'Feis & Blood' - a new series on TG4

Thanks to Orlaith de Brun of Adare Productions Ltd, Dun Laoghaire, for the news that 'Feis & Blood', a new 13-part talent show, is being prepared for TG4 (the national Irish-language TV channel, for BIB readers abroad), in which the competing acts will be made up entirely of family members - brother and sister, cousins, parents and children, uncles and aunts, etc. - and must consist of at least two people.

We can think of several established acts on the Irish bluegrass scene that would be eligible. To apply for an audition, simply log on to the TG4 website and click on 'Feis & Blood', or go direct to here (where all details are in English) and fill out the application form. Alternatively, you can call 01-284 3877 and ask for Críona or Siobhan.

Once you have applied, you will be contacted to attend your local audition. The most entertaining acts auditioned will be invited to take part in the show. If you're invited, the next stage will be to record your 'first-round show' in Dublin. These shows will be recorded on 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13 January 2011. If you are selected, you will only be required to come to Dublin for just one of those dates.

Full details of the series are here.