Derry is ready for CultureTECH 2012

The multi-faceted CultureTECH offers a mix of tech, music, media and conference keynote speakers and is set to run in Derry over four days (August 29-31 and September 1).

At Wednesday's day of workshops, catch speeches by Ciaran Doherty of Tourism Ireland and Dr Larry Taylor from BT Ireland on social media marketing.

Highlights for Thursday include the industry networking and workshop session during the day, followed by a free preview screening of series Made in Derry by 360 Productions and the album launch of Culture Glitch.

Friday includes keynote speeches, the Smalltown America Popup craft village and a live set by The Japanese Popstars, Paul Woolford and Psycatron. The SeedComp final will also take place, with an increased prize fund of £20,000.

Duke Special headlines the free CultureTECH picnic on Saturday alongside Our Krypton Son, Soak and more from 1-6pm.

Other Saturday highlights include project demos, public workshops, a games tournament and a Secret Cinema screening of Reservoir Dogs.

Festival pass from £49 (£29 for students).

Get the full CultureTECH 2012 programme.