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27/03/2013 Hot Press: THE PHANTOM...... 3 10/04/2013 Hot Press: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO ROCK 'N' ROLL SUCCESS...... 6 01/04/2013 Irish Music Magazine: Tremolo & Realta...... 9 05/03/2013 Inish Times: Tweets of the Week...... 10 19/03/2013 Enniscorthy Echo: Wallis Bird narrowly misses out...... 11 27/02/2013 Dungarvan Observer: Waterford Youthreach Annual Awards...... 12 26/02/2013 Waterford News & Star: Youthreach awarded for year of achievements...... 15
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IN CIDER DEALING THE FRUIT W ILL OUT Sorcha Brennan and Sasha AnnaTimony and Aisling Hamrogue at the launch of Kirwan at the launch of Bulmer's Forbidden Fruit in The Bulmers Forbidden Fruit Market Bar, Dublin Y *
Last week's shock radio news sincerely thank Newstalk for be seen. Being Newstalk's sister The Ball's great strengths - one of was undoubtedly the mass giving us a chance to put the show station and also having an already those rare radio occasions when resignation, on Monday together. well-staffed sports department, the whole becomes considerably March 4, of Newstalk 106io8's "We won't have the opportunity it seems doubtful that Today FM greater than the sum of the OffThe Ball team, just to say 'goodbye' on air, so thanks would bid for their services. 2fm individual parts, as the interplay hours before they were due on to everyone who has supported launched an 'alternative' sports rose on occasion to magnificently for their nightly 7pm - 10pm us over the years; particularly show of their own, Came On, only surreal greatness. Where to from slot. The immediate assumption our listeners, who are the best six weeks back, which makes here? That's a hard one to predict. was that they had another gig in the country. The five of us the timing of the team's exit The programme would grace any to go to, but apparently not. are determined to be back on air unfortunate. And, for better or schedule; the question is can a In a joint statement 24 hours together as soon as possible." worse, the OffThe Ball style seems home be found for it? In the short later, Eoin McDevitt, Ken Early, Newstalk confirmed their just a bit too irreverent for Radio term, it doesn't seem likely to Mark Horgan, Simon Hick and departure, but have otherwise One. One thing we can say for happen in Ireland. Might McDevitt Ciaran Murphy said: "Over the chosen not to comment, simply certain: they're a highly talented and Early look to pastures new in last 18 months we have been slotting the original OffThe Ball bunch who are hugely respected the UK? We await developments in discussions with Newstalk presenter Cer Cilroy back into among the sporting community. with interest... about ways to develop our the role of anchor. "It's too early Eoin McDevitt is a really good, The Market Bar was done up programme. Unfortunately there to tell what the impact is going relaxed anchor, generally asking in fine style for the launch of are fundamental differences of to be," one media buyer told The the right questions and displaying Forbidden Fruit. There was lovely opinion between management and Phantom. "They had a good thing an instinctive feel for how to get food on offer and no shortage of ourselves about the show's future going but it was still a relatively the best out of the show's various Bulmers - who are, of course, the potential and its ability to grow an small audience, so it isn't as contributors. And Ken Early is festival sponsors. Among those in audience at an earlier time. if a lot of advertisers are being also an outstanding broadcaster, attendance were Marcus Goodwin "We're gutted to leave behind left without a home to go to." capable of riffing intelligently of Bulmers, model and singer something we love but after Whether anyone is willing - or, and entertainingly on just about Michelle McCrath, journalist eight years we feel it's vital that indeed, has the budget - to take any and every subject. Indeed the Barry Hartigan, Pat Creed of our product continues to evolve McDevitt, Early, Horgan, Hick chemistry between the various Warner Music, Pete Murphy and improve. We would like to and Murphy en masse remains to participants was one of the Off of EMI and plenty of music biz -4- Hot Press Circulation: 17725 Wednesday, 27 March 2013 Area of Clip: 113200mm² Page: 112,113,114 Page 2 of 3
BULL MOON FEVER VI-NIT; DIG IT? Rachel Maunsell and Noelle Moone Keith Jonson, Maureen Grant, Noelle at the launch of the 2013 Red Bull ft Fox and Victor Finn at the recent IMRO Bedroom Jam at the Workman's Live Music Venue Awards Club, Dublin
