The Music Show is an extraordinary, star-studded gathering of hundreds of key players in the Irish and international music industry – who all come together for a frenetic weekend of activities in the Royal Dublin Society (RDS).
A remarkable line-up will be passing on their hard earned wisdom, insight and skill in a variety of different ways over the weekend of 25 - 26 February.
Among the leading names participating are: Brendan Graham, Donal Lunny, Ben Hillier (producer Blur, Elbow, Natalie Imbruglia, Cathy Davey, Villagers), Keith Donald, Minister for Research and Development Sean Sherlock (in charge of policy on illegal downloading), Steve Levine (Producer Culture Club), Eddi Reader, Bressie, Brian Kennedy, Barry Devlin (Horslips), James Hyman (Music Consultant for numerous hit movies), John Giddings (leading international booker and agent), Eric Bell, Chris Slade (drummer AC/DC), Arthur Baker (legendary Producer and DJ), Caroline Downey (MCD), Steve Wall, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Louis Walsh, Ian Wilson (RTÉ 2fm), Paul Barton (A&R manager, Pledge Music). The President of Ireland Michael D.Higgins will also speak.
Other highlights include:
The launch of The Artists' Charter
Panel on the issue of Irish music on Irish radio
Discussion on how artists can get their music out there and generate revenue in 'The Future of Music' panel
Brendan Graham and Eddi Reader on writing major hit songs
Your opportunity, as an Irish artist, to place your music on Eircom Music Hub
The debut of Kevin Godley's acclaimed Whole World Band app
Masterclasses by Chris Slade (druma), Eric Bell, Pat McManus, Richie Buckley with Keith Donald and more
An audience with Donal Lunny, conducted by Leagues O'Toole
The live stage with Lisa Hannigan, Bell X1, Bressie, Aslan, Jerry Fish, Jape, Leaders of Men, The Minutes, Sharon Shannon, And So I Watch You From Afar, Wallis Bird, Royseven, The Original Rudeboys – and more
RTE 2fm broadcasting live from the RDS
Networking sessions
All of this can be enjoyed for an unbelievably low price, advance tickets - One-day: €12, Weekend: €16 www.ticketmaster.ie
In addition, there is a special discount rate for PRS for Music members - One-day: €10, Weekend: €13.
Just visit the Music Show Ticketmaster page and enter the password: MUSICSHOW2012PRS
A remarkable line-up will be passing on their hard earned wisdom, insight and skill in a variety of different ways over the weekend of 25 - 26 February.
Among the leading names participating are: Brendan Graham, Donal Lunny, Ben Hillier (producer Blur, Elbow, Natalie Imbruglia, Cathy Davey, Villagers), Keith Donald, Minister for Research and Development Sean Sherlock (in charge of policy on illegal downloading), Steve Levine (Producer Culture Club), Eddi Reader, Bressie, Brian Kennedy, Barry Devlin (Horslips), James Hyman (Music Consultant for numerous hit movies), John Giddings (leading international booker and agent), Eric Bell, Chris Slade (drummer AC/DC), Arthur Baker (legendary Producer and DJ), Caroline Downey (MCD), Steve Wall, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Louis Walsh, Ian Wilson (RTÉ 2fm), Paul Barton (A&R manager, Pledge Music). The President of Ireland Michael D.Higgins will also speak.
Other highlights include:
The launch of The Artists' Charter
Panel on the issue of Irish music on Irish radio
Discussion on how artists can get their music out there and generate revenue in 'The Future of Music' panel
Brendan Graham and Eddi Reader on writing major hit songs
Your opportunity, as an Irish artist, to place your music on Eircom Music Hub
The debut of Kevin Godley's acclaimed Whole World Band app
Masterclasses by Chris Slade (druma), Eric Bell, Pat McManus, Richie Buckley with Keith Donald and more
An audience with Donal Lunny, conducted by Leagues O'Toole
The live stage with Lisa Hannigan, Bell X1, Bressie, Aslan, Jerry Fish, Jape, Leaders of Men, The Minutes, Sharon Shannon, And So I Watch You From Afar, Wallis Bird, Royseven, The Original Rudeboys – and more
RTE 2fm broadcasting live from the RDS
Networking sessions
All of this can be enjoyed for an unbelievably low price, advance tickets - One-day: €12, Weekend: €16 www.ticketmaster.ie
In addition, there is a special discount rate for PRS for Music members - One-day: €10, Weekend: €13.
Just visit the Music Show Ticketmaster page and enter the password: MUSICSHOW2012PRS
