from 01.03.2013 to 31.03imro also festival nabbing accolades year for imro electric best picnic...

Press Book

from 01.03.2013 to 31.03.2013

Copyright Material. This may only be copied under the terms of a Newspaper Licensing Ireland agreement(www.newspaperlicensing.ie) or wirtten publisher permission.

http://www.newspaperlicensing.ie

Table of Contents

13/03/2013 Galway Independent:MONROE'S LIVE............................................................................................................................ 3

06/03/2013 Galway Independent:Monroe's named 'Best Live Music Venue in Ireland'...................................................................... 4

28/02/2013 Galway Advertiser:Monroe's wins IMRO music venue of the year award.................................................................... 5

01/03/2013 IPU Review:Registration Requirements for Pharmacies Music Licences........................................................... 6

12/03/2013 Western People-Western Sport supplement:Say Hello to latest Meteor Song of the Year winner...................................................................... 7

01/03/2013 Drinks Industry Ireland:Single portal for 50 retail licences by end of 2013........................................................................ 8

27/03/2013 Hot Press:THE GIG PICTURE......................................................................................................................... 9

-2-

Copyright Material. This may only be copied under the terms of a Newspaper Licensing Ireland agreement(www.newspaperlicensing.ie) or wirtten publisher permission.

http://www.newspaperlicensing.ie

Galway IndependentWednesday, 13 March 2013Page: 55

Circulation: 57506Area of Clip: 41200mm²Page 1 of 1

NROE'S LIVE gue/tli/t Galway's Ultimate Entertainment Guide

Laura Fahy and Maria Murphy pictured in Monroe's Live on Saturday for an event to celebrate their National Live Venue of the Year Award win at the IMRO awards recently. Photos: Darius Ivan i

-3-

Galway IndependentWednesday, 6 March 2013Page: 12


Monroe's named 'Best Live Music Venue in Ireland'

Galway live music venue Monroe's scooped the prestigious National Live Venue of the Year Award at the IMRO venue awards in Dublin last week.

The IMRO (Irish Music Rights Organisation)

awards are revealed in an annual ceremony at their headquarters in the capital. This year's awards were

hosted by 2FM's Paddy McKenna.

The awards recognise the dedication and passion of those who work in Ireland's

live music venues, providing the public with an exceptional live music experience, week in, week out.

Proprietor of Monroe's Live, Gary Monroe, said he

was thrilled with the news. "Myself and my brother

Rob, and all at Monroe's, are delighted to bring

the IMRO National Live Music Venue of the Year award back to Galway. We want to thank all our supporters,

near and far, for taking the time to vote for us. We hope to continue to live up to this title as Ireland's

best live venue in 2013," said Mr Monroe.

Celebrate To celebrate this prestigious

win for Galway, Monroe's Live is throwing a

celebration party on Saturday, 9 March.

The Amazing Apples will lead a stellar entertainment

line-up on the night, while a complimentary glass of champagne awaits the first 100 arrivals.

There will also be special spot prizes, including

two VIP tickets to

the Snooker PTC Grand Final, a meal for two and hotel stay (on 17 March) followed by free entry to

Monroe's Live that night. Entry is free with a

membership card until 11pm or €5 thereafter and

€10 for non-members. Non-members can sign up for free at www.monroes.

Robert Monroe and Victor Finn of IMRO.

-4-

Galway AdvertiserThursday, 28 February 2013Page: 40


Monroe's wins IMRO music venue of the year award BY KERNAN ANDREWS

Monroe's Live won the National Live Music Venue of the Year award at the fifth IMRO Live Music Venue of the Year Awards in Dublin on Tuesday.

The Live Music Venue of the Year award was

made via the public vote. The award was presented at the Irish Music Rights Organisation Headquarters in Dublin.

There was further success for Gaiway with the Roisrn Dubh scooping the award for best live music venue in Connacht for the fifth year in a row.

The annual awards, voted by more than 8,000 IMRO members, recognises the dedication and passion of those who work in Ireland's live music venues, providing the public with an exceptional live music experience, week in, week out.

"An extensive and

vibrant venue network is the lifeblood of any strong live music sector," said Victor Finn, CEO of IMRO. "These awards acknowledge and applaud those venues and festivals that excel in creating a memorable and exhilarating environment for music fans and performers alike."

