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A documentary series presented by Cóilí Collins aka Shampain, that examines various subcultures and scenes enjoyed by Ireland's youth; everything from hip-hop in Limerick to wheelchair basketball in Cork. A positive celebration of inclusion, representation and diversity. As a DJ and a key figure in Ireland's electronic music community, Cóilí is well aware of the importance and attraction of subcultures, whether as relatively mainstream as live electronic music or as niche as medieval sword fighting in Galway.

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Episode 1

S1 E1 14m

Cóilí meets with members of the scene, including artists and promoters, in some of the North's iconic punk venues to witness firsthand the immediate creative energy that punk harnesses so well.

Ullmhacht

Episode 2

S1 E2 11m

HEMA or Historical European Martial Arts, refers to the study and practice of fighting systems whose origins date back to Europe in the Middle Ages. In this episode, Cóilí spends a day with 'The Exiles', a HEMA club in Galway.

Éire Eile

Episode 3

S1 E3 12m

In this episode, Cóilí spends time with contemporary trad artists who are pushing out the boat by combining trad elements with drone, electronic and spoken word music.

Seasmhacht

Episode 4

S1 E4 13m

By spending time with the 'Rebel Wheelers' Cóilí sees how sport and competition belong to us all, regardless of age, gender or ability.

Seanchaithe

Episode 5

S1 E5 15m

Cóilí hangs out with artists in studio and at venues, to find out what it is that has made Limerick the right place at the right time to foster such a vital and exciting hip-hop culture.

Aontaithe

Episode 6

S1 E6 13m

In this episode Cóilí spends time with a football club; Bohemians FC of Phibsborough, Dublin.

Flosc

Episode 7

S1 E7 13m

Cóilí spends time in Galway and Cork with the makeup artists, drag queens and kings who pour their heart and soul into their craft, creating a space for self-expression and creativity for themselves and others.

Oíche

Episode 8

S1 E8 12m

In this episode Cóilí speaks to campaigners from 'Give us the Night' which aims to bring a more progressive nightlife to Ireland with later opening hours and a chance for local artists to flourish.