First Music Contact Presents IRELAND MUSIC WEEK 1st — 5th October 2019
Message from the Director
Welcome to the first ever Ireland Music Week! We are now officially “the festival formerly known as Hard Working Class Heroes”. We’re excited to embrace a new identity that reflects our strategic goal: showcasing export-ready Irish talent to the best of national and international industry. The soundtrack to Ireland’s future.
The Showcase
Since our inception in 2003, Ireland Music Week has given a platform to some of Ireland’s best-known acts, and carved out a strong, uncompromising identity. The competition for applicants this year was the toughest it’s ever been, with nearly 500 acts vying for just 50 slots. We’re confident the 2019 line-up represents the best of the best from Ireland’s deep bench of emerging talent. Ireland Music Week is also part of Keychange, a pioneering initiative which aims to see music festival line-ups achieve a 50/50 gender balance while investing in the next generation of female artists. HWCH was the first Irish festival to sign up to Keychange, and we’re proud to continue this as Ireland Music Week.
The Conference
For artists and arts professionals of all levels, Ireland Music Week gives them a chance to learn and develop their craft, and create new opportunities with agents, labels, bookers, music supervisors, and services from all over the world. From workshops and panels, to master classes and speed sessions, our conference gives artists and those who support them the tools and network they need to sustain a career in music. This year we’ve found a new conference home in Lost Lane, Dublin’s newest music venue, with workshops also being held in Studio 10 across Grafton Street on Wicklow Street. We’re also thrilled to partner with Spotify, on an all-day master class on how artists can make the most of the platform.
Other additions to our core programming include a B2B conference track to facilitate the needs of AIM Ireland, launched by us earlier this year. Strategies for resourcing the independent music sector, retaining Irish talent, strengthening our creative industries, and enhancing Ireland’s global reputation, are all on the conference agenda this year. International Delegates
We have an incredible slate of international delegates this year. I say that every year, but it’s even more true for 2019! It’s an honour to feature a keynote interview with music industry legend Jeanette Lee of Rough Trade, to learn from her career and revolutionary spirit. We are also thrilled to welcome Kees van Weijen, President of IMPALA (Independent Music Companies Association) for a keynote as we face down the barrel of the B word and will need our European friends more than ever.
As usual, we have a strong showing from North America, including IMW newcomers Jennifer Reeve and Janet Lopez. As music supervisors for Neophonic, they have worked with every major studio and television network in the US, including some of HBO’s hottest shows.
We can’t wait to introduce them to the next generation of Irish talent. With Brexit looming, we also concentrated on keeping the doors open to our nearest neighbours. While the full impact of how Brexit will affect artists and the industry is not yet known, it’s vital that we keep the conversation going and work together to sustain artists’ livelihoods in our shared music ecosystem. It’s also worth noting how easy it was to get gender balance in our delegate lineup.
Take note other festivals, I’m looking at you Canada, Europe and USA and some closer to home. It’s our job to promote the music industry as a diverse and equal place to work. We must always do better. Navigating the Event
Growing from a three-day to five-day event means we have a ton of new content this year—even we are having trouble choosing which sessions to attend! To help attendees prioritize their time, we’ve colour-coded the conference, based on the stages of artist development. ORANGE sessions are for emerging artists exploring opportunities, GREEN sessions are for artists who are developing a national profile and connecting with audiences, and PINK sessions are aimed at artists developing an international profile and expanding their team. Sessions that benefit everyone are BLUE.
We hope this makes the conference a little easier to navigate. We have to confess that our motivation to colour code also came from minding the mental health of artists as they develop. We want you to understand that networks and information will be there when you need them through FMC and our many projects. So go to the panels that speak to where you are, and don’t be freaked out with the ones you feel you’re not ready for. They’ll all be back again next year.
I would like to thank the board of First Music Contact and our amazing team: Darragh, Steve, Suzette, Liza, Jennifer, Kay, Emma, Milja and Pete THANK YOU
Are you ready to discover the soundtrack to Ireland’s future? We look forward to meeting you in Dublin this October!
Angela Dorgan Director, Ireland Music Week CEO, First Music Contact IRELAND MUSIC WEEK WEDNESDAY 02 OCTOBER Introducing AIM Ireland
The Association of Independent Music (AIM) Ireland is a new trade body formed to advocate on behalf of independent Irish music businesses. We are delighted to program a day of talks and meetings to allow you to join and help develop the vision for AIM Ireland, following our launch earlier in 2019.
First Music Contact and AIM in the UK received a pilot grant from IMPALA (The Independent Music Companies Association) to kick start AIM Ireland, and we look forward to having Kees Van Reijen, President of IMPALA address members this year. During his career Kees has worked for Universal Music as Executive Vice President, Managing Director of Mercury Records, MCA and Polydor, and Rough Trade. Kees is a huge support to us as we launch AIM Ireland, and join the global independent music family.
IMRO estimates the Irish music industry contributed over €445 million to the economy in 2015, and supported 13,130 jobs. Both FMC and AIM Ireland believe these figures could be greatly expanded— if the right supports are put in place. Over the next three years, AIM Ireland will convene their membership to discuss the needs of independent music businesses, and strategies for growing our global market share.
Membership is organized into six industry sector groups: Managers, Labels, Publishers, Production, Live, and Services, who hold sector meetings throughout the year. Get in touch with one of the Steering Committee members to find out how you can get involved, or simply attend the appropriate breakout session at IMW.
