AIM Ireland Connects

AIM Ireland Connects is an all-day professional development flagship seminar aimed at addressing the challenges and opportunities which now exist within the music industry sector through a series of panels and discussions with music industry leaders. The event is tailored towards fostering growth in the independent music sector and night-time economy.

Through a dynamic series of panels and discussions, both domestic and international industry leaders will share insights, innovative ideas, and practical solutions designed to help shape the future of the sector discussing a wide range of topics from Managing an Artist to Chart Success and Building A Career in the Night-time Economy to Exploring 25 years of change in the sector across Europe.
 
AIM Connects will also feature guest presentations on Mapping Dublin’s Music Venues: Past, Present and Future by Dr. Caroline Ann O’Sullivan (TU Dublin) and the Future of Music IP in the Age of AI from Chris Cooke (Co-founder of Unlimited Media & journalist with Complete Music Update) plus writer and journalist Tony Clayton-Lea will take an insightful deep dive into the music industry with two esteemed authors, Damian Corless (Tax, Drugs and Rock N Roll) and Eamonn Forde (The Final Days Of EMI: Selling The Pig).

AIM Connects will place a strong emphasis on innovation, opportunity, and solution-driven thinking within the independent sector, offering invaluable takeaways for all attendees.

Confirmed speakers include:

Damian Corless (Journalist & Author, Tax, Drugs and Rock N Roll)
Eamonn Forde (Journalist & Author, The Final Days Of EMI: Selling The Pig)
Chris Cooke (Co-founder of Unlimited Media & journalist with Complete Music Update)
Dr. Caroline O’Sullivan (Head of School of Media in TU Dublin)
Lutz Leichsenring (Vibe Lab Berlin)
Merlijn Poolman (Spokesperson  & Founder of the Dutch Nighttime Alliance)
Mike Grieve (Sub Club, Glasgow)
Robbie G (Belters Only)
Kate Howard (Night time Economy Advisor for Galway)
Ray O’Donoghue (Night-Time Economy Advisor for Dublin City)
Lisa Connell (Co-founder, Mother)
Ryan Roe (Creative Director, District X)
Caroline Henry (Band Management Associate, Hozier, Lyra)
Joe Clarke (CWB Management)
Ken Allen (Faction Records)
Jim Lawless (Manager, The Coronas)
Willie Ryan (Lawyer and Music Manager)

Presented by AIM Ireland
Sponsored by IRMA, Dublin City Council and Merlin