le foyer (noun) : the hearth / a welcoming space, a home, where family and friends meet, connect and share their music and their stories
Our vision
We are an ensemble of musicians from across the world, united to share extraordinary music. We have a home at St Columb’s Hall in Derry, and we work alongside renowned artists and emerging talents from across Europe.
From period instrument concerts to modern ensemble performances, Young Singers Project or the Concert Award, we are sure you will find old favourites and enjoy some new discoveries together with us.
Le Foyer des Artists is a welcoming space, where friends gather, to share their music and their stories.
Founded by Darren Hargan, we operate as a non-profit organisation, with an annual residency of four concerts at St Columb’s Hall, along with projects and partnerships nationally and internationally.
We are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of creative talent, supporting promising young artists from Ireland, the UK, Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Our programme offers professional development and educational opportunities and we are driven by our belief in the power of authentic cultural engagement through music. Creative innovation enables us to make culture together and share extraordinary music with the entire community.
We are supported by Alchemy Technology Services, Tourism Ireland Switzerland, YAMAHA Music Europe, Arts&Business NI, Ulster University, ChallengeCurve, LearningPool, Fleming Steel, Continuo Foundation UK, and with annual Headline Funding from Derry City and Strabane District Council.