ON THE PULSE
CUPRA' s Talent Identification Programme launches in 2024, offering a creative opportunity for aspiring electronic music artists and DJs.
ABOUT
CONCEPT
'On The Pulse' was CUPRA's talent identification programme which aimed to shine a light on emerging artists across the Republic of Ireland and create new unique experiences for fans.
'On The Pulse' strove to showcase and nurture the pool of up-and-coming music artists in Ireland, providing a platform to increase their fanbase and support to grow and develop their artistic careers.
Aspiring artists had the opportunity to showcase their skills in a 30-minute mix, and 5 finalists were shortlisted to perform at a live final in Dublin City Centre. The winner received a slot at the 2024 edition of Beyond the Pale Music & Arts Festival in Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, and a €2,500 cash prize to further develop their artistic career.
PRIZE
Performed a DJ Set at Beyond The Pale 2024
€2,500 Cash Prize for Artist Development
For more information on the entry requirements, please see below.
Applications are now closed.
Finalists have been announced below. They performed at an exclusive event in YAMAMORI TENGU on 23rd May, and our industry judges selected an overall winner on the night.
Our ONE THE PULSE Winner
Cian Bolger
Cian Bolger
Prioritising in visual media, photography and music videos. Cian started djing for fun during covid but ended up playing his first ever gig in 2021 after someone dropped out of an event.
He has now been djing for about 3 years and has played in different clubs around Dublin. He also runs a collective with two others showcasing Irish musical talent called Lips2Ears.
Prioritising in visual media, photography and music videos. Cian started djing for fun during covid but ended up playing his first ever gig in 2021 after someone dropped out of an event.
He has now been djing for about 3 years and has played in different clubs around Dublin. He also runs a collective with two others showcasing Irish musical talent called Lips2Ears.
Our ON THE PULSE Finalists
Aldar Agd
Aldar Agd
Rooted from the north of Mongolia via the city of youth; Darkhan, Stems Aldar Agd. A known digger within the Dublin nightlife scene and a rising local with selections such as psychedelic techno, cyber electro pushing right through to mystical yet transcending deep techno. With a goal of lining a better connection to nature and to portray a closer sense of freedom in the room, the Mongolian native keeps you glued to the dance floor with his mystical and fast rhythm.
Rooted from the north of Mongolia via the city of youth; Darkhan, Stems Aldar Agd. A known digger within the Dublin nightlife scene and a rising local with selections such as psychedelic techno, cyber electro pushing right through to mystical yet transcending deep techno. With a goal of lining a better connection to nature and to portray a closer sense of freedom in the room, the Mongolian native keeps you glued to the dance floor with his mystical and fast rhythm.
Brawni
Brawni
A conceptual artist by nature, Brawni’s output is inspired by his environment, meaning improvisation and intuition are at the heart of the artist’s work. Whether DJing or playing live, Brawni’s sound can be tweaked from Dembow, Baile Funk and Footwork to IDM-Electro and 2-step rhythms, creating a sonic gateway of complete immersiveness for the audience. World music, made in Ireland, for the masses.
A conceptual artist by nature, Brawni’s output is inspired by his environment, meaning improvisation and intuition are at the heart of the artist’s work. Whether DJing or playing live, Brawni’s sound can be tweaked from Dembow, Baile Funk and Footwork to IDM-Electro and 2-step rhythms, creating a sonic gateway of complete immersiveness for the audience. World music, made in Ireland, for the masses.
Charlois
Charlois
Charlois is a rising DJ in Dublin, known for her vibrant sets mixing trance, electronic, and tech house. She's performed at venues like Index, Yamamori Tengu, and Wigwam, gaining recognition in the city's club scene.
Playing for collectives like LOST, HONEYPOT, and Foxgluv, she's supported acts such as DJ Heartstring & Upper90, showcasing her dedication to her craft and passion for music.
Charlois is a rising DJ in Dublin, known for her vibrant sets mixing trance, electronic, and tech house. She's performed at venues like Index, Yamamori Tengu, and Wigwam, gaining recognition in the city's club scene.
Playing for collectives like LOST, HONEYPOT, and Foxgluv, she's supported acts such as DJ Heartstring & Upper90, showcasing her dedication to her craft and passion for music.
RJ THE DJ
RJ THE DJ
Introducing RJ THE DJ: A dynamic force in the world of music, RJ THE DJ has been electrifying dance floors for 8 years with her unparalleled talent and boundless passion for music. RJ THE DJ seamlessly blends genres, creating a sonic journey that transcends boundaries.
Driven by an insatiable love for music, RJ THE DJ embarked on her journey behind the decks 8 years ago, and since then, she has been on a relentless quest to deliver unforgettable experiences to her audience.
With an eclectic taste and an innate ability to read the crowd, she crafts sets that are as diverse as they are infectious, ensuring that every moment on the dance floor is filled with energy and euphoria.
