District Conversations Podcast

On Thursday 2 February, we hosted a live panel talk in Hen’s Teeth with photographer @elliusgrace, Doja Cat co-signed designer @rashhiiid, rising act @bricknxsty and artist/illustrator @fuchsiamacaree.In college and school, there’s rarely discussion of the implications of burnout, how to manage time, budgets or how you can develop sustainable practices to ensure you are your best self. Basically all the non creative parts of being an artist or self-employed person. They came correct with the practices improving their work life balance after a period of reflection in January.Hosted by Dylan Murphy.Please drink Jameson responsibly.Visit Drinkaware.ie for more info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this special edition of the District Conversations Podcast Craig Connolly was joined by acclaimed musician and horror fanatic Matthew Nolan to discuss his score of the 1922 Scandinavian horror masterpiece Häxan. The debut screening of this will take place on November 1st at the Droichead Arts Centre in Drogheda. Häxan is one of many events that make up the inaugural edition of Púca with the likes of Just Mustard, Æ MAK, David Keenan, Pillow Queens, Kormac, Lisa O'Neill and many more performing between the October 31 and November 2 across the festival venues in Trim, Athboy and Drogheda. Tickets and further information are available from pucafestival.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deputy editor Hannah O'Connell is joined by rap connoisseur and author Dean Van Nguyen and breakthrough DJ Mona Lisa to talk about the ever-growing presence of female artists in Ireland's hip hop and rnb scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deputy Editor Hannah O'Connell is joined by Fionnula Moran, Taz Kelleher and Ayuba Salaudeen to talk about the landscape of sustainable fashion in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig Connolly is joined by DJ/producer r.kitt, Sam Greenwood from The Building Society and Sohotsospicy from Thrust to talk about the impact club closures in Dublin is having on the electronic and hip hop communities and what can be done to keep to prevent the city turning into one giant hotel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the District Magazine Issue 006 launch we had a series of panel discussions, brought to you in association with Bulleit Frontier Whiskey. With the help of @audiohausdublin we recorded the talks and now here's the first one.The future of music media in Ireland is hosted by District's Eric Davidson and features Shane McAuley [Soul Doubt Magazine], Kelly Doherty [Gadget and the Cloud], Bounce, the P.R.O [Slight Motif] and Dylan Murphy [Mabfield]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Con O'Brien, aka K-One, is an accomplished artist who's work has taken him all over the world. Currently based in Amsterdam, he was back in Ireland recently to paint. We met him in Cork for a conversation ahead of his involvement in the Lucozade Energy Sessions last month.We discuss how emigration influenced Con as an artist, street art and graffiti's inherently transient nature and how he moved from the streets to the design studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Earlier this month it was announced that from July 5-7 the third annual GUINNESS X MEATOPIA will transform the Guinness Open Gate Brewery, home to beer innovation and experimentation at St. James’s Gate, into a festival devoted to beer, food, fire and music.In the run up we invited Ian Colgan, Guinness Beer Sommelier and Peter Simpson, Head Brewer at Guinness Open Gate Brewery to the podcast studio for a conversation about open flame cooking, the growth of Guinness X Meatopia and the Guinness Open Gate Brewery itself.Listen below, or get it anywhere you stream your podcasts.Please enjoy Guinness responsibly.Visit drinkaware.ie for more information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate International Women’s Day and promote the importance of equality in electronic music, H&G Creations will be hosting a free pop-up Glitter Tits crash course in the Bernard Shaw this Sunday.It’s sold out, but we caught up with Sinead Bailey Kelly and Dee Young, the founders of H&G Creations to discuss their Glitter Tits programme aimed at creating a supportive environment no matter your gender, sexuality or race. The sound on Eric’s mic was a bit weird by the way, but you didn’t come here to listen to him, did you?Music is by Marcus Woods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month you’ll notice District’s GUIDE magazine around the city has gone through a temporary change. For one month only, it will be called GiVE. We’re proud to be linking up with our pals in Collective Dublin to help launch their most ambitious exhibition to-date.From December 13-16 in The Copperhouse Gallery, they’ll bring together 18 uniquely talented artists who have each donated an original piece of work to be auctioned on opening night, as well as a limited edition print to be sold in editions of 50.Each print is priced at €50 with 100 per cent of the funds being donated to Inner City Helping Homeless (ICHH). Their aim is to raise in excess of €55,000.In this episode we catch up with exhibition curator Mark William Logan as well as having a quickfire chat with Molly Keane, Cormac Dunne, Decoy, Domino Whisker, Frame on South William St, Greg Purcell, Aches, Sinead Bailey Kelly, Sean O’Rourke & Kevin William Flynn to discuss what GiVE is and why they're involved.Photography: Molly KeaneMusic (as alw