-5-

IPU ReviewFriday, 1 March 2013Page: 43


Registration Requirements for Pharmacies Music Licences Darren Kelly IPU Business Development Manager

There are many business regulations and registration requirements with which a pharmacy

must comply. This article on Music Licences is the first in a series of articles in which

Darren Kelly, Business Development Manager, IPU, will keep you up-to-date on the licences/

registrations that are required to help ensure that your business stays compliant.

A music licence is needed whenever copyright music is played in public,

whether by CD, tape, radio, TV, Satellite, PC or by any other means. If you

play music in your pharmacy, this is considered to be played in public. (A

sound recording is played publicly when it is played outside the family/

domestic circle.)

There are two licences that you must have if you play music in your

pharmacy. They are:

1. PPI (Phonographic Performance Ireland)

2. IMRO (Irish Music Rights Organisation)

1. PPI

PPI controls the public performance, broadcasting and other rights in

hundreds of thousands of different recordings on thousands of different

labels. These include not only Irish recordings but also most recordings

available worldwide. A licence from PPI gives you the right to play virtually

any sounds recording from anywhere in the world. The annual fee for

a licence depends on the size of the premises and varies from €96 to

€1,000 per annum*.

2. IMRO

IMRO collects royalties on behalf of songwriters, composers and publishers

for music played in retail shops. The annual fee for a licence varies from

€217 to €2360*, depending on the size of the premises.

* Figures correct at time of going to print.

What if you do not get a licence from PPI and IMRO?

Playing music without the licences is considered a breach of copyright,

which could result in legal action against you. Both PPI and IMRO have

inspectors who may enter your premises to check for a licence.

Further information on PPI and IMRO:

Contact PPI at Copyright House, Pembroke Row, Lower Baggot Street,

Dublin 2. Tel: 01 6612048, Email: [email protected], Web: www.ppiltd.com.

Contact IMRO at Copyright House, Pembroke Row, Lower Baggot Street,

Dublin 2. Tel: 01 6614844, Email: [email protected], Web: www.imro.ie.

-6-

Western People-Western Sport supplementTuesday, 12 March 2013Page: 18


EHeStern people I Tuesday, March 12, 20I3

ENTERTAINMENT Send entertainment news to david.dwane(g)westernpeople.ie Entertainment LEONARDS of LAHARDANE Sunday March 17th

St. Patrick's Night

BUMBLE BEE ftie Hide Out Saturday 16th BRENDAN McGEE

Sunday 17th St. Patrick's Night Music by

TREVOR MOYIES Monday 18th

Dance the night away to TREVOR MOYIES

Coming Saturday 23rd: JOHN HOGAN DIAMOND COAST HOTEL Enniscrone

, SOCIAL DANCING I Wed. 13th March: Music with MEDICINE BOW 10.30PM

FRANK O'REILLY'S In the heart of Ballyvary SOCIAL DANCING

Fri. 15th March: Music with

KAY & COUNTRY 10.30PM

look-look-look-look-look Diamond Coast Hotel, Enniscrone AFTERNOON SOCIAL DANCING ST. PATRICK'S EVENING Sunday 17th March - Music with JOHN MclNTYRE & BRASSROOTS NEW TIME 7pm - lOptn ALL WELCOME

Hill Stwui, &aliin« 087-950-4040

Sunday 17th -

SOUTHBOUND Happy St Patrick's Day from all at Emmett's Monday 18th -

Acoustic Session at 7pm

Pat's never Shortt of a gag Friday 15th -

Saturday 16th •

RISKY RUSINESS Celebrating the bands 20 years in Music Featuring Pa Roche

PETER BYRNE (Glass Onion Band) & Padraic OTooie

Four men and an album - Delorentos win the Meteor Choice Album Of The Year

Until now the much-loved Dixie Walsh was a character that appeared in two of Pat's sell out shows - "You Won't Get Away With That Here" and "The Hall". Now Dixie takes centre stage to tell his life story and share his unique style of music, in a hilarious look at life on the back roads between Ireland's dance halls. Pat Shortt's quirky interpretation of rural Irish characters brings to life Dixie's mother, his teacher and other locals who queue up to recall their daft memories of Dixie and his music. His show first hit the road last Autumn and is now back for a Spring Tour, taking in the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar on 23rd March.

