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Over the years, the Spirit Store in Dundalk has welcomed everyone from The Frames to Snow Patrol through its doors and is frequently cited among the best music venues in the country. 6 acts were filmed (Fuzz Gigolo, Rowdy Outsider, Don't Tell Mum, Arco Arena and Gerry Hodgers) at the Spirit Store for Lockdown Live on Tour on 6th September. We are excited for you to watch all of the performances next month. [gallery ids="5975,5976,5977,5978,5979"]
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The Sound House on Dublin’s Eden Quay is one of the city’s most intimate music venues. With a capacity of 250, it’s the perfect space for release parties and low-key shows. Kitted out with a Void sound system, the acoustics in this venue are pristine! 6 acts were filmed (Public Warning, Lost In Your Mind, The Telling, Fuze, Le Kala and Greg Clifford) at the Sound House for Lockdown Live on Tour on 31st August and we are excited for you to watch all of the performances. [gallery ids="5962,5963,5964,5966,5967,5968"]
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The Sound House on Dublin’s Eden Quay is one of the city’s most intimate music venues. With a capacity of 250, it’s the perfect space for release parties and low-key shows. Kitted out with a Void sound system, the acoustics in this venue are pristine! 6 acts were filmed (The 78's, Jack Madden, Ciara Lennon, Trappiiee, DePoint and Star Comedy Democrats) at The Sound House for Lockdown Live On Tour on 30th August and we are excited for you to watch all of the performances. [gallery ids="5944,5945,5946,5947,5948,5950"] Supported by The department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media IMRO Irish Daily Star RTÉ RTÉ 2XM
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Garageland in partnership with the City of Dublin Youth Service Board is delighted to announce Restricted Mic Autumn 2021! “Restricted Mic, Autumn Edition 2021” Adhering to Government advice & guidance concerning Covid19, CDYSB continues to respond in numerous ways to support youth organisations during these exceptional times. Due to the popularity of the “Restricted Mics Series” CDYSB is proud to present in partnership with Garageland Ireland. A Showcase of young people’s musical talents. This event is set to be broadcast in late October on RTE 2XM with video streaming to a range of social media platforms. Pre-recorded performances will be broadcast via radio with video streaming to social media platforms. With the present restrictions in place, it is paramount that young people are not encouraged to group together to perform without proper adherence to social distancing and recommended hygiene protocols. If you would like further information, contact Maurice Noble: maurice.noble@cdysb.cdetb.ie Places are limited, the closing date for expressions of interest is Friday 24th September 2021.
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We are delighted to announce our first set of dates for Garageland Lockdown Live on Tour! Monday 30th August - Early - The Sound House Dublin Monday 30th August - Late - The Sound House Dublin Tuesday 31st August - Early - The Sound House Dublin Tuesday 31st August - Late - The Sound House Dublin Monday 6th Sept - The Spirit Store - Dundalk Thursday 16th Sept - Crane Lane Theatre - Cork Friday 24th Sept - McHughs - Drogheda More dates TBC We will be filming 24 artists for broadcast across our platforms in October. These events have been made possible under the Live Performance Support Scheme by The Dept of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media. Artists who would like to take part in any Garageland events are invited to simply write YES to info@garageland.ie, our team will get back to you. Applications to perform are now CLOSED.
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Congratulations to Inhaler on the success of their fantastic debut album on Polydor Records, with reaching Number 1 in Ireland and the UK! Inhaler played their first ever show with Garageland in November 2016, and we were so taken with them that we also gave them their first ever Radio play and interview on our RTE 2XM radio show, AND we included them on the now legendary Garageland Volume 1 CD, AND we gave them their very first online TV slot on Garageland TV! They've come a long way since November 2016, and we are all so happy to see all that hard work paying off. Inhaler #1 album! https://shop.inhaler.band
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Garageland, with support from The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media are launching Garageland TV - Lockdown Live on Tour, an 8 date Nationwide tour of Garageland shows, with spaces for 24 bands and solo artists, which will be filmed in a live setting for broadcast on 24th & 25th September on Garageland TV. Venues confirmed for the shows include Crane Lane Theatre Cork, The Spirit Store Dundalk, The Sound House Dublin, The Barbican Drogheda, with more to follow. The selection process for artist participation will be in line with all Garageland TV criteria - artists who have missed out on gigging opportunities as a result of Covid 19 restrictions on their Garageland activities, as well as brand new artists are welcome to apply to play. Spaces are limited, closing date for applications 20th July 2021. Artists wishing to take part are invited to write to info@garageland.ie and simply write 'GLOTT YES'.
