Dylan Haskins
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Dylan Haskins is an Irish
broadcaster and social entrepreneur.
Haskins first became known as a proponent of the DIY ethic
in Ireland for his work on several projects initiated as a teenager, including the establishment of all ages, non-alcohol spaces in north Wicklow and Dublin.
He has since become involved with broadcasting, independent music management, social entrepreneurship, social activism and politics. He ran unsuccessfully as an independent candidate in the 2011 general election.
advertising campaign.
with the support of Project Arts Centre
, where he is the youngest ever member of the Board of Directors. The Exchange is now run by a collective of volunteers, and provides an independent space for meetings, events and exhibitions. The project received a Dublin City Council arts award in 2010, a Music Network/Arts Council Music Capital Scheme award in 2009 and Arts Council funding in 2009. It continues to receive funding from the Arts Council and Dublin City Council.
. The debate focused on the question ‘Is this city fit for purpose?’. The event was praised as an innovative approach to an urban public forum.
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television and radio. He presented the first series of Two Tube on RTÉ Two
, and since May 2010 has worked as a reporter for Arena, an arts programme on RTÉ Radio 1
.
In the course of this work he has interviewed many high profile artists including Jools Holland
, Ellie Goulding
, Paolo Nutini
, Villagers
, Marina & the Diamonds
, Pixie Lott
, Plan B and Biffy Clyro
.
’ about DIY counterculture. Prominent DIY figures including Ian MacKaye
of the band Fugazi, Ellen Lupton
, and Dutch band The Ex took part in the documentary. The film was funded by Broadcasting Commission of Ireland Sound & Vision Award. It was produced by Project Arts Centre
for DCTV. ‘Roll Up Your Sleeves’ premiered at the 2009 Stranger Than Fiction Festival in the IFI in Dublin. In January 2011, the film was made available free online garnering international media attention.
of the play ‘Heroin’ at Smock Alley Theatre produced by THEATREclub as part of the Dublin Fringe Festival
. ‘Heroin’ won the Spirit of the Fringe award. In 2009, he co-directed ‘Bands Who Shout’ at the Project Arts Centre with Tom Creed as part of the Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival
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constituency. His campaign was the subject of articles in the Irish Times and the Evening Herald
. He was not elected, garnering 1,383 votes.
2010 – Hard Working Class Heroes
- “Industry Panel:Fame”
2009 – Darklight Festival: Pop Culture Symposium panel
2009 – Electric Picnic: Leviathan: Political Cabaret
‘The BP Fallon Orchestra & Chorus’ panel
2009 – Absolut Fringe –Barry’s Tea Talk Series: ‘Recession: Opportunity Knocks’ (Panelist)
2009 – Banter – The A to Z of DIY (Panelist)
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
broadcaster and social entrepreneur.
Haskins first became known as a proponent of the DIY ethic
DIY ethic
The DIY ethic refers to the ethic of self-sufficiency through completing tasks oneself as opposed to having others who are more experienced or able complete them for one's behalf. It promotes the idea that an ordinary person can learn to do more than he or she thought was possible...
in Ireland for his work on several projects initiated as a teenager, including the establishment of all ages, non-alcohol spaces in north Wicklow and Dublin.
He has since become involved with broadcasting, independent music management, social entrepreneurship, social activism and politics. He ran unsuccessfully as an independent candidate in the 2011 general election.
Music
Haskins first received media attention for intimate gigs run in his former home, The Hideaway House which became a hub for the DIY music scene in Dublin and his independent record label Hide Away Records. Hide Away Records’ most notable release is the debut album of popular Irish band Heathers, whom Haskins also managed from 2007-2009. Their debut album ‘Here, Not There’ featured the popular single ‘Remember When’, which was used in a 2010 Fáilte IrelandFáilte Ireland
Fáilte Ireland is the National Tourism Development Authority of the Republic of Ireland. This authority was established under the National Tourism Development Authority Act of 2003 and replaces and builds upon the functions of Bord Fáilte, its predecessor organization...
advertising campaign.
Social entrepreneurship
In May 2009, Haskins founded the Exchange Dublin arts centre in Temple BarTemple Bar, Dublin
Temple Bar is an area on the south bank of the River Liffey in central Dublin, Ireland. Unlike the areas surrounding it, Temple Bar has preserved its medieval street pattern, with many narrow cobbled streets. It is promoted as "Dublin's cultural quarter" and has a lively nightlife that is popular...
with the support of Project Arts Centre
Project Arts Centre
Project Arts Centre is a multidisciplinary contemporary arts centre located in Dublin's Temple Bar that showcases cutting-edge visual art and performance....
