Dublin Creative Review

Emmet Condon is the founder of Homebeat. Homebeat does "independent, alternative space focused music promotion & heartfelt event production". They also run the festival "Another Love Story" with Happenings. Emmet talks about the origins of the company, his search for himself in his 20's, how the Irish music and festival scene has changed over the years and what coming up with Homebeat soon. We also report on Legos hidden around the Marsh Library and check the new film production company Nantosuelta Entertainment. Homebeat Homebeat on Facebook Homebeat on Twitter Segment 1: Hunt The Book Thief, part of Hunting Stolen Books exhibition Over at the Marsh Library on St. Patrick Close, Over 1,200 books have been stolen from the library. They are running an exhibition on some of those books which have been found, recovered or in some cases another copy was brought. One part of that exhibition has Lego book thiefs spread around the library for children or uninhibited adults to spot. I spoke to Jason McElligott,

Aisling Rogerson is a founder of The Fumbally cafe and The Fumbally Stables. Sebastian Stephenson shares a glass of kefir and a baked good or two with Aisling and discuss Irish food, running the cafe without burning themselves out and constantly examining how to be sustainable. We also report on the new EP "Attached to Memory" from Ailbhe Reddy and check out a work in process exhibition that is looking at making a language to speak to extra terrestrials. The Fumbally website Segment 1: Attached to Memory by Ailbhe Reddy Ailbhe Reddy is releasing a new EP called Attached to Memory. This is her second EP, her first being "Hollowed Out Sea". She has received much media coverage and attention from listeners with almost 2 million streams on spotify. I spoke to Ailbhe in Ranelagh Gardens Park, about the ep and how her folk music has changed over the two releases and what is coming up next for her. Ailbhe Reddy's website Segment 2: In Perpetuity by Lucy McKenna In Temple Bar Gallery + Studios, Lucy McKenna has crea

Antony Farrell is the founder of Lilliput Press. An independent publisher that has been around since 1984. Sebastian Stephenson talks to Antony about the "8 Geniuses" that Lilliput has published, why he will sometime tell potential authors to self publish, and what are their latest books. We also check out the independent comic books scene in the first Dublin Eight Comic Arts Festival and see what projects are looking for crowdfunding at the moment. The Lilliput Press website The Lilliput Press on Twitter The Lilliput Press on Facebook Segment 1: Dublin Eight Comic Arts Festival The first Dublin Eight Comic Arts Festival happened on 23rd April. DECAF for short, was a event in The Fumbally Stables to promote, buy and how to do independent small press comic books. Think more illustrated novel rather than superhero saga, though there are a few caped crusaders around as well. I checked out some of the works that were lined up and asked the authors back to back to tell me what they were selling. Dublin Eight Comi

Trevor O'Shea is the man behind Bodytonic. Owner of Wigwam, The Bernard Shaw, Its own record label, Eatyard, The Beatyard Festival among a lot more things. From music to food to tech. Sebastian Stephenson speaks to Trevor about how he manages it all, what have been some of the endeavorers that didn't work out, forecasting the music industry and more. We also report on a new exhibition in Draíocht called A History of Play, check out what's coming up in Live Art festival, Live Collision and change the irish film state of the industry with IFI Spotlight 2017. Bodytonic Bodytonic on Twitter Bodytonic on Facebook Segment 1: Live Collision Festival 2017 The Live Collision International Festival returns for 2017. The live art festival brings international acts as well as national to the Project Arts Centre and other spaces around Dublin. It also provides a year round producing house which helps artists and companies to produce works at various stages of development. The festival is focused on the creat

Matthew Nevin is one of the founders of MART. An artist-led, not for profit arts organisation founded in 2007 with gallery spaces and studios in Rathmines, and more studios in 7 buildings across Dublin. Sebastian Stephenson talks to Mathew about 10 years of running MART, what they are going to do to celebrate it, the different attitudes of artists towards the profession and what they look for when exhibiting artist, how they have to not only survive but expand after many arts spaces have had to close or move and what they have coming up this year and to celebrate the 10 years of MART. We also report on a collective and weekly show called The Circles Sessions, report on the debut play All That We Found Here by Donagh Humphreys and just some out some workshops that might be of interest. MART Segment 1: The Circle Sessions The Circle Session is a weekly regular show in the International Bar and its also a collective of musicians, poets, spoken word artists and comedians. They have been going for 2 and a half yea

