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BIEM and CISAC Join Forces to Benefit Creators and Publishers Globally

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CISAC, the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) and BIEM, the international organisation representing mechanical rights societies, have announced a closer convergence across their operations.

The move, approved by the Boards and Assemblies of both organisations, will achieve increased efficiencies and synergies between the two organisations and deliver cost savings to the global membership of both CISAC and BIEM.

BIEM represents 53 mechanical rights societies from 54 countries, with members licensing users for the majority of the world’s musical repertoire. Formed in 1929, BIEM is the international organisation representing mechanical rights societies, which license the reproduction of songs (including musical, literary and dramatic works). The organisation plays a unique role in relation to the other international organisations enabling its members to discuss the tariffs and conditions applicable to music users.

CISAC represents 238 authors’ societies in 121 countries and through its membership, it is the voice of over 4 million creators from all geographic regions and artistic repertoires including music, audiovisual, drama, literature and visual arts. Formed in 1926, CISAC protects the rights and promotes the interests of creators worldwide and helps ensure that royalties flow to authors for the use of their works anywhere in the world.

Following the convergence, BIEM will maintain its independent legal entity and membership structure but will effectively be operated with services provided by CISAC.

The move will improve collaboration and increase efficiencies in the work of the two organisations while maintaining their separate goals. BIEM will maintain its General Assembly, Management Committee and its own membership.

Educational, research and market research projects will be merged along with administrative functions.

The new relationship between CISAC and BIEM has been established through a Mandate and Service Agreement that were signed in June 2018.

BIEM President/Gérant Georg Oeller says: “With this agreement, I am convinced that working with Gadi Oron and the CISAC team will bring a new dimension and new opportunities to BIEM and its member societies. While BIEM’s mission remains unchanged, this move will drive further efficiencies in response to the changing shape of the music market”.

CISAC Director General Gadi Oron said: “Given the changes in the music industry landscape, the new relationship between CISAC and BIEM is a logical and cost-effective move for both organisations’ members.  It better positions the two organisations in serving and providing value to their member societies”.

Irish Composer Stefan French nominated at World Soundtrack Awards

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Irish composer, Stefan French, has been nominated for ‘Best Young International Composer’ at the 18th World Soundtrack Awards taking place on October 17th in Ghent, Belgium.

Each year, the World Soundtrack Academy invites young international film music talent to submit their work for consideration for the highly sought after ‘SABAM Award for Best Young International Composer’. This year, each candidate was asked to score a scene from Isao Takahata’s animated film ‘Grave of the Fireflies’. The compositions of the three nominees will be performed live to picture by the Brussels Philharmonic, conducted by maestro Dirk Brossé, during the World Soundtrack Awards Gala.

Speaking about the nomination Stefan said: “I am very honoured to receive this recognition on such an international stage, and I look forward to hearing my work performed live to picture during the event. I understand that this is the first time an Irish composer has been nominated in this category.”

The 18th edition of the Awards features several categories, such as ‘Film Composer of the Year’ and ‘Best Original Song Written Directly for a Film’. Nominees include John Powell, Alexandre Desplat, John Williams, Ramin Djawadi, Kendrick Lamar, and Jóhann Jóhannsson, among others. The Academy Award nominated composer Carter Burwell, Film Composer of the Year in 2017, is the central guest.

Launched in 2001 by Film Fest Gent, the World Soundtrack Academy is aimed at organizing and overseeing the educational, cultural and professional aspects of the art of film music, including the preservation of the history of the soundtrack and its worldwide promotion.

https://www.worldsoundtrackawards.com/en

 

Job Opportunities at Music Generation

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Cavan & Monaghan ETB; Galway & Roscommon ETB; Kilkenny & Carlow ETB; and Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim ETB each invite applications for the position(s) of Music Generation Development Officer

Reference numbers:

  • 098-2018/19 (Cavan/Monaghan)
  • GC18-01 (Galway City)
  • 2018AUG94 (Kilkenny)
  • MGMO18 (Mayo)
  • R18-01 (Roscommon)
  • MGSO18 (Sligo)

A Music Generation Development Officer(s) will be appointed by each Statutory Agency and will be responsible for managing an extensive performance music education programme on behalf of the Music Education Partnership in each area.

