The National Concert Hall play host to a three-day festival of new music from 1-3 March 2013 entitled 'New Music Dublin' (NMD). Showcasing the work of major international and Irish figures from renowned film composer Jóhann Jóhannsson to Raymond Deane (celebrating his 60th birthday this year), Dutch composer Louis Andriessen to Ronan Guilfoyle, and the festival also invites audiences to participate in workshops, attend screenings, and participate in choral projects and more throughout the weekend.