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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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Hot PressWednesday, 27 March 2013Page: 112,113,114

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Last week's shock radio news

was undoubtedly the mass

resignation, on Monday

March 4, of Newstalk 106io8's

OffThe Ball team, just

hours before they were due on

for their nightly 7pm - 10pm

slot. The immediate assumption

was that they had another gig

to go to, but apparently not.

In a joint statement 24 hours

later, Eoin McDevitt, Ken Early,

Mark Horgan, Simon Hick and

Ciaran Murphy said: "Over the

last 18 months we have been

in discussions with Newstalk

about ways to develop our

programme. Unfortunately there

are fundamental differences of

opinion between management and

ourselves about the show's future

potential and its ability to grow an

audience at an earlier time.

"We're gutted to leave behind

something we love but after

eight years we feel it's vital that

our product continues to evolve

and improve. We would like to

sincerely thank Newstalk for

giving us a chance to put the show

together.

"We won't have the opportunity

to say 'goodbye' on air, so thanks

to everyone who has supported

us over the years; particularly

our listeners, who are the best

in the country. The five of us

are determined to be back on air

together as soon as possible."

Newstalk confirmed their

departure, but have otherwise

chosen not to comment, simply

slotting the original OffThe Ball

presenter Cer Cilroy back into

the role of anchor. "It's too early

to tell what the impact is going

to be," one media buyer told The

Phantom. "They had a good thing

going but it was still a relatively

small audience, so it isn't as

if a lot of advertisers are being

left without a home to go to."

Whether anyone is willing - or,

indeed, has the budget - to take

McDevitt, Early, Horgan, Hick

and Murphy en masse remains to

be seen. Being Newstalk's sister

station and also having an already

well-staffed sports department,

it seems doubtful that Today FM

would bid for their services. 2fm

launched an 'alternative' sports

show of their own, Came On, only

six weeks back, which makes

the timing of the team's exit

unfortunate. And, for better or

worse, the OffThe Ball style seems

just a bit too irreverent for Radio

One. One thing we can say for

certain: they're a highly talented

bunch who are hugely respected

among the sporting community.

Eoin McDevitt is a really good,

relaxed anchor, generally asking

the right questions and displaying

an instinctive feel for how to get

the best out of the show's various

contributors. And Ken Early is

also an outstanding broadcaster,

capable of riffing intelligently

and entertainingly on just about

any and every subject. Indeed the

chemistry between the various

participants was one of the Off

The Ball's great strengths - one of

those rare radio occasions when

the whole becomes considerably

greater than the sum of the

individual parts, as the interplay

rose on occasion to magnificently

surreal greatness. Where to from

here? That's a hard one to predict.

The programme would grace any

schedule; the question is can a

home be found for it? In the short

term, it doesn't seem likely to

happen in Ireland. Might McDevitt

and Early look to pastures new in

the UK? We await developments

with interest...

The Market Bar was done up

in fine style for the launch of

Forbidden Fruit. There was lovely

food on offer and no shortage of

Bulmers - who are, of course, the

festival sponsors. Among those in

attendance were Marcus Goodwin

of Bulmers, model and singer

Michelle McCrath, journalist

Barry Hartigan, Pat Creed of

Warner Music, Pete Murphy

of EMI and plenty of music biz

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THE FRUIT W ILL OUT AnnaTimony and Aisling

Kirwan at the launch of

Bulmers Forbidden Fruit

IN CIDER DEALING Sorcha Brennan and Sasha

Hamrogue at the launch of

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revellers. The party was presided over by Lindsey Holmes - who has had a very busy stretch, with the Cuggi exhibition, the launch of Helen Seymour's Beautiful Noise and Forbidden Fruit all coming in quick succession, on top of her outfit's ongoing involvement with The Voice Of Ireland...

