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RTÉ MoJocon 2016 a sell out – so what is it all about?
The second RTÉ MoJocon takes place in Ireland this weekend. What is this MoJoCon we hear you ask? It is the conference where mobile journalists gather to talk and discuss work methods, the latest apps and gear, but also where everyone uses the smartphone to tell their stories. And that is the important thing for the 500 journalists who will gather at the Aviva this weekend. It is all about the story telling.
Filming with apps such as the ‘industry standard’ Filmic Pro and editing with iMovie is one aspect, but using a variety of other apps and techniques to send the story straight to social media was a central part of the coverage produced by RTÉ journalist Philip Bromwell and his ‘mojo’ team during the recent Irish election and the centenary of the 1916 Rising. Here are a couple of examples:
For #GE16 results, live streams, rolling blogs, analysis, images, videos and social media, we’ve got you covered pic.twitter.com/H3gFaGzak8
— RTÉ News (@rtenews) February 26, 2016
“So emotive”. 262 model houses for 262 civilians killed in 1916 Rising – new exhibition at Botanic Gardens, Dublin pic.twitter.com/LCEdV7CL2G
— Philip Bromwell (@philipbromwell) April 8, 2016
These may be breaking news stories such as those told by AJ+ journalist Shadi Rahimi and her crew when they reported from Ferguson on the night that the Grand Jury decided not to indict Officer Darren Wilson over the shooting of Michael Brown. It was safer, Shadi explained to us last year, simply to use mobile phones. The situation was so explosive that if they had used TV cameras then they could have been putting themselves in danger. By using phones they just looked like anyone else in the crowd.
The story might be made into a film such as Tangerine which was lauded at Sundance.
The director Sean Baker will also be in Dublin this weekend to explain how he made the whole award-winning film on an iPhone.
Last year filmmaker Conrad Mess told the delegates at this popular conference that he had made a couple of films using just the iPhone. When the Dublin Reporter spoke to him after the conference, it turned out that he did not actually own an iPhone – he just borrowed one from whoever happened to be around!
Advertising has also been revolutionised by the adoption of mobile filmmaking. This lovely film, for example, was commissioned to show off the attributes of a luxury car:
Sadly even if you wanted a ticket the event at the Aviva stadium is now sold out.
‘Gal Gréine’ banner to go on display today
This afternoon at 3 p.m. an tArdmhéara Críona Ní Dhálaigh welcomes the latest addition to the 1916 Centenary Commemorations Exhibition in City Hall, Dublin 2. The ‘Gal Gréine’ banner, owned by Countess Markievicz during the Rising of 1916, goes on public display by kind permission of the Royal Collection Trust.
The banner of Na Fianna Éireann, known as the ‘Gal Gréine’ (Sunburst) was seized by the British Army, as a war trophy, from the home of Countess Markievicz in May 1916. The banner became the property of the Royal Collection Trust at Windsor Castle and was loaned to the British Imperial War Museum in 1936. Dublin City Council passed a resolution in 2009 seeking a loan of the banner. In late 2014, the Council’s Office for International Relations commenced negotiations which have resulted in the loan being agreed as an element within the 1916 Centenary Celebrations.
The Royal Collection Trust are also loaning items in this Centenary Year to the National Gallery of Ireland and the National Museum at Collins Barracks. The loan to the National Gallery is a touring exhibition of Leondardo Da Vinci drawings. The National Gallery is one of four Museums/Galleries across Britain and Ireland which will host this touring exhibition.
An tArdmhéara Críona Ní Dhálaigh said, “Tá mé thar a bheith sásta An Gal Gréine a fháiltiú ar ais chuig Baile Átha Cliath. I am delighted to formally welcome the ‘Gal Gréine’ back to Dublin. It is very appropriate that this historical artifact forms part of the 1916 Exhibition in City Hall. The banner was the property of Countess Markievicz who played a key leadership role in the foundation of the Irish Republic. I want to thank the Royal Collection Trust for facilitating our request for the loan of the banner for this exhibition.”
