Local Focus Day In Association With AIM Ireland

11.00 REGISTRATION, TEAS & COFFEES

Wed 11.30 Meet The Session Musicians (Lost Lane Library)

We’ll meet a bunch of great musicians and singers who are busy working at gigs, tours and in the studio.

Speakers - Brendan Jenkinson, Dominic Angelella, Conor King, Jane Patterson, Caoimhe Hopkinson,

Moderator - James Byrne

Wed 12.00 Navigating the Social & Political Pressures of Being an Artist (Lost Lane Main)

A broad discussion with artists, mostly, about the additional pressures and challenges of being an artist, that are not necessarily music-related. 

Speakers Ronan Kealy (Artist, Junior Brother), Contance Keane (Artist, Fears, M(h)aol & ATC Management), Niall Byrne (Nialler 9), Adrian Garvey (Artist, Really Good Time)

Moderator - Arveene

Wed 12.30 An Introduction to Irish Music Media (Lost Lane Library)

The landscape has changed so much in the last few years, with radio play and music coverage even harder to attain. Let’s find out who can still help new / independent artists find a home.

Speakers - Louise Tighe (FM104), Kieran McGuinness (Nova), Gemma Bradley (BBC ATL), John Brereton (The Goo), Tara Carroll (Genuine Irish)

Moderator - MayKay

Wed 13.30 Irish Promoters & Festivals (Lost Lane Library)

We chat to the people that might book you to play a gig or a festival. We discuss the different routes an act can take to booking their first show or tour.

Simon Merriman (Singular Artists), John Hennessy (Seoda Shows / Dolans)Finn McCarthy (The Button Factory/Homebeat) / Eleanor McGuinness (Playbook Artists)
Moderator - Conor Cusack

Wed 14:00 AIM Ireland - The Changemakers: Recipients of the IMPALA Changemaker Award (Lost Lane Main)

The Recipients discuss why EDI is no longer optional for those working independently in music.

Speakers - Ben Wynters (AIM UK), Leon Diop (Black & Irish), TBA

Moderator - Gill Dooley (AIM Ireland)

Wed 14.30 From Pen to Product: The Journey of Physical Music with Claddagh Records (Lost Lane Library)

Speakers - Niamh Bury (Artist), Myles O’ Reilly (Producer, Composer), Ken Allen (Faction) + Kevin Frieden (Recording Engineer)

Moderator - James Byrne

Wed 15.00 AIM Ireland - Music Production in the 21st Century (Lost Lane Main)

Four AIM Ireland producer & studio members discuss the landscape for music production and studios in Ireland in 2024.

Speakers -Simba Bianchi (Artist), Richey McCourt (Producer), Elaine Mai (Artist / Producer)

Moderator - Lisa Murray (Producer)

Wed 15.30 Rehearsal & Cultural Spaces (Lost Lane Library)

Where do bands rehearse, are their spaces available for them to write and create? And if not, how does that impact their art. Are their accessible spaces available? All to be discussed…

Speakers - Jeff Deehan (Yellow Door), Alicia Raye (Artist),  Adam O’ Brien (Autism/Mental Health Advocate) + Kate Farnon (Dean Arts Studio / Beyond The Pale)

Moderator - Arveene

Wed 16.00 AIM Ireland - DISCO: Music Management Solved (Lost Lane Main)

We meet the team behind leading music file sharing and workflow platform DISCO. Built by Music Supervisors, Australian founded DISCO is home to thousands of independent artists from around the world, and the leading platform for music supervisors.

Speakers - Katrina Balcius (DISCO), Jennifer Oloo (DISCO)

Moderator - Gill Dooley (AIM Ireland)

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