The Electric Honeypot is a brand new electronic music blog, with occasional swerves from the musical left. They love new, innovative and exciting music. And are on the look out for similar minded people to join their team. Writers, reviewers and music makers welcome.
Check out their podcast on iTunes here. And if you wanna be a part of the electronic revolution email davidbrowne86@me.com to find out more.
Calling all digital creatives! Two funding rounds launched last week giving opportunities to develop and market innovative and entrepreneurial ideas.
The Culture Tech Fund will provide up to £5000 (each) grant funding for innovative new projects which combine cultural and artistic output with digital technology. The fund is open to any organisation or freelance professional based in Derry (county or city) or working with a Derry-based partner and is an ideal opportunity for collaborations between digital media companies and local arts and cultural organisations. For more information check out the Digital Derry website.
The Creative Industries Innovation Fund, run by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, with funding from DCAL and supported by Northern Ireland Screen and Digital Circle, provides assistance to companies-including craft, design, software developers, publishing, film, and music organisations- at critical times in their business and product development.
A new round of funding will give priority to companies committed to developing export focused activity, cross-sector collaboration and businesses which can harness the innovative and entrepreneurial potential of the region’s cultural and arts sectors. Digital content projects from all sections of the creative industries are also encouraged.
The Creative Industries Innovation Fund is providing seed funding to plug skills gaps and encourage growth within this important sector. Through the programme, local creative enterprises are also offered the opportunity to be partnered, by the Institute of Directors, for business mentoring support. To apply online click on the Arts Council website.
We’re thrilled to let y’all know that 2012 welcomes a new member to the Bruised Fruit Team.
Tara McEvoy is an up and coming music journalist who is offering to lend her ears to demos, EPs, albums, singles and live performances. Reviews can be found on her website http://thisistaramcevoy.tumblr.com/ (look for the tag #bruisedfruit)
If you’d like to get in touch with Tara and send her some music, drop her a line on tara@bruisedfruitpromotions.com
Volunteer at the MAC
The MAC seeks volunteers to join our MACtivist team
It’s all going on at the MAC. Talks, tours and activities around the clock.
We’re after some enthusiastic volunteers – people of all ages to help us showcase all the MAC has to offer and deliver a first-rate visitor experience.
We’re on the look out for MAC Navigators, Gallery Navigators, Workshop Support and Front of House volunteers… Intrigued?
For full details on our volunteer programme and a volunteer application form visit www.buildingthemac.com or contact Samantha Porciello, Learning and Participation Officer on 028 9023 5053
Deadline for applications
12 noon, Wednesday 1st February 2012
Applications should be made to Samantha Porciello, Learning and Participation Officer.
Email samantha@buildingthemac.com or post to Samantha Porciello, the MAC, Hurst House, 15-19 Corporation Square, Belfast, BT1 3AJ.
What a year we’ve had here at Bruised Fruit, working with some of the most exciting and interesting artists in the UK industry. It’s been a joy to spend time with Starboy Nathan, Gabby Young, Pat Dam Smyth, Jason Clarke and Strait Laces. We can’t wait to see what 2012 has in store for all of them!
Of course it’s not just music projects we’ve worked on this year, we have to give a shoutout to two of NI’s top technology start-ups, Planzai and AirPOS, who have both enjoyed massive success this year attracting investment from overseas.
We wish all our clients and friends a very Merry Christmas and we look forward to seeing you all again in the new year.
The sexiest circus in town are back with an xxxtra special festive treat.
Dr Clive invites you to take a peek inside Santa’s Sweaty Sack where you’ll find nothing but the finest in interactive cabaret entertainment.
Special performers on the night include delectable duo East End Cabaret, “Filipina Sarah Silverman” Ria Lina and the breathtakingly beautiful burlesque stylings of the Folly Mixtures.
The XXXmas XXXtravaganza takes place in Dalston’s Arcola Theatre Tent on December 17th. Tickets are available in advance online priced £15 or on the night priced £20.
As always guests to Dr Clive’s Circus are encouraged to get involved, dress up, expect the unexpected and leave their inhibitions at home. CLICK HERE for tickets and more information.
Liverpool Sound City Festival are now accepting submissions for artists who want to showcase at their festival. Bruised Fruit are big fans of this festival, in our opinion it’s one of the best events in the UK.
Liverpool Sound City (17th – 19th May 2012) is the largest music festival and industry conference in the North of the UK. Every May, Liverpool Sound City presents over 300 artists from over 23 different countries, in 25 city centre venues to an audience of over 30,000 music fans and industry, making the city the place to be to see emerging talent around the world and a must for any aspiring artist or band looking to make their mark on the lucrative touring circuit in the North. Liverpool Sound City is accepting artist submissions until 18th February 2012 to apply go to: www.liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk/Apply-to-Play
Submissions are FREE this year so there’s no excuse not to apply.
