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In the Spotlight : Full Podcast
Apr
‘In the Spotlight’ an 11 episode series featuring Irish artists was recorded during a unique concert showcasing and celebrating emerging talent that took place in the Dean Crowe Theatre in February. It is now available on podcast, see links below.
In The Spotlight Episode 1: Martyn Cosgrave – Training Workshop
Martyn Cosgrave is a singer/songwriter from Pallas Green in Co. Tipperary who is making a
comeback after taking time out from his musical career to concentrate on his family. Episode 1 of the In The Spotlight series on Athlone Community Radio features the training undertaken by Martyn in media skills, social media skills and video & photography, as delivered by trainer Deirdre Hunt of Athlone Community Radio and Colin Fahy of Depict Media in their training workshops.
In The Spotlight Episode 2: Rachel Goode – Training Workshop
Rachel Goode is a classically trained soprano and folk singer from Ballinasloe who plans to release her first album this year. Episode 2 of the In The Spotlight series on Athlone Community Radio features the training undertaken by Rachel in media skills, social media skills and video & photography, as delivered by trainer Deirdre Hunt of Athlone Community Radio and Colin Fahy of Depict Media in their training workshops.
In The Spotlight Episode 3: Aishling Rafferty – Training Workshop
Aishling Rafferty is one of Ireland’s newest up and coming country and Irish singing stars. Coming from Roscrea, she won Glór Tíre in 2022. Episode 3 of the In The Spotlight series on Athlone Community Radio features the training undertaken by Aishling in media skills, social media skills and video & photography, as delivered by trainer Deirdre Hunt of Athlone Community Radio and Colin Fahy of Depict Media in their training workshops.
In The Spotlight Episode 4 : Ciara Lawless – Training Workshop
Ciara Lawless is a local singer/songwriter from Taughmaconnell who just released her first album. Episode 4 of the In The Spotlight series on Athlone Community Radio features the training undertaken by Ciara in media skills, social media skills and video & photography, as delivered by trainer Deirdre Hunt of Athlone Community Radio and Colin Fahy of Depict Media in their training workshops.
In The Spotlight Episode 5: Rob Irwin – Training Workshop
Rob Irwin is a singer/songwriter and a native of Athlone. Rob performs with his brothers Conor and Dan and they are making a name for themselves around Athlone town. Episode 5 of the In The Spotlight series on Athlone Community Radio features the training undertaken by Rob in media skills, social media skills and video & photography, as delivered by trainer Deirdre Hunt of Athlone Community Radio and Colin Fahy of Depict Media in their training workshops.
In The Spotlight Episode 6: Networking & Panel Discussion – Featuring Patsy McCaul & Liz Fletcher
In episode 6 of the In The Spotlight series on Athlone Community Radio, we hear from people with experience in the Music and Entertainment Industry, Patsy McCaul and Liz Fletcher. The artists also took part in a panel discussion where they gained valuable information from Radio Presenters David Smyth and Pete Casey chaired by Colin Fahy.
In The Spotlight Episode 7: Martyn Cosgrave – Live Performance
Martyn Cosgrave is a singer/songwriter from Pallas Green in Co. Tipperary who is making a comeback after taking time out from his musical career to concentrate on his family. Episode 7 of the In The Spotlight series on Athlone Community Radio concentrates on Martyn’s live performance where he took to the stage with well-known local radio presenter, Pete Casey, finishing with a medley of his songs to showcase his amazing talents.
In The Spotlight Episode 8: Rachel Goode – Live Performance
Rachel Goode is a classically trained soprano and folk singer from Ballinasloe who plans to release her first album this year. Episode 8 of the In The Spotlight series on Athlone Community Radio concentrates on Rachel‘s live performance where she took to the stage with well-known local radio presenter, Pete Casey, finishing with a medley of her songs to showcase her amazing talents.
In The Spotlight Episode 9: Aishling Rafferty – Live Performance
Aishling Rafferty is one of Ireland’s newest up and coming country and Irish singing stars. Coming from Roscrea, she won Glór Tíre in 2022. Episode 9 of the In The Spotlight series on Athlone Community Radio concentrates on Aishling‘s live performance where she took to the stage with well-known local radio presenter, Pete Casey, finishing with a medley of her songs to showcase her amazing talents.
In The Spotlight Episode 10: Ciara Lawless – Live Performance
Ciara Lawless is a local singer/songwriter from Taughmaconnell who just released her first album. Episode 10 of the In The Spotlight series on Athlone Community Radio concentrates on Ciara‘s live performance where she took to the stage with well-known local radio presenter, Pete Casey, finishing with a medley of her songs to showcase her amazing talents.
In The Spotlight Episode 11: Rob Irwin – Live Performance
Rob Irwin is a singer/songwriter and a native of Athlone. Rob performs with his brothers Conor and Dan and they are making a name for themselves around Athlone town. Episode 11 of the In The Spotlight series on Athlone Community Radio concentrates on Rob‘s live performance where he took to the stage with well-known local radio presenter, Pete Casey, finishing with a medley of his songs to showcase his amazing talents.
In the Spotlight took place in the Dean Crowe Theatre in February, funded by Coimisiún na Meán and organised by Athlone Community Radio and Colin Fahy of Depict Media.
