Sing Street Project

About SING STREET

15-year-old Conor is drawn to the mysterious Raphina and asks her if she would like to star in his band’s music video.

To his surprise, she says yes – and now Conor has a problem. He doesn’t have a band. Now he needs to get one and

soon. Together with friends from his strict Catholic school, Conor sets off on an adventure. He learns everything he

needs to know about rock ‘n’ roll from his older brother Brendan, who is perceived as the family loser, and how,

thanks to New Wave, to still be happy while in turmoil. While his parents are announcing their plan to divorce, it

looks like Raphina is falling for Conor. But she knows that she won’t stay in Dublin; she dreams of a career as a model

in London.

John Carney’s coming-of-age period piece is set against the social and pop-culture background of the 1980s and

combines musical romance with teenage upheaval and a hint of social realism. In a charming manner, Carney skilfully

shows the influence of a variety of artists and musical genres on his protagonist and how through music and fashion

experimentation he gains self-confidence and finds his place in life.

The following project will address

• the influence of the bands mentioned in the film have on Conor’s development and how this stands out
• how Conor’s attitude to music changes and how he uses music to comment on his life