TEENAGE Kicks were invented in Northern Ireland, so it is no wonder producers of a new documentary on the history of rock and pop are eager for contributions from its music fans.
The stories sent in will form part of four films for a prime time BBC Four series, `The People’s History of Pop', covering a decade each, starting with 1956-1966 and ending in 1996.
They say if you remember the sixties you weren't really there, but as long as you bought the t-shirt you can contribute as it's not just reminiscences that film makers are after.
It will feature fans most precious, personal and rarest music memorabilia, charting more than 40 years of music, through their eyes.
Producer/director Zoe Jewell said they are particularly keen to feature memorabilia showcasing the music scene across the north.
"We launched last week and we would love lots of contributions from Northern Ireland with its brilliant musical history - everything from punk - Fans of Stiff Little Fingers, The Outcasts and Rudi, or people who were in that scene - RnB with Van Morrison, post-punk/New Wave - fans of The Undertones - and other subcultures from Mod to Britpop, New Romantic and reggae...
"What was the first record you bought? Do you still have the ticket stub to your all-time favourite gig?
"If you've been inspired by British sounds and you still have the memorabilia in your attic or boxed up under your bed, then dig it out."
Contributors who have submitted the most surprising, moving and rare material may be filmed to appear in the programme.
Through a partnership with Historypin - the user-generated digital archive of historical artefacts - music fans can upload photos, videos and audio of their rock and pop music memorabilia with stories attached to bbc.co.uk/peoplespop.
Breandán Knowlton of Historypin said: "Think back to what was playing at your first festival, at your wedding, at that awkward teenage dance. Everyone has memories to share," he said.
The programme will be broadcast on Friday nights in April, July, September and November 2016 to coincide with the 60th anniversary of skiffle and rock 'n' roll.
