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16/01/2014 : A chance to qualify for the Irish Youth Music Awards...... 3 17/01/2014 Cork News: Alive with music...... 4 17/01/2014 Cork News: ALONG WITH...... 5 02/01/2014 : Amhran a lorg...... 6 09/01/2014 Irish Times: Bookies make My Bloody Valentine favourite to scoop Choice prize...... 7 28/12/2013 West Edition: 'Copyright breach' leads to court action...... 8 28/12/2013 Limerick Leader Saturday City: 'Copyright breach' leads to court action...... 9 09/01/2014 Weekender: Hawk's Well in running for best live venue...... 10 14/01/2014 Sligo Champion: Hawk's Well in the mix for top music venue...... 12 14/01/2014 Sligo Champion: Hawk's well nominated for best live venue...... 13

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Music A chance to qualify for the Irish Youth Music Awards Youth Work Ireland and Tipperarymost influential people of the uplifting live bands on the Regional Youth Service Irish music industry. American roots music circuit, in association with Hot Press, If you are the overall winner Elephant Revival will make Irish Recorded Music Association of the IYMAS you and the their first ever visit to Europe (IRMA) and Irish Music acts who took part in the Regionaland Clonmel World Music is Rights Organisation (IMRO) Selection Night will proud to host their ever first are hosting the 7th annual record your own original music Irish gig. Irish Youth Music Awards. in a professional recording Elephant Revival is a folk This has become a very excitingstudio in Dublin. music group from Nederland, event with the overall Register your actassoonas Colorado, formed in 2006 and winner recording a fully professionalpossible by contacting Lisa on to date they have released four album. Tipperary 087 910 0727, call into the Tipperaryalbums. Their latest album release Regional Youth Services are Office, 17 Bank Place, "These Changing Skies" hosting a Regional Selection Tipperary or any of our other was voted number one in the Night on Friday, January 24th offices in Thurles (Croke listeners poll for USA's National in Oola Community Hall. Street), Cashel (Hogan Square) Public Radio's Folk Alley To take part in this exciting or Templemore (Town Hall). best albums of 2013. event you need to be aged Doors for the Elephant between 12 and 18 years of age CLONMELWORLD MUSIC Revival gig will open at 8pm. and making original music. Clonmel World Music proudly There will be no support act, Bands, solo performers, rap presents Elephant Revival and the band will start at 9pm artists, singer songwriters (USA)at the Raheen House Hotel prompt. Tickets are priced at and instrumentalists are invited Clonmel on Tuesday, January €15 each and are available in to take part. 28th. Premier Music Centre Clonmel From the Regional Selection Clonmel World Music is on 052 6129811,from Gerry Night the act selected to back for its fifth year of bringing Lawless on 086 338 9619, represent Tipperary in the great bands to Tipperary. and from Martha Beardmore finals in April will meet the Renowned as one of the most on 087 910 7201. -4- Cork News Circulation: 37995 Friday, 17 January 2014 Area of Clip: 29300mm² Page: 72 Page 1 of 1

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For local music makers or music lovers, intimate establishments dotted across Cork offer something musictruly special. Adding to a musical occasion with their distinctive sound, atmosphere and feel and giving international and homegrown artists a platform to engage with fans and build new audiences, venues can often be unsung heroes in the musical world. Now as Cork sees four venues shortlisted in the Munster category for the upcoming IMRO Live Music Venue of the Year Awards, Play's Maria Tracey chats to those behind the ventures - Coughlans, the Crane Lane Theatre, DeBarra's and The Pavilion - on how they are keeping the local music scene alive and thriving. -5- Cork News Circulation: 37995 Friday, 17 January 2014 Area of Clip: 2900mm² Page: 72 Page 1 of 1

Along with awards to the leading live music venues in their regions, there will be one overall award for IMRO National Live Music Venue of the Year presented in Dublin on Tuesday, February 4th. This award is decided upon by the public, who vote for their live music venue of the year from the combined shortlist of all the regions. Live music fans should log on to surveymonkey.eom/s/ imrovenueawards and choose their favourite from the shortlist provided by Friday, January 31st. -6- Galway Advertiser Circulation: 70000 Thursday, 2 January 2014 Area of Clip: 12200mm² Page: 32 Page 1 of 1

