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The Pale will make 21 songs available to listen to via soundcloud for the next 21 weeks.

These songs will alternative versions,b-sides and unreleased material from 21 years of recording.

“We have been going through the Pale recordings and we have chosen 21 songs that we will make available to listen to through soundcloud.

There will be one released every Monday for the next 21 weeks.

Most of these songs have never seen the light of day and others are b-sides and curios only available on radio promo singles, flexidiscs, cassettes and suchlike.

We hope you enjoy them”

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To book The Pale for your music festival or venue please call +353 1 201 3660 or email mark@amamusicagency.ie

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Power Of Dreams are now exclusively represented by AMA Music Agency Ireland. For direct bookings for your venue or music festival call +353 1 201 3660 or email mark@amamusicagency.ie .

Power of Dreams Dublin based pop/rock band.

Power of Dreams were formed in 1987 by Craig and Keith Walker while both were still in their early teens and very quickly had a loyal Dublin and beyond following.

In 1989 they released their debut e.p A little piece of God and soon after signed to Polydor Records worldwide and released the seminal debut album Immigrants,Emigrants and Me to critical and commercial acclaim.The band released 3 more albums in the coming years and went their separate ways in 1997 after years of touring and recording.

The band has briefly re-appeared for one off tours in the past few years..most notably in 2010 for the re-issue of Immigrants,Emigrants and Me which was a great success and sold out venues everywhere.

Craig has gone on to write and record with a host of other artists and bands but has been stockpiling songs for a future Power of Dreams album which will be the bands 5^th studio album and will see the light of day later in 2013.

First single Good To Know states ‘ Its good to know your still around ‘ .

The boys are back in town!

To book Power Of Dreams for your venue or music festival call +353 1 201 3660 and speak to our team at AMA Music Agency and MusicTv.ie .

Irish Rock Band Aslan’s highly anticipated documentary, “Please Don’t Stop” will be available in all good music stores from this Friday, 26th October 2012.

“Please Don’t Stop” documentary charts the 30 year history of Ireland’s hardest working band, Aslan.

It take a look behind the scenes, tackling the ups and downs of their incredible 30 year history while also documenting the production of their new album “Nudie Books & Frenchies”

The documentary features in depth interviews with the entire band, archive clips and never before seen footage.

“Please Don’t Stop” takes a look at the emotion, humor and music behind one of Ireland’s greatest rock bands.

To book Aslan for your venue or music festival call +353 1 201 3660 and speak to our team at MusicTV.

The Strypes are a 4 Piece Rock n Roll, Beat group from Co. Cavan. The Strypes are a mod type, Beatles-esque band, and at just the age of 15 the lads are proving themselves as credible musicians. The Strypes are set to tour the festival circuit both at home and abroad and their lead track from their first EP, “You Can’t Judge A Book By The Cover” is receiving significant airplay.

Support from Radio Stations such as Today FM, 2Fm, Dublin’s 98 and regional stations has been massive. Even such names as Glen Hansard and Tommy Tiernan have tweeted support to the 4 piece. They even appeared on The Late Late Show.

Their incendiary live show see’s this these hep cats who look like a young Beatles but rock it like the Rolling Stones channel the musical spirit of the Who, Bo Diddley and every mod who ever gave a damn.

To book The Strypes, for your venue or music festival call +353 1 201 3660 and speak to our team at AMA Music Agency.ie.

In more recent times Paddy has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with that very band on their Vertigo Tour. He has even been invited onto and performed on the Hit American CBS Chat Show ” The Late Show” with David Letterman.

After a five year hiatus, Paddy Casey returns with his fourth album The Secret Life Of on November 9th. It was recorded, produced and mixed at home in Paddy’s kitchen by Paddy and Pat Donne. Pat worked on the first album Amen (So Be It), as well as on the demos for all the other albums.

