07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Creative August workshops for young aspiring DJs at The Dock, Carrick-on-Shannon
For young animators aged 12-16, Animated Sounds is a two-week sound-led animation workshop, taking place between August 12-22 from 11am-2pm daily. Participants will use sound, rhythm and texture as the basis for a collaborative short music video. No prior experience is required, and all art materials will be supplied.
The workshops will be led by professional animators Fergal Brennan and Olivia Normille, alongside composer Eimear Reidy. The results of the workshops will be screened as part of a mini film festival in The Dock later this year. Participants will not only have made a short music video together, but they will also have the skills and inspiration to continue animating at home using DIY materials and everyday technology.
The course fee for all nine workshops is €45. More information and registrations of interest for Animated Sounds can be found at under 'Communities'.
Open to everyone aged 14+, TILT is an upcoming professional DJ collective based at The Dock in Carrick-on-Shannon. TILT is hosting free DJ workshops with artist Harry Bouchier, also known under the performing title 'Elliot', every Wednesday between August 6 and September 17 from 6-8pm.
Participants will learn and experience what it's like to take part in a professional gig with full lighting and sound. No prior experience is necessary, and DJs of all skill levels are welcome to participate. Additionally, workshop members will have the chance to build a setlist and perform on Culture Night 2025 at The Dock, Friday, September 19.
TILT is free to attend and is accepting registrations of interest, also available on The Dock's website under 'Communities'.