All areas have been selected for participation in Music Generation – Ireland’s National Music Education Programme, which is co-funded by U2, The Ireland Funds, the Department of Education and Skills and Local Music Education Partnerships.

Three-year, fixed-term contract.

Application forms, job descriptions and person specifications available online at the links below –

Please note that each post requires a separate application.

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms: 12 noon, Friday 28 September, 2018

Late applications will not be accepted.

Based on the volume of applications received short-listing may apply. Short-listing will take place on the basis of the information provided in the application form. Depending on the qualifications and experience of applicants, short-listing thresholds may be significantly higher than the minimum standards set out.

Cavan & Monaghan ETB; Galway & Roscommon ETB; Kilkenny & Carlow ETB; and Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim ETB are equal opportunities employers.

 

Boon for Creativity as MEPs vote to support EU Copyright Proposals

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Music and wider artistic sector can be confident of fairness in the future, as creative rights recognised

The Irish Music Rights Organisation today welcomed the result of the European Parliament Plenary Vote on the JURI Committee’s recommendations in relation to the proposed Copyright Package.

The vote, which was carried with 438 votes in favour, 226 against and 39 abstentions, is another step to provide clarity for the creative sector and some technology platforms in relation to recognition of copyrights, and remuneration for artistic works.

Commenting, Eleanor McEvoy, singer-songwriter and Chair of IMRO said:

“This is a good day for Irish music and on behalf of IMRO’s 12,000 members, I’d like to express thanks to those Irish MEPs who have been consistently supportive of our position. There has been a lot of mis-information to date in relation to the application of these proposals, and I’m glad that common sense has, so far, prevailed.

The Copyright Package has only ever been about fairness – fairness for the creative sector, and artists whose works have been exploited by certain technology companies, as well as consumers. It is, of course, disappointing to see that this point was lost on certain MEPs who chose not to support the proposals.

Technology and music can and do work hand-in-hand, and that’s great – but it has to be fair. Creators need to be paid for their work. I hope that the next stages of negotiation with the Commission and Council, will allow for a speedy adoption of these measures.”

 Victor Finn, Chief Executive of IMRO said:

“IMRO expresses our thanks to MEPs who have consistently supported the position of Irish musicians on this issue. Today’s vote has demonstrated that technology and music go together, and that the majority of the political system recognises the system must be equitable.

This is a first step in a whole range of issues that must be addressed to secure the sustainability of Irish music into the future, and we look forward to engaging with Government in the very near future to ensure its speedy adoption.”

 

Open Letter From Singer-Songwriter Eleanor McEvoy to Members of the European Parliament

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Copyright Plenary Vote (12th September 2018) – A final opportunity to safeguard the future of Irish and European culture

On September 12th,  you will have the opportunity to vote to protect Irish music and culture. This is a crucial vote, not only for Irish musicians, but for all creators.

The future of Irish culture is in the balance.

Please vote yes.

In recent years, technology has driven change. It has grown our economy, created jobs and opened up new conversations on a host of issues. A lot of this change has been positive. Of course, technology has been helpful.

But that doesn’t mean that we must listen to everything that these companies say.

It doesn’t mean we can’t question what they do.

It doesn’t mean that we forget about our culture. Our stories, our melodies, our language and our lilts – they are a huge part of what makes us Irish.

No website could ever replace culture. No tweet or ‘like’ could alter what is within our souls.

Technology has been good for music and will continue to be. The two can work hand-in-hand. There’s no question of that.

The question on September 12th is one of fairness.

