Music Alliance Ireland is a group of national music organisations and companies that have come together to establish a collective voice for the music sector in Ireland.
About UsWho We Are
Our initial membership consists of performance groups, concert promoters and resource organisations with a remit across the island and involvement in a variety of musical genres. The current steering group are representatives from the Contemporary Music Centre, Diatribe Records, Improvised Music Company, Irish Traditional Music Archive, Kirkos Ensemble, Irish Memory Orchestra, Music for Galway, and Dublin Modular. We meet ten times a year and are open to new members, both individuals and organisations.
Our Aims
Music Alliance Ireland is a collective voice for the music sector on the island of Ireland. Our current aims are:
To establish a network and voice for music organisations and musicians
To advocate for policies that support the development of all aspects of music, including education
To work for the establishment of flagship music hubs* in locations around Ireland
*spaces for rehearsal, collaboration, performance, administration, recording and equipment storage
To campaign for proper pay for musicians
To further the provision for music from Ireland in broadcasting and media
To support the development of the independent record label sector in Ireland
News
Minutes of MAI AGM 2024
Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of Music Alliance Ireland 26th November 2024, 6pm Present: Kirkos Ensemble (Sebastian Adams), Diatribe Records (Oisín Ó Cualáin), Improvised Music Company (Caitríona O’Mahony), Journal of Music (Toner Quinn), Robbie Blake (Tonnta...
MAI Notice of AGM 2024
Music Alliance Ireland AGM We invite all members to join us for our Annual General Meeting, which will be held online on Zoom on Tuesday 26 November 2024, at 6pm. Please register to join the Zoom here:...
Call for candidates – MAI Steering Group
Music Alliance Ireland is inviting candidates to stand for election for four Steering Group positions at the upcoming Annual General Meeting on 26th November 2024. Music Alliance Ireland is an alliance of music organisations and individuals, working together for the...
Images courtesy of Music Alliance Ireland members.
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