Artists are at the core of everything we do.

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WHO WE ARE

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.

First Music Contact and Performing Arts Forum, together with our partner arts resource organisations, are continuing our work to advocate for fairer, more sustainable careers across the cultural sector.

This December, we’re repeating our Pay & Conditions research, helping us build a clearer picture of the realities facing artists, arts workers, and organisations.

We expect the findings to again highlight the chronic under-resourcing of the sector but the more responses we receive, the stronger the evidence we can bring to Government, funders, and partners.

Artists & Music Industry Workers

  • If you see yourself primarily as an  artist / musician , music industry worker please take the time to  complete this survey.

Companies 

  • If you see yourself as mainly a company in music  manager, label, publisher, photographer, marketing / PR , promoter etc,  please take the time to  complete this survey.

Venues

  • If  you’re  involved in the running of a music venue,  please take the time to complete this survey. 

OUR PROJECTS

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FMC CONSULTANCIES

We’re here to support you with any questions or challenges you may be facing while navigating the music industry and developing your career. FMC’s 1-1 consultancy sessions are completely free and open to musicians who are Irish or based in Ireland.

We can provide guidance on building your team, information about visas and touring abroad, reaching out to media, reading contracts, and much more.

FMC CEO Angela Dorgan