Music has been very good for technology. However, many large multinational companies – household names – have been exploiting artists’ work, for no return.

These companies have been profiting on the back of the creative sector, driving revenues from the likes and shares of people all around Europe.

That’s just not fair.

We now have an opportunity to change this. To protect our artists, our writers, our singers, our creators.

If the copyright proposals are rejected by Parliament, many Irish artists will simply not be able to go on.

This is not about censorship. It is not about ‘breaking the internet’. It is not about banning content.

It is about asking technology companies to finally take responsibility and pay for what they use.

Now is the time to decide.

Do we want to continue to accept everything these companies tell us, everything they do?

I’ve been fortunate enough to have had many years of opportunity, of being able to share my creations with the world.

I want the next generation to have these opportunities too.

Please be strong for Irish culture.

Please vote yes on September 12th.

Eleanor McEvoy | IMRO Chairperson 

IMRO and Law Society of Ireland to partner on new professorship in intellectual property law and copyright

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IMRO Professor of Intellectual Property Law and Copyright will train future solicitors in the protection of music rights

The Law Society of Ireland has partnered with the Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO) to create a first-of-its-kind professorship in intellectual property law and copyright and contribute to the national debate on related issues, including music rights.

The position will be advertised in the autumn, with plans for the new IMRO Professor of Intellectual Property Law and Copyright to provide a public lecture each year.

Chair of IMRO, singer-songwriter Eleanor McEvoy said, “We are delighted to partner with the Law Society of Ireland on this important new initiative. IMRO is continually working on behalf of its membership to protect and promote strong copyright legislation in Ireland and beyond. This new alliance will further support our policy of working in collaboration with a wide range of industry groups and associations to the benefit not only our own members but the economy in general.”

Law’s vital role

President of the Law Society of Ireland Michael Quinlan said, “My hope for this partnership with IMRO is not only that new generations of solicitors will take on the copyright challenge in their careers, but that we will also provide a valuable voice in the copyright debate and be able to demonstrate the value of protecting intellectual property rights to the wider public.”

“For example, if music rights are not protected, musicians may not be paid fairly for their work and may be unable to earn a living wage. They may not be able to continue as musicians. What, then, would Ireland’s cultural landscape look like?” 

“We know that intellectual property owners, including musicians, writers, illustrators and other artists, can and do face an uphill battle in terms of protecting their rights. The law plays a vital and ever-growing role in ensuring that Irish creative professionals can safeguard their rights and their livelihoods.”

IMRO Radio Awards 2018 Shortlist Announced

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The IMRO Radio Awards 2018 take place on Friday October 5th at the Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny where over 600 guests of the Irish radio industry will find out who from the shortlist takes home the gongs.

  • A team of 90 were on the judging panel from across the industry and listened to 275 hours of entries.
  • Today 217 shortlisted nominations are announced in 37 hotly contested categories.
  • Local stations received 134 nominations while national stations received 84 nominations.

Recognising the high levels of talent both on and off air Ireland has to offer, the IMRO Radio Awards return with the announcement today of the shortlist. Tasked with whittled the 550+ entries down, an independent team of 90 judges has chosen the best of the best to be in with a chance of taking a golden mic home. The Awards cover a diverse range of programming including music, speech, news, sport and individuals. Entries for the all-Ireland Awards come from array of stations from RTÉ and BBC to Newstalk, Dublin’s FM104 to 4FM, Highland Radio in Donegal to Radio Kerry and from Downtown Radio in Belfast to Wexford’s South East Radio.

A spokesperson for the Radio Awards Committee said today “Heartiest well done to all the nominees, we applaud the quality of the entries this year. Radio in Ireland is thriving once again and we are delighted to see such a varying range of programming being submitted.”