They came from all corners of the country for the IMRO Live Music Venue awards, held in Copyright House last week. The Phantom chatted with Kevin Healy and Cugai of the always excellent Roisin Dubh in Calway. Both Healy and Cugai feature in one of the Rubberbandits videos, which was shown on the night as part of the Limerick satirical duo's set. Noelle Fox was there representing the OlympiaTheatre, accompanied by Maureen Grant - the long time bar manager at the venue, after whom the venue's famous watering hole is named. Maureen was presented with a bouquet of flowers by IMRO chairman, Keith Donald. Others to play on the night included Daithi - who is managed by Cugai - and Liza Flume, who was presented with an award as the 9,000th member of IMRO. Other artists present included Eleanor McEvoy, who has just released a fine new record, If You Leave and Children Of The Son - who had a busy week which included an opportunity to hang backstage at the Olympia with Slash. The Hot Press Live Venue of the Year Award was presented to Cormack Rennick of The 02 and there were special commendations for the Cork Opera House and the Set Theatre in Kilkenny...

The European premiere of the Tony award-winning musical Once

was held in the Caiety Theatre in Dublin two weeks ago, bringing the music and romance made

famous by Clen Hansard and Marketa Irglova to the stage. The star of the film and the cocomposer

of the music, Clen Hansard, attended, as well as the film's director, John Carney, who was accompanied by his girlfriend, the actress Marcella Plunkett, and his father, Martin. The playwright Enda Walsh, who adapted Once for the stage, and the director of the musical, John Tiffany - who both won Tony awards for the show - were also on hand. The production was a resounding success, with actors Declan Bennett and Zrinka Cvitesic bringing warmth and charm to the star-crossed Dublin romance, and performing the Oscar-winning songs with genuine tenderness. Though not quite rivalling Carney's film in its emotional impact, or evoking Hansard's raw, passionate delivery, there was much to admire about the show, particularly its frequent, loving references to Dublin. Ronan Keating and Fair City received their fair amount of ribbing, much to the delight we're sure of Yvonne Keating, who attended with the cinematographer John Conroy, and Fair City actresses Ciara O'Callaghan and Sarah Flood. Also in attendance were actor Pierce Brosnan and boxer Bernard Dunne. The guests of honour were An tUachtarain Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina, who had a busy week, having attended the closing of the JDIFF film festival just days before. The couple led the lengthy standing ovation awarded to the cast, who called on Clen Hansard to take to the stage to receive a well-deserved ovation of his own...

Hot Press editor Niall Stokes did the honours at the opening of Charlie Is My Darling, an exhibition

of photographs used in the CD and DVD release of the Rolling Stones film of the same name - which was shot in Ireland, when the band gigged here in the mid'60s.

The exhibition is currently showing at the Zozimus Gallery in Francis St., where it runs until March 23. The pictures of the Stones are part of the Irish Photo Archive, a three million-deep collection, taken from the '50s onwards by the Lensman Agency, which is now administered by Susan Kennedy and her husband Sean Walsh. Niall Stokes contrasted the innocence of the very youthful looking members of the Stones with the electric charge of sexual energy that they transmitted at the time. "Except Bill Wyman," Stokes commented. "He never looked innocent." Others in attendance included Lensman's Andy Farren, Vincent Kelly, Director of Gallery Zozimus, and Pearse Stokes -a cousing of

A great crowd turned up for the lunch promoting the Backin' Belfast initiative at Chapter One in Dublin recently - where the food was, as always, superb. Among those publicly supporting the campaign are Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol; Zayn Malik of One Direction; Belfast boy Brian Kennedy; Hollyoaks actress Karren Hassan; director/actor Simon Callow and Made In Chelsea's Spencer Matthews. The gathering at Chapter One was attended by Alex McCreevy of the Titanic Belfast, Gemma Bell of Diageo (who run the Bushmills Visitor Centre) and Anne McMullan and Fiona Ure of Belfast Visitor and Convention Bureau, alongside a bevy of Irish media types and travel correspondents. Incidentally, the Backin' Belfast campaign is using 'The Busker', a track by the Lisburn band Pretty Cartel, for its radio and TV ad

Mall's...

