National Concert Hall hitting the right note at the Cork University Hospital 

Leading global professional services network Forvis Mazars has announced as the sponsor of the National Concert Hall’s programme at Cork University Hospital (CUH) titled ‘Music in Children’s Hospitals: Kids Classics.'

The programme is being delivered through a partnership between the National Concert Hall and Music and Health Ireland, which has been  ongoing  since 2009.

The aim of this particular partnership is to provide live music and entertainment to the young patients in children's hospitals, through a team of Music and Health Ireland musicians trained in the delivery of music in healthcare settings.

Music and Health Ireland also aim to create and deliver equitable performances that comfort and connect. Their mission is to take music off the concert stage and bring it into the heart of communities.

Unique

Speaking at the launch of the CUH initiative, Fiona Byrne, lead partner of Forvis Mazars in Cork said: “Music has a unique ability to uplift, comfort and inspire, especially in healthcare settings. Forvis Mazars is honoured to support this programme which brings moments of joy and connection to young patients and their families, reinforcing the profound role that music plays in health and wellbeing.

“Supporting initiatives like this reflects our commitment to making a lasting, positive impact in our community.” 

Robert Read, CEO of the National Concert Hall added: “The National Concert Hall is delighted to welcome this backing from Forvis Mazars to support the work of our ‘Music in Children’s Hospitals: Kids’ Classics’ programme in Cork University Hospital. 

"As the national cultural institution for music in Ireland, our aim is to provide nationwide access to live music to all sectors of our society. The support we receive from our corporate partners and sponsors is vital to ensuring we can deliver on our remit." said Mr Read.

"We look forward to forging this new partnership with Forvis Mazars and collaborating with them in to further support for our music programmes for health and wellbeing," he added.