To book Paddy Casey for your venue or music festival Call +353 1 201 3660 and speak to our team at MusicTv.ie

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Motorcycle Display Team are three talented guys who play a diverse range of tunes. Their sound has been described as rocky, dancey, punky, heavy, cheeky, pop with guitars and with epic vocals.
You can hear it in their music. scratching away at the glimmer of a catchy melody that takes hold and won’t let go. Every note and rest is laid to hijack the casual listener.

Betweenager, Motorcycle Display Team from Carwell Casswell on Vimeo.

To book Motorcycle Display Team for your venue or Music festivals Call +353 1 201 3660 and speak to our experienced team at Music TV.

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I’m Your Vinyl is electric duo Dana Donnelly and Ken McHugh. The pair came together in January 2011.
At the time Dana liked acoustic guitars, now she prefers electrics. Ken was into instrumental music, now he prefers songs.

They release their debut album in three parts. They release PART TWO of their debut album on the 19th of October. It includes the single “Let Me Love You”.The third part will be released in January.

Performing live, creating videos and writing new songs are things they like the most. It has been noticed that bubbles, bicycles, hats and sparkly trousers seem also to have a strong influence.

Melodic songs accompanied by guitars, uplifting beats and cinematic overtones is how they best describe their sound.

To book I’m Your Vinyl for your venue or music festival call +353 1 201 3660 and speak to our team at Music Tv.

The lads have just finished recording their second album which is set for an early 2013 release and have returned from abroad after playing well received shows in Denmark and the UK.

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Electro-Rockers Toy Soldier Release their forthcoming Album “Calling up the Dusk” September 2012, Touring Dates September and October 2012

Toy Soldier Electro Rockers from Cork will be touring their new album Calling Up The Dusk this September 2012. Natural Disaster is the new single from this album.

Toy Soldier are just back from their UK tour and recently received a nomination for ‘Sexiest Video’ at the IMTV awards.

Tour Dates

14/09/2012 Valentia Isle Festival 2012
20/09/2012 Cyprus Avenue, Cork
23/09/2012 The Grand Social, Dublin
25/09/2012 Whelan’s, Dublin
27/09/2012 The Quays, Galway w/ Aslan
09/10/2012 Dublin Castle, London
10/10/2012 Bull & Gate, London
14/10/2012 Blackbird, Cork
18/10/2012 Meeting Place, Cork

The Homegrown Sessions will take place in the INEC Acoustic Club, providing a more intimate and personal vibe for fans.

Music Tv and AMA Music Agency represent the artists included on the INEC Homegrown Sessions bill. Artists on the bill include, The Pale, Mark Black, Solar Taxi, runawayGO, The Flaws, Campaign LK, Red Empire and The Shoos.

To book any of these fantastic artists for your venue or music festival call +353 1 201 3660 and speak to our team at Music Tv.

We understand that booking entertainment for you venue can often be easier said than done. However we are here to help. We have some of the finest profile and emerging acts that Ireland has to offer. Choose from our extensive roster, including names such as Aslan, Lisa Hannigan, The 4 Of Us, Ham Sandwich, The Walls, etc along with other fantastic emerging Irish talents such as The Flaws, The Strypes, Solar Taxi, and many more.

If you are looking for DJ options then we have some great DJs for your event. Daft Punk Tribute, Dj Her, Steve Cooper, & Fourplay (Now booking their Farewell Tour)

To book Top Quality Irish Acts to make your Arthurs Day celebration as memorable as possible call +353 1 201 3660 and speak to our team at http://www.musictv.ie/

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With filming just wrapped on their first full length tv show for Channel 4, the Rubberbandits head into Summer 2012 with a bag on their faces and a song in their hearts. A series of appearances at the best uk festivals, an almost sold out 12 night run at the Edinburgh Fringe and the release of their Irish chart topping album Serious about Men worldwide mean that Mr. Chrome and Blindboy Boat Club have lots to look forward to.

