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Kerouac on The Big Picture TV

Wednesday 14th, January, 2015

Kerouac on The Big Picture TV

Kerouac are a Dublin-based, post-hardcore rock band. Combining an eclectic mix of influences, ranging from Led Zeppelin and The Beatles through to Deftones, 36 Crazyfists, Silverchair and Kyuss, Kerouac temper their aggressive, innovative, riff-based sound with a keen ear for subtle hooks and melodies. Combining their dedication to polished, technical musicianship with raw, unbridled passion, Kerouac are renowned for their wild live performances and ability to connect with their audience.

They joined us for an acoustic session and a quick chat with Pon...

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Music Generation South Dublin - Music Education Development Manager

Wednesday 19th, November, 2014

Music Generation South Dublin - Music Education Development Manager

Music Generation South Dublin - Music Education Development Manager Music Generation South Dublin is a participant in Ireland’s National Music Education Programme - Music Generation – - Ireland’s National Music Education Programme initiated by Music Network and co- funded by U2 and The Ireland Funds, the Department of Education and Skills and Local Music Education Partnerships. It now seeks to employ a Music Education Development Manager with the skills and the capacity to initiate, drive and sustain the artistic and developmental vision for performance music education in the county.

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Call out for participants for RUA RED Young Curators 2015

Wednesday 5th, November, 2014

Call out for participants for RUA RED Young Curators 2015

RUA RED South Dublin Arts Centre is looking for applications to take part in the 2015 RUA RED Young Curators project. The project will include visiting various art spaces, meeting with successful curators and finally, as a collaborative group, curating an exhibition for RUA RED. Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 30 and have a strong interest in art.

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Yvonne Kinsella Interview

Friday 10th, October, 2014

Yvonne Kinsella Interview

Yvonne is a mother of two, a journalist, author, ghost writer and TV Producer and has worked as a radio reporter on Newstalk Radio. She started her career in the media 16 years ago as a journalist in The Tallaght Echo newspaper.  She was born in the Liberties in Dublin and lived for many years in Springfield in Tallaght, attending secondary school at St Marks Community School. Yvonne attended college at the Institute of Technology Tallaght, studying Public Relations, including journalism and film studies.

She has given talks nationwide on the media, how to tell a story, the importance of thorough and accurate research, getting published as a journalist and getting your manuscript to catch the attention of a publisher.

She will be one of the featured speakers at Noise Careers: "Careers in Radio, Television & Journalism", which takes place in Tallaght Library from 5.30 to 7pm on Monday 13th October. To book a free place at the talk; which also features radio producer Audrey Donohue and T.V. Producer Elton Mullally, please contact Tallaght Library at talib@sdublincoco.ie or on (01) 4620073.

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Jonathan McGonnell Interview

Tuesday 30th, September, 2014

Jonathan McGonnell Interview

Currently working as a concept artist in the fim industry, Jonathan McGonnell will be one of the featured speakers at this years Noise Careers Talks. We asked him to to answer a few questions about how he decided to pursue a career as an artist. You can hear more from him in Tallaght Library from 5.30 to 7pm on Monday 20th October. To book a free place please contact Tallaght Library at talib@sdublincoco.ie or on (01) 4620073.

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Elton Mullally Interview

Monday 29th, September, 2014

Elton Mullally Interview

Elton Mullally is a musician and television producer. He set up Tusk productions in 2009 with 2 fellow workmates and secured a commission with RTE for the indie music show UNDER ETHER. Elton also co-presented the series with actress & model Michelle Doherty. In 2012 Elton returned to college and received a 1st class honours Masters in Television Production & Radio in IADT, Dublin. Tusk productions are presently responsible for comedy development projects for RTE online. Elton is also a songwriter and musician and has toured and/ or recorded with many of Irelands top artists including Mark Geary, Nina Hynes, Carol Keogh, Autamata, Readers Wives, Star Little Thing, Jerry Fish, to name but a few. He will be one of the featured speakers at Noise Careers: "Careers in Radio, Television & Journalism", which takes place in Tallaght Library from 5.30 to 7pm on Monday 13th October.
To book a free place at the talk; which also features radio producer Audrey Donohue and journalist Yvonne Kinsella, please contact Tallaght Library at talib@sdublincoco.ie or on (01) 4620073.

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TAGS: NOISE Careers