revellers. The party was presided famous by Clen Hansard and of photographs used in the CD Mall's... over by Lindsey Holmes - who Marketa Irglova to the stage. and DVDrelease of the Rolling A great crowd turned up for has had a very busy stretch, with The star of the film and the cocomposerStones film of the same name the lunch promoting the Backin' the Cuggi exhibition, the launch of the music, Clen - which was shot in Ireland, when Belfast initiative at Chapter of Helen Seymour's BeautifulNoise Hansard, attended, as well as the the band gigged here in the mid'60s. One in Dublin recently - where and Forbidden Fruit all coming film's director, John Carney, who The exhibition is currently the food was, as always, superb. in quick succession, on top of her was accompanied by his girlfriend, showing at the Zozimus Gallery Among those publicly supporting outfit's ongoing involvement with the actress Marcella Plunkett, and in Francis St., where it runs until the campaign are Gary Lightbody TheVoice Of Ireland... his father, Martin. The playwright March 23. The pictures of the of Snow Patrol; Zayn Malik of They came from all corners of Enda Walsh, who adapted Once Stones are part of the Irish Photo One Direction; Belfast boy Brian the country for the IMRO Live for the stage, and the director of Archive, a three million-deep Kennedy; Hollyoaks actress Karren Music Venue awards, held in the musical, John Tiffany - who collection, taken from the '50s Hassan; director/actor Simon Copyright House last week. The both won Tony awards for the onwards by the Lensman Agency, Callow and MadeIn Chelsea's Phantomchatted with Kevin Healy show - were also on hand. The which is now administered by Spencer Matthews. The gathering and Cugai of the always excellent production was a resounding Susan Kennedy and her husband at Chapter One was attended by Roisin Dubh in Calway. Both success, with actors Declan Sean Walsh. Niall Stokes Alex McCreevy of the Titanic Healy and Cugai feature in one of Bennett and Zrinka Cvitesic contrasted the innocence of the Belfast, Gemma Bell of Diageo the Rubberbandits videos, which bringing warmth and charm to very youthful looking members (who run the Bushmills Visitor was shown on the night as part the star-crossed Dublin romance, of the Stones with the electric Centre) and Anne McMullan and of the Limerick satirical duo's set. and performing the Oscar-winning charge of sexual energy that they Fiona Ure of Belfast Visitor and Noelle Fox was there representing songs with genuine tenderness. transmitted at the time. "Except Convention Bureau, alongside the OlympiaTheatre, accompanied Though not quite rivalling Bill Wyman," Stokes commented. a bevy of Irish media types by Maureen Grant - the long Carney's film in its emotional "He never looked innocent." and travel correspondents. time bar manager at the venue, impact, or evoking Hansard's Others in attendance included Incidentally, the Backin' Belfast after whom the venue's famous raw, passionate delivery, there Lensman's Andy Farren, Vincent campaign is using 'The Busker', a watering hole is named. Maureen was much to admire about the Kelly, Director of Gallery Zozimus, track by the Lisburn band Pretty was presented with a bouquet show, particularly its frequent, and Pearse Stokes -a cousing of Cartel, for its radio and TV ad of flowers by IMRO chairman, loving references to Dublin. Ronan Keith Donald. Others to play on Keating and FairCity received their the night included Daithi - who fair amount of ribbing, much to is managed by Cugai - and Liza the delight we're sure of Yvonne Flume, who was presented with Keating, who attended with the an award as the 9,000th member cinematographer John Conroy, of IMRO. Other artists present and FairCity actresses Ciara included Eleanor McEvoy, who O'Callaghan and Sarah Flood. has just released a fine new record, Also in attendance were actor If YouLeave and Children Of The Pierce Brosnan and boxer Bernard Son - who had a busy week which Dunne. The guests of honour included an opportunity to hang were An tUachtarain Michael backstage at the Olympia with D. Higgins and his wife Sabina, Slash. The Hot Press Live Venue of who had a busy week, having the Year Award was presented to attended the closing of the JDIFF Cormack Rennick of The 02 and film festival just days before. The there were special commendations couple led the lengthy standing for the Cork Opera House and the ovation awarded to the cast, who Set Theatre in Kilkenny... called on Clen Hansard to take to The European premiere of the the stage to receive a well-deserved Tony award-winning musical Once ovation of his own... was held in the Caiety Theatre in Hot Presseditor Niall Stokes did Dublin two weeks ago, bringing the honours at the opening of the music and romance made CharlieIs My Darling, an exhibition -5- Hot Press Circulation: 17725 Wednesday, 27 March 2013 Area of Clip: 113200mm² Page: 112,113,114 Page 3 of 3
ROLLING IN THE YEARS HAIR APPARENT Susan Kennedy and Niall Stokes at the opening of Children Of The Son meet the Charlie Is My Darling Rolling Stones Centenary Slash at the Olympia Exhibition at Zozimus Gallery Theatre, Dublin