VI-NIT; DIG IT? Keith Jonson, Maureen Grant, Noelle Fox and Victor Finn at the recent IMRO Live Music Venue Awards

BULL MOON FEVER Rachel Maunsell and Noelle Moone at the launch of the 2013 Red Bull ft Bedroom Jam at the Workman's Club, Dublin

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- providing a real shot in the arm for a talented young outfit...

There was a gathering of the great and the good in Vicar St. recently for the wonderful Salute To Henry tribute concert for Henry McCullough, run by Frank Murray. A host of friends and well-wishers gathered in Henry's honour, including Christy Moore and Declan Sinnot, Mick Flannery, John Spillane, BP Fallon, Ronan Collins, Honor Heffernan and more. The night also saw two special musical re-unions when The Fleadh Cowboys and Sweeney's Men took - separately we hasten to add! - to the stage. Spotted amongst the crowd were Eamonn McCann and his partner Coretti Horgan,

promoter Nigel Martyn, Philip Carton and Brian Foley of Freebird Records, and Roisin Dwyer of this parish...

Having visited Haiti last year to see how their work in the earthquake-ravaged country was progressing, our man Stuart Clark is hopping a ride to Cambodia this week with Concern. It's a good news story with Concern's programmes there developing to the point where, 33 years after going in following the fall of Pol Pot, they can hand them over to their local partners. Along with a major report in an upcoming Hot Press, Mr. C will be providing us with regular hotpress.com and ghotpress updates. All work and definitely no play, he won't

be tracking down the country's infamous tarantula whiskey, which contains real spiders, or taking in Build Bright United's C-League clash with Phnom Penh neighbour's National Police Commisary. Sadly, the snappilynamed

Senate Secretariat FC ate playing away when he's in town, but next time...

Thursday, March 8 was one of the biggest nights in the Irish music calendar as the great and good of the industry gathered in Vicar St. for the Choice Music Prize ceremony. All of the nominated acts - bar a touring Two Door Cinema Club - performed while the judges, including Today FM's KC, Phantom's Claire Beck and our own Craig Fitzpatrick

discussed the shortlist over at the Morrison Hotel. It was a night of celebration for all involved, as Wallis Bird and Adrian Crowley mingled in the bar, but ultimately Delorentos were the winners. After an emotional speech, they partied long into the night, only stopping for an early flight to the US, en route to SXSW. Gavin James scooped 'Irish Song of the Year' and was understandably in flying form for the rest of the evening...

Hearty congratulations to Duan Stokes, of this parish, and Hilary Hughes on the birth of their second child last week. Their darling first daughter Siena now has a little sister to mind, named Aoibhe. She will do a great job too...

ROLLING IN THE YEARS Susan Kennedy and Niall Stokes at the opening of the Charlie Is My Darling Rolling Stones Centenary Exhibition at Zozimus Gallery

HAIR APPARENT Children Of The Son meet Slash at the Olympia Theatre, Dublin

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Hot PressWednesday, 10 April 2013Page: 55,56,58


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

t's a hoary old cliche but knowledge is power. And when it comes to

succeeding in music, you should

make sure where possible that you

are getting the very best advice. There

are numerous bodies, organisations and

institutions, both public and private,

whose essential purpose is to provide

the musician with different elements of

what is required to progress in his or her

career.

Some supply educational courses specific

to musicians' needs; others like IMRO

and RAAP, collect royalties on the artists'

behalf; or like Music Network run vital

support services, including awarding

grants, funding the purchase of musical

instruments and assisting with recording.

Any and all of these outfits can be of

assistance to an artist or band, especially

on the way up.

