2011 was an exciting year for SceneNotHerd. This dynamic group of 15 – 19 year olds curated their own exhibition, organized an acoustic night, shot and edited their own short film, attended and reviewed a mix of plays, gigs, exhibitions, open-mic nights, films and a lot, lot more. Take a peek at what SceneNotHerd have been up to on their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/SceneNotHerdDublin

Get Involved with SceneNotHerd

Have you a grá for all things cultural? Is your favourite pastime going to plays, exhibitions, reading the latest novel or just trying out something new?  Interested in practicing your skills in blogging, journalism and investigative reporting?  Then you might just be the perfect match for us.

TBCT are recruiting individuals aged 15 – 19yrs to join SCENEnotHERD. This is an independent collective of young adults that delve into what is on offer in the arts and cultural sector in Dublin, take a peek behind the scenes and tell people what they think online at www.templebar.ie.

Scene Not Herd meet bi-weekly, share creative ideas and thinking and attend a selection of cultural events.  Written reviews, interviews, images, ratings, recommendations and personal accounts are shared on Temple Bar Cultural Trust’s website and social media.

How to tell if you’re the ONE!

1. A proven interest in arts and cultural activity / literature / film / visual arts including crafts

2. Available to meet the TBCT team bi-weekly in the city centre (Wednesdays, 4 – 5pm)

3. Available to attend arts and cultural events during the week and/or at the weekend

4. If under 18yrs, written consent from parent /guardian

Want to get involved?  Simply contact Eimear Chaomhánach echaomhanach@templebar.ie / 01 677 2255

SceneNotHerd is a Temple Bar Cultural Trust initiative and is FREE to join.

NOISEmoves in April 2012 will be bigger and better with dance film screenings, masterclasses and amazing performances. The performance event takes place on the 22nd of April 2012 at the Civic Theatre.

Download the application

We’re looking for dancers, choreographers and dance groups who want to perform in April 2012.

The deadline for applications is March 12th.

The festival is part of the South Dublin County Council Dancer in Residence programme, NOISE SOUTH Dublin online project and networked NOISE community of creative young people in South Dublin.

NOISE Flicks is looking for short films (2 -15 mins) of any type: drama, comedy, action, dance, documentary, or Flash animation and 2-minute SCRIPTS!

Films submitted must have been completed after September 2010 and not previously shown in NOISE Flicks.

NOISE Flicks is an initiative of South Dublin County Council Arts Office and is created in partnership with RUA RED, South Dublin Arts Centre. It is a competition open to young filmmakers (14 – 25 years), living or studying in South Dublin County, as well as groups (such as in schools, PLC, Third Level colleges or youth services) in South Dublin County. Those submitting to the festival must have at least one member of their group either living or studying in South Dublin County. Group and individual filmmakers may submit films.

Applications for the NOISE Flicks Young Filmmaker Competition can be downloaded here.
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Applications for the NOISE Flicks Young Screenwriter Competition can be downloaded here.
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Word versions of the application are available upon request to vdurrer@sdublincoco.ie

Deadline March 6th, 2012 at 5pm

More information on Awards are below.

NOISE Flicks aims to showcase and celebrate the creative talent of young people in South Dublin County, ages 14 to 25. The festival also aims to provide an opportunity for young people to meet and hear from professionals in the filmmaking industry.

This year’s programme includes:
Workshops in foley art, acting and visual effects
Discussions with professional filmmakers
Hear from past NOISE Flicks award winners

The festival weekend takes place March 23rd - 24th at RUA RED! Don’t miss it!

NOISE Flicks YOUNG FILMMAKER AWARDS
Best Overall Film/Animation Award:€200 toward film equipment or masterclass

Highly Commended for Editing: Free use of editing equipment in RUA RED, South Dublin County Arts Centre for 16 hours.

Highly Commended for Acting: €100 toward film equipment or masterclass

Highly Commended for Idea: €100 toward film equipment or masterclass

Highly Commended for Directing and Production: €100 toward film equipment or masterclass

Audience Choice Award (selected on the screening night): €100 toward film equipment or masterclass

Maximum 2 awards per film, excluding the Audience Choice Award

NOISE Flicks SCREENWRITING AWARD

Two 2-hour sessions training with Sony Z1 HDV cameras and sound equipment for you and your crew, up to 4 people

Access to free use of 2 Sony Z1 HDV cameras and sound equipment

Mentoring  for 1 day film shoot, up to 6 hours

5 hours training on capturing footage and use Final Cut Pro in RUA RED’s MAC LAB

Burning of 5 copies of your film to DVD for submission to film festivals

Young people between the ages of 16-24 that wish to make a positive difference within their community can apply for grants of up to £2,000 through the Starbucks Youth Action Programme. The programme is open to young people for projects in Greater London; Belfast; Birmingham;Bristol;Cardiff;Dublin Edinburgh;Leeds; and Manchester.