We hope you will join the collective voice of Ireland’s independent music industry!
Conference Colour Key: Orange - Emerging Artists Green - Developing a National Profile Pink - Developing an International Profile Blue - Everyone Venue: Lost Lane Main Stage
10.30-11.00 AIM Ireland Welcome & Opening Session
Remarks by Angela Dorgan (CEO, First Music Contact), and Harry Martin (Chair, AIM Ireland)
11.00-13.00 AIM Ireland Breakout Sessions
AIM Ireland members will meet in six sector groups to discuss the future aims of the organization and upcoming initiatives then reconvene in the afternoon for a plenary keynote by the President of IMPALA.
Schedule:
Time Lost Lane Main Lost Lane S/H Studio 10 11.00-12.00 Managers Labels Production 12.00-13.00 Publishers Live Services
Venue: Lost Lane Main Stage
14.00-14.45 Keynote: Kees van Weijen, President of IMPALA
Kees Van Weijen, President of the Independent Music Companies Association (IMPALA), will discuss the current strength of the independent music sector globally and in Europe, the importance of a strong music ecosystem in a small domestic market, and how IMPALA can help AIM Ireland grow Ireland’s independent music sector. Formed in 2000 by prominent independent labels and national trade associations, IMPALA’s mission is to grow the independent music sector, return more value to artists, promote cultural diversity and entrepreneurship, improve political access and modernise perceptions of the music sector.
Speaker: Kees Van Weijen (President, IMPALA) 15.00-15.45 Resourcing, Developing & Funding Ireland’s Independent Music Sector
Local to global: How can the Irish independent music sector go worldwide? The Irish independent music sector continues to be a blaze of activity. Every single year, we see more and more acts, businesses and individuals coming to the fore. The talent is there – and we’re seeing the business acumen to help that talent to grow and also step up. But what is required to turn what’s happening at home into a global story? We’ve seen huge Irish success stories emerge over the last decade so geography and culture are not a barrier. What are the steps the sector itself can take? What kind of supports are required for the next wave of Fontaines DC, Villagers and Lisa O’Neill? Can government and industry agencies actually provide that or is DIY the only option? What’s the role of bodies like FMC and AIM in all of this?
Moderator: Jim Carroll (Editor, RTE) Speakers: Keith Brock (Senior Development Advisor, Enterprise Ireland), Angela Dorgan (CEO, First Music Contact), Harry Martin (Director, Domino Records; Chair, AIM Ireland), Paul Pacifico (CEO, AIM UK)
16.00-16.45 Workshop: Re-imagining A&R for Industry
Are you ready to discover the future of A&R? Meet the team behind Andrson, a new, audio AI-based music discovery platform, and learn how Andrson can help you discover new artists, save you money on your A&R spend, give you access to bespoke analytics, and deliver faster monetization for your artist roster.
Speakers: Zach Miller-Frankel (Co-Founder & CEO, Andrson), Neil Dunne (Co-Founder, Andrson)
17.00-18.30 Andrson Launch Reception
Meet Andrson’s founding team,interact with the app, have a drink or two and take all their free stuff. IRELAND MUSIC WEEK THURSDAY 03 OCTOBER Venue: Lost Lane Main Stage
11.00-11.45 Workshop: Legal Services for Artists Learn how to get the most out of your relationship with your lawyer, challenges of the digital economy, and what recent copyright rulings in the US for Blurred Lines, and Katy Perry, mean for artists and the music industry.
Speakers: Eileen O’Gorman (Partner, Gleeson McGrath Baldwin), Tim Fowler (Legal Director, Lee & Thompson)
12.00-12.45 Workshop: Branding As Income
Brand partnerships and endorsements can work well for both sides. Learn how to build relationships with brands and unlock revenue from ATC. ATC manage Nick Cave, PJ Harvey and Johnny Marr amongst others. ATC Live represent artists like Fontaines DC, The Lumineers, Mac DeMarco and Sleaford Mods.
Speaker: Gary Cohen (Brand Partnerships Director, ATC Management and ATC Live)
14.00-14.45 Sync Pitch Session
We asked some Irish sync and publishing companies to submit an Irish track for sync. Music supervisors from around the world give feedback and insight to what happens next.
Moderator: Jennifer Reeve (Music Supervisor, Neophonic) Speakers: Tom Cater (A&R/Manager, Universal Publishing), Steve Lindsey (Managing Director, Elevate Music )
15.00-15.45 Breaking the US
Our history and culture means that Irish acts have always looked west across the Atlanic to the United States. Our panel takes a look at the strategic roadmap that takes you from showcase to signing to touring, and all that’s invloved in doing it all legally once you get the demand. What does export ready for the US look like?
Moderator: Jim Carroll (Editor, RTE) Speakers: Matt Covey (Co-Founder, Tamizdat), Rev. Moose (Managing Partner/Co-Founder, Marauder), Dev Sherlock (Music Festival Programmer, SXSW) 16.00-16.45 Workshop: Visas for the US: Navigating the Labyrinth
Immigration attorney and artist mobility advocate Matthew Covey will present a session on the ins and outs of U.S. artist visas, and what every musician should know before they consider performing in the United States.
Speaker: Mathew Covey (Co-Founder, Tamizdat)
18.00-21.00 Ireland Music Week Launch and Networking Event
All delegates are invited to the conference launch in Lost Lane. Meet the 2019 showcasing artists, network with international industry, and discover the soundtrack to Ireland’s future. Featuring a performance by The Kabin Crew.