 

Category Station
A1
General Music Programme
Fergal D’Arcy Today FM
The Zoo Crew Spin 1038
Chris and Ciara RTÉ 2fm
Muireann O’Connell Today FM
The Big Ride Home with Dara Quilty 98FM
The Eoghan McDermott Show RTÉ 2fm
A2
Specialist Music Programme
The Rolling Wave RTÉ Radio 1
The Paul McLoone Show Today FM
Classical Connections John Toal BBC Radio Foyle
Ceilí House RTÉ Radio 1
The Paschal Mooney Show: Big Tom Doesn’t Play Here Anymore Ocean FM
Soundscapes with Stephen McAuley BBC Radio Foyle
A3
Breakfast Programme
Gold Breakfast with Will Leahy RTÉ Gold
The KC Show featuring Ross Browne Cork’s 96FM
South East Radio Breakfast with Dave Redmond South East Radio
The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show Today FM
PJ and Jim in the Morning Classic Hits 4FM
Aidan & Oonagh in the Morning iRadio
A4
Music Special
Jazz Club – the Jazz and Blues of Sir Van Morrison BBC Radio Ulster
FM104’s Strawberry Alarm Clock – Aslan Special FM104
Sailing Homeward to Coney Island Ocean FM
Opera Night – Eithne RTÉ lyric fm
Elvis Day on WLR WLR
In My Own Words Tipp FM
A5
New Irish Music / Musical Talent Programme
Across the Line BBC Radio Ulster
Green on Red Red FM
98FM’s Totally Irish 98FM
FM104’s Open Mic FM104
Rough Sunday LMFM
When Teresanne met Ruthanne WLR
B1
News Story
Big Tom – Death of a Legend Shannonside Northen Sound
Belfast Rape Trial Newstalk
Paedophile Hunters BBC Radio Ulster
Ibrahim Halawa 98FM
Baby John Is My Name Radio Kerry
August Floods BBC Radio Foyle
B2
News Bulletin
Midlands 103 News Midlands 103
Downtown Radio & Cool FM Downtown Radio/Cool FM
Today FM News Today FM
98FM News 98FM
Red FM News Red FM
Newstalk Newstalk
B3
News Programme – Full Service
No Shortlist is Published for This Category
B4
News Programme – Local/Regional
Beast from the East WLR
Main Lunchtime News Ocean FM
Northern Sound News at 1 Shannonside Northern Sound
The Breakfast Show After the Flood BBC Radio Foyle
The Michael Reade Show LMFM
Beat News Round Up Referendum Special Beat 102 103
B5
Current Affairs Programme – Full Service
Evening Extra BBC Radio Ulster
The Last Word with Matt Cooper Today FM
The Pat Kenny Show Newstalk
Ivan Yates: The Belfast Rape Trial Verdict Newstalk
The Nolan Show BBC Radio Ulster
Between The Lines Newstalk
B6
Current Affairs Programme – Local/Regional
The Wider View Countdown to Brexit Shannonside Northern Sound
Morning Focus Clare FM
Remembering Dolores Limerick’s Live 95
KCLR Live KCLR
Midlands Today with Will Faulkner Midlands 103
Morning Mix Anti Social Behaviour South East Radio
B7
Sports Story
Top of the World Clare FM
Back from the Brink: Institute Football Club BBC Radio Foyle
Radio ‘GAA GAA’ – All Ireland On WLR WLR
