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Valerie Francis on The Big Picture TV

Wednesday 29th, April, 2015

Valerie Francis on The Big Picture TV

As the Irish Times points out, “it’s not every day that a relatively-unknown Irish singer is bigged-up by KanYe West” but this is the sort of thing that has happened to Valerie Francis since the release of her debut album, Slow Dynamo. The video for her single ‘Punches’ – which caught West’s eye – won IMTV’s Video of the Year, while Slow Dynamo was nominated for a clutch of awards including Choice Music Prize and won Album of the Year in the Irish Independent.

Valerie joined Dillon in The Big Picture Youth Cafe for a quick chat and treated us to a song...

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Cat Dowling on The Big Picture TV

Thursday 9th, April, 2015

Cat Dowling on The Big Picture TV

Cat Dowling writes beautifully dark pop songs. Her debut album "The Believer" is a collection of beautifully crafted and treasured songs, offering low-key beats coloured with layers of sonic delights and a voice both hushed and passionate that will punch you in the gut.
She is currently working on her second album. she joined us for an acoustic session and a quick chat with Enya Horrigan.

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Monday 9th, March, 2015

South Dublin County Council Arts Grants and Bursary Awards 2015

South Dublin County Council Arts Grants and Bursary Awards 2015

We are delighted to announce that applications are now invited for the South Dublin County Council Arts Bursary Awards 2015.

Application forms, are available to download from our website at http://www.sdcc.ie/services/parks-recreation/arts under the ‘Arts Grants and Bursary Awards’ section.
These grants and awards are only open to those living in or working in the South Dublin County Council administrative area. South Dublin County Council administrative area includes Rathfarnham, Tallaght, Clondalkin, Lucan, and the rural areas of Saggart, Rathcoole, Newcastle and Brittas.

South Dublin County Council may ask for further information in support of an application; however, responsibility for submitting all requested information rests with the applicant, and applications will be deemed ineligible if applications are not completed correctly and in full. Closing Date for All Applications is 2nd April 2015 at 1pm

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