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2FM announces the 10 Irish acts it will champion in 2021
Rising initiative will see artists promoted extensively on air and given a €1,000 bursary
Budget 2021: Musicians welcome €50m for live entertainment industry
Eleanor McEvoy says Government support is ‘unprecedented’ for musicians
IMRO speeds up royalty payments to Covid-hit Irish musicians
Pandemic has been ‘catastrophic’ for the music industry, says Eleanor McEvoy
Counselling for musicians whose incomes have ‘fallen off a cliff’
Minding Creative Minds to provide support for musicians financially hit by Covid-19
Elections round-up: how people voted across the EU
Country-by-country guide to elections that saw modest gains for the far-right in many member states
Dublin band A House (or part of them anyway) re-form to play classic album live
Dave Couse and Fergal Bunbury to play the 1991 album I Am the Greatest live at NCH
Culture Night 2018: Everything you need to know
It’s hard not to be bamboozled by the choice on offer. Here’s a selection of the best bits
Eleanor McEvoy calls for Government strategy to protect music industry
Songwriter disappointed at EU vote against copyright Bill to pay creators in digital age
Sean Moncrieff: ‘I have a lifetime habit of being slightly too late for things’
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Streaming music: why royalties are still only a trickle
A recent Imro report, drawn up by Deloitte, highlights the music industry’s growing contribution to the Irish economy, but how much is actually going into the musicians’ pockets?
Music rights body Imro calls for national industry strategy
More needs to be done to foster the ‘business of music’ amid copyright challenges
YouTube and Facebook ‘should be forced to pay musicians fairly’
IMRO calls for new EU legislation to ensure proper remuneration for music creators
Irish music industry shares ‘safe harbour’ copyright concerns in Brussels
Eleanor McEvoy highlights bargaining power ‘imbalance’ between platforms and creators
Artists’ tax exemption may be in line for a future tweaking
Report considers income averaging, though other forms of funding might better suit
Choice Music Prize Shortlist announced
Girl Band, Villagers and Róisín Murphy among the shortlist for the Irish album of the year prize
A Culture Night to remember: 350,000 turn out for occasion
Crowds stay on streets after visiting museums, galleries, theatres, churches, studios
How to strike a winning note in music industry
Knowing the moving parts of the business is vital if an artist is ever to truly succeed
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