On Thursday 2 February, we hosted a live panel talk in Hen’s Teeth with photographer @elliusgrace, Doja Cat co-signed designer @rashhiiid, rising act @bricknxsty and artist/illustrator @fuchsiamacaree.In college and school, there’s rarely discussion of the implications of burnout, how to manage time, budgets or how you can develop sustainable pract…

For this special edition of the District Conversations Podcast Craig Connolly was joined by acclaimed musician and horror fanatic Matthew Nolan to discuss his score of the 1922 Scandinavian horror masterpiece Häxan. The debut screening of this will take place on November 1st at the Droichead Arts Centre in Drogheda. Häxan is one of many events that…

Deputy editor Hannah O'Connell is joined by rap connoisseur and author Dean Van Nguyen and breakthrough DJ Mona Lisa to talk about the ever-growing presence of female artists in Ireland's hip hop and rnb scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.بقلم District Magazine

Deputy Editor Hannah O'Connell is joined by Fionnula Moran, Taz Kelleher and Ayuba Salaudeen to talk about the landscape of sustainable fashion in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.بقلم District Magazine

Craig Connolly is joined by DJ/producer r.kitt, Sam Greenwood from The Building Society and Sohotsospicy from Thrust to talk about the impact club closures in Dublin is having on the electronic and hip hop communities and what can be done to keep to prevent the city turning into one giant hotel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…

At the District Magazine Issue 006 launch we had a series of panel discussions, brought to you in association with Bulleit Frontier Whiskey. With the help of @audiohausdublin we recorded the talks and now here's the first one.The future of music media in Ireland is hosted by District's Eric Davidson and features Shane McAuley [Soul Doubt Magazine],…

Con O'Brien, aka K-One, is an accomplished artist who's work has taken him all over the world. Currently based in Amsterdam, he was back in Ireland recently to paint. We met him in Cork for a conversation ahead of his involvement in the Lucozade Energy Sessions last month.We discuss how emigration influenced Con as an artist, street art and graffit…

Earlier this month it was announced that from July 5-7 the third annual GUINNESS X MEATOPIA will transform the Guinness Open Gate Brewery, home to beer innovation and experimentation at St. James’s Gate, into a festival devoted to beer, food, fire and music.In the run up we invited Ian Colgan, Guinness Beer Sommelier and Peter Simpson, Head Brewer …

To celebrate International Women’s Day and promote the importance of equality in electronic music, H&G Creations will be hosting a free pop-up Glitter Tits crash course in the Bernard Shaw this Sunday.It’s sold out, but we caught up with Sinead Bailey Kelly and Dee Young, the founders of H&G Creations to discuss their Glitter Tits programme aimed a…

This month you’ll notice District’s GUIDE magazine around the city has gone through a temporary change. For one month only, it will be called GiVE. We’re proud to be linking up with our pals in Collective Dublin to help launch their most ambitious exhibition to-date.From December 13-16 in The Copperhouse Gallery, they’ll bring together 18 uniquely …

In this new podcast series we sit down with musicians on the rise, artists with a story to tell, even at this early stage in their careers.In this episode Craig Connolly interviewed Dublin rapper, producer and director Kojaque and artist and label boss Kean Kavanagh about how they founded Soft Boy Records. Episode 6 was recorded in front of a live …

You’re listening to The District Podcast, our regular series of roundtable discussions and panel chats. We’ve a very special edition this week.It was a year ago to the month when we interviewed Dublin hero Damien Dempsey about topics as wide ranging as depression, DMT and Irish hip hop. In that interview he also teased at a new record that would fe…

“I don’t want to be just stuck in one box. I want to try and find out as many things as I can about myself and do as much as I can with the little time that I have on this earth."In this new podcast series we sit down with musicians on the rise, artists with a story to tell, even at this early stage in their careers.For this edition we welcome Tolu…

In this new podcast series we sit down with musicians on the rise, artists with a story to tell, even at this early stage in their careers."People tell you that when you’re kid, ‘You can be whatever the fuck you want to be!’, but do they really mean it? You can only really be who you want to be when you have that belief that you can."Ahead of his s…

In this new podcast series we sit down with musicians on the rise, artists with a story to tell, even at this early stage in their careers.In Episode 3, Nnic speaks about being a classically trained vocalist, her work in the fashion world, she breaks down her track 'Pillars' (that's hit over 260,000 plays on Spotify) and she talks working with some…

"I know that I won't survive if I only rap."In this new podcast series we sit down with musicians on the rise, artists with a story to tell, even at this early stage in their careers.In Episode 2, Aaron Toohey (http://bit.ly/2FzPvBq) welcomes Bobby Basil and close collaborator Adam Shanahan into the studio to discuss the recently announced 'Isaac N…

In this new podcast series we sit down with musicians on the rise, artists with a story to tell, even at this early stage in their careers.For Episode 1 we interview Lullahush, the producer for Aoife McCann's Æ MAK project and a 2018 participant at the Red Bull Music Academy in Berlin. He gives us a glimpse inside Funkhaus and the 20th edition of t…

