Young musicians in Cork set to benefit as Ed Sheeran sets up cross-border musical project

Ed Sheeran: 'I’ve spent loads of time in the country over the years. Having family roots there, it’s a place that’s always been special to me.' Picture: PA

The Kabin Studio, the Cork music collective behind viral worldwide hit The Spark, is set to help inspire a new generation of young musicians through the Ed Sheeran Foundation's first project in Ireland.

The cross-border North South Sounds 2026 programme will bring children and young people from Cork and Belfast together through songwriting, performance, and community engagement.