The 1916 Exhibition will also contain an original copy of the Proclamation – one of only 30 in existence.
An tArdmhéara Críona Ní Dhalaigh added “I would like to thank the family of Nurse Elizabeth O’Farrell for presenting Dublin City Council with her original copy of the Proclamation which is now on permanent display here in City Hall. Nurse O’Farrell played a major part in the Rising and was garrisoned in the GPO with Pádraig Pearse, accompanying him when the surrender was presented to General Lowe. Molaim díobh an deis a thapú agus cuairt a thabhairt ar an Taispeántas 1916 i Hall na Cathrach, chun na hiarsmaí seo a thugann léiriú dúinn ar thréimhse thábhachtach i stair na cathrach seo. I encourage people to take this opportunity to visit the 1916 Exhibition in City Hall to view these artifacts which reflect an important period in the life of this city.”
The support of the British Ambassador, Dominic Chilcott, and the Director of the British War Museum are acknowledged in securing the loan of the ‘Gal Gréine’ from the Royal Collection Trust.
The ‘Gal Gréine’ banner and the Proclamation will be on public display for viewing, free of charge, from 1st March, 2016 until the end of August 2016 in the Exhibition Centre, City Hall, Dublin 2.
Get along to MoJoCon Ireland – a chance to meet Sean Baker
Who is Sean Baker?
Sean Baker makes films on iPhones. Good films, really good films.
His first film, Tangerine, was shown at Sundance to huge acclaim, a tale of transgender, prostitution all turned into a very beautiful art form with a camera you can keep in your pocket.
Now he has made a new short film called Snowbird and it has been released on Kenzo.com. Vimeo and YouTube. Kenzo is a fashion label and they commissioned Baker to make the film.
Abbey Lee (she was in Mad Max: Fury Road, remember?) goes around trailer parks distributing cake. The film took less than a week to make and again was made on an iPhone (or a couple of iPhones to be honest)
Here is a flavour of the film but if you want to meet the man behind it then register here for RTÉ MoJoCon which takes place at the Aviva on 29 -30 April 2016.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWaK1Yy5_EM
Noel Curran, Director-General, RTÉ, commented: “Last year, RTÉ was at the very centre of the mojo world; we look forward to developing RTÉ Mojocon into a major fixture of the international conference scene and putting Dublin and Ireland firmly on the tech map. RTÉ has been pioneering the use of mobile phones as content creation tools for over four years now. Hundreds of journalists and staff in RTÉ have undertaken training and many have completed the advanced mobile multi-media master-class. The use of mobiles has been a huge catalyst in improving RTÉ’s range, quality and speed of coverage.”
The event organiser, Glen Mulcahy, Innovation Lead with RTÉ, has pioneered the use of smart-phones for content creation and he has trained over 1500 journalists in Ireland, Europe, the Middle East and the U.S. in the techniques that will be explored at the event. The conference website is http://mojocon.rte.ie and tickets are on sale now.
Council speaks out on busking rules
Dublin City Council has issued a statement on the proposed new rules on busking in the city. What do you think?
Currently no regulation exists to control Busking and Street Performance in Dublin City and the Council has been actively pursuing this issue over the last two years, it was agreed that bye laws were necessary.
Following a public consultation process for the Draft Bye Laws, a total of 88 submissions were received from performers, residents, business owners and city workers. The vast majority welcomed regulation with the main problem cited as noise. A lot of people visiting and working in the City find the noise levels very invasive.
At a special meeting of its Strategic Policy Committee for Arts, Culture, Recreation and Community held earlier this week, Dublin City Council considered these draft Bye Laws to regulate street performance in the City and the various suggestions and responses received from the public.
The Committee agreed to recommend the proposed bye laws to the full City Council for final ratification at its upcoming meeting in February.
Cllr Mary Freehill, Chairperson of the Strategic Policy Committee , “I welcome this proposed regulation that will make for a more balanced, fair and level playing pitch both for performers and City Centre dwellers, business and workers. I am very pleased that we also agreed that the Bye Laws will be reviewed six months after implementation. We will invite public comment in September and responses will be reviewed by this Strategic Policy Committee in October. The review will particularly focus on the management and workability of the sound levels proposed.”
