The Waterfront Penthouse Bar will only be open for gigs during the trans festival. Make sure and see something here... Weatherall, DJ Food, London Elektricity, DJ Netik, Beardyman + Riz MC, and Mountain of One
Friday, 25 July 2008
What a venue...
Just a quick shout to say look at our lovely venue.
The Waterfront Penthouse Bar will only be open for gigs during the trans festival. Make sure and see something here... Weatherall, DJ Food, London Elektricity, DJ Netik, Beardyman + Riz MC, and Mountain of One
The Waterfront Penthouse Bar will only be open for gigs during the trans festival. Make sure and see something here... Weatherall, DJ Food, London Elektricity, DJ Netik, Beardyman + Riz MC, and Mountain of One
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
The return of the Micro cinema
After the sell out success of our Belfast Film Festival programme, including the Night of the Living Dead All-nighter, we’re bringing our micro-cinema back for some particularly trans type movies. Each feature will come with a full supporting programme.
Daytime programme – Electronic Music
2pm – Theremin
2pm – Theremin
A documentary Leon Theremin, inventor of electronic musical instrument the theremin, who amazed with his instrument until his kidnapping by Soviet agents in the mid-30s.
...is the first documentary to tackle the deep roots of techno music alongside the cultural history of Detroit , its birthplace.
presents a Brooklyn neighborhood with its very own once-in-a-lifetime free block party, but with Michel Gondry behind the camera that’s only half the story.
Evening Programme – Extreme Animation
8pm – Mind Game
This journey of self-discovery based on 's cult underground comic "Mind Game" by Robin Nishi is a mind-bending trip that uses some of the most innovative animation ever created.
10pm – Coonskin
Animator Ralph Bakshi conjures up a violent universe populated by hustlers and punks, sad-eyed prostitutes and sullen gangsters. One of the most controversial films ever made, Coonskin is an angry, violent portrayal of Harlem street life and the black condition of the 1970s.
12.00 – Surprise Movie
You’ll not be disappointed
Saturday, 19 July 2008
You Blog, I Blog, We all Blog...
So you do an exhibition about Photo Blogging and, while the resulting exhibtion and the work on show in it is of a standard of which I am delighted, one of the best things about doing it is you should get a blog from each contributor.
No point in me saying much when its covered by...
Red Mum
Alan in Belfast
Goodonpaper
Iced Coffee
Moochin Photoman
...for starters
Here's some photos of the Fighting with Wire + General Fiasco gig...
No point in me saying much when its covered by...
Red Mum
Alan in Belfast
Goodonpaper
Iced Coffee
Moochin Photoman
...for starters
Here's some photos of the Fighting with Wire + General Fiasco gig...
By UAA Student Nico
and a micro review from Journalism students Nic and Laura...
'Last night had us at Stiff Kitten, for the Fighting With Wire gig. The music was loud, the crowd drunk and louder, and all in all a great night. Support from the trumpet-welding Skruff and fresh-faced General Fiasco was well suited for the evening and the mosh pit, er, venue was so packed that getting to the bar was a daring feat. Check out U-Mag for a full review, including the sexual trumpeting'
As I type the Burlesque night is banging away in the next room, there will be loads of photos cause there's about 5 photography students here and the Gig Promotion Students set up a photobooth.
Thursday, 17 July 2008
Snap, Crackle, Rock.
Pennie Smith, the photographer responsible for greatest rock ‘n’ roll photograph of all-time(London Calling album cover), today formed part of a panel discussion on whether traditional film photography is on its way out after the digital revolution or whether the digital age has merely made the art more democratic. This coincides with the launch of the Add to Set exhibition which profiles some of the Belfast based photo blogs.
The Add to Set exhibition can be found at the Waterfront gallery and is well worth a visit.
Elsewhere at the Waterfront, the students of the Urban Arts Academy have been getting to work. Journalism student, Laura Robinson, had this to say about the Los Campesinos gig on Monday.
