LAST UPDATE | 20 May

A MUSIC VIDEO by young rappers from across Ireland has racked up tens of thousands of views online in recent days.

‘The Spark’, performed by The Kabin Crew and Lisdoonvarna Crew was released as part of moves to promote free creativity for young people, in collaboration with the Creative Ireland Programme and Cruinniú na nÓg.

Wielding glowsticks and adorned with the finest of bucket hats, it features lively performances by GMC Beats ambassadors MC Tiny (aged 15) and Lil’Sophia (11) with support from the young rappers of the Sandyford Traveller’s Action group.

The single has already gone viral since its release last Friday.

Cruinniú na nÓg, which is Ireland’s national day of free creativity for children and young people, will host hundreds of free creative events for young people this summer.

It includes an aerial arts programme for deaf youth in Dublin, family art exchanges between Mayo and Armagh, heritage stone mason and gilding classes in Offaly and so much more.

For the first time, the programme will include a series of late night events for young people. Cruinniú Late includes a play created and performed within 24 hours in the crypt of the Waterford Museum, a Rocky Horror Picture Show screening and dance off in Limerick, silent discos in Dun Laoghaire and Offaly, and an open mic night at the comedy club in South Dublin.

To find a listing for Cruinniú na nÓg event near you click here.