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International touring often raises a complex range of challenges for artists, now more than ever in a post-Brexit and Covid-19 world.
Moderated by radio’s Paul McLoone, this live discussion will help explore and demystify the process with advice from a broad range of voices working in the sector:
Ciaran Walsh – Culture Ireland
Maya Cullen Petrović – Jawdropper Music
Mick Roe – Faction Records
Constance Keane – Fears / M(h)aol

Jump to Topic
1 minute: Introducing panellists
3 minutes: Ciaran Walsh explains what Culture Ireland does
8 minutes: Maya Cullen Petrovic on setting up EU and UK tour dates
12 minutes: VISA Issues for US touring
18 minutes: Carnet - what is it, why does it matter?
20 minutes: Rising Costs for Smaller Venues
23 minutes: Selling Merchandise on the road
26 minutes: Demand for Culture Ireland support
32 minutes: Advice on Culture Ireland applications
34 minutes: Online Shows and Streaming
40 minutes: Challenge of smaller venues disappearing
44 minutes: Should artists focus on EU ahead of UK touring?
46 minutes: What can we learn domestically from EU promoters and venues?
48 minutes:  Panellists general advice on international touring

Further information available here: https://imro.ie/event/imro-live-panel-discussion-international-touring/

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