“With the first event on the Trans festival bill done and dusted it looks like Los Campesinos! were the perfect choice to headline the excellent local talent that were lined up to play - they provided a stellar performance.
The audience barely had time to hear the lead singer Gareth's 'Hello Belfast' before the guitars were slammed into action and with the help of Gareth's shouty verses and the other instruments a wailing wall of noise was made.
The energy on stage was clear to see. From the professional amateur dramatics (everything from leaping off other peoples instruments to taking your top off and diving into the audience while still singing) to the extraordinary amount of toe tappable and hand clappable chorus' that they have managed to craft even the oldies at the back managed to loosen up and bop their head to the beat.”
The radio production students were treated to and audience with your favourite uncle, and mine, Hugo Duncan. Oh, and eh... Rigsy (for whom we are eternally grateful)
Legend.
SIX WORD SUM UP: Photography is democratic, Hugo is God.
The Add to Set exhibition can be found at the Waterfront gallery and is well worth a visit.
Elsewhere at the Waterfront, the students of the Urban Arts Academy have been getting to work. Journalism student, Laura Robinson, had this to say about the Los Campesinos gig on Monday.
“With the first event on the Trans festival bill done and dusted it looks like Los Campesinos! were the perfect choice to headline the excellent local talent that were lined up to play - they provided a stellar performance.
The audience barely had time to hear the lead singer Gareth's 'Hello Belfast' before the guitars were slammed into action and with the help of Gareth's shouty verses and the other instruments a wailing wall of noise was made.
The energy on stage was clear to see. From the professional amateur dramatics (everything from leaping off other peoples instruments to taking your top off and diving into the audience while still singing) to the extraordinary amount of toe tappable and hand clappable chorus' that they have managed to craft even the oldies at the back managed to loosen up and bop their head to the beat.”
The radio production students were treated to and audience with your favourite uncle, and mine, Hugo Duncan. Oh, and eh... Rigsy (for whom we are eternally grateful)
Legend.
SIX WORD SUM UP: Photography is democratic, Hugo is God.
Tuesday, 15 July 2008
Trans is go!
Trans 2008 has landed. UAA has opened for business. Prepare for some more awesomeness in your lovely life.
Los Campesinos headlined the opening gig in outstanding fashion with help from local bands Kowalski, Two Door Cinema Club and the wonderful Cat Malojian. Los Campesinos rocked the Waterfront Hall studio with their usual array of cowbells, keyboards and uber quirky vocals. This bans is as much fun live as they seem on record and their brash playfulness is refreshing to say the least.
Elsewhere at camp Waterfront, the Urban Arts Academy has enrolled this year’s lucky students. Here’s is a lovely picture of radio production student during a tour of the UTV studios.
Los Campesinos headlined the opening gig in outstanding fashion with help from local bands Kowalski, Two Door Cinema Club and the wonderful Cat Malojian. Los Campesinos rocked the Waterfront Hall studio with their usual array of cowbells, keyboards and uber quirky vocals. This bans is as much fun live as they seem on record and their brash playfulness is refreshing to say the least.
Elsewhere at camp Waterfront, the Urban Arts Academy has enrolled this year’s lucky students. Here’s is a lovely picture of radio production student during a tour of the UTV studios.
Wasn’t that lovely?
If you find yourself in Belfast with time on your hands you would be well advised to call into the Waterfront Hall where you will find the Trans lounge.
I’m off to prepare for Fighting With Wire and General Fiasco at the Stiff Kitten tomorrow night. Be there, not square.
SIX WORD SUM UP: Campesinos rock, UTV has shiny studios.
Over and out.
Tuesday, 8 July 2008
Its nearly here
Keeping it brief this week, but we do have quite a lot of information for you.
One Man Star Wars – Change of Date
Due to the proposed industrial action on the 17th of July, we have had to rescedule the performance of One Man Star Wars Trilogy.The new date is Monday 28th July, same time same place.