Coming off the back of new single “Black Man”, cult hit “Spastic Hawk” and “I Wanna Fight Your Father” ”, the Limerick duo launched their debut album late last year . A double-CD release packed with tracks old and new, prank phone calls and more, “Serious About Men” is everything you have come to expect from the Rubberbandits and then some. Having shot to worldwide fame in 2010, it’s been a momentous year for the comedy hip-hop outfit. Blindboy Boat Club and Mr. Chrome became internet superstars after “Horse Outside” premiered on RTÉ’s Republic of Telly and subsequently went viral (over 8 million views and counting!).

Critically acclaimed shows at Oxegen and Electric Picnic, storming uk festival appearances at Reading and Leeds combined with a sold out run of shows in New York combined with sell out shows all over Ireland to keep the bandit boys busy. Throw in filming a four part series and live show with MTV in the USA, an Ifta award and their Comedy Blaps filmed for Channel 4 with Fr. Ted’s Declan Lowney on direction duty and you can see 2011 was quite a year for our bagged up boys.
2012 looks like being even better !

To book The Rubberbandits call +353 1 201 3660 and speak to our team at Musictv.ie

The Walls are one of Ireland’s most respected bands. This band was formed by brothers Steve and Joe Wall after the spilt of their successful multi-platinum band The Stunning.

In their time they have supported such big names as U2, Bob Dylan, Crowded House and Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
The Walls have spent the last few years gigging the music scene home and abroad including packed venues in New York, LA, Austin Texas as part of the SXSW Music Festival.

2006 and 2007 saw the band play in France, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria and they even supported Crowded House in Australia.

In June 2010 they released a double A-sided single “Carrying the Fire” and “Phantom Power”, with both sides doing well on Irish Radio. A four-track EP “Bird in a Cage” was released in summer 2011, containing two tracks from the album and two previously unreleased songs. Bird in a Cage received heavy rotation on radio stations in the north and south of Ireland.

Their third album “Stop the Lights” is Out Now.

To book The Walls Call +353 1 201 3660

The Flaws release “Make Good” , the second single from their second album ‘Constant Adventure’ on Friday 11th Feb. To Coincide with the digital only release the band play Dublins Crawdaddy venue on 11th Feb with some special guests. Constant Adventure was recorded at Tumbleweed Studios in Dundalk, was self produced and mixed and engineered by Jason Varley. The end result showcases how much The Flaws have grown as a band, track after track boasts beautiful harmonies and dazzles with glittering guitars.

Their debut long player ‘Achieving Vagueness’ was released to much critical acclaim in late 2007, entered the Irish Top 20 and lead to both Choice and Meteor nominations. Having toured the debut for over 18 months solid playing some amazing shows across the country including memorable sets at Glastonbury, Electric Picnic ’08 and Oxegen the band took a well deserved break.
Part Of You’, was the first single to be taken from the new album and was chosen as single of the week on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show/Today FM and The Rick O’Shea Show/2FM. It was also used for the Champions League coverage on RTE TV. This catchy tune was companied by a video directed by Sophia Tamburrini which was shot in various locations around Dublin and Louth. It features the Spirit Store, The Secret Book and Record Store on Wicklow Street, Windmill Lane and the Grand Canal.

‘a sumptuous slice of classy pop rock’ Jackie Hayden Hot Press
‘Such grace and elegance doesn’t come without the careful nurturing of creative aspirations’ Jackie Hayden Hot Press
Constant Adventure…………….’is a hugely confident step forward……..’Lauren Murphy Irish Times ***
a serious of delightful radio friendly pop songs that ………..sound fresh and beguiling’,Eamon Carr The Herald
The Flaws deserve to be heard’Eamon Carr The Herald

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· The Coronas are THE band to watch with a platinum–selling record and a prestigious Meteor Award (Irish Grammy) for album of the year “Tony Was An Ex-Con” beating the likes of U2, The Script, and Snow Patrol.

· As one of the hottest live bands, they headlined Ireland’s Oxegen Festival this summer playing in front of a crowd of 30,000 and have also played many major UK festivals including Isle of Wight and Hard Rock Calling winning over a legion of new fans.

