RTÉ Choice Music Prize announce 'Conversations' panel series

RTÉ Choice Music Prize live ceremony, now sold-out, will take place in Vicar St on Thursday, 7th March. Just announced, RTÉ Choice Music Prize Conversations will precede the main event in BIMM on Francis St.

With four topical music-industry discussion panels taking place between 12.00-16.30 (doors open at 11.00). Conversations brings together artists and industry professionals to discuss and explore some of the key issues affecting both performers and the wider industry at the present time. The panels will be hosted by RTÉ's Jim Carroll. Admission is free, but attendees will need to register for a ticket here as spaces are limited.

The events will kick off with a keynote interview with Conor O'Brien (Villagers), followed by a brand-development panel called 'Breaking Through in 2024.' Then, shifting gears, the legal discussion 'The Long Arm of the Law - Are music lawyers the most important connectors in the music industry?' will commence.' The Future of Music – A Panel of experts from across Europe discuss how AI is changing the industry, in real time.' will close the day.

Later that night, the winning album will be announced at the RTÉ Choice Music Prize live event and will be broadcast on RTÉ 2FM in a special four-hour extended show with Beta Da Silva from 7-11pm. A special TV show will be broadcast on Thursday 14th March at 22.30 on RTÉ2. For a full itinerary of the Conversations segment and panelist information, please see below.

RTÉ Choice Music Prize Conversations

11.00

Doors open and registration, Francis St

12.00 - 12.45

Panel 1 Keynote Interview

Conor O’ Brien, Villagers

As he prepares for the release of Villagers' 6th album, Conor will be discussing his exceptional career - from his early days co-fronting Choice Music Prize-nominated indie sensation ‘The Immediate’, through signing to Domino Recording Company, to playing sold-out Villagers shows all over the world both solo and with a full band.

13.00-13.45

Panel 2 Breaking Through in 2024

It's a constantly changing and evolving landscape, and there are a multitude of ways of making it to the top. But what is the best way to amplify your music and your brand in a meaningful way right now? This is your guide to the key boxes you must tick in 2024 if you want to get noticed.

Panellists:

· Nels Hylton (BBC Radio 1)

· Matt Manner (Runway Artists)

· Sheena Madden (Amplify Agency)

· Paddy McLean (Co-General Manager Chaos Label / Polydor)

14.00 – 14.45

Panel 3 – The Long Arm of the Law - Are music lawyers the most important connectors in the music industry?

With A&R becoming less focused on songs and personalities and more data-driven, is a Music Lawyer now the most valuable piece in a rising artist's jigsaw puzzle? One of the best routes for creating interest from key sections of the industry, lawyers can help secure a manager and an agent as well as introduce labels, publishers and DSPs...are you already lost without one?

Panellists:

Ally Horn (Partner, Russell’s London)
Will Headlam Wells (Statham Gill Davies London)
Willie Ryan (Solicitor / Barrister)

15.00-15.50

Panel 4 (In association with AIM Ireland)

The Future of Music – A Panel of experts from across Europe discuss how AI is changing the industry, in real time.

Join the discussion 'The Future of Music' panel, where a diverse group of music industry trailblazers from across Europe will delve into the dynamic realm of AI's real-time influence on the music business. Explore the transformative role of AI in day-to-day operations for music professionals, including tech, marketing, publishing, and independent labels. This engaging discussion goes beyond the legal aspects, focusing on how AI is reshaping the landscape and redefining the everyday workflows for industry experts and the artists they champion. Gain insights into the cutting-edge strategies and innovations that are propelling the music industry into an AI-driven future.

Hosted by Gill Dooley (CEO, AIM Ireland)

Panellists

Jaime Castañosa (Head of Marketing & Operations at Melboss)

Petra Kauraisa (Communications Executive & Consultant)

Ines Pagano (AMAEI - Portuguese Indie Trade association)