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Independent Band Opportunities / News
Hello all I thought that we could have a thread where people can post possible opportunites for independant bands and share knowledge that posters found which spread awareness of how to promote or break out their band. I'll go first: Knockanstockan (an indie band festival) are taking submissions at the moment. Guidelines…
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Know Your Musos! (SoundCloud/YouTube ONLY! - No discussion!)
Seems like a good idea. You talk the talk, but can you walk the walk? And give us a look at ya too! :P I'm Barry, Bassist, 30yo Here's me with my old band Burma Shade http://soundcloud.com/papa-smut/08-la-casa-mai The soundcloud player seems great, but I'm still on the hunt for something that can embed an mp3 here... Most…
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Hearing Damage/Loss
Due to popular demand (Good man Rigsby), here's our sticky thread on hearing damage and hearing loss. Post or PM me for suggestions of what you think should be in the first post here. I wear Etymotic Research ER-20 earplugs whenever I'm at a show, rehearsing or playing anything. I got a set for about a fiver in HMV a while…
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Charter for Bands and Musicians Community: Read, digest, or get banned (updated 1/11)
This is primarily a discussion forum for life in a band. Dealing with promotion, tips on promoting your gig, dealing with bandmate ego’s etc., are all for this forum. General Charter No musicians wanted/available ads here. Please put them in the Musicians Available or Wanted forum. No pimping your band. If you…
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Bands & Musicians Resources ***Amended 26/11/12***
I have tidied up the old Bands & Musicians resources thread and produced the information you can see below. If anyone has anything to add to or correct in this thread, please let one of the moderators know and they will update it. Some useful threads: Your Band's Music Before you hand over cash to a promoter...read this!…
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A New Toutless is coming!
Bit of a big one to share. We've been running Toutless for nearly 20 years as the go-to place for buying and selling tickets in Ireland without getting ripped off by touts or scammed on Facebook Marketplace. We're launching a brand new platform in July with the exact same mission. A fan-first ticket trading platform but…
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Free recording and mixing
Hi all, Offering the above, recordings will be done in a rehearsal studio in Drumcondra, extra overdubs elsewhere later if necessary. No catch, but the rehearsal room cost will be split between all (usually 50ish Euro per session). Below is some recent examples from Spotify, and links to others. PM if interested. Thanks…
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Early artist access – Fuzzish
Hey everyone. Local lads in Wicklow are launching a music app for independent artists/bands and are looking for active artists for their beta launch. If interested feel free to apply. If you've any questions I'll pass em on. More infos: www.fuzzish.com http://www.fuzzish.com Thanks
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Cover gigs in and around the midlands? (Or within reach)
Hi folks, Just a quick question: Does anyone know of any decent pubs or venues for solo cover gigs in the midlands (particularly around Kildare, Offaly and Meath areas…Newbridge, Enfield, Maynooth, Nass, Clane, Kinegad, Kilcock, Lucan/Blanch in Dublin – or similar areas etc?) I’ve been out of the game for years now and…
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Might seem odd but...What's the lay of the land for Musicians/Songwriters in the 2020s?
Hi folks, I’m trying to navigate the landscape here in the mid-2020s compared to when I was last actively active in the music scene in Ireland (around 15 years ago). I’ve a number of different projects I’d like to get up and running or at least explore, some more urgently than others. But the thing is I’ve no idea where to…
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Rehearse at own place
Hey everyone, A friend of mine who is a drummer has kind of a whole equipment to rehearse with a band, record and all, but it is in a room at an industrial unit very far from his home, he is looking to another place to both store and use it to rehearse and record. Would anyone have any recommendations? He has been looking…
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What musicians are more in demand in Dublin?
Being playing guitar for a while but I recently decided to move to a new instrument, either bass or drums. My ultimate goal is to play gigs, so looking to know what instruments in general are usually more in demand for bands. I know people are going to say just play what you love but I honestly like both the same, and…
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Anyone heard of 'The City Gents' band?
