Rock Camp
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Download an application form here in PDF format (not compatible with Internet Explorer 6).
Download 'Complimentary' in MP3 format. This song was written and recorded by Rock Camp's organisers.
Have a listen to some of the songs recorded by our artists at Rock Camp 2008. You can listen to the track by clicking on the file name or by downloading the MP3 to your computer.
Track 1: DreamLand by Laika. Dream Land.mp3
Track 2: Dead Disco by Out Cold. Dead Disco.mp3
Track 3: Control by Captain Bringdown and The Buzz Killers. Control.mp3
Track 4: The Crash by Electric Seals. The Crash.mp3
01 6303469
1 Priory Lodge
St Raphaels Manor
Celbridge, Co. Kildare.
Please note that users of Internet Explorer 6 are unable to access the download features on this site. If you are unable to download the application form, you can request a copy by phone or email. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
At Rock Camp we work with Dublin’s greatest supporters of Rock Music. Many Irish artists, whether beginners or professionals, have received tremendous support from these Dublin based companies. Our partners have the attitude, experience and skills to provide today’s music industry with the services and equipment it needs.
Rock Camp are proud to announce their alliance with Ashtown Recording Studios. The team at Ashtown Studios have put together a fantastic deal for every band formed at Rock Camp this summer. Sign up for Rock Camp and your band gets a 6 hour live session at Ashtown Studios, with full backline (drumkit, bass amp, two guitar amps) including engineer, mixing, mastering and 10 x CDs of your songs, all for just €170. For more information about Ashtown Studios visit www.ashtownstudios.com and www.garageland.ie.
PPI Music Station of the Year, Phantom 105.2 is an independently owned and operated station broadcasting rock and independent music to Dublin and beyond via the web, 24 hours a day. We’re the station that loves to rock and is proud to support local bands! It is now safe to turn your radio on… Tune us is on 105.2FM today!
Your Music is Our Business! Trading for over 27 years and with thousands and thousands of very satisfied customers Music Maker is the best at what it does in this part of the world. Music Maker value all customers be they beginners or professionals and they serve both everyday. They have excellent staff and top brands on each of the 4 floors of Rock’n’Roll. Music Maker is The 1 Stop Musicians Shop in Dublin.
Tyrell:CCT (Content Creation Tools) is Ireland’s leading reseller of creative technology solutions for the broadcast, post production, education and corporate sectors. Established in 2000, Tyrell:CCT represents Avid (Premier Reseller), Digidesign, Apple, Softimage and other leading suppliers in the areas of video, audio and graphics.
Tyrell:CCT’s strengths combine over 40 years of industry expertise, a broad product portfolio, a dedicated technical support team and an extensive high profile client base. Tyrell:CCT recognise their client’s individuality and supply equipment and solutions ranging from laptop editing systems up to large-scale audio recording solutions.
In summer 2008 over 50 artists participated in our Rock Camp programme, 13 bands were formed, over 20 original songs were recorded and almost €1,000 euro was raised for various charities at our end of camp events. All of this was made possible by the support and commitment of our artists, sponsors and crew. With that in mind, Rock Camp would like to thank the following people:
We’d like to express our gratitude to our team of coaches, Ruaidhri, Georgia and Zack, for their passion, commitment and hard work this summer. And we extend a special thank you to all the artists who have taken part this year. Thanks to you, Rock Camp has raised more than €3,000 for various children’s charities at our end of camp concerts since 2007.
Rock Camp was founded in 2007 by brothers Brian & Kevin Hickey. Both organisers are experienced musicians and songwriters and have performed in the Irish and UK music scenes. Their band, Cabrini Green, has independently released 2 EPs and an album and has received extensive airplay on Irish Radio.
Brian’s background is originally in graphic design and he is a co-founder of Emagine Media, a design company specialising in web design and graphic design for the music industry. Brian is an experienced guitarist and songwriter who has devoted much of his spare time to pursuing a music career. With over 18 years behind him as a musician, he has recorded and performed in many of Dublin’s music venues, including Vicar Street, The Village and Whelan’s.
As a music fan, Brian has attended literally hundreds of gigs, in all sizes of venues and has witnessed some of the worlds biggest bands perform live.
In his design career, he has produced designs for artists such as Hugh Cornwell (The Stranglers), Television, The Section Quartet (Led Zeppelin Unplugged), Pugwash and many irish artists including The Divine Comedy and Paul Brady. Brian has designed everything from album covers to e-commerce websites and has many years experience designing promotional collateral for Irish and international bands.
Kevin is a graduate of the Walton’s School of Music, achieving grade 6 in guitar. He has also completed Parts 1 and 2 of Pulse Studio’s Sound Engineering Course. Kevin is one of the few people in Ireland to have studied and completed Pro Tools 101, 201 and 210.
As a musician, Kevin has performed and recorded both as a solo artist and as a member of many groups. His experience on stage is matched only by his skill behind the control console in a recording studio. Kevin has developed a mobile studio which Rock Camp students use to record their demos.
Reviewed in The Ticket, March 30th 2007
Brian and Kevin’s band, Cabrini Green, released their debut album in March 2007. It was reviewed by Tony Clayton Lea in the Ticket and here’s a sample of what he had to say.
...the overall sound is of a group of people that has ingested the combined outpourings of The Flaming Lips, Explosions in the Sky, Radiohead and The Beatles. In other words, while experimentation is never too far away (though it is never too ostentatious either), neither is a keen sense of structure, cohesiveness and melody. We like. Very much.
You can hear some of the tracks from Rally 100 Tourismo by clicking here.
The fee for each 5 day camp is €295. The fee for Rock Camp's 2 week masterclass is €520.
All cheques are to be made payable to Rock Camp Ltd. Cheques and completed application forms are to be returned to:
Rock Camp
1 Priory Lodge
St Raphael’s Manor
Celbridge
Co. Kildare
Note: Students need to bring a packed lunch/money for lunch.
Discounts are available for multiple week bookings and multiple members of the same family. The price for booking two weeks is €520. If more than one child from the same family wishes to take part, then the usual course fee applies for the first child and the second child receives a 50% discount.
A deposit of €100 must be paid on booking with the full balance payable no less than 3 weeks prior to camp start date. Bookings received less than 3 weeks prior to camp start date will require immediate payment in full. Booking deposits will not be refunded in the event of cancellations being received within 21 days of camp start dates.
We ask all students to bring along their own instruments. There is no requirement to bring along amplification for electric instruments as Rock Camp provides guitar amplifiers and a PA system. Drummers need only bring their drumsticks as full drum-kit is provided by Rock Camp also.
Students need to bring a packed lunch/money for lunch.
Rock Camp reserves the right to dismiss participants from the programme for any behaviour deemed inappropriate. No refund will be given in the event of such a dismissal.
Although Rock Camp caters for all levels of experience, our programme is not designed to be a music tuition course. All participants are required to have, at the very least, a basic level of ability with their instrument of choice. Rock Camp’s coaches will then work within the students skill-set to help them focus on their strengths and achieve measurable goals over the course of the programme.
Please note that all times and guest speakers will be confirmed nearer camp start dates. Times may be subject to change. In the event of any changes to the schedule, parents and students will be notified in advance. For full details on Camp Fees please click here.
This Summer Rock Camp is running a series of 5 day camps in Donnybrook, Dublin. At each 5 day camp students get involved in the fun and excitement of playing live in a Rock Band everyday. They write an Original Song and Record a Demo of that song, and prepare a set of songs that they can perform live at our end of camp concert.
Students’ experience as musicians and singers range from beginner through to advanced. Some are self-taught and others have had lessons. Although Rock Camp caters for all levels of experience, our programme is not designed to be a music tuition course. All participants are required to have, at the very least, a basic level of ability with their instrument of choice. Rock Camp’s coaches will then work within the students skill-set to help them focus on their strengths and achieve measurable goals over the course of the programme.
On August 4th all Rock Camp artists for 2012 are invited back to perform at our End of Season Concert. This event gives all our acts a chance to flex their creative muscles on the live stage. As always, the proceeds from the concert are donated to a children's charity.
This summer, Rock Camp introduces its new Masterclass Programme. This 2 week long camp is aimed at advanced level students. Week 1 focuses on creativity with Week 2 on recording. Further information about our Masterclass will be released in the coming weeks. Please note, there is VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY for Rock Camp Masterclass. Call 01 6303469 to make a booking or an enquiry.
For a complete list of dates for our summer programme click here.
Do you want to form a band? Write a song? And record the song?
Welcome to Rock Camp where you can learn the foundation from which you can start to build a successful music career. If you're interested in forming a band and learning how to write songs, record music, play gigs and sell your music, you've come to the right place.
Rock Camp is more than just a summer camp. If you're aged between 13 and 18 years, sign up for one of our Dublin dates and we will share with you techniques and information that could save your band years of learning. As well as forming a band with likeminded new friends, you will learn how to:
Out of 5 stars I’d give it 6 . . .
Kt Corcoran Kenna, on The Kiosk, Phantom 105.2.
At Rock Camp you will learn the very techniques that Rock Camp’s organisers have used to write, record and release their own music. You’ll get to hear from some of Ireland’s music industry professionals, and you’ll receive expert coaching from Rock Camp’s team of Vocal Coaches, Songwriters, Engineers and Musicians.
For full details on this summer’s programme click here.
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