, where he is the youngest ever member of the Board of Directors. The Exchange is now run by a collective of volunteers, and provides an independent space for meetings, events and exhibitions. The project received a Dublin City Council arts award in 2010, a Music Network/Arts Council Music Capital Scheme award in 2009 and Arts Council funding in 2009. It continues to receive funding from the Arts Council and Dublin City Council.
"Culture and the City"
In 2009, Haskins curated and directed the event ‘Culture and the City: the debate’ for Temple Bar Cultural Trust. It took the form of a masked debate about culture in Dublin at Meeting House Square in Temple BarTemple Bar, Dublin
Temple Bar is an area on the south bank of the River Liffey in central Dublin, Ireland. Unlike the areas surrounding it, Temple Bar has preserved its medieval street pattern, with many narrow cobbled streets. It is promoted as "Dublin's cultural quarter" and has a lively nightlife that is popular...
. The debate focused on the question ‘Is this city fit for purpose?’. The event was praised as an innovative approach to an urban public forum.
"Change?"
In 2009, Haskins collaborated with a group of NCAD students called 'Office of Public Works' to organize 'Change?', a week of film, open exhibitions and discourse on the notion of societal change that involved photographers, secondary school students and members of the public. It took place in Project Arts CentreProject Arts Centre
Project Arts Centre is a multidisciplinary contemporary arts centre located in Dublin's Temple Bar that showcases cutting-edge visual art and performance....
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Broadcasting
Haskins is also a broadcaster on RTÉRTE
RTÉ is the abbreviation for Raidió Teilifís Éireann, the public broadcasting service of the Republic of Ireland.RTE may also refer to:* Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, 25th Prime Minister of Turkey...
television and radio. He presented the first series of Two Tube on RTÉ Two
RTÉ Two
RTÉ Two is a free-to-air general entertainment channel operated by Irish state broadcaster Raidió Teilifís Éireann. RTÉ Two is available throughout the island of Ireland through digital terrestrial service Saorview, VHF and UHF bands, and is also available via satellite to Irish subscribers of...
, and since May 2010 has worked as a reporter for Arena, an arts programme on RTÉ Radio 1
RTÉ Radio 1
RTÉ Radio 1 is the principal radio channel of Irish public-service broadcaster Raidió Teilifís Éireann and is the direct descendant of Dublin radio station 2RN, which began broadcasting on a regular basis on 1 January 1926...
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In the course of this work he has interviewed many high profile artists including Jools Holland
Jools Holland
Julian Miles "Jools" Holland OBE, DL is an English pianist, bandleader, singer, composer, and television presenter. He was a founder of the band Squeeze and his work has involved him with many artists including Sting, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, The Who, David Gilmour and Bono.Holland is a...
, Ellie Goulding
Ellie Goulding
Elena Jane "Ellie" Goulding is an English singer-songwriter. In 2010 she became only the second artist to both top the BBC's annual Sound of... poll, and win the Critics' Choice Award at the BRIT Awards in the same year, following Adele's win of both in 2008...
, Paolo Nutini
Paolo Nutini
Paolo Giovanni Nutini is a Scottish singer, songwriter and musician from Paisley. His father is of Italian descent, from Barga, Tuscany, although both his parents are Scottish, his family having been in Scotland for three generations....
, Villagers
Villagers (band)
Villagers are an Irish band fronted by Conor J. O'Brien.They have performed at several music festivals and toured with Tracy Chapman, Bell X1, Tindersticks and Elbow. They have one EP, titled Hollow Kind...
, Marina & the Diamonds
Marina & the Diamonds
Marina Lambrini Diamandis , better known by her stage name Marina and the Diamonds , is a Welsh singer-songwriter. She rose to fame after reaching number two on the BBC Sound of 2010 poll list, coming second to Ellie Goulding...
, Pixie Lott
Pixie Lott
Victoria Louise "Pixie" Lott is an English singer-songwriter, dancer and actress. Her debut single "Mama Do" was released in June 2009 and went straight to number one in the UK Singles Chart. Her second single "Boys and Girls", also topped the UK charts in September 2009. Her debut album Turn It...
