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MAKE IT FOR REAL

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So you want to work in the media and creative arts industries, but don’t know where to start?

Blast is here to help with a brand spanking new Make it for Real section with interviews and tips from real industry professionals.

Maybe you want to be in front of the camera. Perhaps you’ve always fancied yourself as an architect. Even if you haven’t decided what career path you want to take yet, there’s plenty of inspiration and advice.

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Bronagh Gallagher

Get the inside track on acting from Bronagh.

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Terry Cafolla

Terry tells us how he became a TV writer and has advice for undiscovered talent.

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David Holmes

From starting out as a DJ in Northern Ireland, to creating the soundtrack for ‘Oceans 11’.

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Brian Kennedy

Brian Kennedy is a singer, writer and performer. He grew up on the Falls Road in Belfast. Highlights of his career include making music with Van Morrison...

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CJ Grindle - Vision Mixer

CJ Grindle, who's in charge of what pictures you see on Newsline and lots of other BBC NI programmes, tells us about life as a Vision Mixer.

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Brendan Jamison - Sculptor

Ever wanted to be a sculptor but were too afraid to ask, find out how from Brendan Jamison.

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Carhir O'Doherty - Fighting With Wire

Carhir O'Doherty tells the truth about being in a rock and roll band.

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Denise Watson - Reporter/Presenter

All you sports buffs take note as Denise Watson tells us about the life of a BBC Sport NI reporter and presenter of Final Score NI.

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Natasha Sayee - Broadcast Journalist

Natasha Sayee tells us about the frantic everyday life of a Broadcast Journalist for BBC Newsline. If journalism is your thing then listen up!

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Rigsy - Presenter

If you've ever wanted to get into presenting on TV or radio then listen up as experienced ATL frontman Rigsy passes on the wisdom!

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Sara O'Neill - Stylist

Get some advice on breaking into the fashion industry from freelance stylist Sara O'Neill, whose work appears regularly in fashion magazines and catwalk shows.

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Jane Burnside - Architect

Build the foundations of your career as an architect with the help of Jane Burnside, whose designs have appeared in many national television programmes and magazine articles.

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Ande Gray - Performer

Find out what it means to be a performer from Ande Gray.

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Diarmuid Corr - Comedian

It's not all laughs if you want to be a comedian, find out from Northern Ireland's own Diarmuid Corr

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Jason Shankey - Male Grooming Expert

Get a heads up on male grooming from industry professional Jason Shankey who has worked with everyone from Gillette to Jenson button!

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Jonathan Knight - Product Designer

If you've got some great design ideas but don't know where to go next, get some tips from product designer jonathan Knight who has revolutionised the world of Motocross.

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Joel Simon - Animator

Whether it's claymation, stopmotion or rotoscoping, get the lowdown on animation from Joel Simon from Flickerpix who have worked for Comic Relief and Sesame Street.

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Warren Bell - Assistant Producer

Get some inside information on the life of an BBC NI Assistant Content Producer from Warren Bell, who has worked on everything from ATL to Northern Ireland football matches.

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Vinny Hurrell - Content Assistant

Listen to Vinny Hurrell talk about the various skills needed by a BBC NI Content Assistant to produce features and video for radio and online.

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Steven Rainey - Broadcast Assistant

Steven Rainey tells us about his job as a Broadcast Assistant for Radio One and Radio Ulster, discovering the best local music on Rory McConnell's Introducing show.

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Gemma Cunningham - TV Producer

BBC NI Series Producer Gemma Cunningham, who has worked for The One Show and produced her own documentaries, talks about the attributes you need to make it in the media industry.

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