Martin O'Neill
@martinoneill.com
Musician | Educator |
Principal Instructor @GlasgowCREATE.online
Bodhrán Tutor @ Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Principal Instructor @GlasgowCREATE.online
Bodhrán Tutor @ Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
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Thrilled that former Glasgow Schools’ Big Band musician Alice Faye has been named The Sound of Young Scotland 2025 at the SAY Award in Dundee 🎶 A huge achievement and a brilliant example of what our young musicians can go on to do. Read more: is.gd/AMB3Zy #GlasgowCREATE
Former Glasgow Schools’ Big Band musician Alice Faye named “Sound of Young Scotland” 2025 – Glasgow CREATE
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November 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Thrilled that former Glasgow Schools’ Big Band musician Alice Faye has been named The Sound of Young Scotland 2025 at the SAY Award in Dundee 🎶 A huge achievement and a brilliant example of what our young musicians can go on to do. Read more: is.gd/AMB3Zy #GlasgowCREATE
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🎄 Christmas Concerts 2025
Tickets for 8th/9th December are on sale now! 🎟️
Mon 8 Dec, 19:30: Choir, GSSO, Percussion Ensemble, Pipe Band, String Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Band
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Tue 9 Dec, 19:30: Chamber Choir, Concert Band, GSSO, Pipe Band, Senior Brass, String Sinfonia
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Tickets for 8th/9th December are on sale now! 🎟️
Mon 8 Dec, 19:30: Choir, GSSO, Percussion Ensemble, Pipe Band, String Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Band
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Tue 9 Dec, 19:30: Chamber Choir, Concert Band, GSSO, Pipe Band, Senior Brass, String Sinfonia
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Glasgow CREATE City Music Groups Christmas Concerts - Glasgow Life
Monday 8th December
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November 10, 2025 at 1:21 PM
🎄 Christmas Concerts 2025
Tickets for 8th/9th December are on sale now! 🎟️
Mon 8 Dec, 19:30: Choir, GSSO, Percussion Ensemble, Pipe Band, String Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Band
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Tue 9 Dec, 19:30: Chamber Choir, Concert Band, GSSO, Pipe Band, Senior Brass, String Sinfonia
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Tickets for 8th/9th December are on sale now! 🎟️
Mon 8 Dec, 19:30: Choir, GSSO, Percussion Ensemble, Pipe Band, String Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Band
🔗 is.gd/kKGUiT
Tue 9 Dec, 19:30: Chamber Choir, Concert Band, GSSO, Pipe Band, Senior Brass, String Sinfonia
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🎷 We were delighted to welcome renowned US jazz educator Bethany Robinson to Glasgow last month for inspiring workshops with our young jazz musicians and Instrumental Music Instructors at City Halls.
Her visit left a lasting impact on pupils and staff alike.
Read more → is.gd/z3pfhJ
Her visit left a lasting impact on pupils and staff alike.
Read more → is.gd/z3pfhJ
November 5, 2025 at 1:15 PM
🎷 We were delighted to welcome renowned US jazz educator Bethany Robinson to Glasgow last month for inspiring workshops with our young jazz musicians and Instrumental Music Instructors at City Halls.
Her visit left a lasting impact on pupils and staff alike.
Read more → is.gd/z3pfhJ
Her visit left a lasting impact on pupils and staff alike.
Read more → is.gd/z3pfhJ
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🎄 Exciting news! Glasgow CREATE’s Christmas Concerts return to City Halls this December, showcasing the incredible talent of young musicians from across the city.
🎶 Full details (including information for parents/carers) & tickets 👉 blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/glasgowcr...
🎶 Full details (including information for parents/carers) & tickets 👉 blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/glasgowcr...
November 5, 2025 at 12:57 PM
🎄 Exciting news! Glasgow CREATE’s Christmas Concerts return to City Halls this December, showcasing the incredible talent of young musicians from across the city.
🎶 Full details (including information for parents/carers) & tickets 👉 blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/glasgowcr...
🎶 Full details (including information for parents/carers) & tickets 👉 blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/glasgowcr...
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Upcoming CPD by the Into Film Scotland Team includes Raising Literacy Through Film - Level 2. This explores additional strategies for using film to improve literacy outcomes.
Learn more and enrol here: www.intofilm.org/training/web...