Venue: Lost Lane Singers House
11.30-12.15 Workshop: CD Baby for Labels and Managers
CD Baby is the largest global distributor of independent music, and the largest publishing rights administrator in the world. Label services and artist managers will learn how to maximize a release campaign, and increase revenues for their artists through streaming, downloads, video monetisation, physical sales, publishing royalties, sync licensing, and more.
Speaker: Rich Orchard (Director of Market Development-UK/EU, CD Baby)
12.30-13.15 Data Masterclass: How and Why Does Data Matter?
You’ve heard almost as much about data in the last 18 months as you have about Brexit and it’s probably just as baffling and confusing. We’ve invited Bandcamp, Deezer, and a lead analyst from Billboard to talk about the role data and algorithm play in campaign planning, what data can tell you about your existing audience, and how you can use it to find new fans.
Moderator: Jim Carroll (Editor, RTE) Speakers: Aly Gillani (EU Label Rep, Bandcamp), Glenn Peoples (Lead Analyst, Billboard), Adam Read (UK & Ireland Music Editor, Deezer) 14.30-15.15 Workshop: What Are Neighbouring Rights?
Come learn more about neighboring rights, a general term for a range of rights in recorded music. Broadly speaking, it is revenue derived from the use of music when it is performed in public or broadcast on radio or TV around the world. This revenue is split between the label and the relevant performers who performed on the recordings.
Speaker: Sam Heerey (Head of Neighbouring Rights, Double Six Rights Management)
16.30-17.15 Publishing as Income: Co-writes, Commissions and Sync, Oh My!
Elements of publishing are still a mystery and hard to navigate for many in the business. This panel aims to shed a light on the often confusing world of co-writes, commissions and music synchronization. The discussion is aimed at self-managing artists, artist managers and people working in the publishing sector primarily.
Moderator: Michael Roe (Label Manager, Faction Records) Speakers: Janet Lopez (Music Supervisor, Neophonic), Nick Robinson (Senior VP, Kobalt Music)
Venue: Studio 10
11.30-12.15 Workshop: Start Your Own Music Business Bootcamp
First Music Contact and Dublin City Council Local Enterprise Office began a pilot two years ago helping artists, and those who work with them, to develop business skills in a music industry context. We put together a panel to give you a bootcamp flavour of what’s involved.
Speakers: Ronan Harrison (Client Relationship Manager, Optimum), Jim Lawless (Manager, The Coronas), James Barrett (Dublin City Council LEO) 12.30-13.15 Workshop: How to Make a Great DIY Music Video (for Industry)
Video is king when it comes to building an audience and engaging fans—and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Learn from the pros about how make a high quality music video on a budget, from selecting and working with a production team, to communicating a vision, storyboarding, planning a shoot, editing, and more.
Speaker: Loraa White (Company Director, Budget Music Videos)
14.30-15.15 Workshop: Napster for Industry
Rhapsody operates the Napster platform in 33 countries, combining the iconic history of one of the world’s most recognizable music brands with the technological expertise of Rhapsody. Attend this workshop and learn how Napster works with industry.
Speaker: Angel Gambino (Chief Commercial Officer, Rhapsody International (Napster))
16.30-17.15 European Music Export Exchange Part 1
An opportunity for Ireland Music Week artists and delegates to meet European counterparts from other showcase events, in an effort to open up more European opportunities for Irish artists. Come along to swap ideas, make new friends, and learn some words of Icelandic. This panel is part of Music from Ireland’s support for the European Music Exporters Exchange (EMME), and strengthening the European music ecosystem.
Moderator: Jacopo Beta (Booker, Linecheck) Speakers: Sindri Astmarsson (Booker & Programming Manager, Iceland Airwaves), Almudena Heredero (Director, Primavera Pro), Javier Lopez (Sales Director, Midem) IRELAND MUSIC WEEK FRIDAY 04 OCTOBER Venue: Lost Lane Main Stage
10.00-12.30 Speed Sessions
Showcasing artists and industry delegates will meet in one-on-one speed sessions to accelerate networking and exchange. (Invite Only)
14.00-14.45 Are We Demolishing Dublin?
How can the city protect creative spaces at this pivotal moment? This panel is open to the public.
Moderator: Una Mullally (Contributor, The Irish Times) Speakers: Sharon Greene (Creative Director, Queens of Neon), Rebecca Moynihan (Dublin City Councilor-Labour Party), Darrell O’Donaghue (Architect, U2 Museum & Visitor Center)
15.00-15.45 The Fontaines D.C. Story: How to Drive an Independent Artist on a Global Scale
Learn how Fontaines D.C. went from Dublin in the rain, to The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, from the team that made it happen.
Moderator: Jim Carroll (Editor, RTE) Speakers: Jeff Bell (GM International, Partisan), Trevor Dietz (Manager, Fontaines D.C.), Ellie Rumbold (International Product Manager, Partisan)
16.00-16.45 Interview with Jeannette Lee (Rough Trade)
It’s a huge honour for Ireland Music Week to welcome Jeannette Lee to the stage. The co-owner of the Rough Trade record label, Jeannette’s adventures in the music business are full of colourful characters and great storylines. From working with John Lydon on Public Image Ltd to managing acts like Pulp, The Cranberries and Duffy, to her Rough Trade work on acts like The Strokes, Arcade Fire, Girl Band, Lankum and many more, this is a tale worth hearing. Pull up a pew and join us.
