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Pilot ‘RTÉ Two Way Street’ initiative comes to Ballymote, Co. Sligo

RTÉ Audience Council

 

Pilot ‘RTÉ Two Way Street’ initiative comes to Ballymote, Co. Sligo

 

RTÉ is inviting people living in Ballymote, Co. Sligo, and the surrounding area, to join us on Wednesday 25th May to celebrate your community with a half-day of music, events, discussions, entertainment and debate as part of a new pilot initiative created by the RTÉ Audience Council to connect with local communities in Ireland. 

 

Take part and get behind the scenes
Would you like to find out how RTÉ radio documentaries are made and learn more about your county? Would you like to take part in a master-class in writing for the small screen with a leading scriptwriter from RTÉ One’s Fair City? Are you a secondary school student
who’d like to get an insight into the creative and innovative digital technologies being used in broadcast and online media? Then RTÉ would like you to join us to explore and celebrate in Ballymote, Sligo from 1pm on Wednesday 25th May.

Kevin Bakhurst, Deputy Director-General RTÉ, said: “Good communications between RTÉ and its audience are vital for the ongoing development of truly relevant public media, and the RTÉ Audience Council has an important role to play in helping RTÉ further understand the audience we serve. This pilot event will allow us to experiment in a fresh and engaging way with our audience in their own communities and to hear about the things that are important to them, while also using our programming and expertise to offer insights into the many popular services we provide. I’d like to thank the people of Ballymote for warmly welcoming RTÉ into their community.”

 

What is the Audience Council?
The RTÉ Audience Council is a group of 15 volunteers from across the country who works with the RTÉ Board to engage with and understand the diverse needs of RTÉ’s audience. RTÉ’s Two Way Street is the first public initiative of the latest council. Visiting Ballymote in Sligo for the pilot event, the initiative has been developed to connect RTÉ with communities and to hear what they have to say.

In addition to workshops, discussion and debate, RTÉjr’s Twigín will put on some very special live shows for children in Scoil Mhuire Primary School (1pm & 2.30pm), while RTÉ’s Blathnaid Ní Chofaigh will host a panel discussion on a range of issues, from women in media to rural affairs (details below). RTÉ 2fm will also be there to pump out the tunes live from the RTÉ 2fm Roadcaster.

 

See below for the full programme of RTÉ Two Way Street events and details on how to register and stay up to date on what’s happening with RTÉ on Twitter (@rte), Facebook and LinkedIn using #TwoWayStreet.

 

ENDS

 

Media Enquiries:

Neil O’Gorman, Acting Corporate Communications Manager, RTÉ  I  M: +353 87 2077192

 

Notes to Editors:

 

RTÉ Two Way Street, Ballymote, Co. Sligo: Wednesday 25th May (1-5pm)

 

TAKE PART

 

·         Listen Here to Me Now: Ballymote Library, Teeling Street (1pm-5pm)

RTÉ Radio 1’s award-winning Documentary on One team takes you to the heart of the listening experience. Immerse yourself in the world of radio sound and get a behind-the-scenes look at how documentaries are made. Turn up on the day or book your seat in advance by registering at audiencecouncil@rte.ie.

 

·         Take to the Stage: The Art Deco Theatre (2pm & 3pm)

Take part in a master-class in writing for the small screen with a leading scriptwriter from RTÉ One’s Fair City. Turn up on the day or book your seat in advance by registering at audiencecouncil@rte.ie.

 

·         Digital Futures: Venue TBC

Workshops led by RTÉ Digital will offer secondary school students an insight into the creative and innovative digital technologies being used in broadcast and online media. Booking through secondary schools in the Ballymote area.

 

·         Talk of the Town: The Coach House Hotel, Grattan Street (4pm & 7pm)

We want to know what you think. Join RTÉ for a natter, some light refreshments and interesting round-table discussions about the big issues. Turn up on the day or book your seat in advance ataudiencecouncil@rte.ie.

 

ENJOY

 

·         RTÉjr’s Twigín: Scoil Mhuire Primary School (1pm & 2.30pm)

The Twigín gang will put on some very special live shows for the smaller people in your life. Booking through primary schools in the Ballymote area.

 

·         Your Community, Your Voice: Family Resource Centre, Keash Road (3pm)

RTÉ’s Blathnaid Ní Chofaigh and panel will discuss a range of issues, from women in media to rural affairs.  Turn up on the day or book your seat in advance by registering at audiencecouncil@rte.ie.

 

·         RTÉ 2fm Roadcaster (from 1pm)

RTÉ 2fm will be there, pumping out the tunes live from the RTÉ 2fm Roadcaster. You can’t miss it, so come on down for the craic.

 

 

About the RTÉ Audience Council

The RTÉ Audience Council is a 15 member voluntary committee that advises the RTÉ Board on specific issues relating to RTÉ’s public service remit and audience needs.  The Council is appointed by the RTÉ Board, which also appoints one of its members to be part of the council.

For more, see http://www.rte.ie/about/en/how-rte-is-run/2015/0518/701954-audience-council/