Risky Business recall good days

- Acoustic

Galway music pub takes national venue title

Robert Monroe (left) accepting the award for Monroes of Galway from Victor Finn, IMRO. Galway pub Monroes has won the National Live Music Venue of the Year Award 2012. The IMRO-sponsored award was voted on by over 8,000 members of the organisation, and presented at a ceremony in Dublin last week hosted by 2FM's Paddy McKenna. The annual awards recognise the dedication and passion of those who work in Ireland's live music venues, providing the public with an exceptional live

music experience, week in, week out. Regional category winners were Roisin Dubh, Galway (Connacht); The Olympia, Dublin (Dublin); Set Theatre, Kilkenny (Rest of Leinster); Glor Irish Music Centre, Ennis (Munster); and McGrorys, Culdaff, Co. Donegal (Ulster). Also nabbing accolades for IMRO Festival of the Year and IMRO Best Small Festival were Electric Picnic and Live At The Marquee Cork respectively.

Performances during the awards ceremony came from Daithi and The Rubberbandits with a special presentation included in the ceremony for IMRO's 9,000th member, singer songwriter Liza Flume, who performed two songs for guests. Hot Press editor Niall Stokes also gave special mention to their Readers' Poll winners, which noted the Set Theatre, Kilkenny and Cork Opera House as leading venues, with the 02 Dublin taking the main prize.

Good vibes from the latest production of Romeo and Juliet

Say Hello to latest Meteor Song of the Year winner

Secondary school students preparing for this year's state examination in English will find the Icarus Theatre Collective's presentation of 'Romeo and Juliet' a very useful resource, writes David Dwane\ The British theatre company delivers a bold and exciting new production of this, Shakespeare's most tragic tale, at the Royal Theatre, Castlebar on 6th and 7th May. Lauded as one of the most fearless and dynamic theatre companies in Britain, Icarus Theatre Collective's reputation for punchy and vibrant productions of contemporary and classic theatre continues

to grow. The group has won countless accolades, including Time Out's Critics Choice, as well as receiving great praise from critics and audiences alike and winning awards from as far afield as Romania (Best Production and Best Actress, 'The Lesson'). Over the years, this band of thespians have performed their work both nationally and internationally, including an awardwinning production of R.C. Sheriff's 'Journey's End', which played to sell-out houses on its national tour. The show, directed by Max Lewendel, is on 6th May is at 8pm while the next day's presentation is at 11.30am.

Young Dubliner Gavin James won the Meteor Choice Music Prize Irish Song of the Year 2012 last week for his song 'Say Hello', writes David Dwane. And, on the same night, Delorentos scooped the award for the Meteor Choice Music Prize Irish Album Of The Year 2012 for 'Little Sparks'. The Dublin quartet, known for their unusual structure built on four songwriters and four singers that share lead vocals, also had their debut album nominated in the same awards in 2007. The judging panel made up of 11 Irish music media professionals deliberated at length to choose the album that represented the best of Irish music from the shortlist of 10 records released by Irish artists throughout 2012. Instead of using sales or airplay as criteria, the Meteor Choice Music Prize judges focused solely on the music. Delorentos received a cheque for €10,000,. a prize which has been provided by the Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO) and the Irish Recorded Music Association (IRMA) - as well as a specially-commissioned

Ubiquitous comedian, writer and actor Pat Shortt takes his character Dixie Walsh on the road in his new one-man comedy show, writes David Dwane. Dixie Walsh ('Jumbo Breakfast Roll', 'Where Did My Money Go') is a solo lounge musician, and the central character in Pat's show 'I Am The Band'. The show is a tribute night to Dixie, where all his peers and friends (the audience) come to celebrate his career. During the night Dixie reminisces about the path his career has taken and the struggles he has had to endure to get to the top of his game. Pat Shortt is one of Ireland's best-loved comedians. As the character Dixie Walsh, he has had one of the biggest selling Irish Number One singles of recent times with 'The Jumbo Breakfast Roll'.

band's formation. Joined by Bod Doyle on guitar, they perform for one night only at Emmetts Bar, Hill Street, Ballina this Saturday night, 16th March. Older 'heads' will relish the propsect of, once again, hearing the blues-based rock that made Risky Business such a popular outfit in the 1990s, as they revive

many of their old favourites, including covers from the likes of The Rolling Stones, Cream and Gary Moore. These days Eamon, John and Bob are probably best known as the band Black Penny, currently planning an album release for later in the year.

Gavin James wins Meteor Choice Award for 'Say Hello' award. Shortlisted in the Album Of The Year category were Wallis Bird, The Cast Of Cheers, Adrian Crowley, Delorentos, Damien Dempsey, Julie Feeney,

Heathers, Mumblin Deaf Ro, Two Door Cinema Club and Windings. The awards event at Vicar Street, Dublin featured live performances by nine of the ten shortlisted acts.