Moderator: Jim Carroll (Editor, RTE) Venue: Lost Lane Singers House
11.30-12.15 Workshop: Re-imagining A&R for Artists
Are you ready to discover the future of A&R? Meet the team behind Andrson, a new audio-based music discovery platform, and learn how Andrson can give you direct access to industry professionals (labels/managers/agents), enable profitable discovery of your music, access to bespoke analytics, and control over your profile and uploads.
Speakers: Zach Miller-Frankel (Co-Founder & CEO, Andrson), Neil Dunne (Co-Founder, Andrson)
12.30-13.15 The Slacker Guide: Futureproofing DIY Artists
It’s never been a better time to be a DIY Artist. The music industry playing field has been leveled in recent years but why does it still seem so hard? Join Phil, Davy and Julie as they trash out various reasons why, and what can be done to overcome the hurdles. This panel will also focus on the book Phil has written called ‘The Slacker Guide to The Music Industry.’
Moderator: Phily Taggart (Writer/Broadcaster/Label Boss, Slacker/ BBC 1 Radio/Hometown Records) Speakers: Julie Hough (Founder, SelfMade), Davy Matchett (Managing Director, Third Bar)
14.30-15.15 Meet the Agents
An essential part of building your team, is having the right person booking your shows. We find out what they expect from new artists and how best to start the relationship.
Moderator: MayKay Geraghty (Fight Like Apes, Le Galaxie) Speakers: Claire Courtney (Co-Founder/Agent, Earth Agency), Will Marshall (Booking Agent, Primary Talent), Eleanor McGuinness (Agent, Pitch and Smith) 15.30-16.15 Workshop: Licensing Your Music
Understanding the basic framework of rights in a piece of musical work is key to maximising the value you get for your music in licensing deals, and reaching new audiences. Learn how to get your songs placed in TV shows, films, video games, and commercials, while staying in control of your music.
Moderator: Andrea Martin (Partner, MediaLawyer) Speakers: Juliet Martin (Founder, Silverstream Music), Jennifer Reeve (Music Supervisor, Neophonic)
16.30-17.15 Workshop: Intro to Copyright and Song Splits
Who owns your songs? This workshop will break down the basics, explain why things work the way they do, how royalties are divided, common misconceptions, and what supports IMRO offers artists.
Speakers: Ciaran Doyle (Partner, Gleeson McGrath Baldwin), David Wilkinson (Member Relations Manager, IMRO)
Venue: Studio 10-A
11.30-12:15 Getting Gigs In Ireland
It’s essential to establish an audience at home, but what’s the best way to start the process? We talk to the people looking for the next great Irish act to fill a venue and headline a festival.
Moderator: James Byrne (Owner, Any Other City) Speakers: Gugai (Booker, Roisin Dubh), Brian Bradley (Promoter, MCD; Manager, Brassneck Music Management), Shauna Watson (Founder, We’ve Only Just Begun)
12.30-13.15 Getting Festivals in Ireland
Just how do you get booked for a music festival in Ireland? We demystify the process and talk the how and why of building a festival line up
Moderator: James Byrne (Owner, Any Other City) Speakers: Ray O’Donoghue (Director, Sea Sessions), Will Rolfe (Booker, All Together Now and POD), Jenny Wren (Booker, Body & Soul) 14.30-15.15 International Touring
There’s a big wide world of live venues out there, why not bring your music to them? We look at the nuts and bolts of touring outside Ireland, and discuss how you can make it a reality.
Moderator: James Byrne (Owner, Any Other City) Speakers: Conor Cusack (Manager, Saint Sister), Liam Keightley (Agent, ITB), Christine Sisk (Director, Culture Ireland)
15.30-16.15 Workshop: DIY Social Media Strategy for Musicians
In an ever-shifting social media landscape, what are the most effective ways to promote yourself online? From Instagram stories and Twitter, to crowdfunding and YouTube, learn how to build an integrated strategy to market your music and engage fans.
Speakers: Debbie Bell (Director, Create Spark), Darragh Doyle
16.30-17.15 Workshop: Turning Followers into Fans - The Art of Online Storytelling
A successful music marketing campaign will use authentic storytelling to build communities and form strong connections with an audience. In this session, you will build an understanding of social media best practices and how to deliver effective storytelling online. We will also be looking at the inside story of specific artist campaigns and how an audience-first approach has guided their social, content, CRM and influencer marketing strategies.
Speaker: Corrina Kavanagh (Senior Audience Development Manager, Columbia Records UK)
Venue: Studio 10-B
11.30-12.15 Workshop: Accounting for Artists
Attend this session to learn tips and advice for managing your finances as an independent musician.
Speaker: Alan McEvoy (Business Manager, Live Wire Business Management) 12.30-13.15 Workshop: How to Make a Great DIY Music Video (For Artists)
Video is king when it comes to building your audience and engaging fans—and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Learn from the pros about how make a high quality music video on a budget, from selecting and working with a production team, to communicating your vision, storyboarding, planning your shoot, editing, and more.
Speaker: Loraa White (Company Director, Budget Music Videos)
14.30-15.15 Workshop: CD Baby for Artists
CD Baby gets independent artists paid for their music in all the ways musicians earn money today: streaming, downloads, video monetisation, physical sales, publishing royalties, sync licensing and more. Learn how to release, promote, and monetize your music, and build a bridge between your creativity and the revenue sources you need to build a successful music career.