The draft bye laws propose the following (revisions to previous draft bye laws)
- Issuing of permits for performing, maximum noise level of 80 decibels – performance time frame 11am to 11p.m.
- A person may only perform for a maximum of two hours on the same site and not perform twice in the same location within a 24 hour period
- Performers must be 3 meters away from business entrances/dwellings.
- Compliance will be monitored by Dublin City Council on a regular basis
- Ban on dangerous props has been removed and a requirement to hold public liability insurance has been included.
The report submitted to the Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) can be obtained by emailing cra@dublincity.ie A copy of the draft bye laws which will now be amended to reflect the recommendation of the SPC and submitted to the February meeting of the City Council can also be obtained by emailing cra@dublincity.ie
If ratified by the City Council the bye laws will take legal effect in March.
Dublin’s Citywide Reading Campaign 2015 launched today
Children in Dublin went on high danger alert today as Dublin City Council’s Public Libraries launched this year’s Citywide Reading Campaign for Children.
This year’s book choice is ‘Danger is Everywhere’ by comedian and children’s author David O’Doherty. It’s a fun take on the real and imagined ‘dangers’ that lurk in everyday places and features illustrations by Chris Judge. The book’s style will be familiar to the many fans of the ‘Wimpy Kid’ series.
‘Danger is Everywhere’ gives a humorous insight into the dangers that confront children everywhere – from packing their school bag to brushing their teeth and is sure to appeal to boys and girls aged 7 to 11 years.
Margaret Hayes, Dublin City Librarian, says “the Citywide Reading Campaign has one simple aim – to get children reading for pleasure. I encourage children and their parents to go to their local Dublin City library this spring to find out more about the fun events taking place.” There will be author and illustrator visits to libraries, storytelling sessions and art workshops.
The Citywide Reading Campaign is organised by Dublin City Council’s Public Library Service as part of its Dublin UNESCO City of Literature programme and this year’s event is in partnership with publishers Puffin Books.
The book’s author David O’Doherty joined illustrator Chris Judge and school children for today’s launch at the National Museum of Ireland – Natural History, Kildare St at 9am. David says, “I’m really pleased that ‘Danger is Everywhere’ has been picked for this year’s Citywide Reading Campaign. I tried to write a book that would appeal to committed readers but also kids who find books a bit intimidating, and I’ve done that by filling it full of very, very, very silly jokes. I can’t wait to try it out at Citywide Reading events over the next two months!”
‘Danger is Everywhere’ is available to borrow from all Dublin City Library branches and to buy from all good book shops. Details on all events are on www.dublincityofliterature.ie #citywideread.
Key Citywide Reading Campaign for Children events
Tuesday 20th January 2015 3.30pm
Join author David O’Doherty and illustrator Chris Judge for some Danger is Everywhere fun.
Cabra Library, Navan Road, Dublin 7.
Free. Suitable for children 7+
Booking essential at 8691414
Dublin UNESCO City of Literature Children’s Art Workshops – Danger is Everywhere
Saturday 24th January at 2pm,
Dublin City Gallery, The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square
Open to children of all ages and costs €5, all materials are provided.
Booking essential at 2228883
Family Sketching – Danger is Everywhere
Sunday 8 February at 2pm
Dublin City Gallery, The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square
Free! All Materials are included. Open to all ages. Families welcome!
Book essential at 2228883
Danger is Everywhere Storytelling Session – join storyteller Paul Timoney for a fun-filled hour of mayhem based on Danger is Everywhere
12pm Friday 20th February 2015
Waterways Ireland, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2
Book at visitorcentre@waterwaysireland.org or Ph: 6777510
Suitable for children 6+ Free admission
Danger is Everywhere Workshops – St. Patrick’s Festival
Big Day Out, Merrion Square
Hudson Taylor to release album in March
Hudson Taylor will release their debut album Singing For Strangers through Polydor on March 23rd. The Dublin duo, brothers Harry and Alfie, have amassed a huge underground following over a series of well-received EPs and singles and the 18-track album is a perfect honing of their breezy, beguiling folk-pop. “We want to be able to look back in a few years’ time and be proud of our songs,” says Alfie. “Our music is raw and folky, like Crosby, Stills and Nash or Simon & Garfunkel. We’re really coming into our own and we’ve been recording some great stuff,” adds Harry. The pair have also announced a mammoth UK and Irish tour to take place throughout February.