Linenhall Arts Centre Castlebar Sat March 23rd Tel: 094 9023733 or www.thelinenhall.com . WWW.FftTSHOKTr.COM d§j|pa

Risky Business made some terrific music in their day, writes David Dwane. The Ballina band - original members Pa Roach (guitar) and Crean brothers Eamon (bass) and John (drums) - called it a day some years ago, but are back for a one-off gig this month to mark the 20th anniversary of the

-7-

Drinks Industry IrelandFriday, 1 March 2013Page: 6


MULTIPLICITY OF LICENCE TYPES IN THE HOSPITALITY AND

LEISURE INDUSTRY

Single portal for 50 retail licences by end of 2013 THREE-YEAR licences for publicans along with

a decrease in cost for Special Exemption Orders seem likely with the recent agreement

by Cabinet on proposals for reducing bureaucracy in the licensing of SMEs.

The proposals were brought to Cabinet just before Christmas by the Minister for Jobs,

Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD

and the Minister of State for Small Businesses John Perry TD when they presented A Review

and Audit of Licences Across Key Sectors of the Irish Economy to the

Cabinet Committee on

Economic Recovery and Jobs

as part of Action Plan for Jobs 2012.

The report finds potential

to reduce the burden of compliance with licences by

a third including removal/amalgamation of up

to 20 licences.

The licensing of alcohol sales across all sectors is

exceedingly complex, states the Report, with 38 different

excise licence variations for the sale of alcohol.

"In total there were 13,400 registered licences as of

June 2012, most of which were in the hospitality and leisure sector. There are up

to six different licences for off-sales of alcohol

depending on the product sold (for example, beer, spirits, wine, cider, sweets).

"For some excise licences there are none or very few licences held currently."

A multiplicity of licence types (49 in total) exist in the hospitality and leisure industry, several of which are specialised and apply to a

small number of businesses only.

The most common excise licence for the sale of alcohol is the Publicans Seven Day

Ordinary Licence of which there were 8,509

full publican licences for 2011.

Among the options is one to consider how

best to reduce the renewal frequency of publican licences with the prospect of

obtaining up to three-year licences for

publicans in good standing and tax compliant. The report also recommends rationalising

the number of excise licences for alcohol sales

in a way that simplifies the application process but maintains the public health dimensions of

the assessment process.

"Rather than having to

invest the time in dealing

with a multiplicity of

agencies, business will be

able to apply for all

licensing requirements,

applications and renewals,

through one single website"

- Minister of State for Small

Businesses John Perry TD.

Music licensing

In addition, music licences (IMRO and PPI) are perceived as a significant burden by the

sector, primarily due to the costs associated with each licence.

As a result the report recommends that

Cabinet consider how to combine the two music licences.

The Cabinet Committee has agreed to

proceed with the implementation of the recommendations in the report, including:

• the introduction of one-stop-shop

integrated online licensing systems for key sectors of the

economy including harmonisation of registration and renewal dates

• proceeding with the implementation of an integration of the retail licensing system

incorporating up to 50 licences

as a first-mover by the second half of 2013.

Minister of State for Small

Businesses John Perry TD

commented, "I envisage the final delivery will be a one-stop-shop

website for business licensing

requirements. Rather than

having to invest the time in

dealing with a multiplicity of agencies, business will be able

to apply for all licensing requirements, applications and

renewals, through one single website". Forfas Chief Executive Martin D Shanahan

added, "Getting a business started can require a range of different licences, with numerous

applications and the requirement to deal with a number of Government departments or

agencies. For example, establishing a medium-sized supermarket could involve up to

20 different licences.

"The Forfas review found that there's

potential to amalgamate a number of sectoral

licences and that a single integrated licensing

system would significantly reduce the licensing

process for businesses, particularly in the retail sector and for the construction and food and

drink sectors. The full report and recommendation are

available at www.forfas.ie

More information: http://www.forfas.ie/ publications/2012/title, 10098,en.php

m

-8-

Hot PressWednesday, 27 March 2013Page: 72,73,74,76,78


THE GIG PICTURE A special venue can make the difference between a good night and a great one. Luckily for us, there are plenty of them around these parts! In a Hot Press music venue special, we take a look around some of Ireland's finest.

lith the number of talented musicians I this country produces, not to mention a population that loves a good night out, it's no surprise that some of the best venues in the world are right

here on our doorstep.

