Artists are at the core of everything we do.

First Music Contact is Ireland’s leading music organization, supporting musicians and the independent music sector with projects that help artists build lasting careers.

Developing, Showcasing and Supporting the soundtrack to Ireland’s Future.

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Information for Artists

We want you to concentrate on the music and not feel you have to know everything about the industry all at once. Have a look at our band tips and panels and when you’re ready, book a free consultancy.

Breaking Tunes

FMC’s music portal Breaking Tunes showcases all new music on the Island of Ireland. It supports audience, industry and artist community engagement. If you are a new artist - create a profile, use it as an Electronic Press Kit (EPK) and as a tool to discover other artists. If you work in the industry - apply to gain access to all these artists. If you are a music lover - click and discover 1000’s of artists across Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Ireland Music Week 2024

Ireland’s official Music Industry Showcase and Conference. Ireland Music Week 2024 will take place in Dublin from October 1st - 4th. You can view last years Conference here. Follow our Instagram for videos of last years showcasing artists.

Music From Ireland 2024

Irish Music Export Office, delivered in partnership with Culture Ireland. Music From Ireland fund and present the Irish participation at key international music industry events. Eurosonic, SXSW, Choice Music Prize, c/o Pop, The Great Escape, Primavera Pro, A2IM Indie Week, Berlin Superbooth, Reeperbahn & IFF.

Music From Ireland is a member of EMEE.

Other FMC Projects

Read up about our projects and collaborations here.

AIM Ireland

In 2019, FMC brought the independent music sector in Ireland together to form the Association Of Independent Music with support from IMPALA and AIM UK. If you are a Manager, Label, Publisher, Producer, Studio, Promoter or work in any Music Services, drop an email to members@aimireland.ie

 
 
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