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This is a little 4 minute video to say thank you and well done to all of our performers and helpers on Sat 12th June 2021. Kicking things off with Beth and Adam Buttimer from Rockwell Music Academy, we have a snippet of every performer from the day – ending things with Sam Walsh’s beautiful version of What A Wonderful World, and a letter from President Michael D Higgins. 74 Young Acts across 11 Episodes! 165 Young individual performers 108 Videos from Young Acts 8 Music Industry Workshops Total Screentime 12th June 8hrs & 20mins (!) With Very Special Guests – Gavin James, Picturehouse, Power Of Dreams, Fuzz Gigolo, Mum’s The Word 8 Music Industry Workshops with top industry professionals including Edison Waters, Sonya Murphy Lyons, Billy McGuinness, Sheena Madden, Breffni Banks (IMRO), Dave Browne, Craig Walker, Paddy McPoland 8.5 hours of broadcasting on 12th June With great support from our strategic partners Creative Ireland, and supported by RTE, the project was delivered at more than twice the size of
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It's Heeeeeeerrrrreeeeee! We simply can't believe this day has arrived! Almost 100 young acts are taking part, with some REALLY special guest (some are still secret, even now), and workshops from some of the most influential music industry giants to ever be seen in the same place on the same day! Starting at 10.00am Saturday 12th June - we kick off Garageland at Cruinniú na nÓg 2021 - right here at www.garageland.ie!! Full Line up is now confirmed, and there's two more special guests we haven't told anyone about yet!
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It's almost here! Spark up the barbie for a giant day of music and cool workshops! With an overwhelming response from young musicians from all over Ireland, we are delighted to announce that we have more than DOUBLED the line-up for Garageland at Cruinniú na nÓg 2021! Starting at 10.00 am on Saturday 12th June, this monster online event will feature over 90 performances of artists of all ages and genres, broadcasting across multiple online platforms from www.garageland.ie and on RTE2XM The line-up for Garageland at Cruinniú na nÓg 2021 with Performances from .. Amber Lilly Maher - Amy Rigney - Anna Kearney - Alexandra Vozza - Binath Neththasinghe - Ballymun Regional Youth Resource - Ciara Lennon - Clare lambert & Nevan Lyons - Conor McPartlin - Club Óige Feachtas - Daniel McEnteggart - Depoint - Don't Tell Mum - Dylan Shortt - Eoin Devereux - Fiona Cassandra Vargas - Fuze - Finglas Youth Resource Centre - Gwenaella Noval - Hannah Mcfadden -
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We are delighted and excited to announce our strategic partnership with Creative Ireland for Garageland at Cruinniú na nÓg 2021. PLEASE NOTE EXTENDED CLOSING DATES! Closing date for YES emails is 24th May Closing date for Video uploads 31st May On June 12th we will be hosting a giant online festival, featuring artists from the ages of 10 to 18 from all genres and from all over Ireland. The festival will go live on multiple online channels from 10.00am until 6.00pm, with audio links to RTE 2XM. Launched today by Minister Catherine Martin, Cruinniú na nÓg 2021 is a collaboration between the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, the Creative Ireland Programme, local authorities and RTÉ and is the only event of its kind in the world. Garageland is proud to be a strategic partner for 2021. If you are in a band / solo performer / singer songwriter and you are interested in taking part in Garageland TV at Cruinniú
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Calling Young Musicians ages 10 - 20 in Ireland! Garageland is proud to announce a national online Irish youth music festival in June 2021. Full details to be announced soon. We are calling out to all young musicians ages 10 - 20 who would like to be featured in this festival. https://youtu.be/xFXfXCoJIS0 The day will be broadcast across a number of online platforms and media outlets, with an audience of thousands of people (pretty exciting stuff!). Special guests will be joining us on the day, with songwriting workshops from some of Ireland's most successful songwriters. We will have a live Q&A with music industry professionals, who can offer advice on how to get ahead in the music industry. Young musicians are invited to send us videos for inclusion and broadcast on the festival. Videos can range from simple home-made videos shot on your phone, or if you have the opportunity to make one in your club or project, following Covid guidelines, we will of course accept
