Cruinniú na nÓg dlr – Free Silent Disco with Atomic Djs

Join us in Myrtle Square in the heart of Dún Laoghaire for a free and inclusive silent disco for young people aged 14 – 18 on the evening of Cruinniú na nÓg.

The night will be hosted by young DJs, kbob (17), Gus Fingleton (16) and E the Artist (22) from Atomic. Atomic is an innovative programme which teaches girls and marginalised children how to DJ and gives young people access to broadcasting on Dublin Digital Radio (ddr).

Expect saucy cuts from genres including dancy rap, jersey club, reggaeton, r'n'b, amapiano, tech house and techno. Plus, there will be a special set from E the Artist, about how the African American community uses sampling to reimagine its own musical foundations to create new horizons: he'll be mixing funk and soul from the 70s and 80s with contemporary songs by Flying Lotus, J Dilla and Kaytranada which sample the originals.

So, get your dancing shoes on, bring your friends and dance to your own beat in a public space that welcomes young people. Headphones supplied so just bring yourself!

Location: Myrtle Square, 35-36 George's Street Lower, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, A96 VK16

DJ bios:

kbob

At 17 years old, Kayley Phelan, A Dublin Inner-City born Electronic musician, Producer and Multi-Instrumentalist, she looks to bring herself to stardom by the creation of deep and invigorating electronic music. Influenced by the world of gaming, the Montreal DIY scene and the Canadian Darkwave and EDM scene, Kayley started playing drums and producing electronic music when she was just 11 years old, She also taught herself audio engineering at just the age of 14 years old. She is still a studying student, producing and seeking to bring herself to the top.

Gus Fingleton

Gus (16) has been DJing with Atomic radio on Dublin Digital Radio (ddr) for the past year. He makes beats and he plays hip hop, reggaeton, jersey club and more.

E the Artist

Darnijoh Sanni (22) is a Nigerian-Irish multidisciplinary creator based in Dublin. He makes music that can be defined as 'Sillywave' or for the more well-versed 'Rapscallion-Jazz', often combining elements from whatever stupid soundcloud subgenres he's hyperfixated on at the time.

This project was funded through the Government’s Night Time Economy initiative. 

This event is part of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council's Creative Ireland Cruinniú na nÓg programme 2024. For further detail on Cruinniú na nÓg and to find out more about what’s happening in your area please go to https://cruinniu.creativeireland.gov.ie/.