Tickets for the original date are still valid but if for any reason, the new date is unsuitable you can return your tickets to the original point of purchase for a full refund.For any queries please do not hesitate to contact the Box Office Team on 028 9033 4455.
All other events are unaffected
Sell Outs
Places for the Game Design + 3D Animation courses at the UAA have sold out.
Also the Podcasting and Writing for Film master classes are full. Register quickly for the Ableton or VJing ones.
We start this Monday
Its your last chance to register for trans 360 courses. There are a few places left on Radio Production and one on the Gig Promotion. They start this Monday at 10am.
Also this Monday, don’t forget the opening gig of trans with Los Campesinos! headlining.
The winner of last weeks competition was Laura Robinson, who’s got a pair of tickets for the gig.
Wild Style line up – Beefed up!
QFT have turned their showing of Wildstyle into a fully fledged Hip Hop event with music by DJ Chris Caul, hip-hop visuals B-Boys (Belfast City Breakers) and live graffiti demos in the QFT bar until 1am. Tickets available through trans or QFT Box Offices.
Finally the Password.
Tickets for the Victoria Square gigs (23rd July - The Rusty Shaklefords + 30th July The Lowly Knights) are available from tomorrow morning at 9am through the trans Box Office – 028 9033 4455
The password is FREE DOME
Tickets will be limited to 2 per customer and there are only 15 pairs available for each gig. This password has been distributed though the mailing list, Facebook and Bebo sites.
See you at the festival
S1D
One Man Star Wars – Change of Date
Due to the proposed industrial action on the 17th of July, we have had to rescedule the performance of One Man Star Wars Trilogy.The new date is Monday 28th July, same time same place.
Tickets for the original date are still valid but if for any reason, the new date is unsuitable you can return your tickets to the original point of purchase for a full refund.For any queries please do not hesitate to contact the Box Office Team on 028 9033 4455.
All other events are unaffected
Sell Outs
Places for the Game Design + 3D Animation courses at the UAA have sold out.
Also the Podcasting and Writing for Film master classes are full. Register quickly for the Ableton or VJing ones.
We start this Monday
Its your last chance to register for trans 360 courses. There are a few places left on Radio Production and one on the Gig Promotion. They start this Monday at 10am.
Also this Monday, don’t forget the opening gig of trans with Los Campesinos! headlining.
The winner of last weeks competition was Laura Robinson, who’s got a pair of tickets for the gig.
Wild Style line up – Beefed up!
QFT have turned their showing of Wildstyle into a fully fledged Hip Hop event with music by DJ Chris Caul, hip-hop visuals B-Boys (Belfast City Breakers) and live graffiti demos in the QFT bar until 1am. Tickets available through trans or QFT Box Offices.
Finally the Password.
Tickets for the Victoria Square gigs (23rd July - The Rusty Shaklefords + 30th July The Lowly Knights) are available from tomorrow morning at 9am through the trans Box Office – 028 9033 4455
The password is FREE DOME
Tickets will be limited to 2 per customer and there are only 15 pairs available for each gig. This password has been distributed though the mailing list, Facebook and Bebo sites.
See you at the festival
S1D
Wednesday, 2 July 2008
July Updates!
Street Art Masterclass tutors confirmed
We’ve confirmed the artists for the Street Art Masterclass. Students on this course will spend a week working towards a number of large scale murals with Kev Largey and the members of The Scrawl Collective, the grand-daddies and pioneers of scratchy doodley street art. They are individually…
David Earl Dixon (DIST)
He creates art that is fun and engaging with heavy reference to 50’s Comic books, advertising and Graffiti. He also Art Directs his own Skateboard brand “The Harmony”.
Will Barras
Original member of the “Scrawl Collective” developed his style from Hip Hop and skater/bmx graphics. His murals range from strange and psychedelic.
Graham Dews (“Paris”)
Producing Graffiti art and graphics for design, music, film and fashion. He is part of TCF (Twentith Century Frescos Crew) a UK Aerosol Art team. His graffiti pieces can be seen throughout the UK and worldwide.
