Author: Press Officer

Other Voices Season 11 (the second decade) takes to the air on RTÉ Two television On Wednesday May 8th 2013.
       
To celebrate its 11th year Other Voices takes to the road. The journey begins in its spiritual home The Church of St James in Dingle Co Kerry and travels North to The Glassworks in Derry/Londonderry and on East to Wilton’s the oldest music hall in the heart of London. These three locations provide a stunning visual backdrop for magical music from the windswept West of Ireland to the beating heart of London town.
       
Over 8 weeks, presenter Aidan Gillen will take us on a musical trip that binds these three locations together. Each programme will feature remarkable music coupled with insightful conversations, unique acoustic performances, plus performances from the IMRO Other Room.
 
Other Voices Season 11 will feature one off performances, intimate acoustic sessions and interviews with some of the world’s most exciting artists including Laura Mvula, Laura Marling, Villagers, John Grant, The Unthanks, Paul Buchanan, Dexys, Neil Hannon, Beth Orton, Imelda May, platform rising stars The Strypes , Kodaline, Soak, Local Natives and introduce new artists, Katherine Philippa, Little Bear, Our Krypton Son, Walking on Cars, This is The Kit and Luluc.
 
Programme 1 on May 8th will feature music and conversation with Laura Mvula, English rock band Palma Violets, indie trio Daughter, folk bliss sisters The Staves and singer-songwriter George Ezra.
  
Speaking of that journey, executive producer Philip King said “This has been the best musical trip of my life, uplifting and inspirational. We made great friends, took the spirit of Dingle on the road North along the Atlantic highway to the singing City of Derry, one of the most musical places on the planet, Soak got on the bus in Dingle and stayed on board for the London set. Dingle, Derry, London what a trip… Let’s do it all over again.”
 
Ahead of the RTÉ broadcast, you can watch some of the music from the 3 locations on the Other Voices Youtube channel 

 There are also vlogs online from each location which can be viewed here

 Other Voices is supported by Derry-Londonderry 2013/Culture Company 2013 Ltd, The Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure Northern Ireland, the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Ireland, Arts Council England, British Council, BBC NI, RTÉ, IMRO, Failte Ireland and Tourism Ireland.

OTHER VOICES 11 – BROADCAST SCHEDULE 2013

RTÉ TWO

Programme 1 (Wednesday 8th May) – 10.55pm Laura Mvula Palma Violets Daughter The Staves George Ezra  (IMRO Other Room)

Programme 2 (Wednesday 15th May) – 10.55pm Beth Orton Matthew E. White Kodaline Savages Ghosts Estates (IMRO Other Room)

Programme 3 (Wednesday 22nd May) – 10.55pm Imelda May Owen Pallett Laura Marling Little Green Cars Drenge (IMRO Other Room)

Programme 4 (Wednesday 29th May) – 10.55pm Paul Buchanan SOAK Damien Dempsey James Yorkston Walking On Cars (IMRO Other Room)   

Programme 5 (Wednesday 5th June) – 11.00pm Marina & The Diamonds John Grant Gavin James Josephine Swords (IMRO Other Room)

Programme 6 (Wednesday 12th June) – 11.00pm Villagers The Unthanks Bronagh Gallagher Little Bear Forrests (IMRO Other Room)

Programme 7 (Wednesday 26th June) – 11.20pm Dexys Luluc Jesca Hoop The Strypes Bleeding Heart Pigeons (IMRO Other Room) The Riptide Movement (IMRO Other Room)

Programme 8 (Wednesday 3rd July) – 11.20pm Neil Hannon Stornoway Local Natives This Is The Kit Ocho (IMRO Other Room)  

The legendary producer who has shaped the sound of bands like U2, The Killers, Rolling Stones, Dave Matthews Band, Talking Heads, Morrissey, The Pogues, Peter Gabriel and Thirty Seconds To Mars has just signed up for the new series of RTÉ’s songwriting talent show ‘The Hit’

Steve’s knowledge and experience will be invaluable as he searches for the right songs (and songwriters) to send into the pitching rooms, where writers will receive the opportunity to pitch their songs directly to established stars. If the star likes the song they may well choose it as their next hit single so Steve’s decisions are hugely important.

If anyone can recognise a hit it’s Steve Lillywhite who is very excited to be involved in the series

“The Hit is a show that puts the song centre stage where it should be. As any artist will tell you: a great song can change a career overnight”

Songwriters who want the chance to kickstart their career overnight should complete the following questionnaire and send it together with a copy of their song lyrics to thehit@nullvipmg.tv along with an mp3 or mp4 recording of their song (or a link to where the song can be streamed/downloaded) before the closing date of May 24th 2013

On Wednesday, May 1st at 11.20pm, RTE Two will broadcast a very special feature length Other Voices programme featuring a selection of musical highlights recorded over three nights at Wilton’s Music Hall in London. Other Voices London 2013 will include performances and interviews with Laura Mvula, Villagers, Dexys, John Grant, Matthew E. White and Laura Marling.

On April 5th, Other Voices, in association with the Barbican, landed at Wilton’s Music Hall in the East End of London. This unique 17th century building provided a stunning backdrop for the eclectic musical gathering that took place over the weekend.
 
Other Voices traveled from Kerry (St James Church) to Derry (The Glassworks) and on to London (Wilton’s) this year, a journey that crossed borders, broke boundaries and created a tangible musical alliance between three great cities, each one steeped in its own uniquely rich heritage of song and story, past and present.


Other Voices London Special – RTE Two, Wednesday 1st May, 11.20pm
Featuring performances and interviews from Laura Mvula, Villagers, Dexys, John Grant, Matthew E. White and Laura Marling. 
 