- providing a real shot in the arm promoter Nigel Martyn, Philip be tracking down the country's discussed the shortlist over at the for a talented young outfit... Carton and Brian Foley of Freebird infamous tarantula whiskey, Morrison Hotel. It was a night There was a gathering of the Records, and Roisin Dwyer of this which contains real spiders, or of celebration for all involved, as great and the good in Vicar parish... taking in Build Bright United's Wallis Bird and Adrian Crowley St. recently for the wonderful Having visited Haiti last year C-League clash with Phnom mingled in the bar, but ultimately Salute To Henry tribute concert to see how their work in the Penh neighbour's National Police Delorentos were the winners. for Henry McCullough, run by earthquake-ravaged country was Commisary. Sadly, the snappilynamed After an emotional speech, they Frank Murray. A host of friends progressing, our man Stuart Clark Senate Secretariat FC ate partied long into the night, only and well-wishers gathered in is hopping a ride to Cambodia playing away when he's in town, stopping for an early flight to the Henry's honour, including Christy this week with Concern. It's a but next time... US, en route to SXSW.Gavin James Moore and Declan Sinnot, Mick good news story with Concern's Thursday, March 8 was one of scooped 'Irish Song of the Year' and Flannery, John Spillane, BP programmes there developing to the biggest nights in the Irish was understandably in flying form Fallon, Ronan Collins, Honor the point where, 33 years after music calendar as the great and for the rest of the evening... Heffernan and more. The night going in following the fall of Pol good of the industry gathered in Hearty congratulations to Duan also saw two special musical Pot, they can hand them over to Vicar St. for the Choice Music Stokes, of this parish, and Hilary re-unions when The Fleadh their local partners. Along with Prize ceremony. All of the Hughes on the birth of their Cowboys and Sweeney's Men took a major report in an upcoming nominated acts - bar a touring Two second child last week. Their - separately we hasten to add! Hot Press, Mr. C will be providing Door Cinema Club - performed darling first daughter Siena now - to the stage. Spotted amongst us with regular hotpress.com while the judges, including Today has a little sister to mind, named the crowd were Eamonn McCann and ghotpress updates. All work FM's KC, Phantom's Claire Beck Aoibhe. She will do a great job and his partner Coretti Horgan, and definitely no play, he won't and our own Craig Fitzpatrick too... -6- Hot Press Circulation: 17725 Wednesday, 10 April 2013 Area of Clip: 155700mm² Page: 55,56,58 Page 1 of 3
Succeeding in music is a greater challenge than ever. But with the right know-how, and the best experts fighting your corner, there is no limit to how far you can go words Colm O'Hare
Sound Training Centre has been setting t's a hoary old cliche but knowledge standards in audio education for over 27 is power. And when it comes to For anyone wishing to make a career in years now, with full and part-time fullyaccredited succeeding in music, you should the music business whether as an artist or courses in music production, make sure where possible that you performer or on the technical side, formal sound engineering, live sound, lighting and are getting the very best advice. There qualifications are increasingly the norm, if stage management. The college is part of a are numerous bodies, organisations and only to ensure that you are ahead of the rest network of impressive facilities, including institutions, both public and private, of the pack. Hot Press runs the MIX course Grouse Lodge Residential Recording, whose essential purpose is to provide every year and it has been remarkably Apollo, Sun, and Elektra Studios, the the musician with different elements of successful, not just in attracting students Button Factory venue and Temple Lane what is required to progress in his or her but also in assisting those who do finish the Rehearsal Studios. Studio clients have career. course successfully to get work. included Morrissey, The Black Eyed Peas, In addition to the vital issue of your Rihanna, REM, the late Michael Jackson, Some supply educational courses specific ability as a musician, performer or writer, Paolo Nutini, Muse, The Coronas and more to musicians' needs; others like IMRO depending on what you want to achieve, - which means that there is a wealth of and RAAP, collect royalties on the artists' a range of other skills may be required. In experience for the STC to tap into at any behalf; or like Music Network run vital particular, it makes sense to develop an given time. support services, including awarding understanding of how technology can assist Each year, the Advanced Sound grants, funding the purchase of musical the musician, whether in studio or on stage. Engineering students at the STC release instruments and assisting with recording. Knowing how to record a demo or to upload an album in aid of a chosen charity. The Any and all of these outfits can be of a video on YouTube is one thing. However, 2011 album, Silver Lining, was a phenomenal assistance to an artist or band, especially to ensure that your work stands out in an success. James Vincent McMorrow's cover on the way up. environment where hundreds of tracks are of Steve Winwood's hit 'Higher Love', released every month in Ireland alone, it from the collection, featured on Amazon's really should be recorded and/or filmed to a advertisement for LOVEFILM.com and professional standard. became a standard in his live shows. Where to go to learn how to do it? The ((>\Ti\Ti;i) o\ i;n» -7- Hot Press Circulation: 17725 Wednesday, 10 April 2013 Area of Clip: 155700mm² Page: 55,56,58 Page 2 of 3
