Coming Up Next….
Regional Development Plan
Stage 6
In collaboration with the Arts Offices of Laois, Offaly, Longford and Meath, we are delighted to launch Stage 6 of the Regional Development Programme. If you’re an artist based in any of these counties, we’ll be hosting exclusive panels by industry professionals, tailored to your needs as a musician.
Would you like to learn more about the grants available to you? Or how to secure a manager or agent? How can you grow your fanbase online? Join us for Stage 6 and let us know what panels you’d like to see by completing the survey.
Our Projects
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Book a one-to-one consultation with our Information Officer and receive tailored advice and guidance across all areas of your music career.
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A portal to connect you to the Irish Music Industry
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Ireland’s Music Export Office
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A series of free online music industry panels developed to support and provide access to resources for artists in regional areas of Ireland.
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Our weekly curated playlist highlights the best new music emerging from Ireland.
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Ireland’s biggest international music showcase and festival
Artists are at the core of everything we do.
First Music Contact is Ireland’s leading music organisation, supporting musicians and the independent music sector with projects that help artists build lasting careers.
Developing, Showcasing and Supporting the soundtrack to Ireland’s Future.
Made In Ireland
PLAYLIST
The Made In Ireland playlist, available on Spotify and Qobuz, is a specially curated playlist that highlights some of the best and most exciting new music coming out of Ireland right now.
It showcases tracks from independent and emerging Irish artists working across genres, giving them a broader audience and helping listeners discover fresh home-grown talent. The playlist is updated on a weekly basis and reflects the vibrancy of Ireland’s current music scene, making it an ideal place for industry professionals and fans alike to hear what’s new and noteworthy.