About the event
Join us for a panel discussion to help attendees understand what is needed to build an acts capacity for ‘showcase’ ready performances, including festival performances. Hear from a panel of curators, bookers and industry who can offer insight and guidance to help improve your future chances.
Following the panel event, we’d also love for you to join us for a special live performance and a social mixer.
The Oh Yeah Music Centre is an MU Fair Play Venue. Find out more about Fair Play Venues on our website.
5 - 6pm: 'Show One to Showcase' Panel discussion
Speakers
Mark Gordon, Output Belfast
Ben Magee, New Champion Management
Liza Geddes, Ireland Music Week
Moderated by Charlene Hegarty – MU Northern Ireland Regional Officer
6 - 6:30pm: Live performance from Joel Harkin
Joel Harkin is a singer of songs and a spinner of yarns from Donegal. His 2020 album Never Happy was shortlisted for the NI Music Prize, which is more than Van Morrison can say, a win in and of itself.
Joel Harkin lies awake at night, terrified at the prospect of the looming abyss. He channels these fears into his haunting songs. But don’t let that put you off. He is known for the contrast between his music and the whimsical, surrealist and very funny chatting he does as he tunes his guitar.
He is an artist best experienced in the room.
6:30 - 8pm: Join us for a drink and meet the MU team! – Mixer
We know that networking and the music industry go hand in hand, whether you're a musician or part of the wider music community, this is the perfect opportunity to chat with like-minded creatives and explore new opportunities.
MU staff attending:
Charlene Hegarty, MU Northern Ireland Officer
Caroline Sewell, MU Regional Organiser, Scotland & Northern Ireland
Louise Stanners Pow, MU Regional Officer, Scotland & Northern Ireland
Natalie Witts-Kilshaw, MU Live, Theatre & Music Writers Official
How to attend
This free event is open to both MU members and non-members and you must register in advance.
Accessibility
There is step-free access to the Oh Yeah Music Centre. More details can be found on their website.
The MU makes every effort to ensure that all of the events we organise are accessible to everyone who would like to attend. We want to provide equal access to our events for all of our members.
If you have any access requirements you would like us to be aware of, please contact sni@themu.org at least one week ahead of the event to discuss what you need.