Sub Sounds

Sub Sounds is a youth music collective that is managed and delivered by a partnership between Alternative Entertainments and CONTACT Studio. It is funded by Music Generation South Dublin. CONTACT Studio is a South Dublin County Arts Office initiative.

The programme takes place in RUA RED South Dublin Arts Centre, Tallaght, and it is open to young throughout South County Dublin.

Sub Sounds aims to empower young people to develop their creativity, musicianship, and composition skills through mentorship and collaboration.

We have various projects within the collective: SubSounds LP, SubSounds EP and SubSounds Schools.

Find out more about our various projects

How is it Delivered?

The programme is managed and delivered in a partnership between Alternative Entertainments and CONTACT Studio. Sub Sounds tutors will attend your school weekly/fortnightly, either during or afterschool depending on the school's preference.  They will bring their own equipment and use any instruments or sound equipment in the participating school. 

CONTACT Studio is a South Dublin County Arts Office initiative. Suburban Sounds Schools is funded by Music Generation South Dublin, South Dublin County Council, Dublin/Dun Laoghaire ETB, and a contribution from the participating secondary school. 

Schools Programme

The Suburban Sounds Schools Programme offers:

• Song Writing, Arrangement and Composition         
• Instrument and Vocal Workshops
• Project Planning
• Studio and Recording Experience
• Sound Production and Techniques
• Performance Showcase

This exciting music programme is varied, vibrant, and young person-focused.

What's Involved?

Students are mentored by professional musicians towards creating, producing, and performing music from the original conception to the final product and performance.

This performance music programme focuses on creativity, tuition, group work, and project management. Participants are given a whole music experience that will benefit them in many areas of their careers.