Previous projects supported include introducing bee-hives to an inner city park in Manchester, tackling cyber-bullying in Cardiff; and supporting cheer-leaders in London. For more information visit http://starbucks.co.uk/responsibility/community/youth-action

The Trust has for the past 26 years made annual awards by competitive selection. The closing date for applications this year is 2 March.

The full conditions, FAQs and online application forms are all at

www.thomasdammanntrust.ie

Sky Arts recognises that there’s an incredible amount of young talent in the arts today, but finding a way to get your work made is an ever-present challenge. The Futures Fund is designed to help bridge the gap between formal education and becoming a working artist.

Whether you want to direct a piece of theatre, choreograph a new dance piece, write a novel, record an album, create a sculpture or produce a live art performance, Sky Arts will give you the time and money to make it happen. We’ll also pair you with a mentor from Sky to help you develop your networks, skills and knowledge in the arts and the commercial sector.

The Sky Arts Ignition: Futures Fund is open to individual artists working in visual art, theatre, performance art, film, music, dance or literature.

To apply, you must be an IdeasTap member aged 18-30 by the closing date, 24 February 2012, and either be a citizen of the UK or Ireland or have been resident in the UK or Ireland for the last five years. Either way, you must currently be living in the UK or Ireland to apply. It’s free to become an IdeasTap member and just takes a few minutes – sign up here.

Tell us how the Sky Arts Ignition: Futures Fund bursary can help take your work to the next level and you could be in with the chance of receiving one of three £30,000 bursaries, as well as an opportunity to showcase your work on Sky Arts – be it on TV, online or on demand.

Three winners will be selected during this round of funding.

The Sky Arts Ignition: Futures Fund is part of the Sky Arts Ignition Series, which seeks to collaborate with six arts organisations over the next three years in the creation of brand new works, and further expanding Sky’s support of the arts in the UK and Ireland.

For advice on how to create a successful application, visit the Sky Arts judging: Top tips article.

About Sky Arts

Sky is the only broadcaster in the UK and Ireland with channels dedicated solely to the arts, with 48 hours of the best arts content from around the world across Sky Arts 1 and Sky Arts 2 daily.

Sky Arts also seeks to connect with culture on the ground, creating and collaborating with the best of the arts in the UK and Ireland to bring new experiences to life. For more information on Sky Arts, please visit www.sky.com/arts.

Download the terms and conditions and the application form.

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 24 February 2012. Please do not leave it to the last day to apply – we are expecting a very high volume of applications, so if you experience technical difficulties or have any questions we may not be able to help you at that late stage. The deadline is final and we will not accept applications by any other means.

To find out how to apply, click on How to respond above.

How to respond

This fund is only available to IdeasTap members who are either UK or Irish citizens or who have been resident in the UK or Ireland for the last five years. Either way, you must currently be living in the UK or Ireland to apply. Applicants must be aged between 18 and 30 on 24 February 2012.

1. Sign up to become a member of IdeasTap – it’s free. Follow this link to create a profile.

2. Apply by clicking Follow this brief in the left-hand column. You’ll only see this option if you’re signed in to IdeasTap.

3. Don’t forget to download and read the terms and conditions.

4. Download the application form, fill it in and save it as a Word doc or Adobe PDF.

5. Once you’ve got your application form and references ready, click Apply now in the yellow box on the left. This will take you to a page headed Submit your response.

6. State the name of your project.

7. Clearly communicate what your final outcome will be in 100 words or less.

8. Upload your completed application form and press Submit.

Please note: you MUST wait for your application form to upload before you hit Submit or we won’t get it. You’ll know it has uploaded when you see a grey box with Download file underneath it. Once you see this, hit Submit.

9. As part of the application process you must have supporting content uploaded to your IdeasTap portfolio to be eligible. This can include videos, audio, images and text.