For anyone wishing to make a career in

the music business whether as an artist or

performer or on the technical side, formal

qualifications are increasingly the norm, if

only to ensure that you are ahead of the rest

of the pack. Hot Press runs the MIX course

every year and it has been remarkably

successful, not just in attracting students

but also in assisting those who do finish the

course successfully to get work.

In addition to the vital issue of your

ability as a musician, performer or writer,

depending on what you want to achieve,

a range of other skills may be required. In

particular, it makes sense to develop an

understanding of how technology can assist

the musician, whether in studio or on stage.

Knowing how to record a demo or to upload

a video on YouTube is one thing. However,

to ensure that your work stands out in an

environment where hundreds of tracks are

released every month in Ireland alone, it

really should be recorded and/or filmed to a

professional standard.

Where to go to learn how to do it? The

Sound Training Centre has been setting

standards in audio education for over 27

years now, with full and part-time fullyaccredited

courses in music production,

sound engineering, live sound, lighting and

stage management. The college is part of a

network of impressive facilities, including

Grouse Lodge Residential Recording,

Apollo, Sun, and Elektra Studios, the

Button Factory venue and Temple Lane

Rehearsal Studios. Studio clients have

included Morrissey, The Black Eyed Peas,

Rihanna, REM, the late Michael Jackson,

Paolo Nutini, Muse, The Coronas and more

- which means that there is a wealth of

experience for the STC to tap into at any

given time.

Each year, the Advanced Sound

Engineering students at the STC release

an album in aid of a chosen charity. The

2011 album, Silver Lining, was a phenomenal

success. James Vincent McMorrow's cover

of Steve Winwood's hit 'Higher Love',

from the collection, featured on Amazon's

advertisement for LOVEFILM.com and

became a standard in his live shows.

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Siobhan Armstrong has benefitted from the Music Capital Scheme

Over €80,000 was raised for mental health charity Headstrong. The collection, available on iTunes, won the Audio/Music production category in the Digital Hub's Best in Show 2011 Awards. It was, in other words, a big success.

For the 2012 edition, students released a record in aid of the Dublin Simon Community to assist those dealing with homelessness. The Shortest Night contained covers of classic soul and rhythm 'n' blues songs, by Villagers, Jape, Pugwash and Neil Hannon, among others. In addition, The Sound Training Centre holds regular Open Days and evenings and invites all interested candidates to come along or to take a personal tour. The college is, as they say, well worth checking out.

Most young musicians and artists starting out these days (and many well-established ones too) no longer have the back-up of major record companies and management, who in the past, frequently took care of the entire business side of things, leaving the artist to concentrate on the creative end.

These days most artists take a hands-on approach. Ultimately, of course, a musician needs to be paid for his or her work, whether it's a live or recorded performance. This is where organisations such as IMRO and RAAP (Recorded Artists, Actors & Performers) - who handle different suites of rights on behalf of their members - come in. Since it was established in 2001, under fianna Casey's direction, the latter has collected

James Vincent McMorrow recorded for the Sound Training Centre

and distributed more than €50 million to recording artists. How does it work? Well, in addition to the publishing and songwriting rights administered by IMRO,when a sound recording that a musician has performed as the named artist on is broadcast on radio or in nightclubs, bars, hotels and restaurants etc., a royalty payment is due - and RAAP collects and administers that payment on behalf of the performer. This royalty (known as Neighbouring Rights) extends throughout the world. RAAP has established reciprocal agreements with collecting societies, acting on behalf of artists and bands, in every territory where that right exists. As it is a not-for-profit members' organisation, RAAP members receive 100% of their foreign income. Some artists have made the costly mistake of signing to agents based mainly in the UK, who will typically charge a fee of between 15 and 20% for collecting the same royalties, and bind them to three or four year contracts.

In order to make their service more easily accessible, RAAP will roll out a new online portal in May 2013 that will give members 24/7 access to their repertoire and a much greater level of detail on where their payments are coming from and what recordings are getting played in different territories. It's all very, very useful information for any artist planning to develop their international career.

