Author: Breffni Banks

Iron Maiden’s Manager, Rod Smallwood and Metal Hammer editor Alexander Milas are the brain child’s behind “Heavy Metal Truants” which is a charity bike ride from London to the Download Festival to raise much needed money for a range of charities. The Truants will consist of a collection of artists & infamous music biz folks who will all be doing their bit to raise some funding for Nordoff Robbins, Teenage Cancer Trust and Childline.

In association with Geoff Smith of UMG International, www.Overdrive.ie invite you to a fund raising night of blistering Hard Rock and Metal with a fantastic line up that consists of AeSect, Stone Trigger, Beltbuckle Overdrive, Shoctopus, Psykosis and Metallica tribute act FRANTICA. All proceeds from the event will be donated towards the charity’s listed above.

Smith, “I’ve known Oran at Overdrive for over 20 years & I’m really pleased to be able to help sponsor his event with the support of Universal Music. These events will raise cash for these really important charities that help kids who really need it.”

If you’d like to help, please join us at The Grand Social in Dublin on May 15th. Tickets are on sale now from Sound Cellar or can be purchased on the door at €10.00 (Inc Booking Fee)

For more information please contact Overdrive on – 01 685 3550 / oran@nulloverdrive.ie / www.overdrive.ie

“MESSIN’ WITH THE MUSIC”……a Creative Music Making Workshop…Be Inspired!

Are you aged 14-17 years old? Do you have a love of music? Do you want to create and perform your own music as part of a group? If so then this is your chance to perform live on the main stage at the Earhart Festival in Ballyarnet Park. Your very welcome to participate whether you play an instrument or not and remember it’s totally free.

After the huge success of all previous ‘Messin’ with the Music’ workshops the team are now recruiting new participants. Past participants have commented: ‘This is the best week I’ve had this summer,’ and ‘ I’ve learned more in one week than I’ve learned in all of my GCSE music so far.’ Ollie Green, director of Greater Shantallow Community Arts ARC (Art Reaching Communities) programme said, “it’s amazing to see what these young ones have come up with from scratch within the space of a few days; some exceptional work to be heard. I would really like to thank the Arts Council of Northern Ireland for their continuing support for this vital community arts project’’

All that those interested have to do is take part in a series of creative music making workshops which will run from Mon 13th- Fri 17th May 2013 with sessions lasting from 6pm -9.30 pm at Studio 2, Skeoge Industrial Estate. Then, what you will all have been working towards, the main performance, which will be on Sun 19th May at Ballyarnet Park. This is the full package for any young musician starting out who wants to rock on a big stage playing their own music in a band while gaining very vital experience from 3 very experienced musicians

The main aim of ‘Messin’ with the Music’ is to empower young people by developing their confidence through practical music making, to understand the processes of this, and to contribute to their overall social, educational and personal development. Skills include composition, song writing, musical theory, performance, improvisation, aural awareness, musicianship, rhythm and music business. This builds upon confidence, teamwork skills, independent learning, peer-to-peer learning and mutual understanding with the main focus being on having fun with music as that’s what its all about.

Three very experienced musicians and facilitators will lead the workshops. Denis Mc Laughlin has been involved in music for the past 15 years from touring Europe at 17, to getting an ND in Popular Music and a HND in Music Production as well as a Bachelor Degree in Music. Caolan Mc Laughlin also has a Bachelor degree in music and works as a freelance musician touring Europe with various projects and has worked with and continues to work with such artists as Bronagh Gallagher, Paul Casey, Graham Hopkins (The Frames), Mark Black, Chadsko and DhARMA to name a few. Tommy Mc Aleer is an experienced multi-instrumentalist. He released an E.P, “My One Desire” in 2000 and played many music venues in London before returning to Northern Ireland in 2003 and currently teaches and contributes in various community projects. All three continue to tour locally and beyond. Since the 3 founded MWTM back in 2011 they have been called upon by various organisations branching out and delivering creative music workshops similar to this gaining a wealth of experience with the utmost success.…Be Inspired!

Deadline for applications: Monday 6th May 2013

If you have any queries or would like an application form, email: messinwiththemusic@nullymail.com

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Amplify is an organisation that provides and shares valuable info for bands,musicians,entertainers of all genres regarding the ever changing music industry. Our mission is to provide a pure source of information that ultimately can assist in keeping real musicians and their music alive.

We work with a large professional network of people who work in all aspects of the music/entertainment industry and invite guest speakers to our events to share and exchange first hand knowledge that can assist musicians/entertainers with clear and concise information and help accelerate their careers in the current music/entertainment industry.

APRIL 30TH GUEST SPEAKERS: Eamonn Barrett from Royseven, who will be sharing his experience and tips about surviving as a band in today’s music climate.

Roisín Dwyer from Hotpress, who will be talking about the association between your band and the media, how important it is and how to approach various publications.

Marty Miller from Radio Nova, who will be discussing the best way to get radio play and how to get your foot in the door.

Pete Murphy from EMI Ireland, who will be sharing his experience in working with a major label, how to approach a record label and looking at the pros and cons of working with major and independent labels.

The event will be free of charge and we urge you to bring your demos, bios, merch what ever you want to bring. The idea is for everybody to start sharing music, contacts, experience and knowledge so get it together and come on down.

Venue: The Grand Social, Dublin 1 / Doors 6.30pm with start time of 7pm.

For more information please contact: Oran O’Beirne Tel: +353 1 685 3550 / +353 86 8528876 / e: oran@nulloverdrive.ie