Ed Sheeran Unites Irish Youth Through Music | Cork News

Ed Sheeran’s foundation is igniting musical bridges across Ireland with North South Sounds 2026 — a bold, youth-led initiative uniting young musicians from Cork and Belfast in songwriting, performance, and cultural exchange. Running through December with summer camps and live shows in both cities, the project taps into Ireland’s rich musical heritage while fostering innovation through collaboration. Powered by the Ed Sheeran Foundation, Music Generation Cork City, The Kabin Studio (creators of “The Spark”), and the Oh Yeah Centre, it kicks off at the Fleadh Cheoil in Belfast on August 3rd, featuring 50 rising stars. Sheeran, deeply connected to Ireland’s roots, champions this as a chance for every kid to discover their voice — and the world is tuning in to hear what they’ll create. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2de1a173a6fab3b2