‘thirtythree-45’ is an non profit art, sound and live event initiative run by artist Brian Hegarty and based in Drogheda Co Louth.
The aim of thirtythree-45 is to curate and present the work of innovative artists, promoting creativity and artistic exploration while creating connections between sound and visual practices. ‘thirtythree-45’ has released music / sound art in various limited-edition formats, including cassette, vinyl, lathe cut, digital and Cdr. Releases include AFTERWARDNESS, the Bonk, Arc Pioneer, Dublingo, the Joy Fracture and Post Merriment Anxiety.
‘thirtythree-45’ also publish DRAG ACID a series of full colour visual art zines that gives invited artists space to present their work in a publication format. Each zine comes with accompanying cdr of music made by the artist or the artist in collaboration with other musicians.
Live events have included concerts by innovative musicians such as renowned Avant guardists Nurse with Wound, sound wizard Sonic Boom (Spacemen 3, Spectrum, E.A.R) multi-instrumentalist Thor Harris ex SWANS and the musician and activist Wayne Kramer from 60s proto-punks MC5.
A recent project is a new small project art space called ‘The Kiosk’
‘The Kiosk’ is a pop-up gallery and project space at the corner of Barlow House on Narrow West Street, Drogheda.
The aim of ‘The Kiosk’ will be to provide a cross-disciplinary programme that showcases and supports the work of artists and groups at any stage of their career, by invitation or open call ,cultivating a creative and supportive environment with an artist-led approach.
The physical space of The Kiosk although tiny ( I mean tiny!!!! ) is versatile and adaptable, providing a dynamic setting that can accommodate temporary exhibitions, projects and events. Supported by Droichead arts Centre
‘thirtythree-45’ works independently, in partnership and in collaboration.
‘thirtythree-45’
https://thirtythree-45.bandcamp.com/
https://dragacid.bandcamp.com/
PUBLICATIONS
DRAG ACID SERIES
Alex Rose & Friendless Churches
Conor Mc Grady – Entering the Forbidden zone
Andrew Liles – Hidden Perverse
La maladie est le côté nocturne du sens de la vie -Black to comm
Hyphae – Artwork by Helen McDonnell – Music by Paddy Shine (GNOD)
Slow low / Yes, the door – Norman Westberg
Earth Angel & Snowy – Fran Cassidy
The Dream of Reason Brings Forth Monsters – NURSE WITH WOUND
A fire in the sky – Diarmuid Mac Diarmada
Always check the mail – Sarah La Puerta
A Hunger Blowing Up From The Inland – Conor McMahon
Still time left to destroy the memories – Jason O Reilly
All as it seems – Brian Hegarty
MUSIC RELEASES 2017-2024
Mute State in Static – Mute State
– 5 inch picture disc lathe cut
Arc Pioneer – I dreamed today of a donkey
– 5 inch lathe cut picture disc
The Last Sound – Intervals – 5 inch
lathe cut picture disc
One of One – Amen – 5 inch lathe cut picture disc
Afterwardness – The Dim – 5 inch lathe cut picture disc
The Bonk – Greater than or equal to – vinyl
Objects & Oscillations – S/T Lathe cut 12 inch
Objects & Oscillations – Heaven is the whole of a heart – lathe cut 7 inch single
Awun & Olivers Body – Split cassette
Post Merriment Anxiety – S/T – Art edition lathe cut
Afterwardness – Self titled album – vinyl record
The Bonk – Seems to be a verb – Cassette release
– Boxed Art Edition
Dublingo / Kevin Nolan – Split cassette release
– Boxed Art Edition
Arc Pioneer / The Joy Fracture –
Split cassette release – Boxed Art Edition
LIVE MUSIC / EVENTS 2015-2024
SEEFEEL
Miki Berenyi (LUSH)
Deb Googe (MBV)
The DSM IV
Night Tones (Ogy Collins)
The Bonk
Scott McCloud (Girls Vs Boys)
Natalia Beylis
Lori Goldston
Paramount Styles
Norman Westberg (SWANS)
Nurse with wound
Sonic Boom
Thor & Friends
Terry Hall (Specials)
David Holmes
Mike Joyce (Smiths)
Wayne Kramer (MC5)