In this new podcast series we sit down with musicians on the rise, artists with a story to tell, even at this early stage in their careers.In this episode Craig Connolly interviewed Dublin rapper, producer and director Kojaque and artist and label boss Kean Kavanagh about how they founded Soft Boy Records. Episode 6 was recorded in front of a live audience in The Sugar Club at the launch of District Issue 005.Kojaque sold out dates in London, Manchester, Bristol, Cork and the tour concludes at a sold out show in The Academy on December 6.Music: Marcus WoodsPowered by Tower Records Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You’re listening to The District Podcast, our regular series of roundtable discussions and panel chats. We’ve a very special edition this week.It was a year ago to the month when we interviewed Dublin hero Damien Dempsey about topics as wide ranging as depression, DMT and Irish hip hop. In that interview he also teased at a new record that would feature artists as diverse as Kate Tempest, Sinead O’Connor, The Dubliners, Maverick Sabre and Paul Alwright.'Union' is out now and Eric Davidson & Craig Connolly caught up with Damo ahead of his series of shows in Vicar Street on December 12, 21, 22 & 23rd. Just a note, we recorded this podcast in a hotel lobby, so excuse some of the background chat and one very loud coffee machine at one point.Music (as always) by Marcus Woods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I don’t want to be just stuck in one box. I want to try and find out as many things as I can about myself and do as much as I can with the little time that I have on this earth."In this new podcast series we sit down with musicians on the rise, artists with a story to tell, even at this early stage in their careers.For this edition we welcome Tolu Makay into the studio. Tolu is a Dublin-based singer-songwriter and spoken word artist and on this episode she discusses spreading positivity not only through her creative work, but in every facet of her life. She also speaks about how her academic career overlaps into her sound.Music: Marcus WoodsPowered by Tower Records Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this new podcast series we sit down with musicians on the rise, artists with a story to tell, even at this early stage in their careers."People tell you that when you’re kid, ‘You can be whatever the fuck you want to be!’, but do they really mean it? You can only really be who you want to be when you have that belief that you can."Ahead of his sold out launch of his record ‘October Year’, we invite homegrown rapper Nealo and comedian Tony Cantwell into the studio for a special extended edition of New Voices. They go deep, discussing drug use in modern hip hop, not being thrown off by on stage setbacks & appreciating what you have in life.Music: Marcus WoodsPowered by Tower Records Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this new podcast series we sit down with musicians on the rise, artists with a story to tell, even at this early stage in their careers.In Episode 3, Nnic speaks about being a classically trained vocalist, her work in the fashion world, she breaks down her track 'Pillars' (that's hit over 260,000 plays on Spotify) and she talks working with some of the most talented names in Irish music.This series is brought to you by Tower Records, get Christmas sorted at towerrecords.ie, or visit one of their Dublin city centre locations.Music: Marcus Woods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I know that I won't survive if I only rap."In this new podcast series we sit down with musicians on the rise, artists with a story to tell, even at this early stage in their careers.In Episode 2, Aaron Toohey (http://bit.ly/2FzPvBq) welcomes Bobby Basil and close collaborator Adam Shanahan into the studio to discuss the recently announced 'Isaac Nelson' album, Bobby's debut full-length dropping on January 11.This series is brought to you by Tower Records, get Christmas sorted at towerrecords.ie, or visit one of their Dublin city centre locations.Photography: HK StuartMusic: Marcus Woods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this new podcast series we sit down with musicians on the rise, artists with a story to tell, even at this early stage in their careers.For Episode 1 we interview Lullahush, the producer for Aoife McCann's Æ MAK project and a 2018 participant at the Red Bull Music Academy in Berlin. He gives us a glimpse inside Funkhaus and the 20th edition of the Academy.This series is brought to you by Tower Records, get Christmas sorted at towerrecords.ie, or visit one of their Dublin city centre locations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

District X Ace & Tate: HEADS Podcast Episode 003: FelispeaksWith HEADS we take a look at contemporary Dublin through the lens of the people who live here. There are a few heads that make Dublin tick, the people who carve out a place for art and culture here. It's the heads that inspire each other to push the boundaries, whether it's discussing an idea that'll never come to fruition over a pint, or partnering up with another like-minded Dubliner to make things happen. From poetry and rap, to design, fashion and food, these people make things happen in the Dirty Old Town.For episode 003, Niamh Craven spoke with Felicia Olusanya aka Felispeaks, a spoken word artist. For this conversation Felispeaks hones in on what spoken word and poetry means to the capital and how Ireland should pride itself in its rich poetry. HEADS is created with Ace & Tate, eyewear for every side of you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Director Kevin Brannigan joins us in the brand new District studio to talk about Kerr's Kids - The Story of Ireland's Golden Generation(apologies for the sound on Craig's mic, we're still working out a couple of bugs).Kevin speaks about the halcyon days of the late 90s, the excitement surrounding the Irish youth setup and the reverence Brian Kerr is held in to this day. Tickets for the Sugar Club premiere are sold out but you can watch the documentary on Eir Sport in November. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

District Magazine Issue 005: RootsConversations Podcast with Craig & EricLaunch party October 19Sugar ClubWhile you swines have been out enjoying the unseasonable October weather we've been working our collective backside off on Issue 005: Roots. An estimated one million hours of work have gone into this issue and we've finally gotten the finished article into our hands. Craig and Eric speak to Niamh Craven about the contents of the issue and what to expect from the launch party at The Sugar Club on October 19. Doors are at 7pm and there's seven hours of fun to be had. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.