Music Industry Day

Sligo Music, in association with Sligo Live and The Model, presents a jam-packed Music Industry Day with panels and workshops focused on helping you to get your music out into the world, be it live or on record. The Industry Day will take place on 27th October from 10-4.30pm in The Model, Sligo.

The Industry Day is aimed at musicians, promoters and managers in Sligo and the North-West seeking no-nonsense advice from more established industry players nationally. Contributions will come from First Music Contact, IMRO, Fund it, Music Generation Sligo, Jim Carroll (Irish Times), Niall Byrne (Nialler9), Una Mullally, Ross Shiel (Muzu TV) and Ger McDonnell, Karl Geraghty (Workmans Club), Gugai (Roisin Dubh), Jim Lawless (Manger of The Corona’s), Irish labels Delphi and Bluestack and many more

The day aims to take you through the 101 of all aspects of the business, and topics covered will include

•     home recording tips,
•     digital distribution,
•     how to get a gig,
•     how to promote yourself,
•     and how to get your recorded music out on record or digital release.

The event will also feature live showcases during the day and into the night. For more information on Sligo Music, follow updates on twitter and facebook.

Registration for the Industry Day is now open via The Model’s online booking system. This is a subsidised event so tickets are just €15, which includes lunch.  Tickets may also be bought in person from The Model, or over the phone on 071-914 1405.