· The Coronas opened for Sir Paul McCartney in Dublin and also shared the stage with him at the Isle of Wight festival last summer. They have also opened for Pink and others in Europe.

· In this short time the band have even managed to perform sell out dates in South East Asia, Australia and the U.S.

· The Coronas latest album “Tony Was An Ex-Con” shot straight to #1 in the Irish Indie and iTunes charts and #3 in the National Album chart.

· Hit singles include “San Diego Song”, “Someone Else’s Hands” and “Won’t Leave You Alone”.

· The band maintains a high profile on YouTube with over 1million collective views and an international following.

· The Coronas will bring their signature rock show on tour around Europe as special guests to The Script which kicks off January 30th.

“The Coronas are that curious but irresistible case study, a people’s band” Hot Press
“The Coronas have become an Irish phenomenon” Irish Independent Day & Night Magazine
“Ireland’s new favorite sons” Rave Magazine

For those of us gazing on from afar at her evolution as a performer, the first glimmer that there was something more to Lisa Hannigan than meets the eye came last year, when she appeared alongside Green Gartside, Teddy Thompson and Vashti Bunyan on a tour celebrating the music of Nick Drake. By common critical consensus, her transformation of Drake’s ‘Black-Eyed Dog’ as a macabre deathly jig stole the show. You couldn’t watch what she did to that song and not feel excited about what she was going to do next.

It doesn’t take long in the company of Lisa’s second album, ‘Passenger’, to hear that excitement repaid. Hannigan famously made her name as the beautiful, breathy accompaniment to Damien Rice, with whom she sang and toured for seven years. It is on this second solo album that you sense she’s truly found her own voice, and it is on aching, mournful form from the very opening song. ‘Passenger’ begins with ‘Home’, which was written shortly after Lisa read ‘Skippy Dies’ by Dublin author Paul Murray. “It’s set at a boys’ boarding school,” she explains, “and I think the atmosphere of wild uncertainty, urgency and frustration that consumes you at fourteen sort of grabbed hold of me.” Abetted by the demonic ivory-pounding of Gavin Glass and the breathtaking violin playing of Lucy Wilkins, the rain-lashed ruminations of the song portend a more undulating emotional journey than ‘Sea Sew’.

Much of ‘Passenger’ reflects the journeys Lisa has taken, particularly whilst touring her first record. “I chose ‘Passenger’ as the title after living with the finished songs as a whole,” she says. “Many of them were written while I was away from home or on the road, and the feeling of transience and nostalgia that this constant travelling evoked seemed to seep into every song.” The overarching theme of the record, then, is “those loves, heartbreaks, confusions and friendships that we take with us through life, over years and continents, enduring the passage of time.” This emotional landscape is captured quite literally on the album’s cover, which collates maps of the main places where the record was written (Dublin, Brooklyn, West Cork). As ever, it’s beautifully detailed effort from Hannigan, who perforated the images into paper and shot light through them, creating a stunning map of her music in the process.

One of the most thrilling moments on ‘Passenger’ is the track ‘Knots’, which seems to reflect not only Lisa’s travels over these last few years, but also her steady progress as a songwriter. An electrifying blend of Southern stomp, screeching strings and lyrical tales of a debauched, whiskey-soaked night, ‘Knots’ sounds like the kind of song Hannigan would only have the confidence to write now. And then there’s ‘O Sleep’ – a duet with Ray Lamontagne – which came to Lisa in a single rhapsodic burst. “I’d just heard Dr. Ralph Stanley’s version of ‘O Death’ on a Robert Plant documentary, and I was really taken by the idea of addressing something intangible. Around the same time, I went for a walk in Sandymount, Dublin and was singing into my phone. Then I stopped in a café and took one of their paper bags and wrote all the words on the back.”