Every year, the IMRO Live Music Venue Awards endeavor to celebrate those venues, from grand concert halls to flashy theatres to intimate clubs, and 2013 is no different.

In a star-studded ceremony last month, Monroe's of Calway was awarded the biggest honour, scoring highest in the IMRO public

vote and winning the coveted Live Music Venue of the Year title.

Other regional winners included The Olympia (Dublin), The Set Theatre (Rest Of Leinster), Clor Irish Music Centre (Munster), McCrory's (Ulster) and the Roisin Dubh (Connacht), while the Festival of the Year gong went to Stradbally extravaganza Electric Picnic, and Live @ The Marquee, Cork, took home the Best Small Festival prize.

Your friendly neighbourhood music mag were heavily involved in the awards too, having asked you, the readers, to vote in our online poll and let us know your favourite venues. You

072

-9-



Irish Music Rights Organisation

IMRO is a national organisation that administers the performing right in copyright music in Ireland on behalf of its

members, songwriters, composers and music publishers, and of the international overseas societies that are affiliated

to it. IMRO's function is to collect and distribute royalties arising from the public performance of copyright works.

IMRO is a not-for-profit organisation.

Music users such as broadcasters, venues and businesses must pay for their use of copyright music by way of a blanket

licence fee. IMRO collects these monies and distributes them to the copyright owners involved. The monies earned

by copyright owners in this way are known as public performance royalties.

IMRO is also prominently involved in the sponsorship and promotion of music in Ireland. Every year it sponsors a large

number of song contests, music festivals, seminars, workshops, research projects and showcase performances, indeed, IMRO is now synonymous with helping to showcase

new young talent in Ireland.

If you are a songwriter, composer, publisher or if you arrange public domain works and your works have been

commercially recorded, broadcast or performed live in public contact IMRO now to find out how you can become a

member of our organisation.

Simply phone IMRO Member Services direct on 353 16614844 and a membership application pack will be

sent to you.

IMRO has a comprehensive website http://www.imro.ie and Member Services can also be contacted by email at

[email protected]

PPORTING MUSIC IN IRELAND

IMRO. Copyright House, Pembroke Row, Lr. Baggot Street, 02.

Phone: +353 (0) 1 661 4844 Fax: +353 (0) 1 676 3125 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.imro.ie

nominated the O2 your number one, while special commendations went to The Set Theatre, Kilkenny and the Cork Opera House.

"Live music is more important than ever for musicians and bands," our very own Niall Stokes commented at the event, "so it is crucial they should have the best possible venues to play in." And it really is as simple as that. Irish venues have been known to make and break bands, but whether you're a punter or a player, our fair isle has some real gems to choose from.

Here's a few of our favorites...

THE BENTLEY CAFE BAR 9 - 11 Prospect Hill, Eyre Square, Galway Tel: +353 (0) 91458 993. thebentley.ie

Formerly Cuba, The Bentley is Calway's newest city centre hotspot, catering for 1,000 patrons over three floors. A bar, club and live music venue all in one, it's fast becoming a favourite haunt of choon-hungry students, who flood its dancefloors for DJ sets during the week, while an older clientele turn up at the weekends, tempted by live sets from acts such as Asian, The Hijackers, Judge Jules and Scratch Bastid. Boasting a close association with nationwide clubbing brand Residence, The Bentley has also welcomed house music sensations Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike, Third Party and Tim Mason to its decks. We're doing our best to keep our traps shut about some of the exciting Bentley shows that have yet to be announced; keep an eye on hotpress.com for details of summer gigs.

Key show: acoustic hip hop trio The Original Rudeboys (April 11). Coming soon: DJ Magician and the Motorcycle display team (April 6), DJ Hype with Big Daddy Earl, DJ Falcon and Bongoloidz (dates TBC). Anything else? The folk at the Bentley can't resist a bit of alternative entertainment, which explains how Britain's Cot Talent regurgitator Stevie Starr (oh, yes!) ended up in the Eyre Square nightspot last month!

