Becoming a rock ‘n’ roll front man to impress girls – not an uncommon dream for a young boy. In the midst of his family’s financial problems, a young teenager from inner-city Dublin named Conor (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo) fantasizes of that very thing. Plucked from his expensive private school and placed into a rough-and-tumble public school, dealing with family troubles, and trying to impress a new girl, Conor begins going by Cosmo, writes a song, and he and his motley crew of friends throw together a music video in the only ways they know how.
With all the financial difficulties already faced by his family, Cosmo deals with a school bully and plenty of hurdles to following his musical career, but does the best he can in 80’s Dublin by begging, borrowing, and stealing – and then stealing some more.
By the end of it all, though his family troubles haven’t all been resolved, Cosmo realizes that they’ve made not only some pretty cool music but a pretty cool group of friends – and he got a kiss from the girl who made him want to start the music biz to begin with. The gang plays a party at the end of the school year and even manages to one-up Cosmo’s bully – to raucous applause from the crowd.
Writer/director John Carney uses inspiration from his own life and love for music to bring us this Irish comedy-drama – and all those who supported Eastside Radio during our recent Radiothon are going to get the chance to see an exclusive showing! Every single Eastside supporter will receive a ticket to the advanced showing of Sing Street at the Chauvel (located in Paddington Town Hall) and will be invited to help us take over the theatre to celebrate music and young love- and the Radiothon Come-Down!
After all the excitement of last week, come out and join us for a bit of a wind-down and enjoy this special advanced showing of what is sure to be a fantastic movie!
The Journey 2016 Radiothon Thank You
What: Advanced showing of Sing Street exclusively for Eastside Supporters
Where: The Chauvel Cinema (in Paddington Town Hall)
When: Monday 11 July, arrive at 6:30pm for a 6:45pm start time
