Music
18 Aug 04

MIX (Music Industry Xplained) O4

Announcing the fourth series of the MIX (Music Industry Xplained) course. MIX 04 is a 12-week series of lectures (one each week) by top professional exponents from the Irish and International music industry. MIX 04 is aimed at those seeking careers in the music industry. The practical workings of the industry will be explained by key figures who have worked with artists as successful as U2, The Cranberries, Clannad, Christy Moore, Westlife, Jack L, Tricky, Beautiful South, Robbie Williams, Massive Attack and others.

Key subjects covered will include Record Companies, Music Marketing, Publicity, Image Development, Record Production, Songwriting, Music Publishing, the Media, Performing, Management, Finance, Touring and Distribution.

The MIX 04 course will include a written examination and those who complete the course successfully will be awarded a certificate acknowledging their achievement.

The Course Directors are Johnny Lappin and Jackie Hayden.

Lecturers already announced

WILLIE O'REILLY (CEO Today FM & former producer with 2FM)
FREDDIE MIDDLETON (Managing Director, BMG Records)
STEVE AVERILL (sleeve designer for U2 and others)
STEVO BERUBE (Berube Communications, specialists in music PR)
JOHNNY LAPPIN
(music publisher, board member IMRO & MCPS)
JANINE NALLEN (RMG Chart Distribution)
MARTIN CLANCY (manager, Jack L)
JACKIE HAYDEN (General Manager, Hot Press)

The MIX 4 course costs € 600. A non-refundable deposit of € 100 must accompany the enrolment form which can be downloaded here and should be sent to
MIX
Deborah Cogley,
Hot Press,
13 Trinity Street,
Dublin 2.
Any other queries can be directed to [email protected]

Venue:The Holiday Inn Pearse St, Dublin.
Lecture Times: Every Tuesday at 7.30 pm.
Lecture Dates: from September 28 to December 14, 2004.
Jan 11, 2005: Written Exam
Jan 18, 2005 Guest speaker, informal discussion on the future of the music industry and presentation of certificates
Registration on the opening night will be at 6 pm.