Speaker: Rich Orchard (Director of Market Development-UK/EU, CD Baby)
15.30-16.15 Workshop: Napster for Artists
Rhapsody operates the Napster platform in 33 countries, combining the iconic history of one of the world’s most recognizable music brands with the technological expertise of Rhapsody. Learn how to get the most out of the platform in this workshop for artists.
Speaker: Angel Gambino (Chief Commercial Officer, Rhapsody International (Napster)) IRELAND MUSIC WEEK SATURDAY 05 OCTOBER Venue: Lost Lane Main Stage
10.00-12.30 Speed Sessions
Showcasing artists and industry delegates will meet in one-on-one speed sessions to accelerate networking and exchange. (Invite Only)
14.00-14.45 The Many Routes to Market
There is no such thing as one-size-fits-all for the class of 2019. We’ve seen artists come out and rewrite the rulebook time and time again about how to build an audience. What’s noteable is that the old ways of getting stuff done are just as worthy of investigation now as any of the new innovations. So how do you assess what works and what doesn’t work for you without making a bunch of mistakes to begin with? Here’s the Ireland Music Week panel about how to test those theories.
Moderator: Jim Carroll (Editor, RTE) Speakers: Mark Lippman (Founder & CEO, Scruff of the Neck), Josh Mateer (A&R Manager, Parlophone), Nathan Standlee (Manager, Demot Kennedy/TAP Music)
15.00-15.45 Brexit and Music - What Does Brexit Have In Store For Our Two Islands
There are literally weeks to go until Boris Johnson’s government yanks the United Kingdom out of the EU. It’s a decision which will have ramifications for every single business sector – and the music business is no different. From visas for touring artists to agreements on royalties, taxation and fees, Brexit is going to turn how artists, managers, agents, promoters, festivals and everyone else works upsidedown and insideout. Our panel will look at the chaos ahead and attempt to plot some kind of Brexit-proof plan for the business.
Moderator: Jim Carroll (Editor, RTE) Speakers: Joanne Wright (Arts Development Officer for Music, Arts Council Northern Ireland), Jana Recmanikova (Talent Buyer’s Assistant, Festival Republic), Gee Davy (Head of Legal and Business Affairs, AIM UK) 16.00-16.45 Musicians and Mental Health: What’s Changed Since Our Last Conversation
At last year’s conference, our panel looked at some of the initiatives proposed to help musicians and those who work in the music business deal with mental health issues. A year on, we return to the issue and look at what – if anything – has been done to date. We hold a version of the panel each year and we would love to hear your experiences and challenges.
Moderator: Jim Carroll (Editor, RTE) Speakers: Joe Hastings (Health and Welfare Manager, Help Musicians UK), David Keegan (CEO, Founder, First Fortnight), Luke Reilly (Artist, Otherkin), MayKay Geraghty (Fight Like Apes, Le Galaxie)
17.30-18.30 Private Reception for IMW International Delegates and Dublin Theatre Festival Delegates Hosted by Culture Ireland
Venue: Lost Lane Singers House
12.30-13.15 Journos vs PR: 10 Things I Hate About You
What drives journalists mad about PR, and what drives PR mad about journalists? We’ll ask journalists, radio producers and bloggers to tell us their pet peeves. And we’ll ask prominent PR the same, for a tongue in cheek look at working together.
Moderator: Michael Lambert (Director, Wide Days) Speakers: Debbie Ball (Director, Create Spark), Niall Byrne (Founder, Nialler9), Jenny Headen (Publicist, We Are Redhead), Dan Hegarty (Presenter, RTE 2Fm)
14.30-15.15 Approaching Music Media In Ireland
In an age when anybody can be a curator, how do you get your music to the people whose support really matters? We talk to some of the key voices in breaking new music in Ireland and ask them for the best route to take.
Moderator: James Byrne (Owner, Any Other City) Speakers: Ed Smith (Presenter, Today FM), Stephen Byrne (Editor, GoldenPlec), Eric Davidson (Editor, District Magazine) 15.30-16.15 Approaching Music Media in the UK
The British media has its eyes on emerging Irish talent like never before, so what’s the best way of building a buzz in the UK , and who is best positioned to help?
Moderator: James Byrne (Owner, Any Other City) Speakers: Abbie McCarthy (Presenter, BBC Introducing), and others To Be Announced.
16.30-17.15 Approaching Music Media in the US
How do you gain the attention in the world’s biggest music market? We discuss the most productive first steps you can take towards building an American audience.
Moderator: James Byrne (Owner, Any Other City) Speakers: Rev. Moose (Managing Partner/Co-Founder, Marauder), Glenn Peoples (Lead Analyst, Billboard)
Venue: Studio 10-A
11.30-12.15 When Do I Get a Manager?
This session will take you through what a music manager does, when is the right time to hire one, what you should be looking for, and whether you’re ready.
Moderator: Willie Ryan (Music Lawyer) Speakers: Joe Clarke (Founder, CWB), Gill Dooley (Artist Manager and Consultant), Mark Lippman (Founder & CEO, Scruff of the Neck)
12.30-13.15 When Do I Get a Label?
Learn about the role and function of record labels, things you should know when you’re looking to get signed, or are currently negotiating a deal.
