Category Archives: Gigs

25 Years of Samba In Dublin

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Simeon

    ’25 years for any organisation to exist really is a huge achievement. For that to happen within a new community in Dublin, with all the changes that happen within those communities, is even more impressive. For that to … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to Us!

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Simeon

There has been massive excitement in the Masamba camp over the last few weeks, as our 25thBirthday Celebrations draw closer. Masamba was formed following the highly innovative and successful ‘Big Bang Festival’ at the City Arts Centre in 1994. Samba … Continue reading →

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Back in the Community

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Simeon

August is usually a pretty quiet month for us here at Masamba. Most of the educational institutions and youth projects we work with are shut for the month, or operating a reduced service. As many people are on holidays, there … Continue reading →

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June Statistics

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Simeon

We had a really busy, and a really good month of June. It was also a good balance between the community see of the work, and chances to perform at some quite high profile events. We blogged lots of little … Continue reading →

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Is June over yet??

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Simeon

As the end of June draws near, it’s worth looking back at what has been a fantastic month for Masamba. However, right now, there is too much in the immediate future to allow for that! On Monday, we began a … Continue reading →

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Moving Onwards (and Upwards?)

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Simeon

It’s been a long, but rewarding week here at Masamba.   We are still moving stuff out of the Bow Lane premises in storage, and despite some obstacles, we’re getting there. We just did a deal on another big shed … Continue reading →

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Proud to be part of Pride

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Simeon

This year, Masamba members will again be bringing the samba beat to one of Ireland’s largest and most colourful street events – the Pride Parade 2017! After the St. Patrick’s Festival parade, Pride is probably now the 2nd biggest parade … Continue reading →

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A Good Day at the Office

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Simeon

Today was one of those magic days that make being in MaSamba so worthwhile. This morning, I was up in Castleblayney for my third workshop with a groups of local children, in preparation for the Muckno Mania Festival Parade tomorrow … Continue reading →

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2014 – A Brief Overview

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Simeon

The end of any year provides an opportunity for reflecting on what, if anything, has been achieved, and what can be learned for the future. This year has absolutely flown by, and looking back, it has been both a busy … Continue reading →

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Time for a Silent Night!

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Simeon

To say that we have been busy over the last month would be a bit of an understatement, especially with the whole ‘moving building’ thing and all the chaos that entails. However, this last week has seen us up the … Continue reading →

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