Hi, I heard a band a few years ago which were called The City Gents. They were from Dublin and I am trying to track them down with no luck at all. Just wondering whether anyone knows anything about them or how to contack them? Thanks:confused:
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Rehearsal Room North Co. Dublin
Hi, are there any rooms to rehearse in North County Dublin...... Swords, Donabate, Rush, Lusk, Skerries.
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Which Guitar Amp?
Hi All, Would appreciate any help on this, long overdue on my behalf, I'm playing in a band 6yrs now so should really have addressed this sooner. For years was playing out of marshall avt150 combo, big heavy and extremely loud amp, but watching us back live I'm always drowned out by the bass player and drums and even when…
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T-Shirt printing recommendation
Can anyone recomnend an Irish company they've used that does decent TShirt printing for bands?
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Microphone
Hi, I've been singing for years in the church, competitions and socially. I've never used a microphone and recently heard a solo singer sing at a mass and using a microphone and her voice that is amazing without a microphone was even more amazing when she used the microphone. I was wondering what microphone would anyone on…
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Wedding bands (Music)
Hi all, I'm really struggling with trying to find good wedding bands, getting married in the West of Ireland - does anyone please have any recommendations??
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Small Original Band Venues Nationwide
Hi I'd appreciate suggestions/recommendations for small venues which showcase original acts anywhere in Ireland. Thanks a million
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Piano Lessons Tallaght
Hi, I am offering piano lessons in the Tallaght area (Sundale). I can prepare students for grade exams with Royal Irish Academy of Music or they can learn just for fun. I am garda vetted and qualified through Royal Irish Academy of Music and Trinity College London. Please send private message for more information or to…
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You’re Invited to a Piano Recital: Childhood Dreams, Nighttime Whispers in RIAM on Feb 13, 2025
We are excited to announce a special evening of music where a professional pianist be performing two beautiful piano works: 🎵 Robert Schumann: Kinderszenen, Op. 15 (Scenes from Childhood) 🎵 Medtner Sonata op.25 n.2 "Nightwind” 📅 Date: Feb 13, 2025 ⏰ Time: 19:00 📍 Location: Royal Irish Academy of Music (Vernon Studio) 36-38…
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Recommended Electro-acoustic solo setup to start gigging?
Hi to all, after many years of 'home-playing' (thought that might sound better than playing with myself), I'm ready to jump into some live-gigs. Nothing too flash just a few local-ish pubs to begin with then will see where that takes me. Aside from that, having just built a 'leisure-room' out the back of our place I'm…
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Moved: Violin/Keyboard player needed
This discussion has been moved.
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How many singles must we sell to figure in Irish chart?
Hey, Releasing a single in the New Year. We're aiming to get in the top 30. I know it's not much, but will pad out the Bio a little! Anyone with experience of charting in Ireland? What chart position did you reach? And how many sales were required to get there? Finally, did you get there via Downloads alone? Or did you…
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Wedding bands/ full time players
Hi all ive a few questions for full time musicians…. ive depped 100’s of wedding gigs but never done it full time. The dep gigs come and go but I’ve always had some sort of job. are people still able to make a decent wage let’s say doing the wedding thing full time these days or are supplemental / part time incomes more…
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Dublin busking band needs drummer-will be paid!
The drummer would be: -committed!! -willing to play a cocktail kit (we have one all ya need are cymbals)! -doesnt mind getting up early one day at the weekend to busk! :p -is of a reasonably decent standard -preferably a funky drummer! We play our own stuff which is a mix of soul, pop-rock, blues and funk and we'll throw…
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Apple Music
I love it so much
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Rehearsal Space - Dublin - Permanent Set-Up
Anyone know of a band rehearsal space where our own equipment (PA/backline) can be left in place? Shared with another band or two would be fine. Please message here or email: anywayhereis@gmail.com Thanks in advance.
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Finding a band: London vs Dublin
Hi Anyone there who lived in London, and play in a band? As I have the opportunity to move to any of both cities (I live in Canada), and evaluating advantages and disadvantages, I would like to know how easy is to be part of a band in London and Dublin. I have the idea of being Dublin a smaller city and with a vivid music…
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Coldplay tickets
Looking for 2 Coldplay tickets for Croke Park any night! will only pay face value…