RTÉ Lyric FM wishes to seek applications of the following variety to support in Coimisiún na Meán Round 58. However submissions of other varieties are also welcome.
Lyric Feature
Proposals for the Lyric Feature RTÉ Lyric fm’s main arts and music documentary slot. It is broadcast on FM and also available to stream and podcast. Programme proposals for this slot should be for a standard broadcast feature length of 45 minutes. They may be for one off programmes or for a short series of thematically connected programmes.
The proposal should be in the area of arts and culture and should have a strong narrative thread or storyline and demonstrate an original creative approach to the use of sound in all its richness as a means of storytelling. The use of original music to soundtrack programmes is encouraged.
The programmes and their subject matter should be situated within the broad range of cultural interests that lyric’s listeners have. It will be an advantage for any proposal if it demonstrates that it can be accompanied by strong written and visual content that can be used across other platforms on RTÉ such as the RTÉ Culture webpage.
Where programmes contain a significant amount of music it may be possible to extend the duration to 55 minutes.
Your proposal must include the following:
Synopsis:
The synopsis should include the main theme of the programme/series. Proposals should be short and succinct and should clearly outline the story you propose to tell. Proposers should avoid the inclusion of excessive background detail.
It should also include the name and where relevant a brief bio of the presenter and key contributors and personnel, proposed or confirmed for the project. Gender balance and diversity should be considered when choosing contributors and other personnel.
Treatment:
The treatment should describe the content of each programme including themes, storylines, relevant characters/ contributors, your approach to the narrative flow of the programme/series. It should give not just the story line but an idea of how the story will be shaped. It should also include the elements that will make up the sonic texture of the programme.
Please include details of your experience in broadcast production and titles of completed programmes.
Budget NB: Please provide an outline budget with your submission. If RTÉ confirm support of the project, the Budget & Finance Plan is required for issue of Letter of Commitment.
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Closing date for submissions to be considered for RTÉ support in Coimisiún na Meán Sound & Vision 4 – Round 58 is Friday 17 October 2025 at 12.00 noon (strict deadline).
Please ensure you are fully registered as a supplier with RTÉ’s Independent Radio Productions. The registration form can be found here: Supplier Registration Form – Independent Radio Programming. Late submissions due to late registration will not be accepted.
Submissions can be made using the online submission form which is available here: Submissions Form – Independent Radio Programming
Budgets can be submitted to irp@rte.ie and the budget templates can be found here: Download Forms – Independent Radio Programming