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"David and Goliath"could we have an upset on our hands with this one or will pure rock win over funk stayed tune? 

Turn up for the gig of this little competition

Friday February 18th 9pm

Interplanetary Experience

The Interplanetary Experience formed in July 2009 and was originally a two piece band with Sean Moher tackling bass and vocals and Richie Grant playing drums.

The band later recruited Sean Murphy as their effects guitarist and the three piece line-up was complete. Since their conception they have composed a number of songs and instrumentals and after practising for a year the band are ready to climb the ladder of the Waterford music scene and hopefully beyond.

Propeller Palms

Propeller Palms are based in Waterford city, and the band consists of four core players who are, Paul Butler on guitar and vocals, Jamie O'Halloran on lead guitar and

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This Saturday, 19th February, Traffik @ The Forum hosts the world's best Nirvana Tribute band, Nervana, featuring the rhythm section of the legendary Australian Nirvana and fronted by a new "Kurt", Nervana play just 3 Irish dates as part of their European Tour. Doors are at 11.30pm and admission is €5 before 12 and €10 after.

Drummer Steve Kilroy, a Boston native, and bassist Dave Eve from London spent the last 5 years as the rhythm section of one of the World's best tribute bands, 'The Australian Nirvana'. When their lead singer/guitarist called it a day last year, the lads set out to find a replacement. Some had the look but sounded nothing like Kurt and vice-verse. They also knew the guy would have to be young as Nirvana is about youth and angst and that's what the fans really want

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Beat Fm And The Partynite Tour Present Aggro Santos

BEAT FM and the Partynite Tour Present AGGRO SANTOS at The Forum Waterford on Tuesday 22nd February. Ireland's largest and most exciting teenage event is exclusively for 14 – 17 year olds and it promises to be one brilliant night with MUZZY G and BEAT FM's very own ANDY MAC.

The Forum Waterford will be transformed into the ultimate clubbing experience with 8ft Digital Screens, 360 degree laser show, fun competitions, major giveaways and Live dance Performances from Nitro (Irelands Premier Dance Team).

Security is a major priority at this event and the Partynite Tour enforces a strict no alcohol policy. Tickets are €18 plus booking fee available from BPM Records Waterford and www.tickets.ie The Partynite starts at 8pm and finishes at 11pm

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Ryan Sheridan Live @ The Venue Tramore Friday February 18th

Ryan Sheridan is a solo singer and guitarist from County Monaghan. As a teenager, he made his tentative first steps onstage in the pubs and clubs of Manhattan's Lower East Side.

An intimidating environment where he was old enough to play but not to drink, the competitive nature of the scene and the city meant he had to get good quick or go home.

His next destination was Glasgow, arriving there in 2004. He formed a three piece rock band called 'Shiversaint' and started to work the Scottish circuit with mixed results. The trio survived a crossing of the Irish Sea and a relocation to Dublin in 2006, but by the following year Ryan felt the band had run its course and took a two year hiatus from music to run a

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Michael O'Toole to perform at Christ Church Cathedral

Saturday 19th February at 8pm

Music Network is delighted to present a concert by Michael O'Toole at Christ Church Cathedral on Saturday 19th February at 8pm. Michael is one of the leading guitarists in Ireland today. He has performed all over the world to great acclaim and has worked with many other world-class musicians and ensembles.

Michael studied for many years with Irish virtuoso John Feeley and subsequently with Ricardo Iznaola in Denver Colorado. He achieved his performance degree from Trinity College and completed a Masters degree in 1997 from University College Cork. Michael has a deep commitment to education and is a lecturer in guitar at the Waterford Institute of Technology's Department of Creative Arts.

Recently, Michael has appeared as a soloist with the RTE Concert Orchestra for a live broadcast on RTE

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Three Irish Tenors at Christ Church Cathedral

Saturday 5th March at 8pm Tickets €25 from 051 858 958

The Three Irish Tenors return to Christ Church Cathedral to perform a wonderful concert on Saturday 5th March at 8pm. 

Celebrating ten year of success, the world renowned Three Irish Tenors have performed throughout the country this year, with them a wealth of diverse talents, energy, optimism and a sense of humour. Their aim is to sing songs and arias that will appeal to all generations, crossing cultural and national boundaries and of superb quality. Together with their musical director, David Wray, The Three Irish Tenors have created programs of their favorite songs and arias, not only from Ireland but also from a truly international repertoire.

Since their first performance in the Market

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Brideview Drama proudly presents its big new play, The Clearing

This Thursday and Friday, February 17 and 18, 8.15pm at Tallow Community Centre.

An excellent love story set during one of Ireland's most important periods of history, the show stars George Peet, John Baldwin, Jan O'Sullivan, Colm Ahern, Caitriona Howard, Sean Ahern, Alison Lewis, Donal Howard and James Lenane.

The show looks at the very important and entertaining theme of how love can blossom in the middle of a war over possessing the land we live in. And how fear makes people do strange things and make terrible choices, just to keep living the way they always have.

The Clearing has lots of action and emotion. Brideview Drama has drawn together a great group of fine actors, including Colm Ahern, the star of its recent Christmas musical. Colm plays a variety of roles and

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David McSavage Coming to Theatre Royal

"The most divisive comedian in the country" Evening Herald

David McSavage, one of Ireland's most popular comedians and street entertainers is doing a one night show in Theatre Royal on Friday 4th March at 8pm.