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Bookiesmake MyBloody Valentine favouriteto scoop Choiceprize MARKHILLIARD ar Street, Dublin will join a list Xl's Chop Chop as favourites. A shortlist of 10 acts has been of previous winners that includes RTE Two will broadcast a announced for next month's last year's recipients special one-hour highlights Meteor Choice Music Prize for Delorentos, two-time winners show, featuring several Jape and The Divine Comedy best Irish album of 2013, highlights yet-to-be-announced performances, of which will be televised who stole the show in 2006. on March 2nd. "The Meteor Choice Music for the first time in the competition's As well as being the premier Prize shines a light on some of nine-year history. award in Irish music, it also offers our finest songwriting talents Several well known names including the opportunity for acts to each year," said Victor Finn, bookies' favourite My perform in front of key members chief executive of the Irish Music Bloody Valentine will feature of the music industry, particularly Rights Organisation, which among the contenders, alongside from the UK. sponsors the event along with emerging artists Lisa Lisa Comerford, Meteor's the Irish Recorded Music Association. O'Neill and Girls Names. consumer marketing director It is Ireland's foremost said: "As in previous years, the "The prize has always represented award in the world of music and shortlist is a real spotlight on the huge creativity and brings with it not just a €10,000 the kind of talent that we as a diversity found in Irish music country produce. There is always cash prize but exposure to movers and we are delighted to play our and shakers in the industry a massive pool of talent for outside of Ireland, particularly part in bringing this music to an the judges to choose from, and I through the attendance of several even wider audience." know fans really get behind Last night, bookmaker UK based promoters. their favourite." Paddy Power placed My Whoever collects the gong at The awards are also open to Bloody Valentine's MBV, Villagers' the February 27th event in Vic¬ the public with tickets on sale Awayland and Bell from Friday.

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ManoLe Tough MyBloody O Emperor Lisa O'Neill Villagers Changing Days Valentine Vitreous Same Cloth or Awaytand -8- Limerick Leader West Edition Circulation: 14851 Saturday, 28 December 2013 Area of Clip: 25300mm² Page: 8 Page 1 of 1

'Copyrightbreach' leads to court action DAVID HURLEY

THE Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO), has initiated legal proceedings against the owners of a Limerick pub over alleged breaches of music copyright and the non payment of royalties. At Limerick Circuit Court, lawyers representing IMRO applied for an injunction preventing the playing of music at Bourkes Bar, Catherine Street. According to court documents filed in support of the application, IMRO claims that Bourkes Bar does not currently have a music licence and has not paid more than €4,000 in royalties. Bourkes Bar and its licence holder, Lorcan Bourke, were granted a music licence by IMRO in March 2011, which permits the playing of (live and recorded) music at the premises. IMRO has initiated legal proceedings against Bourkes Bar, Catherine Street over alleged breaches of During the court proceedings, Judge the Copyright Act and the non-payment of royalities Carroll Moran was told the licence was revoked on May 1, last for alleged non payment of royalties and breaches of the Ireland on behalf of its members. or recorded. Copyright Act. Under copyright legislation, royalties must Faye Revington BL, representing IMRO, According to its website, IMROadministers be paid to the copyright holders for all public told the court that a music licence was performances of its member's work - be it live granted in March 2011 granting the owners of the performing right in copyright music in the premises the right to play music. Ms Revington said demands for payment were made in January and February of this year before the licence was revoked. In July, a civil equity bill was furnished to the owners of Bourkes seeking further demand for the monies and Ms Revington added that in October, notice was also served that proceedings were being initiated. Solicitor, Andrew Darcy, representing the respondents, requested an adjournment of the proceedings said he would need several weeks to prepare a defence. He indicated that his clients are disputing the amount of royalties which are owed. Ms Revington opposed the application for an adjournment. She claimed that music is still being played at the venue despite the absence of a music licence and that her clients were seeking an immediate injunction to stop the playing of music at the pub. Judge Moran said he was willing to give Mr Darcy time to prepare a defence. However, he said the matter will be heard in full on the next date. The application was adjourned until January 28, next. -9- Limerick Leader Saturday City Circulation: 14851 Saturday, 28 December 2013 Area of Clip: 25800mm² Page: 8 Page 1 of 1