Mechanical Copyright Protection Society (Ireland) Limited (MCPSI) is an organisation which represents thousands of composers and publishers of music. By way of reciprocal agreements with other

organisations around the world, MCPSI also represents the interests of many thousands of other music copyright owners in other

countries. MCPSI licenses companies and individuals who record its members' musical works and collects and distributes the royalties payable under those licences. This service is available to anybody

who wants to record music including record companies, mobile and on-line companies, independent production companies and many

others. MCPSI also licenses the importation of recordings from outside of the EU. From 1st February 2009 MCPSI has outsourced its

operations in ireland to IMRO.

mcps I I R E I A N D|

MCPSI. Copyright House, Pembroke Row, Lr. Baggot Street, D2. Phone: +353 (0) 1676 6940 Fax: +353 (o) 16611318

E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.mcps.ie

-10-



WILDLIFE VENUES A SPECIAL PROMOTION Primal Scream's Arthur's Day gig in The Grand Social & (right) Fang Island who play the Roisin Dubh in May

/

f _***

1 H < 4 -f

CRESCENT ARTS CENTRE University Road, Belfast Tel: +44 (0)28 90242338, crescentarts.org

It's rare to find a place where you can leam

how to sew, dance and paint and catch a show

all under one roof, but then again, Antrim's

Crescent Arts Centre is no ordinary venue. A diverse community arts facility serving Belfast

and beyond with a variety of arts and cultural activities, the Crescent prides itself on hosting

classes and workshops in music, dance, spoken

and written word for all ages and abilities, but we mustn't forget about the gigs, either.

Together with hosting the annual Belfast Book

Festival and CityDance, live music performances

from acts like Girls Names, Charles Cayle and

The Continuous Battle of Order have helped really put the Crescent Arts Centre on the

metaphorical map.

Key show: a Live wire workshop with guitar

virtuoso Greg Howe (March 14) Coming soon: Peter Brotzmann and Paal

Nilssen-Love (April 5) and Manukahunney (6). Anything else? Plenty! See crescentarts.org for

details of exhibitions, and art, craft and dance

workshops.

DOLAN'S Dock Road, Limerick Tel. +353 (0)61314 483, dolans.ie

Flying the flag for great live music in the midwest,

Dolan's reputation continues to grow and

grow as the acts they book get bigger and bigger.

Today it comprises three venues, two outdoor

areas, as well as a terrific pub and restaurant. Bell Xi and Villagers are just two homegrown

names who have played memorable sets there, with a large international contingent, including

Kasabian, Franz Ferdinand and Mumford And

Sons, also visiting. Expect live music almost

every night and the incomparable hospitality of

founders Mick and Valerie, helped by son Neil,

niece Jenny, father Noel, nephew Richard and

blow-in Sean Harrold.

Key show: relentlessly noisy alt. rockers And

So I Watch You From Afar (March 28). Coming soon: Villagers (March 15), the Hot 8

Brass Band (16), Axis Of (21), Hermitage Green

(23), Tom Baxter (25), Kerbdog (30) and the Siege Of Limerick IX (31).

Anything else? If you're in the area, don't

forget to check out Choke Comedy's fifth

birthday party on March 28, Reginald D. Hunter on April 3 and 4 and the Dolan's

Supper Club on April 4.

THE GRAND SOCIAL 35 Lower Lijfey St., Dublin 1 Tel: +353 (0)1874 0076, thegrandsociaLie

Over the past two-and-a-half years, the 300capacity

Grand Social has become one of the

finest places to catch live music in Dublin.

Previously Pravda, the Ha'penny Bridge venue

has revamped itself completely: the main music

venue upstairs has a funky and alternative vibe, with a circus tent-style stage surrounded

by fairy lights making for a particularly pretty sight. Offering a consistently stomping

schedule of international acts and DJs, with

John Brereton in charge of booking, The Grand

Social provides an eclectic mix of genres,

catering to hardcore hip-hop fans, jazz buffs and everything in between.

Key show: ex-Alphastates vocalist Cat Dowling (March 22). Coming soon: the Eskies (March 15), Power Of Dreams and Sack (16), Ghost Trio (19), the

Inishowen Song Project (20), Kid Congo Powers

And The Pink Monkey Birds (21) and Brian

Brody (28). Anything else? Saucy Sundays bring live music sessions to the venue on Sundays,

Indietronic does exactly what it says on the

tin on Saturdays and up-and-coming live acts

take to the stage for The Grand Folk Club on Tuesdays. Meanwhile, the Ha'penny Flea

Indoor Market (Saturdays, 11pm - 6pm) is one

of Dublin's best.