Other Voices is supported by Derry-Londonderry 2013/Culture Company 2013 Ltd, The Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure Northern Ireland, the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Ireland, Arts Council England, British Council, BBC NI, RTÉ, IMRO and Tourism Ireland.

Location

Irish Music Rights Organisation
Copyright House
Pembroke Row
Lower Baggot Street
Dublin 2

Date:  Saturday 27th April

 1 pm – Indie 101 with Darryl Hurs

 Every artist needs blueprint for their career – we help you with planning, tools, management and setting goals to ensure your career as a band is successful.  Darryl is currently the head booker for one of Toronto’s most prominent and successful live venues, as well as the founder of Indie Week.

2 pm – Getting the Word Out and Building Your Fanbase

Vanessa Cito (Big Things Productions)

Peter Nagle (blogger)

In the digital age, public relations are more important than ever – find out how to gain loyal fans and promote your music and shows, online and in the real world.

3 pm – Mentorship Roundtable

Tracey Hanby (Gigs Ireland)

Elvera Butler (Reekus Records)

Eddie Joyce (Irish Songwriters)

Vanessa Cito (Big Things Productions)

This session allows artists to discuss and question industry professionals on any aspect of the music business.

It’s no revelation that hard work pays off and this year it is Motorcycle Display Team’s time to shine. With the upcoming Irish release of their single ‘A Taste’ in April 2013, taken from their oustanding debut album ‘Captatio Benevolentiae’, the band are set to take Ireland by the scruff, and nobody is going to complain!

The UK power-pop trio formed in 2008 and have since grafted tirelessly to become a mainstay in the UK music scene. They have seen their music featured in “Hollyoaks”, a BBC sitcom called “Off the Hook”, they have been featured as ‘Artist of the Month’ on We7 and were named Unsigned Band of the Month by Absolute Radio. To top that the band have had illustrious residencies in the renowned ‘Dublin Castle’ and The New Cross Inn in London town and have received significant FM radio play in the UK, Ireland and beyond.

Despite all these achievements the band remained to fly relatively under the mainstream radar until now. The album ‘Captatio Benevolentiae’ is their debut LP which reaches us 2 years after the release of their EP ‘The Crayon Masterpiece’. Produced and mixed by Cesar Gimeno Lavin of Modest Mouse and White Lies fame, the 11 songs on the album are undeniably slick and incredibly addictive and have received much critical acclaim to date’

Chordblossom,com (4/5) “MDT have managed to create a record that hops, skips and jumps through a smorgasbord of musical styles and is hugely impressive to possess such versatility. It’s revelatory how good it is. Go buy. Go listen. Go enjoy.”

Chunk.ie (7.5/10) “……a talented rhythm section in Matthew Eyre (Bass Guitar) and Morgan Condon (Drums). Atop this appealing mix sits Vocalist/Guitarist Steve Hinds’ lush falsetto vocal, that hops around with great versatility and playfulness, backed up by some of the tastiest harmonies this side of Motown” Right Chord Music “The album entirely captivates and through its catchy choruses and shrewd velvety lyrics, keeps you engaged for hours”

The Irish Daily Star (3/5) “An infectious enough blend of art-rock and punk funk to make you want to listen to it again.”
The band comprises of three zealous musicians hailing from the finest corners of the globe, among whom talent is not lacking. Steve is a successful actor from the UK, Morgan a Dublin musician who has had former chart success with his former band Zeel . While Matt is a New Zealand lawyer who lays claim to a good lashing of Irish heritage and also a revered ‘clothed’ cameo in a popular porn movie.

So far the band has released two single from the album ‘Betweenager’ and ‘Brickwall’. The band have already toured Ireland to a rip roaring response but with the release of ‘A Taste’ in April  MDT have Ireland on their hitlist once more. Irish summer dates to be announced soon!

Two concerts in Dublin City Libraries as part of One City One Book – featuring Royal Irish Academy of Music Miriam Kaczor (flute), Evelina Ndlova (electric piano) and Margaret Bridge, (choral conductor with a choir of eight singers), presented by composer Benjamin Dwyer  

In celebration of James Plunkett’s Stumpet City being the chosen book for One City One Book 2013 and to mark  the influence of Dublin City, which is at the heart of Plunkett’s novel, on Irish composers the Contemporary Music Centre has devised a concert of live music. In association with the Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM), the Contemporary Music Centre presents this concert programme in two Dublin City libraries on

Wednesday 24th April from 1-2pm in Central Library, Ilac Centre. Admission free. Booking essential. Tel: 01 8734333 Email: musiclibrary@nulldublincity.ie

Thursday 25th April from 1-2pm in Rathmines Library. Admission free. Booking essential. Tel: 01 4973539 Tel: rathmineslibrary@nulldublincity.ie

This exciting project is funded by the Dublin City Council Arts Office Arts Grants 2012 and supported by the Dublin City Council Library Development Office.

 Curated by Irish Composer Benjamin Dwyer, the concert programme will be performed by Miriam Kaczor (flute), Evelina Ndlova (electric piano), Vincent Kennedy (trumpet), alongside a choir of eight singers (Robyn Richardson, Sarah McCourt, Zosia Kucyńska, Heather Fogarty, Richard Bridge, Richard Shaffrey, Robbie Blake, Pascal Kennedy) conducted by Margaret Bridge. Professor Benjamin Dwyer will introduce each concert and set the context for each piece of music performed. Featured Irish composers Michael Holohan and Vincent Kennedy will make further contributions including the world premiere of Vincent Kennedy’s “s-Trumpet City”.