Unearthed

Unearthed was a project devised and designed and delivered by Songschool, The Riverbank Arts Centre and KELT.

An intensive 6 month programme which covered many different areas of the music industry, with seminars, master-classes and mentoring, radio interviews, recording sessions and filming for the artists involved.

A total of 6 bands and 2 solo artists were chosen to participate in this programme, the ages ranged from 14years to 21 years, all from Co Kildare. Each group was given a series of individual mentoring sessions focusing on songwriting, arrangements, instrumentation and performance.

On top of this a series of masterclasses for Drums, Bass, and Guitar were held which were also open to the public to attend. Seminars covering the following topics were conducted by guest speakers from the music industry; Music Media, PR, Management, Music Rights Protection, Record Companies, and Music Collectives.

All of this was preparing the groups for a very intensive week of recording from which a compilation Album was recorded. A DVD was also filmed to document the performance of each group separately in the Celbridge studios.

At the end of the programme 2 concerts were staged (The Moat Theatre, and The Riverbank Arts Centre) to showcase the talents of the artists participating.

Jill Courtney, musician of Samsara said “We’re all so excited to be part of “Unearthed”. It is such a great opportunity for local musicians to get a foothold and understanding of the industry”

“Unearthed has really taught me more about the music business and helped me to develop my musical skills” – Sophie Longwill, musician.

Chris Teusner, Songschool  said “It’s great to see so much talent and enthusiasm involved in the Unearthed project. The bands participating are a true mix of the eclectic flavours of the county.

Chris added “Fantastic talent, waiting to be discovered “

Sinead Redmond (Manager -Riverbank Arts Centre) “I’m delighted to see this project commence. We have devised the programme as a direct response to the County Kildare youth music community who has voiced an overwhelming interest in the development of their music. I’m proud to be offering such a nationally unique and thorough music programme”