Learn more and enrol here: www.intofilm.org/training/web...
Raising Literacy Through Film: Level 2 (Scotland)
Build on prior knowledge and explore additional strategies for using film to improve literacy outcomes.
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October 2, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Upcoming CPD by the Into Film Scotland Team includes Raising Literacy Through Film - Level 2. This explores additional strategies for using film to improve literacy outcomes.
Learn more and enrol here: www.intofilm.org/training/web...
Learn more and enrol here: www.intofilm.org/training/web...
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Does your school have a play policy?
Come along to our training to learn how to design and implement a robust policy that supports a play pedagogy approach within your school.
Don't forget to use your member code for 10% off at checkout!
Book your place now: www.tickettailor.com/events/plays...
Come along to our training to learn how to design and implement a robust policy that supports a play pedagogy approach within your school.
Don't forget to use your member code for 10% off at checkout!
Book your place now: www.tickettailor.com/events/plays...
September 30, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Does your school have a play policy?
Come along to our training to learn how to design and implement a robust policy that supports a play pedagogy approach within your school.
Don't forget to use your member code for 10% off at checkout!
Book your place now: www.tickettailor.com/events/plays...
Come along to our training to learn how to design and implement a robust policy that supports a play pedagogy approach within your school.
Don't forget to use your member code for 10% off at checkout!
Book your place now: www.tickettailor.com/events/plays...
What a result for day 2’s foursomes! 🇪🇺Just leaving this one out there - music.apple.com/gb/album/the...
The Chain by Fleetwood Mac on Apple Music
Song · 1977 · Duration 4:28
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September 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
What a result for day 2’s foursomes! 🇪🇺Just leaving this one out there - music.apple.com/gb/album/the...
Go on team 🇪🇺 ⛳️ #rydercup
Bit weird though to see Bradley doing his wordle on the 17th. You’d think he could wait until on the bus back to the hotel 😜
Bit weird though to see Bradley doing his wordle on the 17th. You’d think he could wait until on the bus back to the hotel 😜
September 26, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Go on team 🇪🇺 ⛳️ #rydercup
Bit weird though to see Bradley doing his wordle on the 17th. You’d think he could wait until on the bus back to the hotel 😜
Bit weird though to see Bradley doing his wordle on the 17th. You’d think he could wait until on the bus back to the hotel 😜
We have lots of great opportunities for Glasgow Primary Schools happening throughout the year, all for FREE. See attached link for full details.
🎶 Glasgow CREATE is delighted to share our FREE opportunities for Primary Schools in 2025–26! From YMI music in P1 to the Festival of Music, ensembles & CLPL – there’s something for everyone.
Explore the full offer 👉 is.gd/ZrC0nA
#GlasgowCREATE
Explore the full offer 👉 is.gd/ZrC0nA
#GlasgowCREATE
August 29, 2025 at 10:34 AM
We have lots of great opportunities for Glasgow Primary Schools happening throughout the year, all for FREE. See attached link for full details.
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🌟 We’re excited to launch the CREATE Distinguished Schools Award, celebrating creativity across Glasgow’s primary schools.
The award recognises schools that put the Expressive Arts at the heart of learning, from Bronze through to Platinum.
Find out more and apply via our website ⬇️
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The award recognises schools that put the Expressive Arts at the heart of learning, from Bronze through to Platinum.
Find out more and apply via our website ⬇️
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August 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
🌟 We’re excited to launch the CREATE Distinguished Schools Award, celebrating creativity across Glasgow’s primary schools.
The award recognises schools that put the Expressive Arts at the heart of learning, from Bronze through to Platinum.
Find out more and apply via our website ⬇️
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The award recognises schools that put the Expressive Arts at the heart of learning, from Bronze through to Platinum.
Find out more and apply via our website ⬇️
👉 is.gd/YLa2TJ
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🎨🎭🎶 CREATE invites S4–S6 pupils to our first Creative Careers Day – Thu 18 Sept, 10 am–3 pm, City Halls. Meet colleges, unis & creative pros and explore careers in art, music, drama, dance, film & photography. More info → is.gd/9Ye423
August 27, 2025 at 10:50 AM
🎨🎭🎶 CREATE invites S4–S6 pupils to our first Creative Careers Day – Thu 18 Sept, 10 am–3 pm, City Halls. Meet colleges, unis & creative pros and explore careers in art, music, drama, dance, film & photography. More info → is.gd/9Ye423
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It's hypocrisy for politicians and the BBC to shut down criticism of Israel as intolerance while allowing Orange walks to go ahead, Mhairi Black argues ✍️
Read the full article: www.thenational.scot/politics/253...