In addition to their day-to-day role in collecting royalties, RAAP also works alongside

The Edge is a prominent member of RAAP

IMRO and IRMA, as part of the industry umbrella organisation IMIR, lobbying at national and European level for law makers to enhance the intellectual property rights and economic wellbeing of its members.

Another important body that serves the musician directly is Music Network, a national music development organisation funded by the Arts Council. Music Network provides a range of supports for professional musicians, including the Music Recording Scheme. The scheme, which is managed by Music Network, provides support for performers and composers working primarily in non-commercial genres, through awarding funding for music recordings. The aim is to ensure that the work of Irish composers and performers is available other than in live performance and to ensure that important or neglected materials of Irish music are preserved and disseminated to the highest professional standard.

Music Network also runs the Music Capital Scheme, through which funding is provided to both non-professional performing groups/ ensembles and professional performing artists for the purchase of musical instruments. This scheme is funded by the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Caeltacht. In addition, the Young Musicwide Award is a unique professional development scheme, open to classical, Jazz and Irish traditional musicians. More details on all of these schemes are available at musicnetwork.ie

HOW TO GET AHEAD IN MUSIC It's all change in music nowadays but some things - from the importance of trying an instrument before you buy through sourcing the best CD reproduction to choosing

your strings and accessories wisely - 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 state of flux, but for musicians themselves, some things remain constant. For players of every level, knowledge is paramount - particularly

knowing precisely which tools to use and the best places to find them.

As Hot Press has been saying for some time now, the trip to your local music store is an important rite of passage. It's also a vital part of gaining musical knowledge. Whether it's in long established outlets like The Sound Shop

in Drogheda, Walton's in Dublin or more recent arrivals like music superstore X Music, beside the Red Cow roundabout, the advice you receive from the guys behind the counter is an integral part of getting the most out of your guitar, amp or keyboard.

Where choosing an instrument is concerned, it really is essential to pick it up and check it out properly for yourself before you buy.

"Don't buy blind," stresses Tommy Leddy, owner of the Sound Shop (soundshop.ie) and the Tommy Leddy Theatre (TLT — thetlt.ie) in Drogheda. "Don't buy an instrument that you

haven't seen, even if the word of mouth is great. You need to try it out, get the feel of it, see if it suits you. Don't be afraid to ask questions of the salesman.They're there to help you. And, if you buy local, you can always come back and get information and advice on how to get the best out of the instrument you've bought, at no extra charge.Those relationships are important."

With all of this in mind.theTLT will play host to a series of clinics as part of its upcoming Irish Music Festival (April 5-7). Open to all, the festival will feature demonstrations from guitaristsJimmy Smyth, Rodney Branigan,

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Irish Music Festival participant Anto Drennan

Richard Gilliwitz, Steve Fairclough and Anto Drennan.

In addition, 'The Drum Doctor' Robert Barrett will give a masterclass between i and 3pm on the Saturday. Leddy is keen to emphasise how shopping locally has a positive knock-on effect on the Irish economy, something he feels is especially significant in these austere times.

"Most stores nowadays are aware of the competition and will match foreign or online prices," he says.

It's a view shared by Rory Broderick of Broderick's Music of Kilkenny (brodericksmusicwarehouse. com). Rory warns of the hidden costs of buying online. He believes that the benefits offered to musicians by local retailers are second to none -and that it is hugely important to offer as much assistance as possible to musicians.

A lot of Rory's business comes from assisting live performances through PA and amplification hire. Broderick's also house a fully stocked rehearsal room and recording studio to cater for all styles and genres, making Broderick's Music a vital part of the scene in and around Kilkenny and Carlow.

n 2013, fans enjoy music in more ways than ever. Download services make up an increasing proportion of chart sales and, with the

emergence of brands like Spotify and Deezer, streaming has finally become established here.