Bruised Fruit were thrilled to be invited to the MTV EMAs along with our client Starboy Nathan. The awards and the performances were amazing, my personal favs being Jessie J and David Guetta. After hooking up with Rizzle Kicks and Sami backstage we walked the red carpet right after David Hasslehoff (who is a lot taller than he looks!)
After a few drinks with Belfast’s best DJ Hix at the show itself, it was on to the afterparties to hang out with LMFAO, Selena Gomez, Justin Beiber and Hayden Panettiere at Belfast’s MClub were both Nathan and LMFAO performed.
Next onto the Europa hotel to meet up with Katy B, Wretch32 and Jessie J’s posses where the champagne didn’t stop flowing. The food at the afterparty was typically Irish – fried potato bread and roast spuds!
All in all it was an amazing night, and fantastic to see so many people enjoying what Belfast has to offer.
This years Belfast Music Week provides an exciting programme of live shows, industry workshops and panels, exhibitions and unique events in the lead up to the MTV EMAs.
Our very own Northern Irish Music Awards are taking place tonight (Wednesday 2nd November) at the Ulster Hall. Co-hosted by AU Magazine and the Oh Yeah Music Centre, the NIMAs are set to bring together the established legends of Northern Irish music and the best new acts for an evening of celebration and much deserved recognition. With performances from Stiff Little Fingers, And So I Watch You From Afar, General Fiasco, Japenese Popstars and very special guest appearances it promises to be a very special night.
UnConvention Belfast is the event we’re really looking forward to. Two days of networking, panels and discussion with industry professionals and music fans taking place at Spring & Airbrake on the 3rd & 4th November. Topics up for discussion are; succeeding through failure, are London’s streets really paved with gold?, your band – the brand, becoming your own label and many more. We’ve also added B.Y.O.D (Bring Your Own Demo) to the Thursday networking, giving you a chance to get instant, honest feedback on your tunes. Registration is now closed, but places are still available for you to come along and register on the day. It kicks off at 3pm on Thursday and from 10am on Friday.
Before the big event takes place on Sunday, the Limelight complex are putting on Belfast Calling. The event will be led by Belfast-based Starsailor frontman James Walsh. He will be joined by an aray of local talent, including Mojo Fury, VerseChorusVerse, Yes Cadets and many more. Over 30 acts will play acoustic sets across 8 stages with all proceeds going to the Alzheimers Society. Tickets available via the link above.
The MTV EMAs will be taking place live from the Odyssey on Sunday 6th bringing a star studded line up to Belfast and none other than our very own Starboy Nathan will be in attendance. Keep an eye out for him on the red carpet!
UnConvention
music. media. minds. meeting.
Spring & Airbrake, Belfast
Thursday 3rd November 3-7pm
Friday 4th November 12-5pm
UnConvention returns to Belfast this year, hosting a music & media ‘un-conference’.
The ethos behind UnConvention is explained at www.unconventionhub.org but basically it’s a chance to share ideas and foster collaboration.
Northern Ireland is a hot bed of creative energy and we want to showcase that to the wider world. We will also be inviting innovative speakers and guests from all across the UK and Ireland to take part. Featured guests include:
Dick Miller, Rightsman
Shaun ‘Stuckee’ Willoughby, The Play Centre
David Riley, Good Lizard Media
Ollie Clueit, Anorak London / My Band’s Better Than Your Band
Danny Wareing, Right On Management
Adrian Cooke, CME / Norwich Sound & Vision
Brett LeBoff, Monumental Management Group
Steve Reddy, First Music Contact
Niall Byrne, Nialler9 / State Magazine
Matt McBrier, Bicep
Rich Huxley, Hope & Social
Rosarie O’Sullivan, BrandAmp
Keith Harris, PPL
Mark Orr, Lab Records
Ciaran Ryan, Out On A Limb / RTE 2XM
Jeff Thompson, Fat Northerner Records
Thursday 3rd November we are hosting a networking session where delegates will have the chance to meet and talk one-on-one with other delegates and featured speakers.
On Friday 4th November the day will take the format of discussions, workshops and interactive panels. Themes and topics include:
“Where The Streets Are Paved With Gold” – Do you have to live in London to have a serious career in the music industry?
“Band-To-Fan” – Is there a need for traditional labels?
“Introducing the End Of Local Music?” – Discussing the future of regional radio
“If It Ain’t Broke, Break It” – How Independents Are Making Their Own Rules
How To Succeed Through Failure
Registration is free online at http://unconventionbelfast.eventbrite.com
