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AUSSIE rockers AC/DC famously declared “it’s a long way to the top if you wanna rock and roll’, and new band CMC will discover just what it takes when they compete against other new bands in Dublin next eeKeyeiaee
The Clare band will not only be judged on their musical capability, but also on their ability to success- fully co-ordinate all the elements that go into making a live rock show.
Seven steps up – a nationwide mu- sic competition for young people, is a competition with a difference. The aim is to provide young bands with an insight and practical knowledge of the music industry.
CMC were elected top of Clare’s youth bands at a recent Clare Youth Service gig. Before they hit the road to perform alongside some of Ire- land’s best up and coming bands, CMC will be performing on Satur- day February 23 at a gig in Ennis.
Other acts taking the stage in the youth centre on the night include “A star called Henry, the Alan Rooney Experience, The Elastic Band, Dara O Loughlin and Ceile Varley”.
CMC will then go on to compete against 17 other winning acts from around the country in Dublin at the Seven Steps Up awards day on March.
The acts will be judged not only on their musical ability but on the efforts of a full back-up team which
include media, stage crew, and PR eroup made up of over 20 musicians from the competition all working to support and promote the band in the Dublin gig.
CMC will have the chance to play their demo and be mentored by mu- sic industry professionals.
The winners of the overall compe- tition in Dublin will have the chance to make a professionally recorded album, featuring the other acts from their region.
Ceile Varley an acoustic performer involved in the project, said the com- petition provided a great opportunity for young musicians.
She said “This competition is an amazing opportunity for young mu- sicians – both for the winning act and
for the music and media team. Eve- rything is organised by young peo- ple, which means that we gain valu- able information on setting up gigs and managing bands.
Ceile explained “We learn how to promote bands and musical events, giving us an insight into the music industry.
“Everyone involved is working ex- tremely hard for this so come to the Youth Centre and support us – we guarantee an exciting night”
CMC play in the Clare Youth Serv- ice, Ennis on February 23, from 7- 9.30pm. The cost of entry is €5 and all over 15’s welcome. As with all other events the gig 1s drug and alco- hol free. For more information con- tact Jean Tierney 065-6845356