Introducing RJ THE DJ: A dynamic force in the world of music, RJ THE DJ has been electrifying dance floors for 8 years with her unparalleled talent and boundless passion for music. RJ THE DJ seamlessly blends genres, creating a sonic journey that transcends boundaries.
Driven by an insatiable love for music, RJ THE DJ embarked on her journey behind the decks 8 years ago, and since then, she has been on a relentless quest to deliver unforgettable experiences to her audience.
With an eclectic taste and an innate ability to read the crowd, she crafts sets that are as diverse as they are infectious, ensuring that every moment on the dance floor is filled with energy and euphoria.
Criteria to enter
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Entrants must be a resident of the Republic of Ireland.
Entrants must be over 18 years of age.
Entrants must not have previously performed at an Irish music festival.
Entries can be any style of electronic music. Please note judges will take the genre & style of music performed at Beyond The Pale Festival into consideration.
Entry mixes must be 320kbps & mp3 format.
30-minute mix maximum - Entries must be submitted via SoundCloud link (hidden or public).
If shortlisted, finalists are responsible for organising travel to the live final in Dublin City Centre, and to Beyond the Pale festival to perform if successful.
Entrants must submit a full application to enter successfully.
JUDGING
Applications will be assessed by a team of industry professionals, including a representative from Beyond The Pale.
The competition closesd on March 31st 2024.
We welcome applicants from across the Republic of Ireland, and we particularly encourage applications from minority groups and individuals who are underrepresented throughout the industry.
Prize
Prize
When applications closed, five finalists were shortlisted to perform at a live final in Dublin City Centre.
The winner received a mainstage slot at Beyond the Pale Music & Arts Festival 2024 in Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, and a €2,500 cash prize to further develop their artistic career.
When applications closed, five finalists were shortlisted to perform at a live final in Dublin City Centre.
The winner received a mainstage slot at Beyond the Pale Music & Arts Festival 2024 in Glendalough, Co. Wicklow, and a €2,500 cash prize to further develop their artistic career.
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The JUDGES
Sam Greenwood
Director of Four Four Magazine and The Building Society Agency, Founder of Techno & Cans and DJ
Originally hailing from North Wales, Sam Greenwood has become an integral part of the techno scene in Ireland, since he moved to Dublin 15 years ago. The Welshman's life has been dedicated to carving community-driven techno parties. Since moving to Ireland, his ear for dance music, particularly techno, has seen him feature on club shows and festival lineups nationwide, supporting and promoting events with techno heavyweights such as Dax J, Clouds, Stranger, Perc, and Slam.
Greenwood has been at the forefront of Ireland's grassroots techno scene, often curating showcases at the country's most revered stages including Electric Picnic's Rave in The Woods and has helped to lay the groundwork for modern Dublin techno nights through his work with his fabled Techno & Cans collective in the much-loved nightclub Hangar. Greenwood's work extends beyond the walls of nightclubs. His booking agency The Building Society and publication Four Four Magazine have played important roles in shining a light on emerging Irish talent.
EMA
Founder of Label & Party Series Woozy, Club Manager for Yamamori Tengu, Co-Founder of Skin & Blister Collective and DJ
EMA is a key torchbearer for a new generation of global bassniks, embodying community rave values through a love of low-end frequencies from her home of Dublin. Her work as a DJ, founder of label/party Woozy, booker for Dublin nightclub Yamamori Tengu, Rinse FM resident and co-founder of the Skin & Blister collective is exhaustive, highlighting a relentless work ethic that has inspired a foundational infrastructure for her and those in her orbit to prosper.
As co-founder of Dublin based collective Skin & Blister, a platform curated to nurture and encourage female, trans and non-binary creatives in the realm of music and the arts, EMA has curated events, workshops and founded Ireland’s first creative database. EMA's extensive experience is evident with celebrated mixes for Crack Magazine, Ransom Note and Melbourne Deepcast, notable appearances at Fabric London, Corsica Studios, Printworks, NYC’s Public Records, multiple broadcasts for Boiler Room and The Lot Radio and the co-hosting Keep Hush’s inaugural Irish stream with Woozy.
Keith Comerford
Beyond The Pale Co-Founder & Founder of Secret Society
Keith Comerford is the founder of Secret Society, a global events and social media brand, and co-founder of one of Ireland's leading music and arts festivals, Beyond the Pale.
An established underground promoter, Keith’s Secret Society has focused on the underground. Over the last couple of years, he has also been actively involved in streaming shows alongside artists like Carl Cox and Syreeta. He has recently launched Secret Society FM, a new state of the art platform that showcases some of the biggest names and brands and connects them with the hottest emerging artists.
APPLICATION FORM
Submissions are now closed. Winner has been announced.
