Arts Management
Martina led the festival’s education programme, coordinating and performing school outreach projects aligned with the festival’s programme, including an introduction to Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. She secured funding through the Baltinglass Seed Fund Scheme 2024, which enabled her to curate a free ten-week Adult Music Appreciation course in collaboration with Baltinglass FETC and Music Generation Wicklow. Martina contributed to the organisation of the Rising Star concert and supported the festival’s partnership with the Contemporary Music Centre on its composition competition. She also managed the festival’s social media channels, ensuring engaging promotion of its events and education initiatives.
“Martina was a joy to work with during the 2024 West Wicklow Festival season. She is committed, diligent, hugely creative and delivers everything in a warm and infectiously friendly manner. An asset to any organisation and a real team player who gives 110% every time!”
– Fiachra Garvey, Artistic Director and Founder, West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival
Martina supported the Irish Baroque Orchestra during projects as Assistant Manager and managed the Front of House team, including merchandise sales. She also served as on-site manager for the Irish Youth Baroque Orchestra course, delivered in partnership with the Irish Association of Youth Orchestras (IAYO).
“I had the joy of working with Martina in her capacity as Orchestra Assistant for the Irish Baroque Orchestra and Course Manager for the Irish Youth Baroque Orchestra last year. Martina is a very dependable and hardworking colleague, who approachings everything with calm, focus, and a real sense of teamwork. It was a great pleasure to work with her. Any team would be lucky to have her on board!”
– Doireann Kelly - General Manager - Irish Baroque Orchestra
During her internship with the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, Martina worked closely with the artistic planning team, liaising with agents, soloists, and conductors. Her role included organising contracts, rehearsal schedules, and travel itineraries for the orchestra’s summer and main season. Martina also accompanied and assisted the orchestra on several national tours.
Martina worked on a short-term contract assisting with orchestral management, including fixing the orchestra, organising and distributing contracts, and coordinating travel arrangements for the musicians.
