Podcast now available at https://nearfm.ie/podcast/the-hugh-lane-concert-series-the-fews-ensemble/ This 90 minute programme features an exhilarating performance by Newry Chamber Music group, The Fews Ensemble, as they reimagine Mendelssohn by performing the original Octet in E-flat major in it’s entirety for the first time in Ireland. The original octet was written when Mendelssohn was[Read More…]
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Audio Drama – Jammie Dodgers
New audio drama Jammie Dodgers – Thursday December 8th 2022 at 18.00 Jammie Dodgers by Ciara Gillan is a workplace comedy set in Berlin about a group of office temps from various countries (Ireland, France, Germany, Australia, the U.S.) who are determined to do as little work as possible, outsmart[Read More…]
Audio Drama – Breathing Space
Airing Thursday November 3rd at 18.00 is Breathing Space, a comedy drama about an accidental astronaut being ghosted by a space agency on her journey to Mars. Bridget Jones meets Gravity while Waiting For Godot. It is the year 2032 and civilian guinea pig Ciara Fitzpatrick is aboard the first[Read More…]
Elizabeth Hilliard in concert
Broadcasting Tuesday Nov 1st at 2pm As part of the Hugh Lane Gallery’s Sundays at Noon series and in association with the Contemporary Music Centre, Elizabeth Hilliard presents this recital of works written for her voice by three distinguished composers. The opening work is a world premiere: Sleepsong by Siobhán[Read More…]
Mobile phone video workshop
We want more local, younger voices on air!
Radio & Podcast Training Please note this training is now fully booked. If you are interested in training with Near FM please contact our Outreach Coordinator on dorothee@near.ie Are you interested in learning how to produce your own radio programme or podcast, in a supportive environment? Near FM, based in[Read More…]
DERA – 50 Years Young !
DERA (Donaghmede Estate Residents Association) is 50 Years young and we are Celebrating! The 1960’s saw huge changes across Irish society including in the area of housing. Ireland was on a high, it’s people were buoyant and it’s here that we start our story. Dublin Corporation and County Council embarked[Read More…]
Europe in my Backyard – Webinar
Join a showcase and discussion on EU funded projects and opportunities When: 13 – JULY – 2022 10.00 am – 11.15 am. To register click here https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xuyRq7wzRBu8umwrsCF7nA Funded by the European Commission.
Afro Vibes
This show focuses on the different styles of music across the African continent including Afrobeats, Amapiano, Makossa, Coupe Decalle, Ndombolo, Bongo etc just to name these. Both contemporary and older sounds are sampled. The programme also includes interviews with local and international artists and promoters as well as promoting upcoming[Read More…]
Dublin Punk Untold
Near FM presents Dublin Punk Untold. Beginning on Friday May 20th at 7pm! Dublin Punk Untold is a new three-part radio documentary charting the explosion of the punk music genre in the 1970s. It was one of the most exciting times in music, an era where parents quaked at the[Read More…]