10. One final thing – please make sure you have a photo on your profile page. It doesn’t need to be a headshot and you won’t be judged on the quality of this picture – but as with all the briefs on IdeasTap you have to have a profile picture to be eligible.

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 24 February 2012. Please do not leave it to the last day to apply – we are expecting a very high volume of applications, so if you experience technical difficulties or have any questions we may not be able to help you at that late stage. The deadline is final and we will not accept applications by any other means.

Playing a mix of original and traditional material influenced alot by the music of Romania and Bulgaria, The North Strand Kontra Band joined forces in late 2005. Having performed at many leading venues and festivals both nationally and internationally, the seven-piece group continue to create high energy music. NOISE caught up with the guys to talk influences, and what the music scene in Dublin is like lately……

‘The best party band to hit Ireland in the last few years’ (Irish Times)

Your sound is inspired largely by Eastern European Folk music, can you tell us about any artists that you admire, or who may have inspired your sound?

I suppose our music is most notably influenced by the contemporary and traditional music from countries like Romania, Serbia and Bulgaria with some of our heroes being people like Ionica Minune, Petar Ralchey and Aleksandar Sisic to name a few. That said, within the band we’re lucky to have some great musicians from different backgrounds collaborating on the sound which makes for an electric melting pot of influences.

What’s the music scene like in Dublin at the moment? Is it difficult for emerging artists to make their mark?

It can certainly be difficult for a large band but in general there seems to be a strong movement for all kinds of music and we have some very talented bands and artists here in Ireland. The big promoters would do well to look closer to home as there is a rich selection of emerging and established acts that deserve their interest.

What has been the highlight of your music career so far?

There have been too many adventures to remember a highlight to be honest! We have been fortunate enough to session and share the stage with some great players over the year, which, has always been the greatest pleasure.
Apart from the NOISE Sounds Music Festival, where can fans find out more info on where you will be playing in 2012?

Our new website is currently under construction but the band is on Facebook which is updated with any up and coming shows. It’s been around six years coming but we hope to record our debut album this summer so here’s to 2012!

The North Strand Kontra Band will be leading a masterclass and live performance and the NOISE Sounds Music Festival 2012. More information on how to play on the same stage or register for the workshop is here.

Liz and Yvonne Kane first came to national and international attention during the three year period where they toured as bandmembers with accordion player, Sharon Shannon. Having travelled all over the world and sharing their love of Irish Traditional Music with fans as well as teaching students, The Kane Sisters are showing no signs of slowing down. NOISE caught up with the duo for a chat!

You were taught music by your Grandfather, fiddle-player Jimmy Mullen, did he pass on any invaluable advice to you as musicians?

Yes we were taught by Sligo musician Mary Finn and our Grandad Jimmy Mullen. He gave us a huge insight into the music of the great Michael Coleman, a Sligo fiddle player. He taught us to respect and listen to some great older players and study their styles and techniques.

Tell us about you time spent touring with accordion player Sharon Shannon…

We got to know Sharon from playing with her at festivals in Letterfrack over 20 years ago. We lived with Sharon in Galway for awhile and next thing we were off touring the world with her. It was quite the experience!

Your most recent album, ‘Side by Side’, has received great reviews. Were there any particular themes or styles that influenced the albums sound?

The album is based on newly composed tunes from Paddy Fahey, Paddy O’ Brien, Joe Liddy, and Liz has also composed tunes on it.

How do you feel Irish Traditional Music is received by young people?

We feel Irish Traditional Music is thriving among young people. The tradition is alive and well.

Apart from the NOISE Sounds Music Festival, where can fans find more info on where you will be performing in 2012?

We are performing at the National Concert Hall for Paddy’s Day, and we are going on tour in the States from July. All our info is on our website www.thekanesisters.com !

The Kane Sisters will be leading an Irish Trad Session at the NOISE Sounds Music Festival 2012! If you are a young musician aged 13-25 with a passion for Irish Traditional Music, this amazing workshop is for you! To join in this session and live performance, more information on how to play on the same stage or register for the session is here!

Position 1: (Job Bridge Scheme): Assistant Art Education Curator: Learning and Engagement

Position 2: (Work Placement Programme 1): Assistant Art Administrator

Job specifications and instructions on how to apply are available on www.templebargallery.com/news/article/assistant-art-education-curator-and-assistant-art-administrator-application

Deadline: 5pm, Thurday 16th February 2012