Moderator: Wille Ryan (Music Lawyer) Speakers: Eoin Aherne (Label Manager, Rubyworks), Francesca O’Connor (Label Manager, Quiet Arch) 14.30-15.15 When Do I Get a Publisher? When you sign a music publishing deal, it can have a huge impact on your career. Learn about the questions you should consider before you sign.
Moderator: Wille Ryan (Music Lawyer) Speakers: Lara Baker (Director of Business Development, Song Trust), Dina Coughlan (Founder, Tremolo)
16.30-17.15 European Music Export Exchange Part 2
Another opportunity for artists and delegates to meet European counterparts from other showcase events, in an effort to open up more European opportunities for Irish artists. Come along to swap ideas, make new friends, and hear the Dutch translation of the Icelandic words you learned earlier in the week. This panel is part of Music from Ireland’s support for the European Music Exporters Exchange (EMEE), and strengthening the European music ecosystem.
Moderator: Jacopo Beta (Booker, Linecheck) Speakers: Oskar Strajn (Booker, Eurosonic), Ralph Christoph (Director Convention, c/o pop), Evelyn Sieber (Booker, Reeperbahn)
Venue: Studio 10-B
12.30-13.15 Workshop: Streaming 101
In a world where the word ’streaming’ seems to be at the forefront of every conversation, we try and untangle the myths and lay out exactly what it means to work hand in hand with all digital partners along the artist journey. A guide from the point of delivering your first single onwards, not so much a ‘How to’ as to more of a ‘Here’s what you can do’.
Speaker: Ceri Sian Dixon (Head of Digital Partnerships, Rubyworks) 14.30-15.15 Re-writing the Rules of A&R
In the age of analytic saturation, when every unsigned artist has a number to justify its worth, what is the role of A&R? Let’s discuss the art of discovering, nurturing, and launching the next big thing.
Moderator: James Byrne (Owner, Any Other City) Speakers: Zach Miller-Frankel (Co-Founder & CEO, Andrson), Chris Scott (General Manager, Communion Records), and others to be announced.
15.30-16.15 Global Music Marketing
The modern music industry is a multi-platform world of new opportunities and risks, where gaining visibility and new fans can prove an expensive business. We look at the best strategies for new artists to get people talking.
Moderator: James Byrne (Owner, Any Other City) Speakers: Gabrielle Corbett (Music & Talent Manager, Vevo), Orla Gorman (International Marketing Manager, Universal), Rich Orchard (Director of Market Development-UK/EU, CD Baby)
16.30-17.15 Getting Export Ready
What are the key steps to putting together the right plan for an artist that is ready to explore the idea of touring and releasing outside of Ireland. What is expected in these new markets? We talk to the experts to get you export ready.
Moderator: James Byrne (Owner, Any Other City) Speakers: Matthew Covey (Co-Founder, Tamizdat), Lisa Hresko (Senior Director, A2IM), Dev Sherlock (Music Festival Programmer, SXSW) IMW — CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Colour Key: Orange - Emerging Artists Green - Developing a National Profile Pink - Developing an International Profile Blue - Everyone
WEDNESDAY 2nd OCTOBER
Time Lost Lane MainLost Lane SH Studio 10-A Studio 10-B
AIM Producers 11:00 AIM Managers AIM Labels & Studio
11:30
12:00 AIM Publishers AIM Live AIM Services
2:00 Keynote: President of IMPALA
Resourcing, Developing & 3:00 Funding Ireland’s Independent Music Sector
4.00 Andrson: Re-imagining A&R
5:00 Andrson: Reception THURSDAY 3rd OCTOBER
Time Lost Lane MainLost Lane SH Studio 10-A Studio 10-B
Legal Services 11:00 For Artists
CD Baby Start Your 11:30 for Labels & Own Business Managers Bootcamp
Branding as 12:00 Income
How & Why Make a Great 12.30 Does Data DIY Music Matter? Video
Sync Pitch 2:00 Session
What are Napster 2.30 Neighbouring For Rights? Industry
Breaking 3:00 The U.S.
3.30
Visas For 4:00 the U.S.
Publishing European 4.30 as Festivals Income EMEE PT.1
6:00 Conference Launch & Networking Event FRIDAY 4th OCTOBER
Time Lost Lane MainLost Lane SH Studio 10-A Studio 10-B
10:00 Speed Sessions
10:30 Speed Sessions
11:00 Speed Sessions
Anderson Getting Accounting 11:30 Speed Sessions Re-imagining Gigs in for A&R Ireland Artists
12:00 Speed Sessions
The Slacker Getting Make a Great Guide: Future- 12.30 Speed Session Festivals DIY Music proofing DIY in Ireland Video Artists
Are We Demolish- 2:00 ing Dublin?
Meet the International CD Baby 2.30 Agents Touring for Artists
The Fontaines DC 3:00 Story
DIY Social Licensing Media Napster 3.30 Your Music Strategy for for Artists Musicians
Interview with 4:00 Jeannette Lee
Building an Intro to Audience 4.30 Copyright & on a Global Song Splits Scale
5:00 SATURDAY 5th OCTOBER
Time Lost Lane MainLost Lane SH Studio 10-A Studio 10-B
10:00 Speed Sessions
10:30 Speed Sessions
11:00 Speed Sessions
When Do I 11:30 Speed Sessions Get a Manager?