The Munich Air Disaster 1958 RTÉ Radio 1
Silenced No More, Ashamed No More Newstalk
Ireland’s Grand Slam Journey RTÉ Radio 1
B8
Sports Programme – Full Service
Off The Ball Newstalk
Championship Sunday Today FM
Premier League Live Today FM
Sunday Sport Remembering Jimmy RTÉ Radio 1
OTB Live Newstalk
The Marty Squad RTÉ Radio 1
B9
Sports Programme – Local/Regional
The Brandywell Reborn BBC Radio Foyle
The Score Cork’s 96 FM
Over the Line Galway Bay FM
When the Gloves are Off Ocean FM
Big Red Bench Red FM
Now That’s What I Call Sport 98FM
C1
Documentary/Feature
Top of the World Clare FM
An Unholy Trinity RTÉ Radio 1
The Book Show, Tristram Shandy RTÉ Radio 1
After Tuskar Rock Newstalk
Frank Stagg’s Three Funerals RTÉ Radio 1
007, The Irish Connection RTÉ Radio 1
C2
Music Documentary
The Recovery Café BBC Radio Ulster
Conversations About the King RTÉ Radio 1
An Seisiún RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta
Totally Irish – Music Makers 98FM
Berlin Calling RTÉ 2XM
This Aint no Party RTÉ 2XM
C3
Short Feature
Baby in a Coffin, Real Life Abortion Stories RTÉ Radio 1
Citizens BBC Radio Ulster
KCLR – The Historyman KCLR
Science Drops Red Hare Media
CAKE RTÉjr
The Book Show, Song of Winter RTÉ Radio 1
C4
Magazine Programme
The Open Door with Ann Marie Kelly Midlands 103
Plan B Spin 103.8
Moncrieff Newstalk
The Ray D’Arcy Show RTÉ Radio 1
Reasons To Be Cheerful RTÉ Radio 1
The John Toal Show BBC Radio Ulster
C5
Drama
Captives Newstalk
The Art of Foot-Binding by Danielle McLaughlin RTÉ Radio 1
A Pilot’s Honour Newstalk
K.L.O. for the Doggy by Robert Barrett RTÉ Radio 1
Mr Wall, Ep 1 & 2 RTÉjr
100 Everyday Menaces RTÉ Radio 1
C6
Specialist Speech Broadcaster of the Year
The Bergen Whale RTÉ Radio 1
My Teenage Christmas RTÉ Radio 1
A Grave Profession Ocean FM
Futureproof – Enemies of the State Newstalk
The Fertile Plan South East Radio
Science & Stuff with Emer Maguire BBC Radio Ulster
C7
Craoltoireacht le Gaeilge
Fiona Ní Dhonnabháin’s Samhlaigh Red FM
Splanc Newstalk
Rónán Beo @ 3 RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta
Pop Raidió le Laois De Cantilliun Spin SW
Scoil Bhríde – 100 Bliain d’Aois BBC Radio Ulster
Rí Rá ar R na G RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta
C8
Interactive Speech Programme
Lunchtime Live: Cervical Check Newstalk
The Neil Prendeville Show: Depraved Children’s Rape List Red FM
The Opinion Line Cork’s 96FM
Liveline: Forced apart after 63 Years, Kathleen & Michael Devereux RTÉ Radio 1
The Joe Finnegan Show: There’s no words today, words are no good today Shannonside Northern Sound
98FM’s Dublin Talks 98FM
D1
Community/Social Action