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The Kids Are Rockin The Gaff - Calling all young musicians! Garageland with The City of Dublin Youth Service Board, The Irish Daily Star, RTE and IMRO is thrilled to announce another special edition of Garageland TV to be shown on www.buzz.ie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAqd-3fPiI8&t=33s Featuring young musicians from all over Dublin, this project is one of many that Garageland is promoting to help young artists who are especially affected during the difficult times with the Covid lockdown. We also have exclusive video of Joshua, fresh from his success on The Voice UK, as he releases his new single exclusively on the show! If you are a young musician, and if you'd you like to take part in any of the exciting projects planned during the summer, simply write the word 'YES' to info@garageland.ie and the Garageland Crew will get in touch with you. IMRO / RTE2FM / RTE2XM / Irish Daily Star / Buzz.ie / Overdrive.ie / Sheena Madden / Hazey Lake / Pete Murphy / Rocking
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City of Dublin Youth Service Board Rocks Garageland ! Garageland with The Irish Daily Star, RTE and City of Dublin Youth Service Board is thrilled to announce another special edition of Garageland TV to be shown on www.buzz.ie Featuring young musicians from all over Dublin, this project is one of many that Garageland is promoting to help young artists who are especially affected during the difficult times with the Covid lockdown. In this episode, we also celebrate the rise and rise of Inhaler, currently riding high on USA TV, who did all their first gigs with Garageland, supported by The Irish Daily Star! Just Say Yes - and the Crew will contact you! Calling all young musicians! If you are a young musician, and if you'd you like to take part in any of the exciting projects planned during the summer, simply write the word 'YES' to info@garageland.ie and the Garageland Crew will get in touch with you. We are also inviting any young person interested in working with these
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Garageland on RTE 2 XM St Patricks Day Special Virtual Irish tour featuring Irish artists from all corners of the Emerald Isle, and from the extra counties of Sweden, Bufallo and Venice. Streaming on YouTube throughout St Patricks Day, and broadcasting at 7pm on RTE 2XM and on The Irish Daily Star website www.buzz.ie, the show features a variety of videos and home performances from many of Ireland emerging talents. Notice – Facebook streaming policies restrict some copyrighted audio, to enjoy the show fully please go to YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgUCzNlqLHg Garageland have a lot of video activity scheduled, so please subscribe to the channel while you’re there, and support your local sheriff! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgUCzNlqLHg If you’d like to be included in any of our upcoming video or radio shows please submit MP4 (video) or MP3 / WAV (audio) to info @garageland.ie Video Artists include Brew Mbirika / Future Fears / Ragerra / Lugosi / Deborah McKeown / Kayleigh Berry / Jimmy Hope / Shane O Fearghail / Henrike
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Highlights from our recent Virtual Audio Tour of Ireland, plus new releases from Ireland's Indie Underworld - Presented by Dermot Lambert - Listen here
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Garageland in partnership with the City of Dublin Youth Service Board is calling out to young musicians to take part in our successful online TV show Restricted Mic - The Spring Edition! Adhering to Government advice & guidance concerning COVID-19, CDYSB continues to respond in numerous ways to support youth organisations during these exceptional times. Due to the popularity of the Restricted Mics Series CDYSB is proud to present in partnership with Garageland Restricted Mic - the Spring Edition. A Showcase of young people’s musical talents. This event is set to be broadcast the 22nd & 29th March on RTE2XM with video streaming to a range of social media platforms. These pre-recorded performances will be broadcast via radio with video streaming to social media platforms. With the present restrictions in place it is paramount that young people are not encouraged to group together to perform without proper adherence to social distancing and recommended hygiene protocols. Restricted Mic - The Spring Edition is open to young people and family members
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