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Aideen O'Brien (Mighty Craic Music)

December 17, 2024 • IMRO - Irish Music Rights Organisation

On today’s episode, we’re learning more about the world of music publishing and supervision with Aideen O’Brien

Originally from Cork, Aideen has been based in Canada for over three decades, working for major organisations including BMG Publishing and Entertainment One.

A founding member of the Canadian Songwriters Hall Of Fame, in recent years she’s gone on to form her own company Mighty Craic Music, based in downtown Toronto.

Aideen was home recently to contribute to the RTÉ series Ballroom Blitz, that focused on the history of showbands in Ireland, and she also popped by the IMRO office, for a chat.

Aideen discusses her experience in the Canadian music industry as well as Nashville, and provides some of useful advice for songwriters considering a publishing deal.