
Industry Guidance
Emerging Artist Residency 2026

About The Programme

The White Horse Emerging Artist Residency programme is a venue residency designed to support original music artists each year in helping to evolve their craft, gain from mentorship and avail of live performance opportunity. We will also fund the recording of an EP and video representation of the artist in full flight.

Based in the heart of Ballincollig, the residency offers the artist at an early career stage the space, mentorship, and professional tools needed to push their work forward.

Through a blend of dedicated studio access, industry guidance from world-class producers and mentors, and full production support for special guest appearances and a live showcase during 2026, the programme bridges the gap between creative exploration and professional performance and exposure.

Emerging Artist Residency for The White Horse application opens on Thursday 23rd April and closes on Thursday 21st May.  Our artist for 2026 will be revealed on Friday 29th May.

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Programme Overview

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Programme Overview

Meet The Mentors

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Emerging Artist Residency - Application
Applications for The White Horse Emerging Artist Residency programme are now open. This is a project-based residency designed to support original music artists in evolving their craft through expert mentorship, dedicated studio space, and professional production support. Whether you are an original artist rooted in tradition or exploring new sounds, we invite you to share your vision and take the next step in your musical journey with us.

The Residency Team

Meet The Mentors

Joe Carey – Mentor

Joe Carey – Mentor

Joe Carey is the owner of The White Horse, one of Cork's most respected live…
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Chloé Nagle – Mentor

Chloé Nagle – Mentor

Chloé Nagle is one of Ireland’s most highly-regarded live sound engineers, working with some of…
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William Lucey – Mentor

William Lucey – Mentor

William Lucey is an award-winning songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist with a remarkable body of work…
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Fionn Mulvey – Mentor

Fionn Mulvey – Mentor

Fionn Mulvey is a specialist in digital strategy and brand development, having collaborated with globally…
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