Well Tonight Tony and Mick went along to the Launch Party for The RAW Sessions with Sony Ericsson. The Music was brilliant, the Pints of Erdinger were flowing and the nibbles were only deadly! This show is going to breath new life into Irish Music and it is a welcome addition! From the 12th of May on RTE2 each week we will see eight talented Irish music acts write, record and mix an original song in front of the cameras in 12 hours or less. Thanks to Nicola Watkins for inviting us along to yet another fantastic event and We wish the Show all the success over the coming weeks, even though we know it wont need it as its pure class. WATCH IT!!
RAW MUSIC - 8 IRISH ACTS - 12 Hours – 8 Weeks
Dublin, Wednesday, 29th April 2009: Lotus Media, Sony Ericsson and RTÉ are proud to announce the launch of The Raw Sessions with Sony Ericsson, a brand new eight-part interactive music series on television which will see eight talented Irish music acts write, record and mix an original song in front of the cameras in 12 hours or less. Viewers can vote for their favourite song and by downloading it can help the artists of the week into the Irish charts.
The Raw Sessions with Sony Ericsson, which will be presented by recording artist, actor and producer Dez Ryan and produced by Lotus Media, will be broadcast on RTÉ Two every Tuesday at 11.55pm from 12 May. Independent artists including Majella Murphy, Rarely Seen Above Ground (RSAG), Sickboy, Noise Control, Dirty Epics, Hoarsebox, Infomatics and Sweet Jane will take part in the series with the goal of becoming “Sony Ericsson Artist of the Year”.
Week 1 – Sweet Jane & RSAG
Week 2 – Dirty Epics & Sickboy
Week 3 – Infomatics & Noise Control
Week 4 – Majella Murphy & Hoarsebox
Week 5 – Celebrity recording of “Trouble With A Capital T'
Week 6 – Week 1 & Week 2 Artist Records at Grouse Lodge
Week 7 – Week 3 & Week 4 Artist Records at Grouse Lodge
Week 8 - The Raw Sessions Live Final Event
Each week The Raw Sessions viewers get the chance to vote for their favourite artist and original song that has been created in front of the cameras. The bands receiving the most votes move to the next round and a chance to record another new song at the exclusive Grouse Lodge recording studio in Westmeath. Voters will receive a code on their mobile phone and which enables them to download their song for free from The Raw Sessions website www.therawsessions.ie http://www.therawsessions.ie
All downloads count towards the Irish charts so it is important that viewers download the free song in order to help their favourite band into the charts!! The top three artists who record new songs in Grouse Lodge will perform at a live event where one of them will be named “Sony Ericsson Artist of The Year”.
The Raw Sessions with Sony Ericsson promises to be both entertaining and real, giving new depth to modern music programmes and opening the door for real independent artists across the country to create music and tell their stories.
The Raw Sessions with Sony Ericsson will air on RTÉ Two every Tuesday from 12th May at 11.55pm and will be repeated on Friday nights at midnight starting 15th May.
Watch out for more news, band info and series clips on The Raw Sessions with Sony Ericsson on www.therawsessions.ie http://www.therawsessions.ie
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