12:00 Speed Sessions
Journos vs Digital PR: 10 Things When Do I 12.30 Speed Sessions Distribution I Hate About Get a Label? 101 You
The Many Routes 2:00 to Market
Approaching When Do Re-Writing 2.20 Music Media I Get a The Rules of in Ireland Publisher? A&R
Brexit Proofing 3:00 Music
Approaching Global Music 3.30 Music Media Marketing in the UK
Music & 4:00 Mental Health
Approaching European Getting 4.30 Music Media Festivals Export in the U.S. EMME - 2 Ready
5:00 Culture Ireland, IMW & DTF Reception — (Invite Only) International Delegates
Festivals Sindri Ástmarsson, Bookings & Programming Manager, Iceland Airwaves Mike Bell, Co-Founder, The New Colossus Festival Jacopo Beta, Head of Booking, Linecheck Ralph Christoph, Head of c/o pop, c/o pop Festival & Convention Almudena Heredero, Primavera Pro Director, Primavera Sound Lisa Hresko, Senior Director, A2IM Michael Lambert, Director, Wide Days Javier Lopez, Sales Director, Reed MIDEM Jana Recmanikova, Talent Buyer’s Assistant, Festival Republic Dev Sherlock, Music Festival Programmer, SXSW Evelyn Sieber, Head of Showcase Programme, Reeperbahn Oskar Strajn, Booking Assistant, ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag)
Labels Jeff Bell, GM International, Partisan Records Orla Gorman, International Marketing Manager, Universal Music Sam Heerey, Head of Neighboring Rights, Double Six Rights Management Corrina Kavanagh, Senior Audience Development Manager, Columbia Records UK Jeannette Lee, Co Managing Director, Rough Trade Records Josh Mateer, A & R Manager, Parlophone Jacque O’Leary, Creative Director, Beggars Group Ellie Rumbold, International Product Manager, Partisan Records Chris Scott, General Manager, Communion Music Group Geoff Travis, Joint MD, Rough Trade Records
Media & PR Debbie Ball, Press Officer & Director, Create Spark Gary Cohen, Brand Partnerships Director, ATC Management Abbie McCarthy, Presenter, BBC Music Introducing Rev. Moose, Managing Partner / Co-founder, Marauder Glenn Peoples, Lead Analyst, Billboard Philip Taggart, Writer / Broadcaster / Label Boss, Slacker / BBC Radio 1 / Hometown Records
Publishers & Music Supervisors Lara Baker, Director of Business Development, Songtrust Tom Cater, A&R Manager, Universal Music Publishing Janet Lopez, Music Supervisor, Neophonic Andrea Madden, Music Supervisor, Made in Chelsea Jennifer Reeve, Music Supervisor, Neophonic Nick Robinson, SVP Business Development, Creative, Kobalt
Agents Sarah Besnard, Booking Agent, ATC Live Claire Courtney, Co-founder / Agent, Earth Music Agency Will Marshall, Agent, Primary Talent Liam Keightly, Booking Agent, ITB Digital Gabrielle Corbett, Music & Talent Manager, Vevo Henriette Heimdal, Market Development Coordinator (UK & EU), CD Baby Angel Gambino, Chief Commercial Officer, Rhapsody International (Napster) Aly Gillani, EU label Representative, Bandcamp Richard Orchard, Director, Market Development (UK & EU), CD Baby Adam Reed, Music Editor - UK & Ireland, Deezer
Managers Stuart Clarke, Manager, Goodlife Mark Lippmann, Founder & CEO, Scruff of the Neck
Legal Matthew Covey, Executive Director, Tamizdat Tim Fowler, Legal Director, Lee & Thompson Andy McPhail, Legal Director, Statham Gill Davies
General Industry Gee Davy, Head of Legal & Business Affairs, AIM UK Joe Hastings, Head of Health and Welfare, Help Musicians UK Davy Matchett, Founder, Third Bar Paul Pacifico,CEO, AIM UK Kees Van Weijen, President, IMPALA Joanne Wright, Arts Development Officer, Arts Council Northern Ireland Irish Speakers
Festivals David Keegan, Founder, First Fortnight Eoghan ‘Gugai’ MacNamara, Booker, Roisin Dubh Ray O’Donoghue, Festival Director, Sea Sessions Will Rolfe, Booker, All Together Now Shauna Watson, Founder, We’ve Only Just Begun; Label Coordinator, Rubyworks Jenny Wren, Booker, Body & Soul
Labels James Byrne, Owner, Any Other City Mark Crossingham, Managing Director, Universal Music Ireland Ceri Sian Dixon, Head of Digital Partnerships, Rubyworks Annette Donnelly, Managing Director, Sony Music Ireland David Harris, Marketing Director, Universal Music Ireland Harry Martin, Chair, AIM Ireland; Director, Domino Records Francesca O’Connor, Label Manager, Quiet Arch Michael Roe, Label Manager, Faction Records
Media & PR Niall Byrne, Founder, Nialler9 Jim Carroll, Editor, RTE Eric Davidson, Editor, District Magazine Jenny Headen, Publicist, We Are Redhead Dan Hegarty, Presenter, RTE 2fm Una Mullally, Contributor, The Irish Times Ed Smith, Presenter, Today FM
Publishers & Music Supervisors Dina Coughlan, Founder, Tremolo Steve Lindsey, Managing Director, Elevate Music Juliet Martin, Founder, Silverstream Music
Agents Eleanor McGuinness, Agent, Pitch and Smith