They have certainly been hanging round in the right circles: they supported Jake Bugg on his arena tour earlier this year and ended up performing twice in one day when they played with the Rolling Stones in Hyde Park. Harry and Alfie spent the majority of 2014 putting the finishing touches on Singing For Strangers, which follows the critically-acclaimed singles Chasing Rubies, Battles and Weapons. The record was produced by the band and long-term collaborator Iain Archer with help from Mike Einziger and Danton Supple in London, LA & Eastbourne.
Over the course of their EP and single releases, Hudson Taylor have garnered a dedicated following and their Youtube and Vevo videos have had almost five million views. February and March will see the band play some of their biggest headline slots yet, with the tour including dates at London’s Shepherds Bush Empire and Dublin’s Olympia Theatre. The band’s live shows have been met with an increasingly fevered reaction. “We want to be known as a live band,” says Harry. “We plan on touring constantly – forever.” Hudson Taylor are on the brink of a big breakthrough. The stage is set.
Listen up here!
The Band will also be heading out on their biggest headline tour to date in February, dates below.
Headline Tour Dates:
Sun 1st Feb 2015 Edinburgh The Caves
Tue 3rd Feb 2015 Newcastle Riverside
Wed 4th Feb 2015 Leeds Brudenell Social Club
Thu 5th Feb 2015 Sheffield Plug
Sat 7th Feb 2015 Manchester Academy 2
Sun 8th Feb 2015 Birmingham Library
Mon 9th Feb 2015 Nottingham Rescue Rooms
Tue 10th Feb 2015 Cambridge Junction 2
Thu 12th Feb 2015 London O2 Shepherds Bush Empire
Fri 13th Feb 2015 Brighton Concorde 2
Sun 15th Feb 2015 Oxford O2 Academy 2
Mon 16th Feb 2015 Falmouth Princess Pavilion
Wed 18th Feb 2015 Exeter Phoenix
Thu 19th Feb 2015 Bristol Trinity Centre
Fri 20th Feb 2015 Liverpool O2 Academy 2
Sat 21st Feb 2015 Belfast Mandela Hall
Mon 23rd Feb 2015 Galway Roisin Dubh
Tue 24th Feb 2015 Dundalk Spirit Store
Thu 26th Feb 2015 Dublin Olympia Theatre
Fri 27th Feb 2015 Kilkenny Set Theatre
Sat 28th Feb 2015 Limerick Dolan’s
Sun 1st Mar 2015 Cork Savoy
Tickets are available from www.hudsontaylormusic.com/gigs
Condolences offered to family of Jonathan Corrie
A statement has been issued by The Dublin Region Homeless Executive (DHRE) following the death of a homeless man in Dublin city centre yesterday.
The DHRE on the behalf of the four Dublin local authorities, would like to extend their sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Jonathan Corrie, who tragically died yesterday, Monday December 1st 2014, whilst sleeping rough on Molesworth Street in Dublin 2.
Statutory and state-funded voluntary homeless services made a significant number of interventions with Mr. Corrie, in particular, the provision of holistic and assertive on-street assistance through the Housing First Service. Repeated offers of emergency accommodation were provided, however, Mr. Corrie did not avail of these, as was his right.
The DRHE have outline the key responses that are in place to address rough sleeping in the Dublin region as follows:
- Additional Emergency Accommodation
An additional 38 emergency beds have been put in place, with arrangements forthcoming to provide 126 extra beds by end 2014 (to include provision for Cold Weather Initiative). This is in addition to the provision of 1,526 emergency accommodation beds across the Dublin region (data 11.11.2014 Winter Count on Rough Sleeping).