Read the full article: www.thenational.scot/politics/253...
July 12, 2025 at 7:21 AM
It's hypocrisy for politicians and the BBC to shut down criticism of Israel as intolerance while allowing Orange walks to go ahead, Mhairi Black argues ✍️
Read the full article: www.thenational.scot/politics/253...
Read the full article: www.thenational.scot/politics/253...
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Tomorrow's front page 📰
Swinney: Scottish NHS is ready to treat the children of Gaza
Swinney: Scottish NHS is ready to treat the children of Gaza
July 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Tomorrow's front page 📰
Swinney: Scottish NHS is ready to treat the children of Gaza
Swinney: Scottish NHS is ready to treat the children of Gaza
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Applications are open for Glasgow Life's Arts Development Scheme 2025-2026 with awards of up to £5000 available to support arts activities delivered in Glasgow between Sep 2025 - Mar 2026 buff.ly/4kUpZt0 (deadline - 25 July 2025)
July 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Applications are open for Glasgow Life's Arts Development Scheme 2025-2026 with awards of up to £5000 available to support arts activities delivered in Glasgow between Sep 2025 - Mar 2026 buff.ly/4kUpZt0 (deadline - 25 July 2025)
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He may be a pop superstar but George Ezra is a huge fan of Scottish folk group and has invited them to play in his hometown
🗣️ 'Their love for Scotland made my heart sing'
🗣️ 'Their love for Scotland made my heart sing'
'Their love for Scotland made my heart sing': George Ezra hails Scottish folk group
www.thenational.scot
June 29, 2025 at 12:21 PM
He may be a pop superstar but George Ezra is a huge fan of Scottish folk group and has invited them to play in his hometown
🗣️ 'Their love for Scotland made my heart sing'
🗣️ 'Their love for Scotland made my heart sing'
How good is it to see Tommy Fleetwood at the top of the leaderboard? Would love to see him take this all the way. #TravelersChampionship
June 21, 2025 at 9:12 PM
How good is it to see Tommy Fleetwood at the top of the leaderboard? Would love to see him take this all the way. #TravelersChampionship
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Introducing the Distil Meet-Up Series 2025/2026. Free workshops open to musicians interested in composition and improvising. projects.handsupfortrad.scot/handsupfortr...
June 16, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Introducing the Distil Meet-Up Series 2025/2026. Free workshops open to musicians interested in composition and improvising. projects.handsupfortrad.scot/handsupfortr...
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🎬⏳ Less than an hour to go!
Glasgow’s biggest school singalong hits YouTube at 9.15am!
Grab a brew, gather your class, and get ready to belt out: It’s Our Home, Glasgow! 💚
📺 youtu.be/Ysr8rjAWS-Q
#Glasgow850 #ItsOurHomeGlasgow #SingGlasgowSing
Glasgow’s biggest school singalong hits YouTube at 9.15am!
Grab a brew, gather your class, and get ready to belt out: It’s Our Home, Glasgow! 💚
📺 youtu.be/Ysr8rjAWS-Q
#Glasgow850 #ItsOurHomeGlasgow #SingGlasgowSing
June 12, 2025 at 7:25 AM
🎬⏳ Less than an hour to go!
Glasgow’s biggest school singalong hits YouTube at 9.15am!
Grab a brew, gather your class, and get ready to belt out: It’s Our Home, Glasgow! 💚
📺 youtu.be/Ysr8rjAWS-Q
#Glasgow850 #ItsOurHomeGlasgow #SingGlasgowSing
Glasgow’s biggest school singalong hits YouTube at 9.15am!
Grab a brew, gather your class, and get ready to belt out: It’s Our Home, Glasgow! 💚
📺 youtu.be/Ysr8rjAWS-Q
#Glasgow850 #ItsOurHomeGlasgow #SingGlasgowSing
What a treat to be invited to St Benedict's Primary School this afternoon and hear renowned composer Patrick Doyle speak about his incredible career. We were also treated to some fabulous music and signing from the children of St Benedict's as well as brass and woodwind pupils from St. Andrew's.