All true. But while technological advances provide numerous platforms via-which to consume music, there's still no substitute for getting a CD or a slab of vinyl into your hand. For the fan it's a tangible connection to the artists or bands they love. For the musician, it represents a physical reward for all the hard work you've put into writing the tunes and making the record. For Dublin/Kildare instrumental outfit Overhead, The Albatross-currently in the studio preparing their debut full-length album which they intend to make available on both CD and vinyl - a physical release has always been part of the masterplan.

Strings.ie is a vital resource for Irish musicians

help musicians all the way through to the final stage of a project."

A bit of planning makes all the difference if you want to get things done efficiently.

"Time is a factor, definitely," Camille says. "Make sure you've left enough time to get things done well.The key is to make sure that you're happy with the mastered CD because, with duplication, once you have a reallly good master, you can just take it from there."

Finally, speaking as someone who knows all too well the horror of last-minute hiccups such as forgetting a drum key, or seeing a guitar string break seconds into a live performance, the importance of bringing the necessary spares and accessories cannot be overstated.The team of dedicated musicians at strings.ie- founded in 2007- stock a huge range of strings, including D'addario, Ernie Ball, Martin, and Rotosound among others, covering an impressive portfolio of brands for guitar, banjo, cello, mandolin and more. In addition, they're a one stop portal for accessories and parts, as well as instruments like harmonicas and whistles.

They also promise a lightning-fast service, with an estimated 95% of orders placed online delivered within 48 hours. A friendly and efficient support team is also in place. Customers are encouraged to pose questions on the regularly updated Facebook page, facebook.com/strings.ie.

The important thing for musicians in Ireland is to be able to control every aspect of the process from start to finish. In that regard, as we said at the outset, knowledge is power. And if you're looking for a source of knowledge, then you simply must get a copy of the Hot Press Yearbook -which lists over 8,000 businesses of relevance to musicians-as well as bands, managers, As-R scouts, radio DJs, and all of the people with a say in and a stake in the Irish industry (to order, go to www.hotpress.com/shop).

Crystal Media offer fast CD and DVD turnaround

"It just makes it more real," guitarist Vinny Casey states. "I understand that it's so important to keep your costs down, especially if you're a young band starting out. But the cost doesn't really come into it when you think about the physical endproduct.

Obviously you hope to sell enough that it will recoup your investment- but people still love buying CDs, they really do. If you go to a good show and there's a merchandise stand, chances are you'll end up buying a CD on the way out. If it'sjust online, you can't quite grasp it, really."

It's all subjective, but the debate between analogue and digital rages on.

"Vinyl is different," Casey continues. "It sounds different, has its own 'thing'that I love and that a great many people love. But that's not to say that it's better or worse than the sound on a CD. That's a personal preference. The most important thing is that you find the right people to manufacture it."

The post-production process is an integral part of the musician's journey, one that requires its own microscopic level of focus. A quality product demands quality presentation, after all. The team at Sandycove-based Crystal Media (crystalmedia. ie) have been working with the Irish music and media industries for almosta decade, specialising in high quality production and packaging.

Aiming to enable independent musicians to achieve a sophisticated level of professionalism in the finished product. Crystal Media offer stateof-the-art

options to bolster a quick turnaround of finished CDs and DVDs. They also boast full in-house graphic design capabilities for those all-important finishing touches, tailoring their approach to suit individual projects.

"We deal with independent musicians every day of the week, looking after promotional copies and things like that," says Camille Kelly, a director at Crystal Media. "We also help them with Cracenote submissions, getting the songs and information onto iTunesand all of that - because you can end up putting your album up and find that the information isn't automatically there. We try to

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Overhead, The Albatross still believe in Broderick's Music is a Mecca for musicians physical product in the Kilkenny and Carlow areas

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"The Showcase event, 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"

recorded by the group's fiddler, Donal Donnelly. They were trimmed down on the evening, due to the absence of their piper, Stijn Van Beek. Instead, as Karl Nesbitt said, Tremolo was a trio for the night, with interludes from singer Amy McAllister.

