IMRO Panel Discussion | Live Music Roadmap

Moderated by Paul McLoone, this panel discussion explores and demystifies the process of engaging and working with live music booking professionals and venues. Providing advice and insights on the panel are:

Éamonn Conway - MCD Booker/Artist Manager

Stephen Bradley - Booker for The Belfast Empire

Emily O'Connor - Singer with Vernon Jane

Aiden O'Connor - Booker for Mike The Pies, Listowel

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2:15 - When is a good time to start approaching bookers for gigs? - Eamonn Conway from MCD

3:55 - Aiden from Mike The Pies perspective and how they are different to Dublin venues

6:15 - Eamon Conway on being a booker and artist manager

7:10 - Stephen Bradley perspective on The Empire in Belfast and when to approach for gigs.

09:25 - Should bands prepare to endure a bit of hardship?

11:00 - Emily O’Connor from Vernon Jane gives artists perspective on approaching bookers and getting shows, the motivation for doing them.

13:45 - What are the ways you’ve gone about promoting a show?

26:20 - Generally speaking, what should new bands expect from in terms of earning or breaking even on show?

33:00 - Do bands need to be a bit more careerist/business orientated?

37:25 - Are regional venues becoming more important?

39:30 - What’s the best way to go about getting on the festival circuit?

48:30 - Getting over to UK festivals as a young band

55:25 - Would there be any advice that each of the panellists could give to artists/bands getting ready to tour?

56:30 - Eamon Conway on the importance of a successful London show