Siobhan Armstrong has benefitted from JamesVincent McMorrow recorded for the The Edge is a prominent member of RAAP the Music Capital Scheme SoundTraining Centre
Over €80,000 was raised for mental health and distributed more than €50 million to IMRO and IRMA, as part of the industry charity Headstrong. The collection, available recording artists. How does it work? Well, in umbrella organisation IMIR, lobbying at on iTunes, won the Audio/Music production addition to the publishing and songwriting national and European level for law makers to category in the Digital Hub's Best in Show 2011 rights administered by IMRO,when a sound enhance the intellectual property rights and Awards. It was, in other words, a big success. recording that a musician has performed as economic wellbeing of its members. For the 2012 edition, students released a the named artist on is broadcast on radio or Another important body that serves the record in aid of the Dublin Simon Community in nightclubs, bars, hotels and restaurants musician directly is Music Network, a national to assist those dealing with homelessness. The etc., a royalty payment is due - and RAAP music development organisation funded by the ShortestNight contained covers of classic soul collects and administers that payment on Arts Council. Music Network provides a range of and rhythm 'n' blues songs, by Villagers, Jape, behalf of the performer. This royalty (known supports for professional musicians, including Pugwash and Neil Hannon, among others. as Neighbouring Rights) extends throughout the Music Recording Scheme. The scheme, In addition, The Sound Training Centre holds the world. RAAP has established reciprocal which is managed by Music Network, provides regular Open Days and evenings and invites all agreements with collecting societies, acting on support for performers and composers working interested candidates to come along or to take behalf of artists and bands, in every territory primarily in non-commercial genres, through a personal tour. The college is, as they say, well where that right exists. As it is a not-for-profit awarding funding for music recordings. worth checking out. members' organisation, RAAP members receive The aim is to ensure that the work of Irish Most young musicians and artists starting 100% of their foreign income. Some artists have composers and performers is available other out these days (and many well-established ones made the costly mistake of signing to agents than in live performance and to ensure that too) no longer have the back-up of major record based mainly in the UK, who will typically important or neglected materials of Irish music companies and management, who in the past, charge a fee of between 15 and 20% for collecting are preserved and disseminated to the highest frequently took care of the entire business side the same royalties, and bind them to three or professional standard. of things, leaving the artist to concentrate on four year contracts. Music Network also runs the Music Capital the creative end. In order to make their service more easily Scheme, through which funding is provided These days most artists take a hands-on accessible, RAAP will roll out a new online to both non-professional performing groups/ approach. Ultimately, of course, a musician portal in May 2013 that will give members 24/7 ensembles and professional performing artists needs to be paid for his or her work, whether access to their repertoire and a much greater for the purchase of musical instruments. it's a live or recorded performance. This level of detail on where their payments are This scheme is funded by the Department of is where organisations such as IMRO and coming from and what recordings are getting Arts, Heritage and the Caeltacht. In addition, RAAP (Recorded Artists, Actors & Performers) played in different territories. It's all very, very the Young Musicwide Award is a unique - who handle different suites of rights on useful information for any artist planning to professional development scheme, open to behalf of their members - come in. Since develop their international career. classical, Jazz and Irish traditional musicians. it was established in 2001, under fianna In addition to their day-to-day role in More details on all of these schemes are Casey's direction, the latter has collected collecting royalties, RAAP also works alongside available at musicnetwork.ie HOW TO GETAHEAD IN MUSIC It's all change in music nowadaysbut some things - from the importance of trying an instrument before you buy through sourcing the best CD reproduction to choosing your strings and accessorieswisely - remain as important as ever.Which is where your friendly local music store comes in...words Dave Hanratty
