'An Ghig Mhór,' a new series that celebrates the joy of putting on your first big hometown gig, will air from Monday, June 9 on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player.
In each episode, a renowned Irish musician mentors an up-and-coming band and helps them to organise their first big gig in their hometown.
From the sitting room to the stage, the series follows the bands as they attempt to find a venue, sell tickets and deliver the performance of a lifetime. 'An Ghig Mhór' provides a platform to new emerging Irish bands and shines a light on the hard work, creativity and dedication that goes into putting on your own gig.
From Donegal to Kilkenny, the series showcases a different town and band each week. Folk singer John Spillane will share his expertise with The Donny’s, a five-piece rock band from Kilkenny. Singer-songwriter Eve Bellefrom Gaoth Dobhair, Donegal will work with fellow Gaoth Dobhair singer Hannah Mc Fadden, and her band Hannah B. Kíla's Rónán Ó Snodaigh will mentor band Leevy from the Múscraí Gaeltacht in Cork, who perform a unique blend of folk-rock and punk with traditional Irish undertones.
Krea, a former member of Wyvern Lingo will guide all-female punk rockers The Hex from Lexlip, Kildare. Hip-hop duo Tebi Rex will mentor Conamara rock band Na hEasógaí. The band fuse their own sean nós Conamara style with rock and contemporary influences. Finally, singer and guitarist Síomha will advise Coolboy, a four-piece rock band from Laois. Each band has their own unique sound and performs in English and Irish.
Every band wants to headline Slane, or sell-out Croke Park, but the first step on that ladder is performing your first big gig in your hometown. 'An Ghig Mhór' offers a platform to the next generation of Irish musical talent, with their mentors, family, friends and their home communities encouraging them every step of the way.
The first episode of An Ghig Mhór will air on Monday, June 9 at 8pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player.
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