MONROE'S Dominick St., Galway Tel. +353 (0)91583397, monroes.ie

Offering live music nearly every night of the

week, pretty much the entire spectrum of

modem music is covered at Monroe's. From

expert cover acts to original artists, there's

something for everyone, with lively, regular

trad nights in particular earning the venue

oodles of praise. Situated above the worldfamous

Monroes's tavern, the venue is centrally situated in the heart of Galway's bustling

West End. As well as hosting big name acts like Asian, The Walls and Republic Of Loose,

Monroe's scooped the National Live Venue Of

The Year Award at the IMRO venue awards last month (punters come for the gigs, but stay for

that gorgeous open stone fire of theirs!)

Key show: alt. rockers Protobaby with We The

People And Derek Ellard (March 21).

Coming soon: the Pieta House Fundraiser

(March 15), Fancy Crazy and 9 Inch Trio (16), Fortune Cookie and The Lewd Tunes (17),

Lunar Playground and Crossfire (22), Who Knows and Mojo Cogo (23), and Rackhouse

Pilfer (24). Anything else? Keep up to date with special

events and upcoming shows by becoming a member for free at Monroes.ie.

THE 02 Northwall Quay, Dublin 1 Tel: +353 (0)1819 8888, theo2.ie

Four years after its launch, punters are still marveling at how the 02 can pull off the trick

of seeming completely intimate and immersive

while being a 14,000-seat amphitheatre. Offering a concert experience like no other,

it is a state-of-the-art facility with worldclass

acoustics. A constant in the top five list

of the World's Busiest Venues, it regularly hosts massive international acts like Bruce

Springsteen, Beyonce, Jay Z and Kanye West.

Key show: girl group extraordinaire Girls

Aloud (March 16). Coming soon: Biffy Clyro (March 28), Oily

Murs (April 1 and 2) and P!NK (April 12).

Anything else? The 02 is also home to two

deluxe private members clubs, the Audi Club

and The Premium Club. Details can be found online at theo2.ie

THE OLYMPIA 72 Dame St., Dublin 2 Tel: +353 (0)1 679 3323, olympia.ie

With a reputation that precedes it, The Olympia

is one of the oldest and most beloved venues in

the capital city. Built in 1879 and operating in

0/4

-11-



WILDLIFE VENUES A SPECIAL PROMOTION hm

its current incarnation for 115 years, it lends a warm, nostalgic Victorian Music Hall feel to all the shows it hosts. Every week, it seems another world-beating band or exciting, up-and-coming act is hitting its hallowed stage. Radiohead, Pixies and David Bowie have all played before, while Sufjan Stevens, Of Monsters And Men and Villagers are some more recent guests.

Key show: Hot Press favourites Villagers (March

21).

Coming soon: Carrie Underwood (March 14),

Eels (15 and 16), Asian (17), Beth Orton (20),

Simple Minds (25), The Original Rudeboys (30),

Ellie Coulding (April 7) and The Vaccines (8).

Anything else? Get Bock: The Story Of The Beatles

sets up shop in the Olympia on March 23,

while comedy comes from Andy Parsons (27),

Micky Flanagan (April 12) and Milton Jones (13).

THE ROISIN DUBH DominickSt., Galway Tel. +353 (0)915S6 540. roisindubh.net

For the cream of the comedy and musical crop, very few venues can beat Calway's Roisin Dubh. With Cugai as the man at the musical helm, his incredible ear for talent has made it the place to catch an act before they go interstellar. From Irish hopefuls like Toby Kaar and Heathers to legendary international acts (The Violent Femmes, Ryan Adams and Battles to name but three), the Roisin Dubh turns the spotlight on the most exciting prospects in music, and two

• wmmm

decades into its existence, is still one of the bestloved venues in the country. It also happens to

be a great spot for comedy gigs (superstar comics Reginald D. Hunter and Stewart Lee both love the place!)

Key show: party-starting retro-futurists Le

Calaxie (March 15).

Coming soon: Villagers (March 14, Seapoint

Ballroom), Beth Orton (21), Rufus Coates And

The Blackened Trees (22), Tom Baxter (23),

Maria Muldaur And Her Red Hot Bluesiana

Band (25).

Anything else? The Roisin Dubh Comedy Show

on Wednesdays is a longtime favourite with

locals, as is the I Can't Believe You Haven't Seen...

film series (coming this month, Commando and

The Life Of Brian).