Managers Brian Bradley, Promoter, MCD/Brassneck Music Management Conor Cusack, Manager (Saint Sister) Trevor Dietz, Manager (Fontaines D.C.) Gill Dooley, Independent Artist Manager Jim Lawless, Manager (The Coronas) General Industry Darragh Doyle Neil Dunne, Co-Founder and CIO, Andrson Ronan Harrison, Client Relations Manager, Optimum Keith Johnson, Director of Marketing, IMRO Zach Miller-Frankel, Co-Founder and CEO, Andrson Alan McEvoy, Business Manager, Live Wire Business Management Darrell O’Donaghue, Architect, U2 Museum & Visitor Center David Wilkinson, Member Relations Manager, IMRO
Artists Sharon Greene, Creative Director, Queens of Neon Julie Hough, Founder, SelfMade Luke Reilly, Artist, Otherkin
Legal Ciaran Doyle, Partner, Gleeson McGrath Baldwin Andrea Martin, Partner, MediaLawyer Solicitors Eileen O’Gorman, Partner, Gleeson McGrath Baldwin Willie Ryan, Music Lawyer
Government David Ashe, Training Officer, Dublin City Council Keith Brock, Senior Development Advisor, Enterprise Ireland Grainne Denning, Senior Enterprise Development, Dublin City Council Mary MacSweeney, Deputy Head of Enterprise and Economic Development, Dublin City Council Rebecca Moynihan, Councilor, Dublin City Council Christine Sisk, Director, Culture Ireland Ciaran Walsh, Programme Manager, Culture Ireland Supported By IMW — LIVE SCHEDULE
THE WORKMANS
FRIDAY SATURDAY 20.00 - 20.30 Badhands 20.00 - 20.30 Gross Net 20.45 - 21.15 New Pagans 20.45 - 21.15 Sun Mahshene 21.30 - 22.00 People Club 21.30 - 22.00 lilac 22.15 - 22.45 Melts 22.15 - 22.45 Autre Monde 23.00 - 23.30 THUMPER 23.00 - 23.30 TOUTS
LOST LANE FRIDAY SATURDAY 20.15 -20.45 Somebody's Child 20.15 - 20.45 Elkae 21.00 - 21.30 Tebi Rex 21.00 - 21.30 Lydia Ford 21.45 - 22.15 Kynsy 21.45 - 22.15 Elkin 22.30 - 23.00 Kitt Philippa 22.30 - 23.00 Moxie 23.15 - 23.45 True Tides 23.15 - 23.45 Sinead O' Brien
00.00-00.30 ELM 00.00-00.30 Junior Brother
THE BUTTON FACTORY FRIDAY SATURDAY 19.45 - 20.15 Meghan Murray 19.45 - 20.15 Demigosh 20.30 - 21.00 Beauty Sleep 20.30 - 21.00 Super Silly 21.15 - 21.45 Conchúr White 21.15 - 21.45 Alex Gough 22.00 - 22.30 Ailbhe Reddy 22.00 - 22.30 Mango X MathMan THE GRAND SOCIAL LOFT FRIDAY SATURDAY 19.30 - 20.00 Local Boy 19.30-20.00 Postcard Versions 20.30 - 21.00 Runah 20.30- 21.00 Callum Orr 21.30 - 22.00 Rushes 21.30 -22.00 Robert John Ardiff 22.30 - 23.00 Jamie Adam 22.30-23.00 Basciville 23.30-00.00 Jyellowl 00.30-01.00 CYNEMA
THE GRAND SOCIAL BALLROOM FRIDAY SATURDAY 19.00 - 19.30 Delush 19.00 - 19.30 Happyalone.
20.00 - 2030 Kyoto Love Hotel 20.00 - 2030 Laura Elizabeth Hughes 21.00 - 21.30 April 21.00 - 21.30 Elaine Malone 22.00 - 22.30 Pearly 22.00 - 22.30 Caoilian Sherlock 23.00 - 23.30 Uly 23.00 - 23.30 Maija Sofia
00.00-00.30 Marcus Woods Thank You to Our Partners
Our vision to expand from a three-day to five-day event needed the support of partners whose ambition matched our own. A big thank you to Culture Ireland, whose See Here funding allows us to invite so many international delegates to discover Ireland’s rising stars. Each year, this essential support creates international opportunities for emerging artists that’s vital to sustain careers. We are also grateful to our key funders, The Arts Council, and Dublin City Council Local Enterprise Office, without whom Ireland Music Week would not be possible.
Our new media partner this year RTE 2fm has provided amazing support for Ireland Music Week, and given our showcasing artists a platform to shine. Thank you for all you do to celebrate new Irish talent. We are proud to see five of our showcasing artists selected as 2fm Rising acts to watch for 2020.
The support we have received from industry in support of artists’ development at Ireland Music Week has been phenomenal. This is no more evident than in our partnership with CD Baby, who have provided distribution packages to all 50 of our showcasing artists, and created the inaugural CD Baby Artist Bursary. This €2,500 grant will support the professional development of the most export- ready showcasing artist, chosen by our international delegates. The winning artist will also receive a comprehensive artist services package from CD Baby to support their career. This partnership exemplfies how we can work together with industry to invest in the next generation of talent.
We love working with partners who share our commitment to supporting musicians at key stages in their development. Andrson and Budget Music Videos have come on board this year, and provided exclusive opportunities for artists and delegates to test their new platforms. Thanks also to IMRO for supporting our conference and showcase and thanks to Sony and Universal music, who have also invested in Ireland Music Week 2019.
Without your support, Ireland Music Week would not be possible Thank you!
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