Conversations - with RTÉ Choice Music Prize (2026)

11.00

Registration at BIMM, Francis St

12.00 - 12.45

Panel 1 – Prime Time Music Shows - do they still matter and how to get booked!

In this age of instant viral hits and the eternal chase for streaming numbers can appearing on iconic music TV shows still be a career-changing opportunity for rising and developing artists? Producers & bookers from some of the world’s biggest music shows share their experience on why TV is still crucial to artist development.

Panellists:
Jim Pitt, Music Producer, Jimmy Kimmel Live (ABC)
Caroline Cullen, Series Producer, Later with Jools Holland (BBC Studios)

13.00 – 13.45

Panel 2 – Making Deals & Breaking Rules - The Emmett Power Story, Part 2

Emmett Power - A&R for ANYMA (headlining Coachella 2026) & Grimes - Waterford’s maverick star-maker returns with the latest instalments and projects in his roller coaster journey in the US music industry.

14.00 – 14.45

Panel 3 – The Rise of AWAL and the CMAT Story

Will Hunt (AWAL’s Vice President of A&R) fills us in on the AWAL philosophy, the rise and rise of CMAT, and how he has helped grow the company into one of the most successful, Artist-centric, music companies for new and established talent.

15.00 – 15.45

Panel 4 - Prophets, Psychotherapists, Parents and Politicians

Irish music managers talk about the ever-changing world of the modern music industry and what it's really like to be a manager in 2026.

Panellists:
Willie Ryan: (Moncrief, Johnny McDaid)
Sarah O’ Sullivan (SexyTadhg)
Tara Richardson (Cliffords, Madra Salach)

16.00 – 16.45 (Moderated by Aaron Casey, International Operations Manager, RAAP)

Panel 5 - You Won't Get Paid If You Don't Register!: CMOs & Your Money

The world of registrations, rights and royalties might look confusing and daunting, but that's where a good chunk of your money is and you won't see a cent of it if you don't get involved! A panel of Collective Management Organisations, royalty specialists and music supervisors offer a simple 101 on how to get your hands on money you’re owed and discuss about how failure to register may impede other important opportunities in your music career.

Panellists:
Keith Johnson (Director of Membership and Marketing, IMRO)
Luke Griffin (Distributions Manager, PPI)
Dina Coughlan (Music Supervisor, Planet of Sound & Music Publisher, Tremolo Music Publishing)
Dean Fagan (Head of Royalties, Sopher + Co & Production Library Composer)

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