NBTU Productions : Behind the Scenes
Ever wondered what goes into creating your favourite gigs and festivals? NBTU Productions is your chance to step behind the scenes and learn the skills you need to produce your own events, gigs, and festivals.
NBTU is a year-long project that kicks off with an exciting, week-long programme from 11th to 15th August. You'll be guided by experienced industry professionals who know exactly what it takes to create unforgettable live events. Dive into set design, lighting, sound, visuals, and live streaming, gaining practical, hands-on experience every step of the way.
During this opening week, you'll:
- Design and build your own sets and lighting setups.
- Learn to operate professional sound equipment and tech gear.
- Discover the essentials of live streaming, including camera operation and visual effects.
- Work in teams, taking on roles like stage manager, lighting and sound technician, DJ, host, and visual artist.
- Plan, produce, and stream your own live event, showcasing your creativity and skills.
- Explore touring essentials, discovering how to bring your event ideas to different venues and communities.
NBTU is all about getting real-world experience, building practical skills, collaborating creatively, and having a brilliant time together. You must be aged between 16 to 18 to participate. No experience? No worries. Just bring your ideas and energy.
It’s your event! Make it your way!
NBTU Productions is a South Dublin County Council Arts Office Initiative which is managed by NOISE Music, Alternative Entertainments, and CONTACT Studio in collaboration with Sofft Productions. It is funded by the Arts Council through the Young Ensemble Scheme.
Free NOISE Music Summer Programmes for Young People in South Dublin
This summer, NOISE Music is once again offering a dynamic series of free music workshops for young people across South Dublin. Running throughout July and August 2025, the programmes provide a unique opportunity for teenagers to explore their creativity, learn new skills, and connect through music.
Designed for young people of all experience levels, the workshops will cover a wide range of musical practices, including beat-making, DJing, songwriting, and live performance. Participants will have the chance to work with experienced artists and facilitators in a welcoming, youth-led environment.
The programmes are completely free to attend and open to young people aged 10 - 17. Spaces are limited and early registration is encouraged.
For more information and to sign up, visit:@NOISEMusicSouthDublin | Linktree Follow @noisemusicsouthdublin on Instagram and TikTok for updates and behind-the-scenes content.
Are you interested in making your own short films?
Join Tallaght Young Filmmakers! Based in Rua Red South Dublin Arts Centre, Tallaght Young Filmmakers (TYF) supports young people (15-18) to have formative creative experiences in filmmaking, through hands on use of industry standard equipment, and a fun collaborative peer lead atmosphere, expertly facilitated by the lead artist. Members are supported to collaboratively devise and produce their own work, getting the opportunity to write scripts, act, direct, film, and sound record, as well as the opportunity to compete and travel to national youth art film festivals around the country.
This valuable opportunity gives them the chance to experience their work on the big screen alongside that of their national and international peers. TYF is a youth arts film group lead by visual artist John Conway, based on the model of engagement he developed as the Creative Director of the multi-award-winning Kildare Young Filmmakers, which is regarded as a model of best practice in youth arts. No experience necessary. You just need to be living in the South Dublin County Council Area and aged from 15-18! Workshops take place on Thursday evenings between 18.30 – 20.30 Rua Red Arts Centre. Email Meabh Butler on mbutler@sdublincoco.ie for an application form.
Funded by South Dublin County Council Arts Office