THE SET THEATRE John Street, Kilkenny Tel. +353 (0)56 7721728. set.ie

Now four years old, The Set Theatre remains one of the most state-of-the-art venues Ireland has to offer. A beautiful 350-capacity building, it houses conferences, films, music, comedy and more. Civen the illustrious wealth of talent that has already treaded its boards, it's little wonder that The Set just scooped an IMRO Live Music Award in the Rest Of Ireland category; Crizzly Bear, Clen Hansard, Beth Orton and Paul Brady are a mere handful of recent bookings, making 2013 another triumphant year of entertainment in The Set.

Key show: BRIT a ward-winning singersongwriter

Beth Orton (March 23).

Coming soon: Martin Hayes, Dennis Cahill

and Iarla 0 Lionaird (March 17), Smash Hits

(30) and The Original Rudeboys (April 13).

Anything else? Two comedians grace the bill

for April; Reginald D. Hunter (14, Langton's)

and Pat Shortt (27 and 28).

THE THOMAS HOUSE 86 Thomas St., Dublin 8 Tel: +353 (0) 16772619.facebook.com/ thomashousedublin

Hosting DJs every night of the week in the genres of punk, hardcore, oi, ska, rockabilly, psychobilly, soul, reggae and'50s and'60s, the Thomas House is an alternative music bar and venue in Dublin's hopping historic quarter. Independently owned and run by two local promoters and DJs Kevin O'Kelly Jnr. and Careth Cummins, it's one of Dublin's most authentic alternative bars, providing genre-hopping live music in the basement venue Bruisers each weekend. Opening seven nights a week from 5pm, it also, carries an impressive array of gargle.

Key show: New Orleans rockabilly 'n' roll

group Creen Mantles (March 14).

Coming soon: Hear live music every Sunday at

The Hangover Sessions, featuring bluegrass,

blues and rock'n' roll.

Anything else? The Thomas House is known

-12-



WILDLIFE VENUES A SPECIAL PROMOTION for its theme nights, featuring live DJs and drinks promotions; at the Monday Service you'll hear punk, indie and alt. rock, Cat Talk on Saturdays favours rockabilly and '50s R&B and at Damaged Punk Club on the last Friday of every month, expect punk, hardcore, ska and psychobilly.

WHELAN'S 25 Wexford St., Dublin 2 Tel: +353 (0)1478 0766, whelanslive.com

Combining world-class programmes with a warm and friendly pub atmosphere, Whelan's is a fully-fledged institution of the Irish live music scene. A musical landmark as well as a place to cosy up with a pint, Whelan's has a reputation that has travelled around the globe, attracting the likes of Jeff Buckley, Nick Cave and a fresh-faced Arctic Monkeys in their formative years. Over the past 12 months alone, Everything Everything, Matthew E. White and Mumford And Sons have added their names to that illustrious list. Make no mistake; this place is a music-lover's paradise.

Key show; heartstring-pulling troubadour Gavin James (March 22). Coming soon: Willy Mason (March 14), Frontier Ruckus (17), The Laundry Shop (21), Poliija (23), Maria Muldaur (26), The Young Folk (28) and more. Anything else? You'll find the best of the Irish underground upstairs at the Midnight Hour every Saturday night, and for free

before 10.30pm.

THE WORKMAN'S CLUB 10 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2 Tel: +353 (0)16 706 692, theworkmansclub.com

Since opening its doors on Dublin's quays in 2010, The Workman's Club has grown substantially, both in size and stature. Already a thriving venue that has been used by Villagers in the recording of a live album and welcomed the likes of First Aid Kit, Anna Calvi and Imelda May, it has recently added two new rooms, a granny chic-inspired Vintage Room and westem-style Bison Bar, the latter of which boasts a relaxed atmosphere and impressive range of whiskeys. Thanks to its effortlessly cool decor and friendly staff, this cult music spot and hip hang-out is now a firm favourite with Dubliners and savvy visitors alike.

Key show: dreamweaving electronic duo Young Wonder (April 5). Coming soon: Dirty Epics (March 21), Axis Of (22), Eric Pulido of Midlake (23) and The Beat (30). Anything else? On March 17, the Workman's/ Carage Bar Paddy's Day Extravaganza promises 12 hours of music from 3pm to 3am, including live sets from The Urges, Tandem Felix, Cangs, September Girls and more. Also look out for the monthly Plateau Sessions, one of Dublin's favourite open mic nights. (From top) Thomas House, ASIWYFA who play Dolan's on

March 28th & the Crescent Arts Centre

-13-

from 01.03.2013 to 31.03imro also festival nabbing accolades year for imro electric best picnic...

Documents