b'initiated by music network, music generation has been seed funded by a 7m philanthropicdonationbyu2(5m)andtheirelandfunds(2m) 2010-2015. building upon the principles of philanthropy which seek toachievelongtermsustainableoutcomes,musicgenerationhasworkedclosely with local music education partnerships and government since itsinitiation. from july 2014 both the local partners and the department of education and skills will co-fund the programme as the philanthropicdonations are phased out. connect2014 | 37'