MIDEM is one of the premier music industry extravaganzas and takes place in Cannes, France from 19th - 23rd January 2002, with the surrounding days being taken up by registration and exhibitors preparing for the tradeshow. The combination of exhibition area and live music provides copious opportunities for wheeler-dealing. Midem really is one of the best places to arrange international licensing, publishing and distribution deals. With over 300 stands manned by 2000 companies from 75 countries, the Tradeshow is definitively where it's at. But don't miss out! Avoid disappointments and inconvenience by arranging a stand as soon as possible. Check out the website www.midem.com to register online, find out about important deadlines, and even take a manual tour if it's your first time.
In an Irish context, IMRO are always happy to lead an Irish contingent. For more information or registration forms contact Catherine Atthow at the Reed/Midem Organisation Ltd., Wallmar House, 296 Regent St., London, WIR 6AB
Tel: (0044 207) 528 0086
Fax: (0044 207) 895 0949
e-mail:[email protected] or visit their website www.midem.com

IN THE CITY is always one of the liveliest and most hotly-contested band competitions in the UK. However, even for those not taking part in the unsigned bands showdown, the convention comprises seminars, showcases and plenty of chances to meet and perform in front of influential music biz and media types. The location varies from year to year, with the festival usually occurring in the month of September. This year's convention took place in The Lowry Hotel, Manchester and was a massive success with bands such as Johnny Panic and The Needles apart of the line-up. There's word of 2003's festival taking place in Dublin, giving all those Irish acts a chance to get their music out there. Don't hesitate to contact In The City, the sooner you do, the better chance you have taking part!
Contact: In The City, International Music Convention, 2/4 Little Peter St., Manchester, MI5 4PS
Tel: (0044 161) 839 3930
Fax: (0044) 161) 839 3940
e-mail:[email protected] or visit their website at www.inthecity.co.uk

The CMJ MUSIC MARATHON is the annual US music industry convention in New York focusing on new artist discovery and development. A series of exhibitions, seminars and showcase concerts take place and more than 10,000 music professionals, artists and fans turn up for the four days. It is a guaranteed success. The event also features dozens of panel discussions covering topics affecting all corners of the music industry. Signed, unsigned, local, national, international - your bands affiliation or label status has no bearing on your eligibility to play. For details:
Tel: (001 516) 498 3150
Fax: (001 516) 466 7161
e-mail: [email protected] or visit their website at www.cmj.com

The SOUTH X SOUTH WEST music & media conference is another great place for young bands to showcase their talents in the US. The event takes place from the 12th to the 16th March 2003 in Austin, Texas. Since 1987, SXSW has produced the internationally recognized festival with over 7,000 delegates and 1,000 showcases. Thousands of critics, radio programmers, talent buyers and distributors all come together each year to hear what's on offer. For more info on this chance to get your music heard contact European manager Una Johnston, c/o Mementori Ltd., 22 Belgrave Rd., Garden Apt., Rathmines, Dublin 6
Tel: (353) 1 497 0381
e-mail:[email protected] or visit the website at www.sxsw.com
SXSW Headquarters, P.O. Box 4999, Austin, Texas, TX 78765
Tel: (001 512) 467 7979
Fax: (001 512) 451 0754
Web: www.sxsw.com