His cutting commentary and performances cover all aspects of life and nothing is safe from his truth induced interpretations. From The Barman (Mick The Bull) to Father Finnegan, audiences relate to each character from the many parts of Irish life. A regular guest on TV and radio shows in Ireland for many years, McSavage has also appeared at all the major comedy festivals including the Edinburgh Festival.

He devised Headwreckers for the Channel 4 TV show Comedy Lab in 2008 and in 2009 he devised, wrote and starred in the six part TV series The Savage Eye on RTÉ. The show was nominated

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Artist Anthony Mackey who received the Ted and Mary O'Regan Arts award in 2007.

TED AND MARY O'REGAN ARTS BURSARY

Applications are now being invited for the seventh annual Ted & Mary O'Regan Arts Bursary. The Bursary, valued at up to €5000, was inaugurated in 2005 to honour the memory of one of Waterford's best-loved and respected couples. The purpose of the Award is to assist an individual or individuals, either from or with a strong connection to Waterford City or County, to pursue and develop their chosen arts discipline.

Applicants should note that the criteria for the Bursary are open and flexible and that people of all ages may apply. Whilst the Bursary has, in the past facilitated recipients to attend a third level arts course, this is not a pre-requisite. The Award will aim to fill the financial gap which

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23 ladies ask Waterford man to "Take Me Out"

Waterford's very own Conor Doyle set a new record on Irish Television dating show "Take Me Out" hosted by Ray Foley over the weekend.The show pits one single man against a panel of thirty women. Each woman has a (white) light which she can turn off (red) if she is unimpressed by the man. His aim is to convince as many women as possible to keep their lights on so that he can then pick, from the women remaining, the one that he wishes to take on a date.

Conor had quite the decision to make as 23 out of the 30 women were all showing white lights of interest, which is the new record.

The Waterford Romeo said it was quite daunting "I was thrilled to have such a choice to make" said

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The beautiful Requiem by Herbert Howells will form the centrepiece for the first half of the inaugural concert by the new professional choral ensemble Vocalis. Two of Waterford's finest singers, Eoin Power and Dermot Doyle are part of this talented group. Another Waterford based member is the Australian born soprano Megan Oldmeadow, who currently sings with Christ Church Cathedral Choir.

Completed following the death of his nine year old son in 1935, this Requiem was not released for publication by the composer until 1980 – three years before his death at the age of 90. Unusual in its structure, with two settings of the text Requiem aeternam this is a deeply personal , moving and hauntingly beautiful work that deserves to be heard more widely.

The concert has the title From Darkness into Light which is prompted by the serious nature

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'The Thing Is' wins Michael Hartnett Poetry Award 2011

Peter Sirr has won the Michael Hartnett Poetry Award 2011 with his collection "The Thing Is". The winner was announced this week by Limerick County Arts Office which inaugurated the award in memory of the late Co Limerick poet Michael Hartnett (1941-1999).

In their citation, the judges, Tom McCarthy, Mary O'Malley and James Harpur described "The Thing Is" as a "book of great poetic power, a complex and illuminating work of art".

"Peter Sirr has created a marvellous narrative in poetry, a work of great technical skill in verse-craft that is lifted beyond mere craft by the power of reflective waiting. Page after page, as the hours spent within poetry go by, a sense of heightened autobiography is achieved

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Sunday 20th February at 12 noon

Christ Church Cathedral is delighted to present a coffee concert by Voci, a local female-voice ensemble. Voci comprises 40 singers and was established in Waterford in 2005. The choir enjoys a range of music from early polyphony through to songs from popular repertoire and contemporary Irish music.

Voci partakes in annual Christmas and end of season concerts and the choir has also enjoyed some competition success. Voci is directed by Anne Barry and accompanied by Richard Coady.

This concert has been organised as part of Christ Church Cathedral's Coffee Concert programme. Tickets are very reasonably priced at €7/ €5 conc. /€12 family and all are welcome to attend. Colouring sheets will be distributed for younger audience members.

Other upcoming performances at the Cathedral include, Classical Guitarist Michael O'Toole on Saturday 19th February at 8pm and the Three

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Stagemad Asks For Your Vote On February 25th

Stagemad Theatre Company asks all you Theatre lovers to turn up in force for the top notch writing performed by top notch cast for their production of "Banshee Makers"by Piltown Playwright (Ger Bourke) at Brewery Lane Theatre Carrick on Suir Friday 25th and Saturday 26th Februaryat 8.15PM Nightly Tickets are selling already for this wonderful play. For tickets contact Heritage Centre,Carrick On Suir 051 640200 If you missed "Banshee"first time round now is your chance to catch it as these are the final dates on Stagemad's tour.Come out and Vote for Stagemad and BANSHEE MAKERSyou wont be dissapointed! Stagemad are South East Culture Award Winners.

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A very rare and special poetic talent Irish pianist Neil Cooney Hailed by Tamas Vasary as having a very rare and special poetic talent, Irish

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Paolo Nutini

Continuing on from our two previous weeks coverage on the Oxegen headliners, here's a little bit about Paolo Nutini!

Paolo Nutini is a Scottish singer and songwriter who rose to fame in the UK with the release of his debut album These Streets.

Paolo Nutini was born and raised in Paisley, near Glasgow, Scotland. His father is descended from the Barga area of Tuscany in Italy, though his family has lived in Scotland for four generations. Paolo's family run a fish and chip shop in Paisley.

For three and a half years, whilst he was growing up, Paolo Nutini received singing lessons from Avril McCusker. However, his parents still expected him to follow them into the family business - running a fish and chip shop. Despite this, a teacher at his school, St. Andrews Academy, recognised his talent and encouraged him to

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