The GORM Gathering 2024
As Ireland observes the International Day for Countering Hate Speech on June 18th, GORM an Intercultural consultancy and award winning social enterprise based in Rua Red Arts Centre, Tallaght are launching the GORM Gathering, a Narrative Change event, set to take place on October 12th, 2024 at The Complex, Dublin.
In light of the growing polarisation and increase in far-right and anti-immigrant rhetoric in Ireland, Mamobo offers unique insights into GORM's innovative approach to addressing these challenges through creative media and intercultural education.
As a Black and migrant-led social enterprise, GORM's vision for the gathering is to promote Irish creative screen talent from ethnically diverse backgrounds, connecting with local and underserved audiences to bring about narrative change and unify across differences.
On October 12th, 2024, the GORM Gathering will unite filmmakers, creatives of colour, and industry leaders to celebrate and promote diversity and inclusion in Irish media. This 5-hour event promises to be a groundbreaking experience, offering a unique fusion of entertainment, enlightenment, and engagement in order to promote Irish creative screen talent connecting with local and underserved audiences.
From left to right, Mamobo Ogoro, CEO and founder of GORM with representatives of Gorm Gathering partners, Mairéad Nic Gabhann, Media Development Manager of Coimisiún na Meán and Liam El Sibai, Brand Manager at Diageo Ireland. Photo by Jite Birhire
Mamobo said, “We are so glad to debut the GORM Gathering. By bringing together diverse creatives and audiences, we aim to bridge gaps, challenge stereotypes, and pave the way for a richer, more diverse narrative in Irish media where through storytelling, we can unify across our differences.”
The Principal Partner for the GORM Gathering is Screen Ireland, with event partners Coimisiún na Meán and Diageo and media partner Newstalk FM supporting also.
Louise Ryan, Head of Marketing and Communications at Fís Eireann/Screen Ireland said:
"Screen Ireland is delighted to have supported the GORM Gathering via our Audience Development Fund, which aims to encourage communication and engagement with new and existing audiences, and to promote fresh, diverse talent and voices from across Ireland. The GORM Gathering is a wonderful example of how positive change can be driven through storytelling on screen - by bringing together communities, cultures and experiences, and by working together to transform our media landscape into the future."
Similarly, with this unwavering mission, Mamobo will serve as the host on Newstalk’s newest podcast “Younified”, where GORM is also a co-producer. Having launched on June 16th, this show will spotlight the voices of different and diverse communities in Ireland, fostering inclusivity, and promoting narrative change through their unique stories.
Find out more on www.gormmedia.com/gathering