March 7, 2025 at 4:53 PM
What a treat to be invited to St Benedict's Primary School this afternoon and hear renowned composer Patrick Doyle speak about his incredible career. We were also treated to some fabulous music and signing from the children of St Benedict's as well as brass and woodwind pupils from St. Andrew's.
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🎷 Jazz Workshops this month 🎶
🎵 Explore jazz styles like swing, bebop, Latin, Afro-Cuban & more
🎶 Learn to play by ear & develop your jazz skills
🎺 Connect with other musicians in a fun, supportive space
🎷 Opportunity to join the Glasgow Schools Big Band!
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🎵 Explore jazz styles like swing, bebop, Latin, Afro-Cuban & more
🎶 Learn to play by ear & develop your jazz skills
🎺 Connect with other musicians in a fun, supportive space
🎷 Opportunity to join the Glasgow Schools Big Band!
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/glasgowcr...
March 6, 2025 at 1:57 PM
🎷 Jazz Workshops this month 🎶
🎵 Explore jazz styles like swing, bebop, Latin, Afro-Cuban & more
🎶 Learn to play by ear & develop your jazz skills
🎺 Connect with other musicians in a fun, supportive space
🎷 Opportunity to join the Glasgow Schools Big Band!
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/glasgowcr...
🎵 Explore jazz styles like swing, bebop, Latin, Afro-Cuban & more
🎶 Learn to play by ear & develop your jazz skills
🎺 Connect with other musicians in a fun, supportive space
🎷 Opportunity to join the Glasgow Schools Big Band!
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/glasgowcr...
If you can spare a minute, please sign this petition. Something badly needs done to improve road safety around the school @scotstounchris.bsky.social chng.it/QHtMpKJDVV
Sign the Petition
Implement Safety Measures on Roads Around Scotstoun Primary School
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February 28, 2025 at 4:36 PM
If you can spare a minute, please sign this petition. Something badly needs done to improve road safety around the school @scotstounchris.bsky.social chng.it/QHtMpKJDVV
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Tne #ISATT2025 conference programmme is now available on our website! We cant wait to welcome you to #Glasgow 🏴
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February 27, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Tne #ISATT2025 conference programmme is now available on our website! We cant wait to welcome you to #Glasgow 🏴
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A GAELIC summer school on a Scottish island is offering fully funded places to complete beginners to learn the national language ...
Gaelic summer school offers fully funded places for beginners to learn language
www.thenational.scot
February 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
A GAELIC summer school on a Scottish island is offering fully funded places to complete beginners to learn the national language ...
If you’re coming along tonight you are in for a treat. Have spent the afternoon listening to all the bands sound checking and they are all sounding fab!
🎷 Tonight’s Big Band concert is here! 🎶
We’ve got an incredible night lined up at the Old Fruitmarket featuring Glasgow Schools’ Big Band and guest bands from across Glasgow.
📄 View & download the full programme here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/public/gl...
We’ve got an incredible night lined up at the Old Fruitmarket featuring Glasgow Schools’ Big Band and guest bands from across Glasgow.
📄 View & download the full programme here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/public/gl...
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk
February 24, 2025 at 6:38 PM
If you’re coming along tonight you are in for a treat. Have spent the afternoon listening to all the bands sound checking and they are all sounding fab!
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🎷 Tonight’s Big Band concert is here! 🎶
We’ve got an incredible night lined up at the Old Fruitmarket featuring Glasgow Schools’ Big Band and guest bands from across Glasgow.
📄 View & download the full programme here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/public/gl...
We’ve got an incredible night lined up at the Old Fruitmarket featuring Glasgow Schools’ Big Band and guest bands from across Glasgow.
📄 View & download the full programme here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/public/gl...
blogs.glowscotland.org.uk
February 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
🎷 Tonight’s Big Band concert is here! 🎶
We’ve got an incredible night lined up at the Old Fruitmarket featuring Glasgow Schools’ Big Band and guest bands from across Glasgow.
📄 View & download the full programme here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/public/gl...
We’ve got an incredible night lined up at the Old Fruitmarket featuring Glasgow Schools’ Big Band and guest bands from across Glasgow.
📄 View & download the full programme here: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/public/gl...