Giving for Living Radiothon Cork’s 96FM
KCLR Big Spring Clean Up KCLR
Dare to Care Today FM
Classic Hits Wish Week Classic Hits 4FM
Damien Edgar: Save the Next One Downtown Radio/Cool FM
Live 95FM’s 95 Stop Tour Limerick’s Live 95
D2
On-Air Competitions / Promotions
Coffin Lock In: The Return Beat 102103
Best of Dublin Awards 98FM
Spin 1038 & Red Bull Flugtag Spin 103.8
Billboard Singles Spin 103.8
Big Slide Festival 98FM
Today FM’s F-Annemarie Today FM
D3
Station Imaging
Today FM Today FM
Cork’s 96FM Cork’s 96FM
Radio Nova Radio Nova
98FM 98FM
FM104 FM104
Spin 103.8 Spin 103.8
D4
Entertainment Inserts
FM104’s Strawberry Alarm Clock with Jim-Jim & Nobby FM104
Molly in the Morning Galway Bay FM
Dermot & Dave’s Entertainment Inserts Today FM
The KC Show Featuring Ross Browne Cork’s 96 FM
Mario Rosenstock Today FM
Breakfast with Ray & Jay Red FM
D5
Innovation
Futureproof: The State Watches Newstalk
Newstalk Ireland’s Town Newstalk
Billboard Singles Spin 103.8
From Red FM to Ed FM Red  FM
Be the Voice Radio Kerry
Shazam & Win with Radio Nova Radio Nova
E1
Music and Entertainment Broadcaster
Jim-Jim Nugent FM104
Dara Quilty 98FM
Ray Foley Red FM
Muireann O’Connell Today FM
Fergal D’Arcy Today FM
KC on the the KC Show on Cork’s 96FM Cork’s 96FM
E2
Radio DJ
Darren Rice Beat 102103
Laura Bracken Spin 103.8
David Hammond Beat 102103
Steve K Spin 103.8
Andy Clarke 98FM
Tracy Clifford RTÉ 2fm
E3
Specialist Music Broadcaster
Paul McLoone Today FM
JJ O’Shea Radio Kerry
Stephen McCauley BBC Radio Foyle
Ann Marie Kelly Midlands 103
Lynette Fay BBC Radio Ulster
Ralph McLean BBC Radio Ulster
E4
News Broadcaster
Elaine McGee BBC Radio Foyle
Colm Ó Mongáin RTÉ Radio 1
Brendan O’Loughlin 98FM
Lana O’Connor Red FM
Seamus McKee BBC Radio Ulster
Audrey Carville RTÉ Radio 1
E5
News Reporter
Brian O’Connell RTÉ Radio 1
Henry McKean Newstalk
Kevin Magee BBC Radio Ulster
Philip Boucher-Hayes RTÉ Radio 1
Fiona O’Donovan Red FM
Barry Lenihan RTÉ Radio 1
E6
Sports Broadcaster
Darren Frehill RTÉ Radio 1
Raf Diallo Newstalk
John Duggan Today FM
Joe Molloy Newstalk
Nathan Murphy Newstalk
Ger Gilroy Newstalk
E7
Sports Broadcaster – Local/Regional
Darragh Cox Ocean FM
Derrick Lynch Clare FM
Eric White BBC Radio Foyle
Darren Cleary 98FM
Tim Moynihan Radio Kerry
Jamie Moore 98FM
E8
Speech Broadcaster – Full Service
Pat Kenny Newstalk
Ivan Yates Newstalk
Stephen Nolan BBC Radio Ulster
Sean Moncrieff Newstalk
Audrey  Carville RTÉ Radio 1
John Toal BBC Radio Ulster
E9
Speech Broadcaster – Local/Regional
Jeremy Dixon 98FM
PJ Coogan on The Opinion Line Cork’s 96FM
Shane Beatty KFM
Will Faulkner Midlands 103
Fran Curry Tipp FM
Patricia Messinger C103
Declan Meehan East Coast FM
 