Plastik Festival is a festival of artist moving image. Sibyl Montague is one of the festival directors and speaks to Sebastian Stephenson about the festival. We talk about what's coming up, what makes Plastik different from other film/video festivals, who they coming and is making video art here. We also report on what new in the Library Project and check out the debut album, Awareness, by Niall McGuigan. Plastik Festival website Plastik Festival on Twitter Plastik Festival on Facebook Segment 1: Awareness by Niall McGuigan Niall McGuigan is releasing a debut album that has been brewing for 6 years. Its called Awareness. Niall is releasing the album on the 25th March in St. Anna Church where his works from the album will be performed by the SUSO Gospel Choir. Niall has worked in bands with a variety of musical genres and is even a music therapist. I spoke to Niall as he was heading into the Ruby Sessions in Doyles pub on College Street and he told me about the musical journey he has been on and how it found i

Rabble is an underground magazine that has been publishing since 2011. Sebastian Stephenson speaks to contributing editor, Jamie Goldrick about Rabble over the years, the challenges of getting an issue out, Rabble's move into video and what's in the upcoming issue 13. We also report on a special issue from Guts Magazine about abortion in Ireland, a talk-though a new co-working space, The Tara Building and check out the first feature film from the Dublin Filmmakers Collective, One Night in Dublin. Rabble Rabble on Facebook Rabble on Twitter Segment 1: The Tara Building A new co-working space will be opening this month on Tara street aimed specifically at creative freelancers. It's called the Tara Building and I took a tour of the building with manger, Nichol Gray, as it was being assembled to open gradually this month. The Tara Building website The Tara Building Scholarship and Incubation Scheme Segment 2: Guts Magazine Special Issue "Fight Back" Guts Magazine finished publishing with their sixth issue back

The Irish Writers Centre is 25 years old. Amy Herron, Communications & Events Coordinator at the Irish Writers Centre talks to Sebastian Stephenson about the new book, Beyond the Centre to mark the year. Amy was the assistant editor and talks about the process of assembling this book. We also talk about the centre itself and reflective on it purpose and process in the Irish writer's career. We check in on what's new in Designist in time for Christmas, report on Ireland's first Live Art battle, LifeStyles that may become a tv series and we close out the final episode of 2016 with an essay looking back at the arts in 2016. Irish Writers Centre Beyond The Centre: Writers in their own Words Irish Writers Centre on Twitter Irish Writers Centre on Facebook Segment 1: What's New: Designist A semi-regular feature that we have on Dublin Creative Review is a check in on what publishers, studios and shops are coming out with. For this episode. I went to Designist. Designist Workplace Warfare by DaVinci Toys Smartph

Maser has been tagging and striping the streets of Dublin for the past few years. From U ARE ALIVE in Camden Street to the contentious Repeal the 8th mural on Project Arts Centre. Sebastian Stephenson catches up with Maser as he has a new solo exhibition in the Graphic Studio Gallery till the 3rd December. We talk about globe trotting, why he has only talking about the Repeal the 8th now, what is it be a creative individual today and we manage to talk though what's on show as well. We also report on the state of Irish book publishing today, check out White Collar Boy's new EP Priory Hall and give you have an update on television developments. Maser Maser on Facebook Maser on Twitter Maser on Instagram Maser in The Graphic Studio Gallery(till 3rd December) Segment 1: Priory Hall EP by White Collar Boy White Collar Boy is an electronic duo that has had a 2 year absence and now has released a new EP. This EP is a sample of the album that will be coming up next year. The EP is being released on the 25th of Novemb

Niamh Mongey is the Press and Communications officer at the Royal Irish Academy. Sebastian Stephenson talks to Niamh about the Woman on Walls exhibition, which is about adjusting the balance of the portraits that adorn the walls of the RIA. We also talk about their recent book, Modern Ireland in 100 artworks and we talk about the Dictionary of Irish Biography project and some of the other cultural research projects underway. We also report on the second issue of Straylines, an Irish alternative comic book anthology and we check in on what's happening in The Fumbally Stables. Royal Irish Academy website Royal Irish Academy on Twitter Royal Irish Academy on Facebook Women on Walls exhibition Modern Ireland in 100 Artworks Modern Ireland in 100 Artworks talk Dictionary of Irish Biography 1916 Portraits and Lives Art and Architecture in Ireland Research Project Segment 1: Issue 2 of Straylines Straylines is a print anthology of Irish alternative comic artists. Straylines is a also a comic book collective to foste