, Plan B and Biffy Clyro
Biffy Clyro
Biffy Clyro are a Scottish rock band from Kilmarnock, comprising Simon Neil , James Johnston and Ben Johnston...
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Film
In 2008, Haskins directed his first film, a documentary called ‘Roll Up Your SleevesRoll Up Your Sleeves
Roll Up Your Sleeves is an Irish documentary about do-it-yourself counterculture directed by Dylan Haskins. It also examines the relationship between DIY culture and the need for autonomous social spaces, looking at various projects across Europe and how these compare with the situation in...
’ about DIY counterculture. Prominent DIY figures including Ian MacKaye
Ian MacKaye
Ian Thomas Garner MacKaye is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, musician, label owner, and producer. Active since 1979, MacKaye is best known for being the frontman of the influential hardcore punk bands Minor Threat and The Teen Idles, the post-hardcore bands Embrace and Fugazi, as well...
of the band Fugazi, Ellen Lupton
Ellen Lupton
Ellen Lupton was born in 1963, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ellen Lupton is a graphic designer, writer, curator, and educator. Well known for her fascination and study within "typography", Lupton decided to expand her love for design, and later took on the graphic design world...
, and Dutch band The Ex took part in the documentary. The film was funded by Broadcasting Commission of Ireland Sound & Vision Award. It was produced by Project Arts Centre
Project Arts Centre
Project Arts Centre is a multidisciplinary contemporary arts centre located in Dublin's Temple Bar that showcases cutting-edge visual art and performance....
for DCTV. ‘Roll Up Your Sleeves’ premiered at the 2009 Stranger Than Fiction Festival in the IFI in Dublin. In January 2011, the film was made available free online garnering international media attention.
Theatre
In 2010 Dylan Haskins was Assistant DirectorAssistant director
The role of an Assistant director include tracking daily progress against the filming production schedule, arranging logistics, preparing daily call sheets, checking cast and crew, maintaining order on the set. They also have to take care of health and safety of the crew...
of the play ‘Heroin’ at Smock Alley Theatre produced by THEATREclub as part of the Dublin Fringe Festival
Dublin Fringe Festival
The Dublin Fringe Festival allows artists to develop and present their work by submitting their application which is subsequently reviewed by the programme manager. The festival is open to both Irish and international participants....
. ‘Heroin’ won the Spirit of the Fringe award. In 2009, he co-directed ‘Bands Who Shout’ at the Project Arts Centre with Tom Creed as part of the Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival
Dublin Theatre Festival
The Dublin Theatre Festival is Europe's oldest specialized theatre festival. It was founded by theatre impresario Brendan Smith in 1957 and has, with the exception of two years, produced a season of international and Irish theatre each autumn. It is one of a number of key post-World War II events...
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General election 2011
Haskins ran in the 2011 general election as an independent candidate in the Dublin South EastDublin South East (Dáil Éireann constituency)
Dublin South–East is a parliamentary constituency represented in Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Irish parliament or Oireachtas. The constituency elects 4 deputies...
constituency. His campaign was the subject of articles in the Irish Times and the Evening Herald
Evening Herald
The Evening Herald is a mid-market tabloid evening newspaper published in Dublin, Ireland by Independent News & Media. It is published Monday-Saturday, and has three editions — City Edition, City Final Edition and National Edition...
. He was not elected, garnering 1,383 votes.
Appearances
2010 – TEDxLiffey Event (speaker) –“Reality Rather the Rhetoric of the Creative City”2010 – Hard Working Class Heroes
Hard Working Class Heroes
Hard Working Class Heroes is an Irish music festival for emerging bands. It has taken place in Dublin on an annual basis in and around September of each year since 2003...
- “Industry Panel:Fame”
2009 – Darklight Festival: Pop Culture Symposium panel
2009 – Electric Picnic: Leviathan: Political Cabaret
Leviathan: Political Cabaret
Leviathan: Political Cabaret is a regular debate and discussion event in Dublin, Ireland which is usually hosted by economist, writer and broadcaster, David McWilliams in Dublin's Button Factory...
‘The BP Fallon Orchestra & Chorus’ panel
2009 – Absolut Fringe –Barry’s Tea Talk Series: ‘Recession: Opportunity Knocks’ (Panelist)
2009 – Banter – The A to Z of DIY (Panelist)