Exclusive Victoria Square Gigs
Tell your friends to register with our mailing list or join us on Facebook or Bebo to get access to the exclusive Victoria Square gigs as part of trans this summer. The 30 tickets for these gigs with the Rusty Shacklefords and the Lowly Knights will be released next Wednesday for those with the password which will be sent out in next weeks trans mailer. Tickets will be distributed to password holders through the Waterfront Box Office on a first come first served basis.
Tickets for A Mountain of One in the Penthouse Bar will be distributed in the same manner in due course.
UAA Courses Selling out fast
Joining Fashion and Photography on the sold out list are Journalism, Documentary Film + Graphic Design. If you want to do Game Design, Gig Promotion, 3D Animation or Street Theatre and trans TV, they’re all down to 1 or 2 places remaining so phone 028 9033 44 55 pretty quick to reserve your place.Also don’t forget we don’t want cost to be an issue for potential students, which is why we have a bursary scheme for those who can’t afford the fees.
Apply here
Competition
Win a pair of tickets for the trans opening night with Los Campesinos! Kowalski, 2 Door Cinema Club and Cat Malojian.
Just answer this easy question… “This event on the 14th of July is sub-titled ‘Vive La Revolution’ because it falls on the day that revolution is celebrated in which country”
E-mail info@transbelfast.com with your answer to be in with a chance of winning
In other news…
Finally our friends at 4 Talent have asked us to direct those of you interested in writing for radio to the following link…
And Springboard has asked us to highlight a new 15 week Performing Arts programme starting on the 18th August including a 2 week study visit to London.
More details here…
We’ve confirmed the artists for the Street Art Masterclass. Students on this course will spend a week working towards a number of large scale murals with Kev Largey and the members of The Scrawl Collective, the grand-daddies and pioneers of scratchy doodley street art. They are individually…
David Earl Dixon (DIST)
He creates art that is fun and engaging with heavy reference to 50’s Comic books, advertising and Graffiti. He also Art Directs his own Skateboard brand “The Harmony”.
Will Barras
Original member of the “Scrawl Collective” developed his style from Hip Hop and skater/bmx graphics. His murals range from strange and psychedelic.
Graham Dews (“Paris”)
Producing Graffiti art and graphics for design, music, film and fashion. He is part of TCF (Twentith Century Frescos Crew) a UK Aerosol Art team. His graffiti pieces can be seen throughout the UK and worldwide.
Exclusive Victoria Square Gigs
Tell your friends to register with our mailing list or join us on Facebook or Bebo to get access to the exclusive Victoria Square gigs as part of trans this summer. The 30 tickets for these gigs with the Rusty Shacklefords and the Lowly Knights will be released next Wednesday for those with the password which will be sent out in next weeks trans mailer. Tickets will be distributed to password holders through the Waterfront Box Office on a first come first served basis.
Tickets for A Mountain of One in the Penthouse Bar will be distributed in the same manner in due course.
UAA Courses Selling out fast
Joining Fashion and Photography on the sold out list are Journalism, Documentary Film + Graphic Design. If you want to do Game Design, Gig Promotion, 3D Animation or Street Theatre and trans TV, they’re all down to 1 or 2 places remaining so phone 028 9033 44 55 pretty quick to reserve your place.Also don’t forget we don’t want cost to be an issue for potential students, which is why we have a bursary scheme for those who can’t afford the fees.
Apply here
Competition
Win a pair of tickets for the trans opening night with Los Campesinos! Kowalski, 2 Door Cinema Club and Cat Malojian.
Just answer this easy question… “This event on the 14th of July is sub-titled ‘Vive La Revolution’ because it falls on the day that revolution is celebrated in which country”
E-mail info@transbelfast.com with your answer to be in with a chance of winning
In other news…
Finally our friends at 4 Talent have asked us to direct those of you interested in writing for radio to the following link…
And Springboard has asked us to highlight a new 15 week Performing Arts programme starting on the 18th August including a 2 week study visit to London.
More details here…
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