Deirdre Young and Sinead Bailey Kelly from H&G are event makers. Some of clients have included Facebook to Hendricks Gin to themselves. Sebastian Stephenson talks with them about what they have learned running over 200 events and how they figured out this is what they wanted to do. They also tell us what events are coming up that you can go to( or even set up with your own stall). We also check-in on what's happening in Makeshop and Check out the launch of the a new Horror Fiction podcast, Down Below The Reservoir. H&G Creations H&G Creations on Facebook H&G Creations on Twitter Segment 1: Down Below The Reservoir podcast launch In The Workmans Club on 26th October, a horror fiction podcast was launched. Down Below The Reservoir is an audio adaptation of short stories based in a small suburban Irish town. These short stories have been published and read in front of many live audiences and now are being added every two weeks online. I spoke to the writer of the short stories, Graham Tugwell ab

Designgoat is launching An Object For. An online store that is building their own products based on their project work with their clients. Sebastian Stephenson speaks to the duo about the new concept, some of the recent clients and the work they have done and we chat a little bit about dining in Dublin. We also report on the launch of a new digital radio station, Dublin Digital Radio and check out the recently launched IFI Player showing off the IFI Film Archive. Designgoat website An Object For Ahmad Fakry's (aka Acky) Twitter Cian Corcoran's Twitter Segment 1: Dublin Digital Radio Dublin Digital Radio with launch on the 15th October. They already had their launch party on the 12th. Headquarterd out of newly refurbished Jawsaw in Belvedere court. The station will be providing music not heard on any irish radio stations and talk shows as well. I spoke to three of the four founders of the station and they tell me where the idea to do a station come from but lets introduce them. Dublin Digital Radio Dublin Dig

Thread Magazine has released Issue 8 after a 2 year gap between issue 7. Sebastian Stephenson speaks to Aisling Farinella, Editor in Chief of Thread Magazine, about why that happened and how that affected what issue 8 is today. We also talk about the new features of the magazine and if Thread was still relevant, it didn't really matter if it was. We also talk about her new initiative to provide support to fashion students with Kildare Village. We report on the 5th Dublin International Short Film and Music Festival and we talk though Ireland first cultural policy, Culture 2025. Thread Magazine Thread Magazine Facebook page Some of the places that stock Thread Magazine Indigo & Cloth The Dean Hotel NCAD DIT MADE Clement & Pekoe Fumbally HATCH Kildare Village Segment 1: 5th Dublin International Short Film and Music Festival The Dublin International Short Film and Music Festival is running for the 5th year. The festival is a means to promote filmmakers and to network for potential opportunities.

Oisín McKenna and Seamus Ryan are apart of the Gays Against the Free State. A Dublin Tiger Fringe Festival production that examines queer activism and the Irish republic movement today and in the past. Oísin McKenna who is the writer and one of the performers for the show, talks about where the idea came from and the similarities and differences between the two agendas. Seamus composed the music that to be performed live and why he feels music should be preformed live for theatre. Oisín also talk about his spoken word collective PETTYCASH and how it has grown. We also have reports on a exhibition by Gum Collective that explores the moment and we check out Yangaroo Music Ireland which may be able to shake up the dynamic between Irish musicians and Irish media. Gays Against the Free State Dublin Tiger Fringe Festival page Oisín McKenna's website Oisín McKenna's Twitter page Seamus Ryan's website Seamus Ryan's Soundcloud Seamus Ryan's Twitter page Segment 1: LEG OVER SOIL by Gum Collective The Gum Collective has

Alan Bennett is the editor of HeadStuff.org. A website that has been around for 2 years and is a "collaborative hub for the creative and the curious". Sebastian Stephenson talks to Alan about how the site has grown over the 2 years its been running, upcoming developments for headstuff.org and how Alan has learned the art of the headline and how he transitioned form comedian to writer. We also have reports on the first Dublin Ghost Story Festival and discuss the Irish Times Best Shops in Ireland 2016. Headstuff Headstuff Podcast Network Alan Bennett on Twitter Segment 1: Dublin Ghost Story Festival The First Dublin Ghost Story Festival happened in Freemasons Hall from August 19th - 21st August. Run by Swan River Press, the event had guests, panels, readings, book launches & lunches. I went along to capture the sounds of the festival and I talked to Brian J. Showers, director of Swan River Press & Dublin Ghost Story Festival about the festival and Ireland's relationships to the ghost story. But first I