District X Ace & Tate: HEADS Podcast Episode 003: FelispeaksWith HEADS we take a look at contemporary Dublin through the lens of the people who live here. There are a few heads that make Dublin tick, the people who carve out a place for art and culture here. It's the heads that inspire each other to push the boundaries, whether it's discussing an i…

Director Kevin Brannigan joins us in the brand new District studio to talk about Kerr's Kids - The Story of Ireland's Golden Generation(apologies for the sound on Craig's mic, we're still working out a couple of bugs).Kevin speaks about the halcyon days of the late 90s, the excitement surrounding the Irish youth setup and the reverence Brian Kerr i…

District Magazine Issue 005: RootsConversations Podcast with Craig & EricLaunch party October 19Sugar ClubWhile you swines have been out enjoying the unseasonable October weather we've been working our collective backside off on Issue 005: Roots. An estimated one million hours of work have gone into this issue and we've finally gotten the finished …

Craig is joined by three members of the Subset collective to discuss the origins of their Grey Area project, their upcoming exhibition and why they're aiming to raise €30,000 for ICHH. For more information on Subset: https://store.subset.ie/For more information on ICHH: https://www.ichh.ie/Get your tickets from the event page here or we'll burst yo…

Aisling Egan and Aaron Nolan of Take Back The City speak to us about the on going housing crisis in Dublin and beyond, and what people can do to help.Music: Marcus Woods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.بقلم District Magazine

With HEADS we take a look at contemporary Dublin through the lens of the people who live here.There are a few heads that make Dublin tick, The people who carve out a place for art and culture here. It's the heads that inspire each other to push the boundaries, whether it's discussing an idea that'll never come to fruition over a pint, or partnering…

With HEADS we take a look at contemporary Dublin through the lens of the people who live here. There are a few heads that make Dublin tick, The people who carve out a place for art and culture here. It's the heads that inspire each other to push the boundaries, whether it's discussing an idea that'll never come to fruition over a pint, or partnerin…

District x Jameson: The ShedJ ColleranRecorded live at All Together Now 2018Hosted by: Eric Davidson#DistrictxJameson #TheShed Visit www.drinkaware.ie for more information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.بقلم District Magazine

District x Jameson - The Shed:We caught up with Cloud Castle Lake front man Daniel McAuley shortly after the band's performance at ATN 2018 to talk about their latest release, growing into their sound and what lies ahead. Hosted by Craig Connolly & Eric Davidson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Host: Hannah O'ConnellRecorded live in front of a festival audience at All Together Now 2018. Saint Sister sat down with Hannah moments before performing at the festival. If you missed them at ATN do not fret, they're playing their biggest ever Dublin show on October 11th in The Olympia. #DistrictxJameson #TheShed #Drinkaware Hosted on Acast. See a…

District x Jameson: The ShedThe District Show Episode #1 w/ Nialler9Recorded live in front of an understandably giddy audience at All Together Now festival, Curraghmore House Co. Waterford.#districtxjameson#theshedVisit www.drinkaware.ie for more information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

For the final podcast from our Issue 004 launch party with Bulmers Forbidden Fruit, Craig Connolly spoke to Subset, Cillian from Mount Alaska, designer/DJ Bobofunk and PR queen Jenny Headen about the current landscape of Irish culture. This was recorded in front of a live audience on May 25th at The Complex, Dublin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…

For the second live recording from The Complex in Dublin our Editor Eric Davidson speaks to Will Rolfe (POD, Forbidden Fruit booker) and MathMan about their role in booking the Bulmers 100% Irish stage at Forbidden Fruit and how important it is to nurture the upcoming talent on the island. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…

In the first of three podcasts recorded live at the District Magazine Issue 004 and Bulmers Forbidden Fruit launch party Hannah O'Connell speaks to 2fm's Tara Stewart, RTE Pulse's Beta Da Silva and fast rising r&b songstress Erica Cody about the landscape of modern pop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

In this new podcast series we invite musicians into the studio to take it way back to their very first release, telling us where and who they were back then.We then fast forward to their latest music to see how they've developed and changed and ask them to dissect their journey.On Episode One Hannah O'Connell goes Back & Forth with ex-Animator and …

Craig speaks with 'Notorious' director Gavin FitzGerald about the upcoming release about Ireland's biggest star; Conor McGregor. They speak about the early meetings between FitzGerald and McGregor, how the Mystic Mac nickname was apt back in 2012, the dedication in bringing the film to life and what Gavin's hopes are upon its release. This is the D…

'From Cardboard Gangsters to back working at Lidl' Ryan 'Linco' Lincoln a rapper and actor from Ballymun. He is one third of Dublin rap crew 5th Element and has recently starred in two critically acclaimed feature films Cardboard Gangsters & Kissing Candice. In this podcast fellow Dublin MC Mango sat down with Linco to discuss his music and views o…