The music industry is in a continuous in Drogheda, Walton's in Dublin or more recent haven't seen, even if the word of mouth is great. state of flux, but for musicians arrivals like music superstore X Music, beside You need to try it out, get the feel of it, see if it themselves, some things remain the Red Cow roundabout, the advice you receive suits you. Don't be afraid to ask questions of the constant. For players of every level, from the guys behind the counter is an integral salesman.They're there to help you. And, if you knowledge is paramount - particularly part of getting the most out of your guitar, amp buy local, you can always come back and get knowing precisely which tools to use and the or keyboard. information and advice on how to get the best best places to find them. Where choosing an instrument is concerned, out of the instrument you've bought, at no extra it really is essential to pick it up and check it out charge.Those relationships are important." As Hot Presshas been saying for some time properly for yourself before you buy. With all of this in mind.theTLT will play host now, the trip to your local music store is an "Don't buy blind," stresses Tommy Leddy, to a series of clinics as part of its upcoming important rite of passage. It's also a vital part owner of the Sound Shop (soundshop.ie) and Irish Music Festival (April 5-7). Open to all, of gaining musical knowledge. Whether it's in the Tommy Leddy Theatre (TLT— thetlt.ie) in the festival will feature demonstrations from long established outlets like The Sound Shop Drogheda. "Don't buy an instrument that you guitaristsJimmy Smyth, Rodney Branigan, -8- Hot Press Circulation: 17725 Wednesday, 10 April 2013 Area of Clip: 155700mm² Page: 55,56,58 Page 3 of 3
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Irish Music Festival participant Anto Drennan Crystal Media offer fast CDand DVDturnaround Strings.ie is a vital resourcefor Irish musicians
Richard Gilliwitz, Steve Fairclough and Anto "It just makes it more real," guitarist Vinny Casey help musicians all the way through to the final Drennan. states. "I understand that it's so important to stage of a project." In addition, 'The Drum Doctor' Robert Barrett keep your costs down, especially if you're a young A bit of planning makes all the difference if you will give a masterclass between i and 3pm on band starting out. But the cost doesn't really come want to get things done efficiently. the Saturday. Leddy is keen to emphasise how into it when you think about the physical endproduct. "Time is a factor, definitely," Camille says."Make shopping locally has a positive knock-on effect on Obviously you hope to sell enough that sure you've left enough time to get things done the Irish economy, something he feels is especially it will recoup your investment- but people still well.The key is to make sure that you're happy significant in these austere times. love buying CDs,they really do. If you go to a good with the mastered CD because, with duplication, "Most stores nowadays are aware of the show and there's a merchandise stand, chances are once you have a reallly good master, you can just competition and will match foreign or online you'll end up buying a CD on the way out. If it'sjust take it from there." prices," he says. online, you can't quite grasp it, really." Finally, speaking as someone who knows all It's a view shared by Rory Broderick of Broderick's It's all subjective, but the debate between too well the horror of last-minute hiccups such Music of Kilkenny (brodericksmusicwarehouse. analogue and digital rages on. as forgetting a drum key, or seeing a guitar com). Rory warns of the hidden costs of buying "Vinyl is different," Caseycontinues. "It sounds string break seconds into a live performance, the online. He believes that the benefits offered to different, has its own 'thing'that I love and that a importance of bringing the necessary spares and musicians by local retailers are second to none great many people love. But that's not to say that accessories cannot be overstated.The team of -and that it is hugely important to offer as much it's better or worse than the sound on a CD.That's dedicated musicians at strings.ie- founded in assistance as possible to musicians. a personal preference. The most important thing is 2007- stock a huge range of strings, including A lot of Rory's business comes from assisting live that you find the right people to manufacture it." D'addario, Ernie Ball, Martin, and Rotosound performances through PAand amplification hire. The post-production process is an integral part among others, covering an impressive portfolio Broderick's also house a fully stocked rehearsal of the musician's journey, one that requires its of brands for guitar, banjo, cello, mandolin and room and recording studio to cater for all styles own microscopic level of focus. A quality product more. In addition, they're a one stop portal for and genres, making