Summer music festival chat. Its the middle of august and the Irish summer music festival circuit is coming to a finish with Electric Picnic on September 2nd. Sebastian Stephenson chats to Zachary Stephenson, a student studying at the British and Irish Modern Music Institute, who has been to this year so far: Body and Soul, Longitude, Knock and Stocken along with co-ordinating volunteers and been part of the production for other concerts this summer. We compare and contract not only the acts on stage in each festival but also the vibes created at these festivals and how they do it. We also check in on the Irish Design Shop and Sebastian talks about trends in Dublin creativity for 2016 so far. Segment 1: What's New: Irish Design Shop A semi-regular feature that we have on Dublin Creative Review is a check in on what publishers, studios and shops are coming out with. For this episode I pop in to the Irish Design Shop. Irish Design Shop Names Jewellery Collection Tall Plant Pot from the Áras Collection Ballygaha

Ross Killeen is the founder of Motherland. A video production company that has worked with brands and artists such as Failte Ireland, Channel 4, Dazed and Confused, The Hot Sprockets, Fang Club, The Wombats and it all has come from one video. Sebastian Stephenson talks to Ross about their work and why he was surprised when one of the short docs they produced got a Vimeo Staff Pick. We also have reports on Dublin Maker 2016, a make your own photobook workshop and check out what Irish acts are at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this month. Motherland website Motherland Facebook page Motherland Twitter page Motherland on Vimeo Videos mentioned Becoming Men documentary BSN 'Conor's Obsession - Director's Cut' promotional video Bantum x LOAH - Take It music video Bullet Head by Fangclub music video Loner by Fangclub music video RMBA - Terri Hooley documentary The Insight Project promotional video Segment 1: Dublin Maker 2016 On the 23rd of July, Dublin Maker held their 5th event in Merrion square. Its a day long

Mark Cullen is a cofounder of Pallas Projects/Studios.This year, Pallas celebrates it 20th Anniversary. An organisation that facilitates artists and spaces, Sebastian Stephenson discuss how the easy or difficult has the organisation work been over the past 20 years. Mark recalls some of the exhibitions that been housed by Pallas Projects over the 20 years and we discuss the things they are doing for the 20th anniversary such as their european-wide survey of artist-run organisations and an auction held in with Whyte's. We also report on Go Live, a social TV station going live this august and we check some high end but fun jewellery, Edge Only. Pallas Projects/Studios Artist-Run Europe: Practice/Projects/Spaces Pallas Projects/Studios Celebrate 20 Years of projects & events Pallas Projects on twitter Pallas Projects on Facebook Segment 1: Edge Only jewellery Edge Only is Jewellery brand set up by Jenny Huston. You can think of it as smart casual jewellery. It has the craftsmanship and sophistication of hig

Jack Olohan was one of the co-founders of Radiomade. Sebastian Stephenson talks about the demise of Radiomade and talk about the challenge of building a community. We also talk about his pursuit of becoming actor. We talk about weather being apart of acting family helps or hinders a career in acting and the attitudes that have changed towards what you need to be an actor in Ireland today. We also have reports on an new augmented reality music service called Firstage and we talk to some of the members of the RUA RED Young Curators Project 2016 about their exhibition. Segment 1: Firstage About 2 weeks ago, No 9 on Wellington Quay got a new resident. It's a startup called Firstage. Firstage is an augmented reality or AR music service. It is an app that allows to watch a live performance right in front of you. Currently on phones but in the future on dedicated AR devices. To be clear, AR is where you overlay digital information on top of the real world where as VR creates new ones. I spoke to a co-founder at th

On the 22nd of June 2016, Niamh Symth TD of Fianna Fáil, put forward a motion to recognise the significance of the arts to Ireland as a state. Sebastian Stephenson speaks to Jo Mangan, Chair of the National Campaign for The Arts who attended in the visitor gallery and made the visitor gallery in the Dáil filled with people for the debate. We talk about what was was talked about at the Dáil that afternoon and Jo tells us how the relationship between the Irish Government and the Irish arts sector has improved, even if the funding hasn't. We also report on Coderdojo Coolest Project Awards showing and awarding children technology projects around the world. Finally, we check in on Little Gem Records. National Campaign for The Arts Motion of Niamh Symth TD Transcript of June 22nd Debate Transcript of Richard Boyd Barrett's Amendment Video of June 22nd Dáil Debate (Start at 04:40:19 - Ends 06:42:04) Result of Richard Boyd Barrett's Amendment on 23rd June Segment 1: Coderdojo Coolest Project Awards 2016 On the 18th J