Beginning with two tunes after a quick check to make sure the arrangement of flute (Karl Nesbitt), fiddle (Donal Donnelly) and guitar (Donncha Moynihan) were in tune. The first, we later discovered, was from Scottish flute player Jamie Smith, with the second a slip jig composed by Tremolo fiddle player Donal Donnelly. As it would transpire, a lot of the tunes performed were written by Donal, including Sunday's Well, One-Armed Bandit and Have A Co Hero, the latter much brighter coming out of the dark, complicated syncopation of the former.

While the fiddle led most of the performance (Nesbitt switched between flute, bouzouki and bodhran), Antrim singer Amy McAllister punctuated Tremolo's sets with Bill Caddick's John O Dreams and a vibrant P Stands for Paddy, an homage to some of the best folk music from the 1970's. Tremelo presented a precise, professional set, before they made way to a warm applause for the next group, Realta.

Immediately there was a shift in character, with a youthful enthusiasm and energy bursting from the stage as Deirdre Galway (guitar),

abilities, the trio will also be filed away soon enough in the archives for future preservation.

So that was the first evening over, plenty of new tunes, a nod to the best of times some forty years ago and a certain retro-chic when it came to the fashion stakes. Next month I'll tell you what went on during the Friday night showcase, tunes to die for, but you'll have to wait until then for the whole story.

Derek Copley

TREMOLO & REALTA IMRO Showcase @ Temple Bar Tradfest.Thursday January 24th, 201 3. Still mesmerized by Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill the previous

night in Christ Church cathedral as part of the Temple Bar Tradfest 2013, I found myself wandering into the setting of

the New Theatre at the back of Connolly Books in the quarter, for the annual hosting of IMRO's Showcase of traditional music talent, with IMRO's, Claire Egan on hand to introduce some of the emerging talent for the future.

The Showcase event, 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.

Not to be compared to the wizardry of Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill, of course, each group undoubtedly gets onto the stage with the intention to mark their territory within the broadening confines of the tradition, but who knows in a few years time, maybe some of these up and coming acts will hover in the same orbit as H&C.

Over two nights, four acts would present their music, the first of which on the Thursday of the festival being Tremolo, the four-piece band, which grew out of an album of the same name which was

Aaron O'Hagan and Conor Lamb (both on pipes and low whistles) readied themselves for the second half of this evening's IMRO Showcase.

Deirdre was the speaker for the group, with a warmth that drew the attention of the audience immediately, as she explained the songs and tunes in her charming Antrim lilt. The power of Realta lay in the harmonising of Aaron and Conor, as they sparred with both whistles and pipes, their piping duet on Colonel Frasers a particular delight, showing how much work they have to put into their arrangements.

Deirdre offered a fine selection of songs too, in both in English and Irish, specifically collecting some songs from traditional singers of the North. Although only young, they have already traveled extensively, Deirdre prefacing one as gaeilge song by asking if there were any Irish speakers in the audience then, surprised at the lack, saying how the group expect such a response when abroad, but not at home, to the bowed heads of the bashful crowd.

Not only have they a mature sound, but Realta managed to look the part too, as if they came straight from the archives of the '70's series of Come West Along the Road, with the pipers' long hair and fashion sense a sure throwback. No doubt, with their musical

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irishmammy @ irishmammies To tell you the truth, we were just as glad not to be invited to that wedding. It wouldn't be Our Scene at all.

fortdunree @fortdunree 4 or 5 porpoise's visited today, usually we only see 1 or 2 together.:)

Muff Community Forum @ Muff.CF @fortdunree Was it an accident or did they mean to be seen on porpoise? :p #lnishowen

John Mc Grory @GroryJohn Hey we @McGrorysCuldaff have just won the IMRO Ulster Live Music Venue 2013111!

