Showcases outcome report WOMEX 2013
Total 5 results.
| Art Form | Showcase Title | Applicant / Organisation | Amount Approved (€) | Finance Commited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Kan | Kan | 1,600 | 02/09/2014 | |
| Description | Brian Finnegan and Aidan O'Rourke, front men with possibly the two most revered bands ever to have thrilled the folk scene, Flook and Lau, join forces with Ian Stephenson and Jim Goodwin, two of the brightest stars in rhythm and accompaniment to carve out a unique and daring new sound. KAN seeks to create music from one complete world-influence, to reflect celtic music's present-day identity. | ||||
| Music | iZem | Jérémie KEROUANTON | 370 | 02/09/2014 | |
| Description | DJ iZem started writing music during a 6 year-long musical adventure through Brazil, Spain and Argentina. Now based in Dublin, his unique hybrid sound joins the dots between cutting-edge beatmaking and post-tropical influences. | ||||
| Music | Ciorras | Ciorras | 900 | 20/08/2014 | |
| Description | Ciorras were formed in 2010 by Donal Lunny as part of the TV series Lorg Lunny to create a fresh sound in Irish Music. Since then, Ciorras has released their critically acclaimed album 'Silver Lining' and has toured extensively in Ireland and internationally. In 2011 they were nominated Best New Artist in the Irish Music Awards. | ||||
| Music | Téada / Atlantic Steps | Ceol Productions Ltd. | 900 | 25/08/2014 | |
| Description | Téada remains one of the most successful traditional Irish bands on the world music scene. Atlantic Steps is a new dance show, centered around Connemara's sean-nós dance sensation, Brian Cunningham. | ||||
| Music | We Banjo 3 | we Banjo 3 | 2,000 | 02/09/2014 | |
| Description | We Banjo 3 have been seleted to represent Ireland at the Horizons stage of Womex, the world's largest World Music Expo event which takes place over 5 days. The showcase is an opportunity to perform in front of over 700 international bookers and agents | ||||