Brian Irvine passionately believes orchestras are leaving too many people behind and that too many people in our communities feel orchestras are ‘not for the likes of
me’ and have nothing in common with them and their lives.

Brian Irvine’s “The Totally Made Up Orchestra” is in total contrast and a unique orchestra that blends composition, improvisation, words, sounds, movements, noises, gestures, humour and much head scratching into a unique and captivating performance.

We’re looking for musicians and music lovers of any age, any instrument, any ability to be part of the beautiful, monster music machine and phenomena that is The Totally Made Up Orchestra, a unique community music-making project led by award winning composer Brian Irvine.

And we’re looking for an audience, to come and hear the ambitious and fun-filled new music written by the orchestra during a morning workshop in Ballina as it uniquely places the experiences, lives and worlds of Ballina people and participants from all social classes at its heart.

More information on the Totally Workshop and booking details are here. 

More information on the Totally Made Up Orchestra