Commissioning proposal
A concise overview for organisations looking to hire CREST on a 12-week basis.
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Adult creative education · music & media skills
Build skills. Create opportunity.
CREST is a practical, adults-only programme in music, DJ-ing, recording, podcasting, event production, livestreaming and studio skills. It is designed to be commissioned by organisations, while remaining free to the learner.
- 12-week minimum delivery
- Free to participants
- Fully portable setup
- PACE pilot tested
Brian is also part of the Tribe XR teaching platform beta programme, supporting expanded virtual and practical DJ-ing demonstrations where appropriate.
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Free for learnersCommissioned by host organisations or funders
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Portable deliveryBring CREST into any suitable room with power
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Real-world kitDJ-ing, media, live sound and studio workflows
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Career pathwaysCreative, technical and behind-the-scenes roles
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Everything an organisation needs, up front.
Information for arts centres, adult education providers and community organisations considering a 12-week CREST programme.
Organisation pitch deck
A presentation-led version suitable for meetings, programme managers and arts/community partners.
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Programme focus
Modern creative skills with practical outcomes.
CREST is built for adults who may face barriers to traditional education or employment, and opens routes into creative and technical practice that do not rely on being “the star”. Learners can explore performance, production, media and support roles at a pace that suits the group.
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Music & DJ-ing
Hands-on introduction to mixing, music selection, performance flow, controller familiarity and creative confidence.
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Recording & podcasting
Voice, recording chains, microphones, interfaces, editing basics and hardware familiarisation for audio-led work.
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Media & broadcasting
Livestreaming, A/V editing, content creation, open broadcast workflows, online presence and self-presentation.
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Events & live production
Stage gear, signal flow, event support, sound reinforcement and the technical jobs that keep creative events moving.
Flexible delivery: while DJ-ing is a major entry point, the programme can also shift toward production, podcasting, livestreaming, media work, event support and broader creative/media literacy depending on learner interest and host goals.
Commissioning & delivery
Simple to book. Free to the learner.
Learners do not pay tuition fees. CREST is commissioned by the host organisation or supported through grant/funding arrangements.
CREST can be delivered anywhere a host can provide a suitable room and electricity. Brian supplies the core demonstration equipment. Students are encouraged to bring their own laptops or headphones where helpful, but participation does not depend on private resources.
- 12-week minimum booking, one day per week
- Up to 4 small-group classes per day, up to 6 learners per class
- Optional second 12-week block, commissioned separately
- In-person or online delivery available
- Suitable for arts centres, community programmes, reintegration settings and adult learning environments
12-week programme
€3,360 / 12 weeks
€280 per facilitated day. Designed for one delivery day per week.
- Portable setup provided by facilitator
- Ideal for community venues, arts centres and partner organisations
- Supports practical, tactile demonstrations and group interaction
- Optional consecutive second 12-week block
12-week programme
€1,560 / 12 weeks
€130 per facilitated day. Remote-adapted version of the programme.
- Good for distributed groups or hybrid delivery
- Media literacy, planning and workflow-focused modules
- Can incorporate virtual DJ-ing demonstrations
- Optional second 12-week block available
Facilitator profile
Brian Burns
Musician, sound engineer, educator and event professional based in the Drogheda area. Brian brings experience in live sound, national touring, creative production and senior corporate project management, alongside City & Guilds training and studies at Temple Bar / Temple Lane Music Centre and Ballyfermot Rock School. Brian also currently serves as bass player for reputable slide-blues-rock act The Stonecold Hobos.
As the creator and facilitator of CREST, he brings technical skills, practical experience and an inclusive approach to adult learning, with specialist experience in non-formal adult education.
PACE pilot delivery completed: Two separate 12-week programmes delivered with PACE.
Live performance project
BONESTORM
BONESTORM is Brian Burns’ mobile electronic music performance project, available for pop-up sets, festivals, nightlife events, livestreams and cultural programmes.
Electronic music · DJ-ing · pop-up culture · event-ready delivery
BONESTORM can scale from a lightweight pop-up presence to a fuller self-contained offering depending on the venue, power availability and event requirements. It is particularly suited to creative town animation, nightlife programming and arts-led events that want contemporary music energy with a professional, self-directed setup.
- Mobile DJ-ing and electronic music performance
- Suitable for festivals, art centres, nightlife activations and community events
- Optional lighting and flexible setup footprint
- Strong crossover value for CREST partner organisations looking for both training and public-facing activity
Video & livestream presence
Use this space to direct promoters and partners to BONESTORM mixes, livestream clips and social proof.
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A creative DJ with a unique drum & bass selection and the ability to maintain relentless, driving energy throughout the set — I love what he brings to every performance.
Why organisations book BONESTORM
BONESTORM provides a second strand to the CREST offer: not only training and progression for adults, but also a live cultural output that can animate spaces, support local programmes and create visible creative activity in the community.
- Pop-up sets for festivals, town activations and art-centre programmes
- Useful companion activity alongside workshops or funded initiatives
- Professional identity, artwork and self-contained setup already in place
- Contact via Instagram, Facebook or email
Contact & socials
Instagram
Facebook
Email
WhatsApp
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Reach out the way that suits you best.
For bookings, programme enquiries or partnerships, message via Instagram, Facebook, email or WhatsApp.
Best for quick introductions, booking interest and live project updates.
@burnsey_bonestorm ↗Useful for promoters, venues and public/community partners.
facebook.com/Bonest0rm ↗Best for formal commissioning enquiries, proposals and partnership discussions.
Reveal email ↗Scan or tap to start a chat.
Open WhatsApp ↗Interested in CREST or BONESTORM? Get in touch using any of the channels above.