'Copyright breach' leads to court action

DAVID HURLEY

THE Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO), has initiated legal proceedings against the owners of a Limerick pub over alleged breaches of music copyright and the non payment of royalties. At Limerick Circuit Court, lawyers representing IMRO applied for an injunction preventing the playing of music at Bourkes Bar, Catherine Street. According to court documents filed in support of the application, IMRO claims that Bourkes Bar does not currently have a music licence and has not paid more than €4,000 in royalties. Bourkes Bar and its licence holder, Lorcan Bourke, were granted a music licence by IMRO in March 2011, which permits the playing of (live and recorded) music at the premises. IMRO has initiated legal proceedings against Bourkes Bar, Catherine Street over alleged breaches of During the court proceedings, Judge the Copyright Act and the non-payment of royalities Carroll Moran was told the licence was revoked on May 1, last for alleged non or recorded. payment of royalties and breaches of the Ireland on behalf of its members. Under copyright legislation, royalties must Faye Revington BL, representing IMRO, Copyright Act. be paid to the copyright holders for all public told the court that a music licence was According to its website, IMRO administers performances of its member's work - be it live granted in March 2011 granting the owners of the performing right in copyright music in the premises the right to play music. Ms Revington said demands for payment were made in January and February of this year before the licence was revoked. In July, a civil equity bill was furnished to the owners of Bourkes seeking further demand for the monies and Ms Revington added that in October, notice was also served that proceedings were being initiated. Solicitor, Andrew Darcy, representing the respondents, requested an adjournment of the proceedings said he would need several weeks to prepare a defence. He indicated that his clients are disputing the amount of royalties which are owed. Ms Revington opposed the application for an adjournment. She claimed that music is still being played at the venue despite the absence of a music licence and that her clients were seeking an immediate injunction to stop the playing of music at the pub. Judge Moran said he was willing to give Mr Darcy time to prepare a defence. However, he said the matter will be heard in full on the next date. The application was adjourned until January 28, next. -10- Sligo Weekender Circulation: 6491 Thursday, 9 January 2014 Area of Clip: 44800mm² Page: 12 Page 1 of 2

Hawk's Well in running for best live venue The Hawk's Well Theatre has been nominated for the best live music venue in Connaught for the third time, in the IMRO Live Music Venue of The Year Awards. The annual awards celebrate the dedication and passion of those who work in Ireland's live music venues, providing the public with an exceptional live music experience, week in, week out. More than 8,500 IMRO members considered hundreds of venues across the country for the shortlist Venues were judged on their commitment to providing the core elements that make for a great live music venue - atmosphere, sound and lighting, staging, diversity of programming and importantly, the staff and management of each venue. Live music venues and festivals play a vital role in the music industry in Ireland, giving international and homegrown artists a platform VISIT: Hawk's Well welcomed many music acts and fans in 2013. to engage with fans and build new audiences. They also play a central one of the leading live music venues "Sligo musicians also featured in role in urban and rural communities in Connaught for this award," our 'Perfect Beauty' performance across the country, providing said Marie O'Byrne, Director at and exhibition in August as part a social gathering space for varied the Hawk's Well. of the Tread Softly Festival. The audiences, and contributing hugely "2013 has been a fantastic year Hawk's Well also brought top class to the domestic economy. for music at the Hawk's Well with traditional music throughout the At the ceremony in IMRO HQ in acts such as Glen Hansard, Maura country last May when traditional Dublin on February 4, awards will O'Connell, Tim O'Brien, Solas and Irish music band Blazing Bows undertook be presented to the leading five music Victor Wooten at the Theatre. a very successful nationwide venue in each of the following "In terms of our own music productions tour." regions: Dublin, Leinster (excluding in 2013 we commissioned 2014 is shaping up to be another Dublin), Connacht, Munster a new work 'The Barinthus Suite' great year for music at the and Ulster (Donegal, Monaghan, written by drummer/composer Theatre with Eddi Reader, Kieran Cavan). David Lyttle and bassist/composer Goss and Beth Nielsen Chapman One overall award will be presented Eddie Lee. all performing over the next few to the IMRO National Live "A concert last October which months. Music Venue of the Year. This celebrated one of Sligo's most You can vote for the Hawk's Well award is decided upon by the pubhe, loved musical heroes; Seamie Theatre by logging on to http:// who vote for their five music O'Dowd was a definite highlight www.surveymonkey.com/s/imrovenueawards venue of the year from the combinedof the year, as was a concert by before January 31. shortlist of all the regions. Kieran Quinn and friends last November.One lucky voter will win a Samsung "It's great to be recognised as Galaxy Tab 3. -11- Sligo Weekender Circulation: 6491 Thursday, 9 January 2014 Area of Clip: 44800mm² Page: 12 Page 2 of 2

