Keeping an ear to the ground is crucial in an industry as ever-changing as music. Thankfully, building your knowledge, expertise and contacts is easier than ever – with the return of the Music Industry Xplained (MIX) Course on March 26!

Brought to you by Hot Press, the acclaimed 13-week course is aimed at those who want to succeed in music, management, media, publicity, promotion, publishing, record labels, and lots more, within the music, entertainment, events and media space – and will run over Zoom every Tuesday evening.

At Hot Press we know just how fiercely competitive the entertainment industry can be to break into – so, we’ve ensured that MIX is delivered by the top specialists from the Irish and international music industry, covering subjects like publishing, promotion, digital marketing, record labels, artist management, production, radio/media, accounts, finance, understanding DSPs, the independent route, and more.

This year's star-studded selection of lecturers will include:

Nick Seymour – On The Role of the Producer:
In addition to his work as a founding member of Crowded House, the Australian musician is also renowned for his work on the other side of the recording studio – producing Bell X1's debut album Neither Am I, and establishing Exchequer Studios with collaborator Brian Crosby, which played host to the legendary likes of Hozier.

Nick Seymour

Tom Travis – On Record Labels:
If it's labels you want to know about, it doesn't get much more iconic than Rough Trade Records – the independent London-based label founded in 1976 by Geoff Travis. From era-defining records by The Smiths, to recent releases by Irish acts like Lankum, Gilla Band, SOAK and Lisa O'Neill, the label remains at the cutting-edge of modern music. Tom is Rough Trade's Global Product Manager.

Claire Beck – On The World of Radio & Airplay:
An award-winning DJ and broadcaster, Claire hosts the popular Today FM weekend shows Claire Beck's Saturday Soundsystem and All Irish. She's also one-half of the Real Hot Girl Pod, alongside Conor Finn.

Claire Beck

Steve Lindsey – On Publishing:
Beginning his career  as bass player with Deaf School and then The Planets, he subsequently moved into music publishing with Warner/Chappell and was later appointed general manager of Go! Disc Music. He joined Island Music as creative director working with The Beautiful South, Tricky and Massive Attack. In 1995 he became an independent music supervisor, working on films such as Mission Impossible and Twin Town. He's also the founder of Elevate Music Publishing.

Grey Fry – On Social Media in Music:
As well as delivering regular Social Media, Social Customer Service and Social Business Strategy training and workshops, Greg works as a Social Business and Content Consultant. 
His sessions are packed with passion  – and are high energy affairs!