Broderick's Music a vital part demands quality presentation, after all. The team accessories and parts, as well as instruments like of the scene in and around Kilkenny and Carlow. at Sandycove-basedCrystal Media (crystalmedia. harmonicas and whistles. ie) have been working with the Irish music and They also promise a lightning-fast service, with n 2013,fans enjoy music in more ways than media industries for almosta decade, specialising an estimated 95%of orders placed online delivered ever. Download services make up an increasing in high quality production and packaging. within 48 hours. A friendly and efficient support proportion of chart sales and, with the Aiming to enable independent musicians to team is also in place. Customers are encouraged to emergence of brands like Spotify and Deezer, achieve a sophisticated level of professionalism pose questions on the regularly updated Facebook streaming has finally become established here. in the finished product. Crystal Media offer stateof-the-artpage, facebook.com/strings.ie. All true. But while technological advances options to bolster a quick turnaround The important thing for musicians in Ireland is provide numerous platforms via-which to of finished CDs and DVDs.They also boast full to be able to control every aspect of the process consume music, there's still no substitute for in-house graphic design capabilities for those from start to finish. In that regard, as we said getting a CD or a slab of vinyl into your hand. For all-important finishing touches, tailoring their at the outset, knowledge is power. And if you're the fan it's a tangible connection to the artists or approach to suit individual projects. looking for a source of knowledge, then you bands they love. For the musician, it represents a "We deal with independent musicians every day simply must get a copy of the Hot PressYearbook physical reward for all the hard work you've put of the week, looking after promotional copies and -which lists over 8,000 businesses of relevance into writing the tunes and making the record. things like that," says Camille Kelly,a director at to musicians-as well as bands, managers, As-R For Dublin/Kildare instrumental outfit Overhead, Crystal Media. "We also help them with Cracenote scouts, radio DJs,and all of the people with a say The Albatross-currently in the studio preparing submissions, getting the songs and information in and a stake in the Irish industry (to order, go to their debut full-length album which they intend to onto iTunesand all of that - because you can www.hotpress.com/shop). make available on both CD and vinyl - a physical end up putting your album up and find that the SEE NEXT ISSUE FOR PART 2 OF release has always been part of the masterplan. information isn't automatically there. We try to OUR MUSIC INDUSTRY SPECIAL
Overhead,The Albatross still believe in Broderick's Music is a Meccafor musicians physical product in the Kilkenny and Carlow areas 058{ HOT PRESS| 3706 } -9- Irish Music Magazine Circulation: 10100 Monday, 1 April 2013 Area of Clip: 54100mm² Page: 49 Page 1 of 1
TREMOLOIMRO Showcase @ Temple Bar Tradfest.Thursday& REALTA January 24th, 201 3. Still mesmerizedby Martin Hayesand DennisCahill the previous Aaron O'Haganand Conor Lamb(both on pipesand low whistles) night in Christ Church cathedral as part of the Temple Bar readiedthemselves for the secondhalf of this evening'sIMRO Showcase. Tradfest2013, I found myself wandering into the setting of Deirdre was the speakerfor the group, with a warmth that drew the New Theatreat the back of Connolly Books in the quarter, the attention of the audience immediately, as she explained the for the annual hosting of IMRO's Showcaseof traditional music songsand tunes in her charming Antrim lilt. The power of Realta talent, with IMRO's, Claire Eganon hand to introducesome of the lay in the harmonisingof Aaron and Conor, as they sparredwith emergingtalent for the future. both whistles and pipes, their piping duet on Colonel Frasersa The Showcaseevent, as part of the Tradfest,calls out each year particular delight, showing how much work they have to put into to new groups and performerswithin the tradition to bring their their arrangements. talent to a captive audience of festival goers,to impressand win Deirdre offered a fine selection of songs too, in both in English new followers with their fresh approach to the tradition. and Irish,specifically collecting some songsfrom traditionalsingers Not to be comparedto the wizardryof Martin Hayesand Dennis of the North. Although only young, they have already traveled Cahill, of course, each group undoubtedly gets onto the stage extensively,Deirdre prefacing one as gaeilge song by asking if with the intention to mark their territory within the broadening there were any Irish speakersin the audience then, surprisedat confines of the tradition, but who knows in a few years time, the lack,saying how the groupexpect such a responsewhen abroad, maybe some of these up and coming acts will hover in the same but not at home,to the