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This may only be copied under the terms of a Newspaper Licensing Ireland agreement (www.newspaperlicensing.ie) or wirtten publisher permission. -2- Table of Contents 29/01/2013 Mayo News: Linenhall Arts Centre on IMRO awards shortlist............................................................................3 27/02/2013 Evening Echo: Marquee named 'best small music festival'................................................................................... 4 13/02/2013 Galway Independent: Monroe's Live nominated for IMRO award.................................................................................... 5 14/02/2013 Galway Advertiser: Monroe's Live nominated for IMRO award.................................................................................... 6 17/02/2013 Sunday World: MONROES of Galway has been nominated.....................................................................................7 21/02/2013 Donegal Democrat Broadsheet: Mountcharles singer-songwriter wins prestigious competition..................................................... 8 15/02/2013 Donegal News-Friday: Multi-talented Donegal duo win Pan Celtic National Song Contest................................................ 9 28/02/2013 Evening Herald: MUSIC GONG CHANGED OUR LIVES.............................................................................................10 19/02/2013 Irish News-Business: MUSIC INDUSTRY CONFERENCE.................................................................................................. 14 27/02/2013 Irish Times: Olympia wins best Dublin live venue...........................................................................................15 05/02/2013 Carlow Nationalist: PAN CELTIC SONG CONTEST........................................................................................................16 07/02/2013 South Tipp Today: Paula reaches final of national.................................................................................................... 17 05/02/2013 Kildare Nationalist: Riverbank shortlisted as best live music venue........................................................................... 18 05/02/2013 Carlow People: Song concert............................................................................................................................... 19 22/02/2013 Munster Express: Successful year for Youthreach................................................................................................... 20 Copyright Material. This may only be copied under the terms of a Newspaper Licensing Ireland agreement (www.newspaperlicensing.ie) or wirtten publisher permission. -3- Mayo News Tuesday, 29 January 2013 Page 1 of 1 Page: 13 Circulation: 10229 Area of Clip: 23600mm² Clip ID: 32734 Linenhall Arts Centre on IMRO awards shortlist AINE RYAN musicologist Orla Henihan said: "As well as having excellent natural acoustics and a really good CASTLEBAR'S Linenhall Arts sound system and excellent technical Centre has been shortlisted for support when required, the a prestigious Live Music Venue Linenhall is also small enough to of the Year Award by IMRO (Irish offerawarmandintimatedynamic Music Rights Organisation). The between audience and performers." centre, which is renowned for its provision of a busy' and quality The Linenhall's commitment programme of events, is one of to an innovative music programme five venues in Connaught to have has also culminated in been selected by IMRO, after the commissioning of musical more than 8,000 members considered events. Last year the centre cocommissioned hundreds of venues a ten-day tour around the country. with Julie Feeney and localschool "We are delighted with this choirs, as well as 'The Music nomination, it reflects all the work Makers', a multimedia touring we put into making the Linenhall show about traditional instrument a great venue both for performers a DELIGHTED WITH NOMINATION Marie Farrell. makers. This show toured and audiences," said longtime to seven venues around Ireland, Director, Marie Farrell. to Classical, Jazz to Folk, and Niebla,EmilieConway, We Banjo and culminated in aperformance The centres were assessed by World Music to contemporary, 3, Declan O'Rourke, Southern at the Centre Culturel Irlandais IMRO members for their atmosphere,performed by national and internationalTenant Folk Union, and Classical in Paris. sound and lighting, staging, musicians and also local Indian musicians Dara O'Brien, Venues shortlisted in the IMRO diversity of programming in 2012 talents," Marie Farrell continued. Sadanand Magee and Sudipto regional categories go forward and the staff and management. Das. The programme also presentedsuchlocaltalentasto the shortlist of 25 