This is to continue the effort to respond to the increase in demand for homeless services across the Dublin region
- New Housing First Service
The new state-funded Housing First Service has been in place in the Dublin region since October 1st 2014 and is on the street every day, working to support people who are rough sleeping into accommodation. The team can be contacted on 086 1737339 (outreach emergencies 086 8139015 out-of-hours service)
If a member of the public would like to make the Housing First Service aware of a person who may be sleeping rough in the Dublin region, who is in need of assistance, please contact the confidential weblink on http://www.homelessdublin.ie/report-rough-sleeper
- Central Placement Service, Homeless Services, Dublin City Council
This assessment and placement service is available during the day in Parkgate Hall, 6-9 Conyngham Road, Dublin 8 for individuals and families presenting as homeless in the Dublin City Council area. In addition, assessment and placement services are in place in the housing departments of South Dublin County Council, Fingal County Council and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.
For access to emergency accommodation contact FREEPHONE 1800 707 707, this includes an out-of-hours service.
- Expanded Cold Weather Initiative
An expanded annual Cold Weather Initiative is in place since the 1st November 2014 and will run until the end of March 2014. It provides an emergency humanitarian response to the needs of persons who may be sleeping rough during cold weather. It provides dedicated additional beds to the existing number of beds available on a nightly basis in the Dublin region.
The Initiative aims to support individuals, who may not access the current range of services including persons who tend not to engage with homeless accommodation providers or day services or persons who may be ineligible in terms of social welfare benefits and find themselves in very vulnerable situations without accommodation.
- Housing Supply
Consistent work has been taking place with the four Dublin local authorities, in utilising all procurement initiatives available to them. This is to ensure that longer-term tenancies/ housing can be provided for persons, who been residing in emergency accommodation. From January to September 2014 (end Quarter 3), 545 individuals moved back into independent living, this includes:
- Local Authority Lettings
- Approved Housing Bodies (AHB) Lettings
- Long-term Supported Accommodation
- Private Rented
- Housing Assistance Pilot (HAP)
The Housing Assistance Pilot is being introduced for people who have a long-term housing need and who qualify for social housing support. It will be administered by housing authorities and will eventually replace long-term rent supplement
The Dublin region will have the HAP pilot for homeless households operational in December. This pilot is targeted at long-term homeless households in Dublin, who currently reside in temporary emergency accommodation. By accepting HAP the household will retain their place on the housing transfer list of the relevant local authority.
- Prevention
The reasons for people becoming homeless are both complex and wide ranging. However, there is a particular risk for families with tenancies in the private rental sector. The DRHE, on behalf of the four Dublin local authorities set up a preventative initiative provided by Threshold’s Tenancy Protection Service and we would strongly urge all families who are worried about losing their tenancy, to contact this dedicated service for support on FREEPHONE 1800 454 454, as soon as they feel that their tenancy may be at risk.
Bull Island – UNESCO biosphere
Dublin City Council arranged for this film to be produced to tell the story of Bull Island over a year. This is a UNESCO Biosphere on the outskirts of the city. It contains some rare species and is an important resource for people, animals and plants.
Produced for Dublin City Council
Smithfield will light up for Christmas
The Lord Mayor Christy Burke will switch on the lights of the Smithfield Christmas Tree in Smithfield Plaza on Thursday 4 December 2014 at 7:00pm.
Dublin City Council promises an evening of music and family entertainment from 5.30 to 7.30pm at the Plaza. Popular acts such as Lisa Hannigan, The Young Folk, Red Empire and New Dublin Voices will take to the stage and get everyone in the festive spirit.
Santa and live reindeer ‘Scuffy’ will be there to meet the large crowd expected and street entertainment will be provided.
“The Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Smithfield is set to be really exciting this year with a fantastic line up of entertainment promised for everyone. With a number of live bands, street entertainment and “Scuffy” the live reindeer this is one Christmas event not to be missed!” said the Lord Mayor.