In the past, physical record sales, over the air radio and TV performances, synch licenses and live concerts were the basis of making a living in music. But how do songwriters, publishers and artists make money in the digital age where physical product sales are decreasing, streaming is the listening norm and online synch licenses […]
Sean was born in Listowel on July 5th 1923. He was one of a family of ten children. He attended Listowel Primary School, where his teacher for a time was Dr. Bryan McMahon, who once said of Sean that "he was always a special person, I'll even go so far as to say he was […]
Whistle This Promotions presents a number of acts performing at Bowes of Thurles this Friday August 12th. Performances are by: Jester (Full Unplugged Set) Eoin Ryan Jack Keeshan Michelle O'Dwyer Poet Larry O'Sullivan Plus special guests on the night. Whistle This is a monthly showcase session providing a platform for singer/songwriters, musicians, poets and performers. The […]
The Burren Summer Festival is proud to announce a new partnership with IMRO to enable 5 Irish composers to take part in the 'Composing a New Island' Music Marathon on 28th August in the Burren College of Art. The IMRO 'Composing a New Island' Bursary will give each composer €100 plus free accommodation in Ballyvaughan. Details of how to […]
The IMRO Other Room is all about shining a light on exciting, fresh music and in previous years it has offered acts such as James Vincent McMorrow, Villagers and Rusangano Family a platform at Other Voices to showcase their music in the early days of their careers. In December 2015, for the first time, the […]
The Songwriter Club for Dublin will take place on Friday 9th September at 7.30pm in Friday Arts at No 5 Gardiner Row, Dublin 1. Hosted by Keith McLoughlin plus a number of guest speakers: Mickey Harte (Singer/Songwriter), David Halpin (Circle Sessions), Kev Kirwan (Jetrocker.com), Aaron Casey (IMRO) plus an open mic afterwards for people to […]
The Irish Youth Music Awards is an educational programme for young people aimed at creating teamwork and friendship at local level, while providing first contact work experience in a variety of subjects associated with the music business. The initiative brings together some of Ireland’s top music industry personnel directly into contact with young musicians. This […]
The Circle Sessions is a performance collective based in the International Bar, on Monday nights. It's been running for two years and prides itself on both a listening audience and self-composed works of Music, Spoken-Work, and Comedy. Last year the event hosted more than 500 amateur performers and hopes to continue to increase that number. […]
As part of Culture Night join us for an evening of song and stories with the singer-songwriter Ryan Sheridan. Combining an interview with a live performance from an artist whose profile has steadily increased at home and abroad, this event hopes to give a rare insight into his creative processes, touring experience and plans for the future. Ryan […]
Richard Bellis is an Emmy Award winning composer for his score on Stephen King’s “IT” and a nomination for HBO’s “Doublecrossed” starring Dennis Hopper. In addition to his film-scoring career, Bellis is a past president of the Society of Composers & Lyricists; served on the faculty of the University of Southern California, where he lectured […]