for the "Our mission is to make arts The Linenhall 2012 five music Castlebar NationalLiveMusicVenueAward, accessible to as wide an audience programme included Martin Concert Band, St Gerald's also based on a public vote. as possible, and part of that is to Hayes and the Teetotallers, Julie College students and folk singer offer a variety of live music experiencesFeeney, Can Percussion Trio, Luke Davis. MORE on how to vote at www. ranging from Traditional VanbrughStringQuartet,Eduardo Arts Access Officer andresident thelinenhall.com -4- Evening Echo Circulation: 18632 Wednesday, 27 February 2013 Area of Clip: 19900mm² Page: 8 Page 1 of 1 Marqueenamed 'best small music festival CORK'S Live at the Marquee concert series was named Ireland's Best Small Music Festival at the Irish Music Rights Organisation Awards (IMRO) in Dublin last night. Last year's IMRO national Best Live Music Venue title holders, Cork Opera House, also received a special commendation in the Hot Press Readers' Award category. The overall IMRO Live Music Venue Of The Year 2012 Award went to Monroe's of Galway. The annual music venue awards — voted on by more than 8,000 IMRO members — aim to recognise music venues that provide the highest standards in live music entertainment and acknowledge the central role that live music venues play in developing and By MARIAROLSTON During summer of 2013, we Hot Press editor Niall Stokes supporting Ireland's music will have another fantastic said: "Live music is more important community. the IMRO 2012 Best Small month of music at The Marquee than ever for musicians The awards were hosted by Music Festival Award on with international artists and bands so it is crucial that 2FM's Paddy McKenna at the behalf of Aiken Promotions like Elton John, Sting, Oily they have the best possible IMRO headquarters in Dublin said: "We're delighted to Murs, The National, Elvis Costello, venues to play in. The IMRO last night and saw live music accept this award from IMRO The Wanted and ZZ Top Live Music Venue Awards are performances by Daithf and in acknowledgement of nine joining great Irish acts such as a brilliant platform for recognising The Rubberbandits. great years of putting on gigs Christy Moore, The Boomtown all of the good work that Bren Berry, who accepted at The Marquee in Cork. Rats and The Coronas." is happening all over Ireland." -5- Galway Independent Circulation: 57506 Wednesday, 13 February 2013 Area of Clip: 9900mm² Page: 55 Page 1 of 1 Monroe'sLive nominated forIMRO Award m Dominick Street venue Monroe'slive music venue in each of who can vote for their live Live has been nominated the following regions: Dublin, music venue of the year. for the prestigious annual Leinster (excluding Dublin), To be in with a chance Irish Music Rights Organisation Connacht, Munster and to win an iPad, simply share (IMRO) Awards. Ulster. the voting link by Tuesday, The awards celebrate One overall award will 19 February from the Monroe's the dedication and passion also be presented: the IMRO Live Facebook page of those who work in Ireland's National Live Music Venue and leave a comment. For live music venues, of the Year. This award is more on the awards, visit and provide the public with decided upon by the public, www.imro.ie. an exceptional live music experience, week in, week out. In 2012 alone, shows at Monroe's Live included international and Irish music stars, including The Stunning, Damien Dempsey, Sharon Shannon, Ryan Sheridan, Cathy Davey, Neil Hannon and Brian Kennedy, while Maria Doyle Kennedy graced the stage this month. 2013 is already looking like a star-studded year, with shows from Janet Devlin, Atomic Kitten, East 17, Jack L, Lunasa plus Sharon Shannon and Band to name but a few. At the ceremony in IMRO HQ in Dublin on Tuesday 26 February, awards will be presented to the leading -6- Galway Advertiser Circulation: 70000 Thursday, 14 February 2013 Area of Clip: 5300mm² Page: 89 Page 1 of 1 Monroe's Live nominated for IMROaward BY KERNAN ANDREWS Galwegians can also be in with a chance to win an MONROE'SLIVE has iPad by sharing the voting been nominated for an link by Tuesday February IMRO Connacht Live 19, from the Monroe's Live Music Venue of the Year Facebook page and leaving 2012award. a comment. The annual awards celebrate the dedication and passion of those who work in Ireland's live music venues. Monroe's has staged shows by The Stunning, Damien Dempsey, Sharon Shannon, Ryan Sheridan, and Cathy Davey. The awards will be presented in Dublin on February 26. One overall award will be presented with the IMRO National Live Music Venue of the Year. This award is decided upon by the public vote. -7- Sunday World Circulation: 177575 Sunday, 17 February 2013 Area of Clip: 2000mm² Page: 77 Page 1 of 1 F MONROES