E10
Newcomer
Ben Finnegan Midlands 103
Jaz Keane Spin 103.8
Debbie Ridgard Beat 102103
Tommy Walsh Newstalk
Emer Maguire BBC Radio Ulster
Sasha Wylie Downtown/Cool FM
F1
Local Station of the Year
No Shortlist is Published for This Category
F2
Music Station
No Shortlist is Published for This Category
F3
Full Service Station
No Shortlist is Published for This Category

 

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EUROPE FOR CREATORS Launches Campaign to Support EU Copyright Directive

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New Movement Calls on All Citizens to Preserve Culture and Democracy in Europe

EUROPE FOR CREATORS, a coalition of citizens, creatives and organisations fighting in favour of the Copyright Directive, today launches a broad reaching movement, calling on citizens and decision-makers to take part in the debate and ensure that their voices are heard.

This campaign seeks to correct misinformation by explaining the issues at stake and the importance of a vote in favour of the EU Copyright Directive on September 12.

Educating and Mobilising Supporters to Close the Value Gap

Against a backdrop of astroturfing and a massive lobbying campaign, extensive education on this issue is urgently needed. Article 13 of the Directive will require Internet platforms to negotiate fair license agreements with copyright holders. This is the true issue is that many tech giants like Google or Facebook want to hide.

“Digital economic powers continue to profit as working artists struggle to make ends meet. The balance between the revenues generated by Internet Platforms and the money they give to the creators who are responsible for their success, is entirely distorted,” said Véronique Desbrosses, general manager, European Grouping of Societies of Authors and Composers (GESAC).

What Are the Issues at Stake?

1. Creativity. While the current debate has focused on “memes” and “Gifs,” these formats of creative expression are already protected by existing legislation and will not be affected by the new Directive.

2. Transparency. The remuneration agreements that Internet platforms have reached with content creators are opaque. These platforms do not offer public figures about this aspect of their business and agreements reached with copyright holders are sealed by nondisclosure agreements. Transparency would become paramount under the Directive.

3. Parity. Free internet platforms have taken advantage of a lack of legislative consistency. Similar online services do not have the same obligations. What is clear however: free streaming platform pay their content creators 10 times less than their subscription-based counterparts.

“The creative and cultural industry in the European Union represents €536 billion per year, more than the combined revenue of the automotive and telecoms sectors, and is responsible for 12 million jobs. We have enriched the lives of Europeans, and now we are calling on Europe to act,” added Desbrosses.

Launch of EUROPE FOR CREATORS

Today is just the first step in a massive mobilisation around the Directive. In the coming weeks, this coalition will unit organisations and supporters as well as motivate citizens across Europe to engage MEPs in the fight for the rights of all creators. Initial actions will include:

• An open letter that will be sent to all Members of Parliament to activate them in this fight
• Debates that will be organised across Europe on September 5th by the authors’ society and others, to educate citizens, artists and creators. These discussions will coincide with the release of the new text of the Directive.
• Striking events that will take place in key European cities before the September 12th vote.

EUROPE FOR CREATORS has launched a dedicated Website and Twitter handle to share information about the Directive and encourages supporters to spread the word. To learn more about EUROPE FOR CREATORS visit www.europeforcreators.eu or follow the conversation on Twitter @EUForCreators with #EuropeForCreators.

About EUROPE FOR CREATORS
EUROPE FOR CREATORS gathers citizens, creatives and organisations committed to fight in favour of the Copyright Directive.  Representing European creators and rights holders, including authors, composers, musicians, singers, painters, sculptors, directors, producers, journalists, writers, scientists and academics, responsible for the more than 12 million jobs associated with the Creative Industry.

Skinny Batch Deli Announced as Winner of IMRO’s Tune-Up Your Business Award

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The winner of the nationwide IMRO’s Tune-Up Your Business Award has just been announced as Skinny Batch Deli located in Rush, Co. Dublin. Runners up in the competition are June Blake’s Garden, Blessington and Wicklow VTN.

The IMRO Tune-Up Your Business Award is designed to encourage Irish businesses to tap into the commercial benefits of providing music for their customers and employees. The overall prize is worth €4,000 for one business owner to spend exclusively on music/audio visual equipment for their premises plus invaluable advice on how to maximise the benefits of music in their business from music experts at the Listening Suite.

In today’s competitive marketplace more and more employers and business owners are making the decision to provide music for their customers and staff. Music is one of the most common tools used by businesses to create an inviting atmosphere. The Awards programme is open to those currently using music as well as businesses planning to introduce music into their premises in the near future.

The shortlist of finalists were visited by IMRO’s panel of judges, which includes figures from the music, publishing and broadcasting sectors. The judges were looking for untapped potential for music and premises owners with a desire to make music a key feature of their service offering for customers and staff.

