Primavera Pro 2024

Music From Ireland will once again return to Primavera Pro, Barcelona from 29th May - 2nd June!

Primavera Pro is a global meeting point for the music world, opening a window on what's new and the challenges of an industry that is in constant evolution. During the week of Primavera Sound, this commitment culminates in the celebration of the yearly international meeting in Barcelona. For 5 days, the state of the music business is debated with the best-known experts in the field, showcasing dozens of newcomer bands and giving access to all the tools necessary for the professionals from all around the world who attend the meeting.

The Irish acts showcasing at Primavera Pro 2024 are:

Chubby Cat

Curtisy

katie phelan

The Love Buzz

YARD

The Music From Ireland showcase will take place on Thursday 30th of May in CCCB Barcelona. Below are the stage times.

12:00 katie phelan

12:50 The Love Buzz

13:40 Chubby Cat

14:30 Curtisy

15:20 YARD

SXSW 2024

A number of artists participating in the SXSW Music From Ireland Showcase have decided not to participate due to concerns around SXSW sponsors. One of Culture Ireland’s (funders of Music From Ireland) and Music from Ireland’s core values is that of artistic freedom of expression and we do not mediate or advise artists in relation to choices they make on any matter whether political, artistic or otherwise.  

If an artist chooses not to participate in SXSW this will not have a bearing on future showcasing opportunities for those artists. Music From Ireland and Culture Ireland actively supports artists' right to freedom of expression, which is fundamental to their role as agents of change in society.  

A number of Irish artists who met on Tuesday have released a joint statement and have indicated that they will not be participating in any official SXSW shows.

Music From Ireland and Culture Ireland respect their decision and have cancelled the Music From Ireland Ireland official showcase, as well as the Full Irish Breakfast official daytime show. Minister for Arts Catherine Martin met with the bands on Tuesday and expressed her respect for their artistic freedom of expression.

In lieu of showcases, the artists will make a joint statement at the Velveeta Room at 8pm on Thursday 14th and again at the Flamingo Cantina on Friday 15th at 1pm.

The artists that were originally going to showcase at SXSW with Music From Ireland are:

Cardinals / Chalk / Gavin James 

Gurriers / Kneecap / Mick Flannery

NewDad / Robert Grace

Soda Blonde / SPRINTS

 ESNS will take place on 17-20 January in Groningen, Netherlands, and 10 Irish acts will be showcasing across three nights at the festival. Every year, the international music industry descends on the city on the hunt for artists and bands to book for their festivals and venues. 

The list of announced Irish acts selected for ESNS ‘24 are: 

Kingfishr / CMAT / Chalk / The Love Buzz /

Sweetlemondae / Junè pinku / Chonchùr White / Le Boom /

Chubby Cat / YARD

The Great Escape 2024

Music From Ireland returns to The Great Escape in Brighton, UK again this year, where a number of top class Irish acts will showcase to thousands of international music industry and lovers alike.

The Great Escape 2024 takes place May 15th - 18th. 19 Irish acts announced to showcase so far are:

Amble / Big Sleep / Bruising Shins / Caleb Kunle / Cardinals / Chubby Cat

Cruel Sister / Darren Kiely / Dove Ellis / Kingfishr / Kneecap / milk. / Muireann Bradley

Really Good Time / Uly / YARD

Our official showcase takes place in The Prince Albert on Thursday 16th May from 12 noon. Check out the lineup and stage times below. See the Irish gig schedule below too.

Irish Artist Gigs at The Great Escape

The Music From Ireland networking brunch at The Great Escape will also take place on Thursday 16th May from 10am to 11.45am in Mrs Fitzherberts upstairs and outdoor terrace, 25-26 New Road, Brighton. 

Please fill in the form below to register your interest in attending.

R.S.V.P. is essential as places will run out.

 A2IM Indie Week 2024

A2IM Indie Week is a four-day international conference and networking event aimed at maximizing the global impact of Independent music.

Music From Ireland will support a limited number of Irish delegate flights to attend the event, covering up to €600 per person with funding from Culture Ireland. A2IM has a registration cost of 500 dollars per person, which will also be covered by joint sponsorship from AIM Ireland and Music From Ireland with funding from Culture Ireland. Applications were assessed by A2IM.

The Irish delegates attending A2IM Indie Week 2024 from 10th - 13th June are: