#TheMusicBiz - a new six-part radio documentary kicks off tonight on RTÉ 2FM and features CMAT, JyellowL, Jafaris, Inhaler, Wild Youth, Orla Gartland and many more

The Music Biz is a new six-part radio documentary series that kicks off tonight (Monday May 17th) on RTÉ 2FM at 8pm.

Presented by myself Nialler9, and produced by Tin Pot Productions, the series speaks direct to artists, bookers, producers, label bosses, managers, lawyers and more about their experience in making a living from music.

In this 6 part series, you’ll find out everything you ever wanted to know about the business of music. We’ve spoken to all the people who’ve experienced first hand the pleasures and pitfalls of this infamous industry. Find out everything you need to know about making demos, to PR and marketing, gigging, style, visuals, getting paid and important advice from the likes of:

CMAT
RuthAnne
Jafaris
JYellowL
Wild Youth
Inhaler
Orla Gartland
The Academic
Trevor Dietz (Fontaines DC manager)
Ruth Medjber (Music photographer)
Jim Carroll (RTE)
Sheena Madden (Amplify Agency)
Dan Hegarty (2FM)
Shane Dunne (Indiependence)
Mark Crossingham (Universal Music Ireland)
Willie Ryan (Lawyer)
Chris Bubenzer (Diffusion Lab)
Louise Bruton (Journalist)
Alan Cullivan (BIMM Dublin)
Fergal Davis (Mastering Engineer)
Aoife Woodlock (Other Voices)
Una Molloy (Lost Lane)
Glen Hynes (Cronin and co. Accountants)

Transmission dates:
Mon May 17 – Ep1
Tues May 18 – Ep2
Wed May 19 – Ep3

Mon May 24 – Ep4
Tues May 25 – Ep5
Wed May 26 – Ep6

Niall Byrne

Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005 . He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Cara Magazine, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, founder of Lumo Club, club promoter, event curator and producer of gigs, listening parties & events in Dublin.

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