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THE spotlight falls on six of Clare’s brightest new bands at a concert in Glor on November 8. Six bands have been selected from the Clare Youth Service – Music Project Bands Com- petition, to perform at the Ennis venue.
The competition took place over two days in September will a strong line up of competition from fifteen bands throughout the county.
The music ranged from metal, rock, indie and rocktronica, after taking an hour to decide the judges finally
selected the winners from the com- petition to perform in Glor. Prizes awarded on the night were Joint Best Originals Marble Chips and Cities, Best Overall Band, Th’Rush and Runner-up Band, “Marble Chips” in addition to prizes on the night bands who won best originals will have their originals professionally recorded.
Youth Worker Jean Tierney said the concert in Glor provides a great opportunity for local talent to shine.
“The gig in Glor has always pro- vided something special and memo- rable for the audience, this is a fan-
tastic opportunity for people to get a taste of some of the exceptionally talented musicians in the county. It is obvious from the excitement and performances on the night how pas- sionate and dedicated the musicians are, this gig has always proven to be the highlight of the year and will be a night to be remembered.”
Doors open at 7.30pm on the night and tickets can be purchased from e1- ther Jean Tierney at the Youth Centre 065 6845356 or Gl6r box office, tick- ets are €15.
Meanwhile, CYS Music Project are running workshops for young mu-
sicians interested in working with other musicians who would like to develop new skills, improve their techniques, form a band and have the opportunity to take part in next year’s bands competitions to compete with other bands for a spot in glory 2009. Workshops are in drums, guitar, bass and singer-songwriting.
Introduction for the workshops is being held in Clare Youth Service Sunday 02nd Nov 2-4pm. Work- shops cost €30 and run each Sunday for four weeks.
To register or for further informa- tion contact Jean on 065 6845356