Other Voices : Series 4
So I just watched the first episode of the new series of other voices and I'm really pleased about the direction the programme is going...
When RTE axed 'no disco' in April 2003, there was much anger among the music fans and musicians of Irleand. Nearly 3 years later and I think it's safe to say that Irish music programming is enjoying somewhat of a comeback.
Other Voices started off as a very rough vision and this season seems have got the mix just right. The show has the buzz of 'no disco' along with excellent musicians and an understanding of what fans want: the RTÉ site is a far improvement on previous years; shows are available online to watch; the opinion pieces insightful and inline with popular belief.
other programmes that have drawn a good following:
pop4 has gone down a huge hit with the younger generation of music fans that can still understand the irish language but also a attract an older audience who enjoy the interviews which usually involve a lot of "sea, sea" by the artists. ;)
ATL TV is based on a mix of the successful radio shows that have been ebbing from BBC Northern Ireland over the years with a few twists as a nod to the visual format. Presented by Donna Legge and David 'Rigsy' O' Reilly the show has featured many up and coming bands from both sides of the border and is a must see for many.
The Last Broadcast (no website available) is along the same line's as Donal Dineen's 'Headphones' show on TodayFM and is an enjoyable programme to watch.
One of the the things all these shows have in come (bar The Last Broadcast and pop4), is the amount of additional material available online. This seems to be a growing trend and I hope RTÉ and BBC will continue to develop their content in this way in the coming years.
Being able to catch up on the latest episode of a programme cos you've been on holidays for two weeks (or even watch it from your hotel room on the other side of the world) is something I really hope happens in the future...
When RTE axed 'no disco' in April 2003, there was much anger among the music fans and musicians of Irleand. Nearly 3 years later and I think it's safe to say that Irish music programming is enjoying somewhat of a comeback.
Other Voices started off as a very rough vision and this season seems have got the mix just right. The show has the buzz of 'no disco' along with excellent musicians and an understanding of what fans want: the RTÉ site is a far improvement on previous years; shows are available online to watch; the opinion pieces insightful and inline with popular belief.
other programmes that have drawn a good following:
pop4 has gone down a huge hit with the younger generation of music fans that can still understand the irish language but also a attract an older audience who enjoy the interviews which usually involve a lot of "sea, sea" by the artists. ;)
ATL TV is based on a mix of the successful radio shows that have been ebbing from BBC Northern Ireland over the years with a few twists as a nod to the visual format. Presented by Donna Legge and David 'Rigsy' O' Reilly the show has featured many up and coming bands from both sides of the border and is a must see for many.
The Last Broadcast (no website available) is along the same line's as Donal Dineen's 'Headphones' show on TodayFM and is an enjoyable programme to watch.
One of the the things all these shows have in come (bar The Last Broadcast and pop4), is the amount of additional material available online. This seems to be a growing trend and I hope RTÉ and BBC will continue to develop their content in this way in the coming years.
Being able to catch up on the latest episode of a programme cos you've been on holidays for two weeks (or even watch it from your hotel room on the other side of the world) is something I really hope happens in the future...
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