“No matter what industry you´re in, everyone agrees that putting your customer at the heart of your business and providing good customer service is a top priority. Whether you operate a hotel, restaurant, bar, hairdressing salon or supermarket, part of this service is about providing customers with music to enhance their experience” – Victor Finn, Chief Executive, IMRO

As winners of the nationwide competition, Skinny Batch Deli will receive €4,000 worth of audio equipment. Sharyn Hayden of the company said, “Enjoying great music and delicious food are some of the great joys in life and at Skinny Batch, we love to combine the two every day! We are thrilled beyond words to receive this prize from IMRO which will go a long way towards helping us to develop a great music presence at our stores.”

As runners up in the competition June Blake’s Garden and Wicklow VTN will receive €500 worth of audio equipment each.

For more information: 

https://imro.ie/supporting-music/imro-tune-up-your-business/

 

IMRO Christie Hennessy Song Contest 2018 Announced

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Entries are now open for the IMRO Christie Hennessy Song Competition 2018 which takes place in memory of one of Tralee’s most famous sons. Songwriters are invited to submit an audio link for their entry by email to membership@nullimro.ie before the deadline of Friday 21st September (NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL AUDIO FILE ATTACHMENTS).

Ten finalists will be selected to perform their song at the live final of the contest on Saturday 3rd November in The Ashe Hotel, Tralee, Co. Kerry, with the winning songwriter being presented with a cheque for €1,000 courtesy of IMRO. A runner up prize of €300 will also be presented on the night.

A Tralee native, Christie Hennessy began his music career at a young age when he moved to London, playing in clubs by night and working on building sites during the day. He started writing songs at the age of 23 and went on to release numerous platinum selling albums.

Christie’s songs were later recorded by artists such as Christy Moore (“Don’t Forget Your Shovel”), Frances Black (“All The Lies That You Told Me”), Moya Brennan (“Oh Jealous Heart”) and Nizlopi, who reached Christmas Number 1 in UK and Ireland in 2005 with their hit “JCB Song”, sampling Christie’s lyrics from “Don’t Forget Your Shovel”.

Previous winners of the IMRO Christie Hennessy Song Contest include Curtis Walsh, Paul McDonnell, Dave Molloy, Alan Kavanagh, Enda Reilly / Christine Deady, Míde Houlihan and Katie O’Connor.

The deadline for entries is Friday 21st September.

IMRO CHRISTIE HENNESSY SONG COMPETITION 2018

RULES OF ENTRY

1. The lyrics and music must be the original work of the songwriter(s).
2. The competition is open to all types of song, in any style – ballad, country, pop, rock etc.
3. Songs may be entered in either the English or Irish language.
4. The competition is open to national and international songwriters.
5. Songwriters may only enter one song for consideration.
6. Entries will not be returned – all songwriters should retain a copy of their song submission.
7. Entries can be submitted via an online link to your song to membership@nullimro.ie (NOTE: Please do not email audio file attachments) or on a CD by post to the address below. All entries must be accompanied by a copy of the lyrics; typed or clearly written.
8. Finalists will be notified by Monday 8th October 2018.
9. The provisional adjudication will be on the basis of the tracks submitted, from which 10 finalists will be chosen.
10. Each of the 10 finalists will be invited to take part in a live concert in Tralee on Saturday 3rd November 2018. Backing tracks are not permitted for this performance.
11. Each songwriter will be responsible for providing the singer and/or group for his/her entry in the final at his/her own expense.
12. A first prize of €1,000 will be presented to the winning songwriter on the night of the final. A runner-up prize of €300 will be presented to the second placed finalist.
13. Final adjudication will be on the night of the final. Decisions of the adjudication panel will be final.
14. Entry for the contest implies acceptance of all the rules.
15. Postal entries should be sent to:

IMRO Christie Hennessy Song Contest 2018
C/o Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO)
Copyright House
Pembroke Row
Lower Baggot Street
D02 HW59
Ireland

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