1. The Cultural Poverty of the Irish Emigrant What John Hoban started off, as a three-day seminar (on The Cultural Poverty of the Irish Emigrant) is now an annual event in Detroit.

2. Storytelling - the Art John gives classes in Seattle for artists and writers on "Storytelling - the Art".

3. Music Therapy John has worked at various music therapy projects in New York City, e.g. Music for Homeless People, Music for the Elderly etc. On these projects he has worked with top music therapist, Noah Shapiro. In Windsor he worked with refugees from Bosnia, Lebanon, Somalia on "Music is Our First Language". Back home in Castlebar he worked as Music Director and performer in "Mise Freisin "- Interactive Theatre for people with disability.

4. The Shamrock Traditional Irish Society He was a founder member of The Shamrock Traditional Irish Society in Fairfield, Connecticut, and developed teaching and music philosophy for the group. He has taught music to all ages all over the world and has played professionally, solo and with bands, in clubs, schools, pubs and concert halls.

Vision

He says: " My vision is to continue making cultural contributions as a Musician/Artist from Castlebar".

Future

His plans for the future are to compose, play and teach music and to write a book about his teaching methods. He hopes to develop music in and around Castlebar with a view to employing others and contributing to the community and economy through cultural means.