Ticketmaster announces equipment funding for Ballyfermot FET College

Ticketmaster has gifted funds for music equipment to the students of FET College in Ballyfermot, alma mater of stars like Damien Dempsey, Lisa O'Neill, Junior Brother and Róisín Barrett of The Mary Wallopers.

Ticketmaster’s financial backing has provided the college and its students with valuable recording equipment, including a new studio desk and mixer interface for student collaboration, along with a studio RME recording interface, plus new musical instruments, including a Fender Player II Jaguar RW.

Ballyfermot College, with state-of-the-art facilities, is well known across the music and entertainment industry as an important training ground for young musicians, producers, industry professionals, studio and sound engineers.

The donation also signals the beginning of a new relationship between Ticketmaster and Ballyfermot College.

"This engagement with Ticketmaster brings an industry dynamic to our music and sound provision in the college," says FET principal Cecilia Munro. "Our staff and students thrive on industry experience and relationships. To have Ticketmaster, a global leader in live event ticketing events, involved in the college lends incredible weight to our curriculum offering.  The college is very appreciative of the time and effort that Ticketmaster have invested to date and values this growing relationship.”

“Ballyfermot College has played a vital role in shaping Ireland’s music scene, with so many brilliant artists and industry pros starting out there,' adds Ticketmaster MD Keith English. "We’re honoured to support the college and help equip the next generation with the tools and confidence to grow. Backing grassroots talent is central to our mission at Ticketmaster, and this is just the start of what we hope will be a lasting partnership.”