Amidst the current ticketing crisis in Dublin, where popular concerts have sold out immediately only for the same tickets to appear on secondary ticketing websites minutes later for up to four times the price, we spoke with Ticketswap CEO Hans Ober about the origins of his Fan to Fan resale platform and how effective it's been in helping reduce tou…

At 29, [Noel Rock] is Fine Gael's youngest TD, and one of the youngest in the Dáil. He represents Dublin North West, and we're particular fans of his in the District office because he's taking a stand against ticket touting in Ireland. Through passing a private member's bill, he aims to make above-price ticket reselling a criminal offence, which me…

Kelly-Anne Byrne is one of Ireland's most loved and hardest working DJs. She's put in countless hours behind the clubs' decks and played music for multiple radio stations around Ireland, specialising in disco but never turning down a good tune from any genre.We sat down with her last month to discuss her musical upbringing with Phantom 105.2, emigr…

Eoin McCormack is an Athlone-born, Dublin-based fine artist, whose defining works have caught eyes in the Irish art scene. Working with large scale canvases, limited colour palettes and often bringing in found objects to create multimedia paintings, he was commissioned last year by Teeling Whiskey to create a piece entitled 'The Spirit of Dublin', …

Irish hip hop wouldn't exist at the level it is today without Lethal Dialect. Any fan of the genre in this country should be aware of his legacy and the influence he has had on today's sound.He recently took to Twitter saying "the bravado, the misogyny and the alpha male bullshit that accompanied the LD moniker was to be swiftly dropped", citing in…

Tony Cantwell has embedded himself in modern Irish comedy in the last few months, through a series of comedy shorts on his Facebook page. These spread rapidly and virally across Ireland, and regularly still pop up in news feeds months on from their first upload.We caught up with Tony just a week or two after he returned to Ireland after seven years…

“[Self-deprecation] is a way of reminding you of your own humanity and insignificance in the grand scheme of the universe. And that can be very grounding and freeing… but it can really easily slip into a dark depressive self-hate.”Loah is a self-trained soul musician based in Dublin, but raised between Maynooth and West Africa. Last month she relea…

Ireland has come leaps and bounds in the past couple of decades in all aspects of society, sex included. A desire to break through boundaries and experiment has developed as part of this social evolution, and this is where Sex Siopa comes in. Set up by Shawna Scott in 2011, SexSiopa.ie is an online sex shop that prides itself on inclusivity, discre…

For the 10th edition in our District Conversations podcast series we had Peter Simpson, head brewer at The Open Gate Brewery, in the studio, with Mat Kemp, creative director at Meatopia UK, on Skype from London joining in on the conversation.We discussed beer, meat and what people can expect from GUINNESS X MEATOPIA.GUINNESS X MEATOPIA will take pl…

Seán Pussys is the founder of Pussys.club, a collective of young, LGBT-friendly Irish outsiders with a penchant for design, music, sportswear and pills.He's been involved with Pilly Willy, an exhibition of gay club fliers from Ireland's past, as well as creating a subversive clothing line with the biggest seller being a rebranded Lidl bag and runni…

"I often get down on site, and you're so involved in Excel sheets, and emails, and the next thing you see out the window is little tents popping up and you're like 'Oh yeah, there's people coming, there's going to be lots of people here!'"Any Irish festivalgoer worth their salt will have attended Body&Soul in the past, and will know it's a special …

In July of last year we caught up with Anna Cosgrave, the leading voice of the Repeal Project, to discuss the movement. Just under a year later we reconnect to see where Ireland stands in regards to Abortion Rights.In 2012 Anna Cosgrave attended a vigil for Savita Halappavanar, the woman who died due to the avoidable circumstances of a septic misca…

“We’re offering a scholarship and incubation scheme on a rolling basis, so if somebody has a project or practice that would benefit the space they can apply through our website… I’d like to see more applications coming in for it… The more I speak about it, the more people will become aware of it.”Dublin's art scene has stagnated since the economic …

“(MF DOOM) had taken his mask off. I took a picture of him. I was so happy. And his manager grabbed me by the throat and said, 'give me your phone'. "DJ and producer Jamal Sul steps up to the mic. He discusses his run in with MF DOOM's manager, honing his skills with Martin Clancy, and his new project Moving StillEric Davidson chats with him below.…

“When someone wants to assert their personality (in a project), that’s a deadly time to bump into someone."Steve McCarthy is a member of Dublin's illustrative scene. Recently producing artwork for a limited edition Jameson bottle, he's also designed all of the artwork for Another Love Story, as well as working on Song of the Sea, the Oscar nominate…

"I as a man don't live in fear, in the way women live in fear. And I never copped onto that."This week we’re joined by one of the most recognisable voices in Ireland. Emmet Kirwan talks the meaning behind Heartbreak, cat calling, toxic message boards and the return and success of Dublin Oldschool being made into a film.Tara Stewart chats to him.. H…