TEACHER RESOURCES: BLASTBEAT: Blastbeat is a performance with two distinct shows. Initially, a group of students form a Music and Multimedia Company (MMC), taking on such roles as journalist, music manager and video crew. Their job is to locate the best musical talent in their area, and organise a Battle of the Bands competition. Then, the bands compete in regional, national, and world finals. Prizes include musical equipment and record deals. For more see blastbeat.org or call 01-6624700
FRESH FILM FESTIVAL
In this annual film event for 12-18-year olds, aspiring film-makers take part in workshops, with the chance to have their work screened to a festival audience. An interesting TY class project, perhaps? For more see freshfestival.net or call 061-319555
VOICE YOUR CONCERN
Amnesty’s initiative sees TY students use art to express human rights themes. Last year, well-known mentors from the world of music, such as Christy Moore, Liam Ó Maonlaí and Julie Feeney, helped students to write music and lyrics for a concert in the Helix at DCU. Previous mediums have included visual arts and drama. See amnesty.ie or call 01-8638300
SCIENCE AND ART MEET
Science and art meet at Trinity College’s cutting-edge Science Gallery. The gallery has held transition year projects since it opened in 2008, and further projects are planned for the coming year. For more see sciencegallery.com or email lynn.scarff@sciencegallery.com
NEXT WEEK: SPORTS
