IMRO Chats

SXSW

• IMRO - Irish Music Rights Organisation • Season 1 • Episode 2

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IMRO Chats is a monthly podcast series exploring the topics, challenges and opportunities shaping Ireland’s music industry.

In this month’s episode, IMRO Chats focuses on SXSW, the annual music, film and tech festival in Austin, Texas, revealing how the event provides opportunities and support for Irish artists to perform abroad.

Featuring insights from industry professionals, policymakers and artists including Angela Dorgan from First Music Contact, Minister of State Robert Troy and Dan Malone of Dublin band Yard, the discussion showcases the pathways the festival creates, how Irish acts are supported, and what emerging artists need to succeed internationally.