eoghainmckane @ eoghainmckane I didn't make one cup of tea on placement #rebel

Cassie Owens™ @ casshole_88

One of my hens died.!! RIP #BigRed:(

Ashley @smileybriley I dunno how anyone could drink black tea or coffee, needs to be milky

Brendan McDaid @12BrendanMcDaid mistaking a locked cupboard door right next to the actual door while leaving early in front of 120 Chamber of Commerce types is never good

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Enniscorthy EchoTuesday, 19 March 2013Page: 8


Wallis Bird narrowly misses out

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By Niamh Devereux

ENNISCORTHY SENSATION Wallis Bird narrowly missed out on the

coveted title of Album of the Year' at the recent Meteor Choice Music Prize Awards, as band Delorentos scooped the win.

The talented musician was one of ten artists nominated for the award, for her third and self-titled album, after been whittled down from over 150 on the original

longlist. She faced competition from critically-acclaimed

musicians from across the country, including Damien Dempsey, Two Door Cinema

Club, Julie Feeney and Heathers.

The girl from Galbally also was up against The Cast Of Cheers, Delorentos and Adrian Crowley, all of whom were previously nominated,

as well as Dublin's Mumblin' Def Ro and Limerick's Wind¬

ings, both nominated for the first time.

However, it was not to be, as Dublin-based alternative rock band Delorentos came out on top, winning

€10,000, a prize fund which has been provided by the Irish Music Rights Organisation (TMRO) and the Irish Recorded Music Association

(IRMA). All of the shortlisted acts will receive a specially-commissioned

award, also courtesy of IMRO and IRMA.

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Dungarvan ObserverWednesday, 27 February 2013Page: 10


Annual Awards Waterford Youthreach WATERFORD Youthreach

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

completed courses with

Youthreach in 2011/2012, in

the Leaving Certifiacte

Applied, Leaving Certificate

and Horticulture and

Landscaping.

Certificates were also presented

in the area of An

Gaisce, Sports Performance,

Work Experience amd Music.

A group of students got the

opportuntiy to be a part of a

music workshop in April 2012

where they wrote and

recorded their own song. The song "Can't wait for

the Summer to come" was

written and recorded over two

days with the help of

"Craftzone".They also created

a video for the song. In

October the school travelled to

Dublin to the songs of the

Youth Awards where the group

had been nominated for best

song, a category that was being

judged by I.M.R.O, the Irish

Music Rights Organisation.

Youthreach were fortunate to

win the category and were

presneted with a fantastic

award. df hhhCOdi

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Student of the Year - Susan Sheahan, Deputy Co-Ordinator Youthreach, Mayor Cllr. Jim D'Arcy, presenting Cathy Walsh

with the student of the year award. [John Power]

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]

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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]

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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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| 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]

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]

[John Power]

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Waterford News & StarTuesday, 26 February 2013Page: 79


Youthreach awarded for year of achievements WATERFORD Youthreach held their awards ceremony in January to celebrate the achievements of students that completed courses with them in the academic year 2011/2012. Mayor Cllr Jim D'Arcy, opening the evening's ceremonies, 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 completed courses with Youthreach in 2011/2012, in the Leaving Certifiacte Applied, Leaving Certificate and Horticulture and Landscaping.

Certificates were also presented in the area of An

Gaisce, Sports Performance, Work Experience amd Music.

A group of students got the opportuntiy to be a part of a music workshop in April 2012 where they wrote and recorded their own song.

The song "Can't wait for the summer to come" was written and recorded over two days with the help of "Craftzone". They also creat¬

ed a video for the song. In October the school travelled to Dublin to the songs of the Youth Awards where the group had been nominated for best song, a category that was being judged by I.M.R.O, the Irish Music Rights Organisation. Youthreach were fortunate to win the category and were presented with a fantastic 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.

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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.

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

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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.

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