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The Glasgowbury Small But MASSIVE crew
Emma Doherty
Guitar & Singing Tutor
Hi I’m Emma and I’m a guitar and singing tutor here at Glasgowbury. I’m a singer songwriter and have been involved in glasgowbury since I was just 5 years old. Having learnt everything I know through the tutors and staff here, Im delighted to be able to pass on the skills and qualities that were passed onto me to the next generation of music makers!
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I have represented Northern Ireland in the Irish Youth Music Awards in Dublin in 2022 which is one of my favourite experiences to date! I was lucky enough to have worked with David Lyttle as part of the Jazz life Alliance ensemble and have done gigs in different places which have all been amazing experiences as my favourite thing to do is perform. I have completed grades with Trinity College in a range of instruments and singing and thoroughly enjoyed learning different genres of both classical, musical theatre, and mainstream music.
One of my favourite parts of teaching is seeing our common spark for performing and music in the children and helping them to progress their skills and confidence in order for them to express themselves in their uniquely creative and fulfilling ways.
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Fionnbharr Ó hÁgain
Drum Tutor | Samba Leader
Having played drums for 15 years my love for the noise has not deminished in the slightest. Having first started lessons in school my first performance experiences came through the schools orchestra although I soon ventured into the world of rock with a range of bands.
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Through these bands I have had the privilege of touring throughout Ireland, the UK and Europe and the once in a lifetime opportunity to headline the 2011 Syncronicity Festival in Kanpur India.
Here at Glasgowbury I am pleased to be able to offer a range of services including one to one drum kit lessons, group workshops in African hand drumming and group workshops in Samba drumming. All lessons and workshops are offered to people of all abilities.
One to one drum kit lessons
With one to one lessons the end goals are set by the individual students whether they want to study for grades or just want to be able to jam with some friends. Drumming will increase your self co-ordination through the use of all four limbs, will decrease stress and anxiety levels and keep you fit all at the same time.
African hand drumming workshops
Using simple rhythms and vocal patterns we aim to improve the team work within a group where participants are encouraged to help each other and work together to create a unified sound. Hand drumming techniques will help improve hand to eye co-ordination and activates both sides of the brain in what is an enjoyable communal experience.
Samba drumming workshops
Originating in Brazil the up tempo rhythms of samba rarely fail to make an audience move. Through these workshops the groups will use a variety of percussion instruments playing simple counter rhythms to create the overall sound. This encourages team work on two levels as each section must maintain their own rhythm and stay in sync with the group as a whole. Another way to improve self co-ordination and have some fun while making music and exercising you’re never to old to unlock the rhythms within.
Small But Massive Samba Band
Founded in late 2013 the Small But Massive Samba Band has grown from a small group of drumming novices to a 22 member strong, energetic drumming troop. With rehearsals every Thursday night in the Cornstore Creative Hub the band work hard to bring the “drum shine” with up lifting carnival rhythms to a wide range of community events including Derry City’s Banks of the Foyle Halloween Festival, Draperstown Busking Festival and Dungannon’s Picnic In The Park.
With plans afoot to create a junior band and creating new performance pieces we hope to keep the beats pumping for many years to come.
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Ryan Gallagher
DJ, Music Production, Digital Tutor | Web
Hi, I’m Ryan. I’ve been working with Glasgowbury since 2014. Whether it’s teaching DJing, Music Production, Podcasting, Photoshop or Junior Programming (Scratch), or designing posters, flyers or for the website – it’s fair to say that I am kept busy!
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I managed the I AM Project for 4 years with Glasgowbury. I also hold a degree in Interactive Multimedia Design, and as a DJ I have played in many top nightclubs across Ireland, the UK and Ibiza.
Being part of the Glasgowbury team has played a vital role in my own development as an artist, and I have many exciting projects lined up! Check out my website for further details: www.djryangallagher.com
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Tiarnan Larkin
Film & Animation Tutor
Hi, my name is Tiarnan. I have been involved with Glasgowbury for three years. I would describe myself as the in-house go to guy when it comes to any projects that are film and video related. In my three years with Glasgowbury I have worked on many projects such as promotional films and the many projects they offer for young people. Some of this work has been showcased on Irish TV.
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This experience has lead to me facilitating my own workshops in Film Making and Animation for young people in the Cornstore Creative Hub and also the successful rolling out of these workshops to local schools. In the past I have won various awards in film, animation and surprisingly sculpture, these include Best Animation at the Derry Foyle Film Festival and the British Film Institute Future Filmmaker Award. Before university, I also won the Thomas Devlin fund for Peace Sculpture to help toward the funding of my studies. I studied my Degree in Fine Arts at University of Ulster in Belfast specializing in Lens based media, achieving a First Class Honors. During this time I made many short art films which where shown in gallery’s across Belfast. I feel this is where I began to hone my skills in creative ideas development, professional camera operation and post-production editing.
Recently with my work at Glasgowbury I have had my skills recognized by the local media Industry, I have secured work with ITV where I found myself as a camera operator for ITV’s “21 Up – A New Generation” and have also worked with BBC/RTE as a Data Wrangler and Camera Assistant on “Keeping it Country” under the wing of experienced Cinematographer and Director Brian Martin via the wonderful Judy Wilson of Alley cats TV based in Derry.
With the help and support of everyone at Glasgowbury I have also launched my own Freelance Video Production business offering Music, Corporate, Promotional, Wedding and Event videos to a variety of clients. You can find examples of my work and details on how to book me for your project on my Facebook Business page. Also feel free to stop in to Glasgowbury Cornstore in Draperstown for a chat with me about your project, future workshops or just all things Film.
https://www.facebook.com/TLarkinVideography/
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Nathan Murray
Recording and Mixing Engineer
I’m Nathan, and I’ve been involved with Glasgowbury since 2005. Attending the Rural Key Project, attending and working at the festival and now I am working as a recording and mixing engineer in the Small But Massive studio at the Cornstore in Draperstown and facilitating workshops in Music Production in the Rural Key Project.
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Over the years I have been involved in music through playing in bands, live sound engineering and recording and mixing bands.
I received a Higher National Diploma in Music Production in 2015 at North West Regional College and since then I have been working in Ping Music Shop in Magherafelt and here at Glasgowbury.
We have a lot of great equipment here to record your music/sounds/noises with. Check out the studio page and get in touch.
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Francis McEldowney
Sound Engineer
My names Francis McEldowney, I’ve been involved with Glasgowbury since 2004, attending the Rural Key Project in 2005 and working at the festival since 2006. Now working as the In-house sound engineer at the ‘Live in the Loft’ venue located in the Glasgowbruy Creative Hub, Draperstown; also recording and mix engineer in the Small But Massive studio.
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I also facilitate workshops in Music Production on the Rural Key Project.
Through the years ive taken on many different roles at the Glasgowbury Music Festival and in the Creative Hub gaining valuable knowledge from the award winning festival and Uk Promoter of the year.
I am currently setting up my own production crew and working as a freelance engineer.
I hope too see you at one of our gigs!
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Glasgowbury is governed by a board of voluntary directors from the local community who serve to ensure we are meeting our aims and objectives. They are –
Chair: Emmet Heron
Treasurer: Patricia Bradley
Director: Dr William Burke
Director: Cathal O’Connor
User Member: Marlene McSorley