bowed heads of the bashfulcrowd. orbit as H&C. Not only havethey a maturesound, but Realtamanaged to look Over two nights, four acts would presenttheir music, the first of the part too, as if they came straightfrom the archivesof the '70's which on the Thursdayof the festivalbeing Tremolo, the four-piece seriesof Come WestAlong the Road, with the pipers' long hair band, which grew out of an album of the same name which was and fashionsense a sure throwback. No doubt, with their musical "The Showcaseevent, as part of the Tradfest,calls out each year to new groups and performers within the tradition to bring their talent to a captive audience of festival goers, to impress and win new followers with their fresh approach to the tradition" recordedby the group'sfiddler, Donal Donnelly.They weretrimmed abilities,the trio will alsobe filed away soon enoughin the archives down on the evening, due to the absenceof their piper, Stijn Van for future preservation. Beek.Instead, as Karl Nesbittsaid, Tremolo was a trio for the night, So that was the first evening over, plenty of new tunes, a nod to with interludesfrom singerAmy McAllister. the bestof times someforty yearsago and a certainretro-chic when Beginningwith two tunes after a quick check to makesure the it came to the fashion stakes.Next month I'll tell you what went arrangementof flute (Karl Nesbitt), fiddle (Donal Donnelly) and on during the Friday night showcase,tunes to die for, but you'll guitar (Donncha Moynihan) were in tune. The first, we later have to wait until then for the whole story. discovered, was from Scottishflute player Jamie Smith, with the Derek Copley seconda slipjig composedby Tremolofiddle playerDonal Donnelly. As it would transpire,a lot of the tunes performedwere written by Donal, includingSunday's Well, One-ArmedBandit and HaveA Co Hero, the latter much brightercoming out of the dark, complicated syncopationof the former. While the fiddle led most of the performance(Nesbitt switched betweenflute, bouzoukiand bodhran),Antrim singerAmy McAllister punctuatedTremolo's sets with Bill Caddick'sJohn O Dreamsand a vibrant P Standsfor Paddy, an homageto some of the best folk music from the 1970's. Tremelo presenteda precise, professional set,before they made way to a warmapplause for the nextgroup, Realta. Immediatelythere was a shiftin character,with a youthfulenthusiasm and energy burstingfrom the stageas Deirdre Galway (guitar), -10- Inish Times Circulation: 4873 Tuesday, 5 March 2013 Area of Clip: 10700mm² Page: 16 Page 1 of 1
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By Niamh Devereux longlist. ings, both nominated for the first She faced competition from critically-acclaimedtime. ENNISCORTHY SENSATION Wallis musicians from However, it was not to be, as Bird narrowly missed out on the across the country, including Dublin-based alternative rock band WallisBird coveted title of Album of the Year' Damien Dempsey, Two Door Cinema Delorentos came out on top, winning at the recent Meteor Choice Music Club, Julie Feeney and €10,000, a prize fund which Prize Awards, as band Delorentos Heathers. has been provided by the Irish scooped the win. The girl from Galbally also was Music Rights Organisation (TMRO) narrowlyThe talented musician was one up against The Cast Of Cheers, and the Irish Recorded Music Association of ten artists nominated for the Delorentos and Adrian Crowley, (IRMA). All of the shortlisted award, for her third and self-titled all of whom were previously nominated, acts will receive a specially-commissioned album, after been whittled down as well as Dublin's Mumblin' award, also courtesy of missesout from over 150 on the original Def Ro and Limerick's Wind¬ IMRO and IRMA.
e1 -12- Dungarvan Observer Circulation: 10300 Wednesday, 27 February 2013 Area of Clip: 67000mm² Page: 10 Page 1 of 3
Pictured are students that completed the Horticulture and Landscaping course in 2012 Back row left to right: Sonia Mylett, James Dundon, Pat Phelan Youthreach, Pearse Nolan, Dean Condron, Sarah Mylett. Front row left to right: Peter Statham Youthreach, Mayor Cllr. Jim D'Arcy, Bernie Power Youthreach. [John Power] WaterfordYouthreach
AnnualWATERFORD Youthreach Awards held their awards ceremony in January to celebreate the achievements of students that completed courses with them in the academic year 2011/2012. Mayor Cllr. Jim D'Arcy opened the evenings ceremonies. He commented how this was a very special celebration for him as he was getting the opportunity to present certificates to his own students as Co-Ordinator of the centre and Mayor of the oldest city in the country. | 33 young men and women Student of the Year - Susan Sheahan, Deputy Co-Ordinator Youthreach, Mayor Cllr. Jim D'Arcy, presenting Cathy Walsh | completed courses with with the student of the year award. [John Power] Youthreach in 2011/2012, in the Leaving Certifiacte music workshop in April 2012 Dublin to the songs of the Applied, Leaving Certificate where they wrote and Youth Awards where the group and Horticulture and recorded their own song. had been nominated for best Landscaping. The song "Can't wait for song, a category that was being Certificates were also presented the Summer to come" was judged by I.M.R.O, the Irish in the area of An written and recorded over two Music Rights Organisation. Gaisce, Sports Performance, days with the help of Youthreach were fortunate to Work Experience amd Music. "Craftzone".They also created win the category and were A group of students got the a video for the song. In presneted with a fantastic opportuntiy to be a part of a October the school travelled to award. df hhhCOdi -13- Dungarvan Observer Circulation: 10300 Wednesday, 27 February 2013 Area of Clip: 67000mm² Page: 10 Page 2 of 3