MUSIC: Kieran Quinn at the piano during his night of music in the Hawk's Well last year. -12- Sligo Champion Circulation: 9572 Tuesday, 14 January 2014 Area of Clip: 23000mm² Page: 28 Page 1 of 1

Hawk'sWell in themix for top

THEmusic HAWK'S WELL needs your vote.venue It could mean the Sligo theatre becoming the Music Venue of the Year. And a voter could win a Samsung Galaxy Tab 3. The Hawk's Well has already been nominated for the best live music venue in Connacht. It has gained the distinction for the third time in the IMRO Live Music Venue of The Year Awards. More than 8,500 IMRO members considered hundreds of venues across the country. The awards ceremony will be held in Dublin on February 4. One overall award will be presented to the IMRO National Live Music Venue of the Year. Marie O'Byrne, director at the Hawk's Well, said: "It's great to be recognised as one of the leading live music venues in Connacht. 2013 has been a fantastic VictorWooten was at Hawk'sWell in 2013. year for music at the Hawk's Well feet Beauty" performance and exhibition with acts such as Glen Hansard, in August as part of the Tread Softly Maura O'Connell, Tim O'Brien, Solas Festival. and Victor Wooten at the Theatre. "The Hawk's Well also brought top "In terms of our own class traditional music throughout the music productions in country last May when traditional 2013, we commissioned a m Irish music band Blazing Bows new work 'The undertook a very successful Barinthus Suite' written nationwide tour." by drummer and You can vote for the Hawk's composer David Lyttle Well Theatre at surveymonkey.com/s/imrovenueawards and bassist and composer Eddie Lee. before January 31. "A concert last October 2014 is shaping up to be which celebrated one another great year for of Sligo's most loved music at the Theatre musical heroes, with Eddi Reader, Seamie O'Dowd, Kieran Goss and was a definite Beth Nielsen Chapman highlight of the all performing year, as was a over the next concert by Kicran few months. Quinn and friends last GienHansard, November. left, was one of "Sligo musicians the top musicians also featured at Hawk'sWell in our 'Per in 2013. -13- Sligo Champion Circulation: 9572 Tuesday, 14 January 2014 Area of Clip: 8000mm² Page: 89 Page 1 of 1

HAWK S WELL NOMINATED FOR BEST LIVE VENUE

THE HAWK'S Well has been shortlisted as the best live music venue in Connacht in the IMRO venue of the year awards. This is the third time the Sligo setting has been nominated. The awards commend Irish venues that provide exceptional live music experiences throughout the year. More than 8,500 IMRO members considered hundreds of venues across the country for the shortlist. Venues were judged on their commitment to providing the core elements that make for a great live music venue atmosphere, sound and lighting, staging, diversity of programming and staff and management. The winners will be announced at a ceremony in the IMRO headquarters in Dublin on February 4th. Marie O'Byrne. Hawk's Well director, said "It's great to be recognised as one of the leading live music venues in Connacht for this award. '2013 has been a fantastic year for music at the Hawk s Well with acts such as Glen Hansard. Maura O Connell, Tim O Brien, Solas and Victor Wooten. ' In terms of our own music productions. we commissioned a new work The Barinthus Suite' written by drummer composer David Lyttle and bassist/composer Eddie Lee. "A concert last October which celebrated one of Sligo's most loved musical heroes - Seamie O'Dowd - was a definite highlight of the year, as was a concert by Kieran Quinn and friends.' It looks like 2014 is going to be more of the same, with the likes of Eddi Reader, Kieran Goss and Beth Nielsen Chapman some of the prestigious names on the billing. Vote tor the Hawk s Well by logging on t o http: www.surveymonkey.com, simrovenueawards before January 31st. You can even win a Samsung Galaxy Tab 3!