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'All of the groups that GESAC represents, they're our umbrella group. They are our voice. They protect our rights, as well as collecting the royalties and paying them out to us. So, it's all about trying to make everybody here aware of us, that they speak for us.' 🙋🏻♀️✨   Singer, songwriter and Chairperson of the IMRO board Eleanor McEvoy joined Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen, MEPs and over 30 renowned creators at the Meet the Authors event at the European Parliament in January.   Discussing issues severely impacting the creative sector, DJ Reinier Zonneveld said: 'There’s war going on in Europe and some people may think ‘why should we save a bunch of creatives and musicians?’ But culture is a cornerstone of society, especially in times like these. I think we should find ways to use AI to empower people to do better things than they could before, but in a way that protect human creation.' 🎨🎵   GESAC groups 32 of the largest authors’ societies in the European Union, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland. They defend and promote the rights of more than 1 million creators and rights holders in the areas of music, audiovisual works, visual arts, and literary and dramatic works. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e9CZk4Yg 🔗

🎉✨ SAVE THE DATE ✨🎉 Our beloved IMRO Venue Awards will be back in exactly 4 weeks, on the 25th of March! Make sure to register (for free) by sending a quick email to events@imro.ie 📧 and stay tuned to find out who's performing this year 🤭 Members, make sure to nominate your favourites! Votings are open until Friday, February 28th. 🎬 Video content from the 2024 Venue Awards by Ian James White

✨✍ The Views of the Valley songwriting camp returns this summer! 15 talented songwriters and producers from across Ireland and beyond will come together at Minmore Mews, a stunning courtyard of cottages surrounded by the breathtaking Wicklow landscape. 🗓️ Sunday 22 - Thursday 26 June 🏡 Wicklow, Ireland 🎶 10 Artists / Songwriters and 5 Producers If you are an artist, songwriter or producer with experience, you can apply and find out more via https://lnkd.in/eW8BvDrW. The Views of the Valley songwriting camp is supported by IMRO.

'I like the way it's a fusion of Irish bands and European bands, because I think we need to attract European bands to want to play here.' On today’s episode we are turning our attention to the Singular Artists festival, Borderline. Taking place across three rooms in the Workman’s Club in Dublin, the two day event showcases an eclectic mix of international and local acts. ✨🤟 Borderline returns to the Workman’s this weekend, Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd of February and ahead of these festivities, Danny Carroll spoke to Steve Taylor (Booking Agent with ATC Live) and Dan Malone from Dublin trio YARD. Steve Taylor, is a Glasgow based booking agent with the company ATC Live, one of the largest booking agents in Europe. Steve looks after the Irish trio Adore, who are performing at Borderline this Saturday, and he spoke to us about developing artists at the early stage of their career. Before this we hear from Dan Malone, guitarist with YARD. They'll be performing on Saturday night in the Workman’s Cellar, and ahead of the show, he dropped by the IMRO office to tell us more about the band’s origins and plans for the future. The IMRO Podcast is available on all major streaming platforms. 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eEBDUUPf

📣 Meet the Managers on March 13th! Our next panel will shed light on the relationship between artist and management, and who better to join us for this chat than Bekah Molony, Conor Cusack and Gavin Elsted? Come and join us on Thursday, March 13th 🎧🤘 Moderated by Zara Hedderman, the talk will present some vital information for artists considering working with a manager and how to develop their career in the music industry. Places are free, but limited! To register, email events@imro.ie 📧 More info here: https://lnkd.in/egMRP_Zk

The first in a series of 4 Soft Gut Song Camp dates for 2025 has been announced, with applications now open to music creators worldwide. Sponsored once again by IMRO, the camp provides a unique opportunity for artists, songwriters, and producers to collaborate in a creative and immersive environment. Applications open February 24, 2025. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative experience! 📍 Location: Analogue Catalogue Residential Recording Studios, Rathfriland, Northern Ireland 📆 First Camp: April 18–20, 2025 📝 Applications Open: February 24, 2025 🌍 Open to music creators worldwide For more info: https://lnkd.in/eMyCkVrS

Update! The Live Submission Deadline has been EXTENDED to next week Friday, February 21st, 5 pm 📆⏰ Submit your gigs via the Member Portal: https://members.imro.ie/

Good news for all creative music producers out there! 🥳🎧 We've partnered with RoEx as part of our affinity scheme. IMRO members receive 30% off one month's subscription to an Automix Pro account. Automix handles the technical aspects of mixing - so you can focus more on the creative side of music production. 🎨✨ No studio or complex plugins needed. If you'd like to avail of this offer, email us at membership@imro.ie 📨 ➡ more info here: https://lnkd.in/eVKAg4h4

Don't forget to register your gigs this week! You can do so via the Member Portal or in the IMRO App. The next Live Submission Deadline is this Friday, February 14th, at 5 pm. ⏰

Yesterday, creators and policymakers met in the European Parliament to discuss the impact of AI on music and creators. Organised by GESAC, topics covered included generative AI, exploitative buy-out contracts, transparency and fairness in the streaming market: https://lnkd.in/e9CZk4Yg 🔗 Reinier Zonneveld: “[...] Culture is a cornerstone of society, especially in times like these. I think we should find ways to use AI to empower people to do better things than they could before, but in a way that protect human creation.” Michael McNamara MEP said: “While it presents many exciting new opportunities, it cannot be allowed result in the sacrificing of creators who feed the models being developed by generative AI companies. The priority should be the creation of a sustainable and healthy licensing market.”