As their name would seem to suggest, The Clockworks are a punctual bunch. They greet me outside the door of the Temple Café, clad in all black as is necessary for a trio of aspiring rockers. The Temple Café, which is across from Charlie Byrne’s bookshop, is a social venture - that means it is a not-for-profit organisation that donates all of its surplus earnings to charity. … [Read more...] about In Conversation with The Clockworks
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Call for Code of Conduct for buskers on Shop Street
Shop Street has always been well known for its busy and buzzing atmosphere and wide variety of buskers at each and every corner, but now Galway City Council will be addressing the need for a Code of Conduct for buskers in the coming weeks that may change the busking experience for everyone. Mikey McCrory, of Mikey and the Scallywags, along with other street performers have … [Read more...] about Call for Code of Conduct for buskers on Shop Street
IMRO Announces Awards Shortlist
The Irish Music Rights Organisation, or IMRO have just announced the shortlist for their annual awards. “IMRO is a national organisation that administers the performing right in copyright music in Ireland on behalf of its members (who are songwriters, composers and music publishers) and on behalf of the songwriters, composers and music publishers of the international overseas … [Read more...] about IMRO Announces Awards Shortlist
NUIG’s Got Talent 2013
The final round of NUIG's Got Talent is nearing and Sin's very own GUMS correspondent, Freya Carroll has the story... … [Read more...] about NUIG’s Got Talent 2013
Galway for Josh Ritter and Imelda May
The Arts Festival is looking like it will be a cracker this year with a fantastic line-up. James Falconer has more... … [Read more...] about Galway for Josh Ritter and Imelda May