Pictured are some of the group that won Best Song for their original piece and performance in the Songs from the Youth Awards 2012 - Cathy Walsh, Sarah Mylett, Susan Sheahan Deputy Co-Ordinator Youthreach, Mayor Cllr. Jim D'Arcy, Corey Healy, Sonia Mylett. [John Power] : | ; \
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Leaving Cert Students 201 1/2012 - Back row left to right Jamie English, Kieran Dobbyn, Wayne O'Keeffe Youthreach, Kieran Walsh, Eugeniv Chivoliv. Front row left to right: Susan Sheahan Deputy Co-Ordinator Youthreach, Mayor Cllr. Jim D'Arcy, Rosina Kelly Youthreach. [John Power] -14- Dungarvan Observer Circulation: 10300 Wednesday, 27 February 2013 Area of Clip: 67000mm² Page: 10 Page 3 of 3
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Pictured are Sports Performance students receiving certificates for training completed to date. - back row left to right: Andrew Ryan, Philip Hanrahan, Adam Daly, Darryl Hennessy, Ross Daniels. Front row left to right: Paul Cleary Youthreach, Mayor Cllr Jim D'Arcy, Michael Looby FAI. [John Power]
| Pictured are former students receiving their Bronze Gaisce Medals - Betty Walsh Youthreach, Sonia Mylett, Mayor Cllr. Jim D'Arcy, Sarah Mylett, Stephen Peers An Gaisce, Muriel Keane j Youthreach. [John Power] -15- Waterford News & Star Circulation: 6128 Tuesday, 26 February 2013 Area of Clip: 81400mm² Page: 79 Page 1 of 3
Youthreachawarded for year of achievements WATERFORD Youthreach own students as Co-Ordinator Gaisce, Sports Performance, ed a video for the song. In held their awards ceremony of the centre and Mayor Work Experience amd October the school travelled in January to celebrate the of the oldest city in the country. Music. to Dublin to the songs of the achievements of students A group of students got Youth Awards where the that completed courses with 33 young men and the opportuntiy to be a part group had been nominated them in the academic year women completed courses of a music workshop in April for best song, a category that 2011/2012. Mayor Cllr Jim with Youthreach in 2012 where they wrote and was being judged by D'Arcy,opening the evening's 2011/2012, in the Leaving recorded their own song. I.M.R.O, the Irish Music ceremonies, commented Certifiacte Applied, Leaving The song "Can't wait for Rights Organisation. how this was a very special Certificate and Horticulture the summer to come" was Youthreach were fortunate celebration for him as he was and Landscaping. written and recorded over to win the category and were getting the opportunity to Certificates were also presentedtwo days with the help of presented with a fantastic present certificates to his in the area of An "Craftzone". They also creat¬ award.
Leaving Cert Students 2011/2012: Pictured were, back from left, Jamie English, Kieran Dobbyn, Wayne O'Keeffe Youthreach, Kieran Walsh, Eugeniv Chivoliv, front, from left, Susan Sheahan Deputy Co-Ordinator Youthreach, Mayor Cllr Jim D'Arcy, Rosina Kelly Youthreach.
Susan Sheahan Deputy Co-Ordinator Youthreach and Mayor Cllr Jim D'Arcy, presenting Cathy Walsh with the Student of the Year award. -16- Waterford News & Star Circulation: 6128 Tuesday, 26 February 2013 Area of Clip: 81400mm² Page: 79 Page 2 of 3
Pictured were former sudents receiving their Bronze Gaisce Medals, from left, Betty Walsh Youthreach, Sonia Mylett, Mayor Cllr Jim D'Arcy, Sarah Mylet, Stephen Peers An Gaisce, Muriel Keane Youthreach. All photos: John Power
Pictured are students that completed the Horticulture and Landscaping course in 2012. Back L-R Sonia Mylett, James Dundon, Pat Phelan Youthreach, Pearse Nolan, Dean Condron, Sarah Mylett, Front L-R Peter Statham Youthreach, Mayor Cllr Jim D'Arcy, Bernie Power Youthreach. -17- Waterford News & Star Circulation: 6128 Tuesday, 26 February 2013 Area of Clip: 81400mm² Page: 79 Page 3 of 3
Pictured are Sports Performance students receiving certificates for training completed to date, back row from left, Andrew Ryan, Philip Hanrahan, Adam Daly, Darryl Hennessy, Ross Daniels, front from left, Paul Cleary Youthreach, Mayor Cllr Jim D'Arcy, Michael Looby FAI.
Pictured are some of the group that won Best Song for their original piece and performance in the Songs from the Youth Awards 2012, from left, Cathy Walsh, Sarah Mylett, Susan Sheahan Deputy Co-Ordinator Youthreach, Mayor Cllr Jim D'Arcy, Corey Healy, Sonia Mylett.