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ForeFront is an Independent Television Production Company and Television Broadcast Facilities Provider
PRODUCTION
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Geantraí (TG4/DVD) - Voted best traditional music programme by the readers of Irish Music Magazine is a series of 13, ½ hour programmes. The series which concentrates on the different regional styles of traditional music, singing and dancing right around the country, has evolved from its original studio based format to the more relaxed pub session atmosphere. The series is one of TG4s longest running programmes and was first aired in 1996, the year TG4 was launched.
Fleadh Cheoil (RTÉ) - Each year since 1994 we have produced for RTE a six part series on Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann which is Irelands largest Traditional Music Festival.

The Reel Deal (RTÉ/BCI) - an upbeat seven part traditional music series with a contemporary twist.  It is a lively, dynamic series for young people, featuring young performers and presented by young people who are both tuned into the contemporary music scene and passionate about the music.

SCÓR(RTE) – An annual two part special on the annual GAA talent competition, SCOR.  The event is a very important part of the GAA calendar.

Sharon Shannon Beo ón INEC (TG4) - A one hour special featuring Sharon Shannon and her Big Band, Shane MacGowan & Mundy recorded at the INEC, Killarney.

Ringy (TG4/DVD) - An hour long documentary on the life and times of Christy Ring, regarded as Ireland's greatest hurler was very well received when shown on TG4. The production received two important nominations in the Sports categories of the IFTA Awards and the ESB Media Awards. The Strength of "Ringy" is in the passionate interviews from many players who played with or against Christy Ring,as well as the contributions from historians and media observers. This production was also released very successfully on DVD and distributed by Columbia Tristar.

Aisling Gheal Uí Riada (TG4/BCI) - is an hour long documentary based on the music of Seán Ó Riada.  It was especially commissioned to mark the 75th anniversary of his birth

Molly Keane – Faobhar ar a Guth (TG4) - A documentary about the life and times of  Booker prize nominated  writer Molly Keane

Mo Chuisle, Scéal Frank Ryan (TG4)
A documentary about an almost forgotten Irish tenor.  The documentary looks at his international fame as well as the quiet family life he lead in Tullow, Co. Waterford.

Gradam Ceoil (TG4) - The TG4 Traditional Irish Musician of the Year Awards. ForeFront successfully won the contract to produce this spectacular Irish Music event over an eight year period. The event has taken place in the Cork Opera House and the University Concert Hall in Limerick and is one of the highest rating shows on the TG4 schedule. It has featured the cream of Irish talent along the lines of Sean Keane, Frankie Gavin, Paddy Keenan, The Chieftains, Altan, Danú & Beginish to name a few

Abair Amhran (TG4) – This was a six part entertainment series on popular Irish songs which was shot on location all over Ireland.  It features the cream of Irish singers and groups such as John Spillane, Karan Casey, Paul Brady, Aine O Ceallaigh, Roisin Elsafty, Anuna, Ri-Ra, Arcranadh and many more.  It ran for four seasons on TG4.

Rianta (TG4) - This was Ireland’s first terrestrial Dance Music show which ran for 3 series on TG4.  Rianta was presented by the DJ and journalist Cian O Ciobhain.

The Gardens Voice(RTÉ) - This was a six part series we produced for RTE on the Liss Ard Rock Festival which took place in West Cork. It featured artists such as Lou Reed, Patti Smith, Michael Stipe, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, David Gray, The Frames, Spiritualized & many more.

Why Not Millstreet(RTÉ) – This is a one hour documentary on the 1993 Eurovision Song Contest which was held in Millstreet, a little town in the south of Ireland.  It was the first independently produced documentary to reach no. 1 in the RTE weekly ratings.

Cork Jazz Festival (RTÉ)- Presented by John Creedon, this series ran for 4 years on RTE.  It was a four part music entertainment series on the internationally acclaimed festival and featured names like Van Morrisson, John McLaughlin, The BBC Big Band and many more.

Seo Mar a Bhi(TG4) – A 26 part 30min studio based archive series presented by Sean Ban Breathnach.  Each week we featured a different guest and discussed with them their favourite moments from the Television Archives.

Skara Brae(TG4) – A 1 hr concert reunion performance from seventies Irish Traditional group Skara Brae from Cois Locha in Donegal

From the Rock to the Wall (RTÉ) – A 1 hour documentary on the state visit of the Irish traditional music group Bru Boru to China in 1998.  It features performances by the Group on the Great Wall of China among its highlights.

Ionsaí Ibiza (TG4) - A fast paced 1 hour documentary looking at life in Ibiza through the eyes of a bunch of Irish clubbers & DJ's with the help of our presenters Cian Ó Cíobháin and Hector Ó hEochagain

Gaillimh le Sri Lanka(TG4) – A 90 minute music special featuring Frankie Gavin, Sharon Shannon, Mairtin O Connor, Cathal Hayden and many more for the Tsunami relief fund.  Aired February 2005.

‘IF Only’ – A music video for the popular Irish band The Saw Doctors for their latest single.

As well as numerous sports inserts to Sports Stadium including Cork City FC’s visit to China.

Corporate Production

ForeFront have an excellent track record in producing corporate video to a very high standard. Coming from a long number of years within the Broadcast industry we bring a high level of professionalism and polish to all our corporate productions. Clients include NOVARTIS, PFIZER, IRISH EXAMINER, JURYS HOTELS, BOSTON SCIENTIFIC, COPE and FORD.


 

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