Briana previously from The Beautiful South. She was with the group as the lead female vocalist for six years. Throughout those six years the band released three albums and one UK Number 1 hit with “A Little Time” – a duet with Dave Hemingway. Briana has described this period as “drink and fun-fuelled years when she learned the craft of singing live and in the studio”.

“I learnt a great deal about songwriting from watching Paul [Heaton],” recalls Briana. “My fondest memories are of touring. Life on the road was exciting and tiring and sometimes intensely boring but it was fantastic to be singing every night and getting that feedback, the direct response to the work that you can only get from performing live.”

“In those days, there was a lot more separation between fans and artist than nowadays, so touring and getting to meet the people who were listening to our music was really great. One of my fondest memories was that, after the shows in some cities, there’d be a bunch of women and we’d sit in the dressing room chatting about strident feminism and the importance of women in art. It would be jokingly referred to by the rest of the band as ‘Briana’s women’s Group’. But how great to meet all these young women who felt inspired by the lyrics and the band and felt their position supported and expressed by us.”

Since Briana left The Beautiful South she has been writing music and poetry, and has performed as an actor both on stage and screen.

Her current Album Redbird is the OUT NOW.

To book Briana Corrigan for your venue or music festival call +353 1 201 3660.

The Pale are an Irish Rock band that have been performing on the Irish music circuit for the passed 20 years. In the early 90′s the band received support with their debut release from major record label. The Pale’s tenure with this label was however short lived, so The Pale continued on their venture independently. Over the next few years they released a number of labels throughout Europe including Cheapside – 1996, Cripplegate – 1997, Spudgun – 1998. In an attempt to gain further success they changed their name to Produckt, and released more albums under this title.

The next few years saw the band perform live gigs, however financial issues prevailed, The Pale soldiered on.

Since then The Pale have been developing, maturing and changing their sound. Over the passed five years the band have released two albums, The Contents of A Shipwreck (2007) and Proper Order (2009). Their new album I Woke Up and I Was Gone features 12 songs, covering pop/folk genres. Such charming tracks include Company of Wolves, It should be Illegal, The Boy with The Antlers, Hanging Around Airports and An Autography For my Dad.

To book this brilliant Irish rock band for your venue or music festival call +353 201 3660 our team today at Music Tv.

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For Dublin band Bipolar Empire, the release of their debut album ‘Feel That You Own It’ can’t come quick enough. Not that they are in any rush – patience has always been a part of their make-up, despite the date of birth on their passports. It’s that patience, combined with a never say die work ethic that has seen them grow and develop into a stunning live act – and it all began in a field in Co Kildare.

Amidst the euphoric haze of Oxegen 2007, in a mud-laden field in Punchestown, three young Dublin musicians decided to band together and try their hands at forming a popular musical group that might one day aspire to greatness. All hailing from the Dublin suburb of Tallaght, supersonic warbler Shane O’Reilly was joined by horizontally laid back bassist Joe Leech and drumming dynamo Callum Mc Adam. And so it was to pass, Bipolar Empire was born.

Their stylistic folk infused rock’n’roll, delivered with genuine raw passion and boundless energy, began to draw the attention of young music connoisseurs and as the live shows developed into a tighter, more intense experience, so the Bipolar Empire fanbase began to blossom. In 2009, the band got a lucky break and managed to wrangle a trip to the US to work with legendary music producer, Pat McCarthy (REM, Madonna, U2, Counting Crows…). The lads packed their bags and sunscreen and headed to Los Angeles to record their debut album. Impressed by the bands vast reserve of songs (the band had thirty tracks written and ready to record), McCarthy spent the first few days helping the band to whittle the tracks down. Working tirelessly and making the most of their time in the US, Bipolar Empire played numerous gigs including turns at the iconic Continental Club and the world famous Whiskey A Go-Go before heading to Austin, Texas, to perform at industry showcase South x Southwest.

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Fast forward to April 2011, and the release of their second single and title track from the album ‘Feel That You Own It’. The band enlisted the help of legendary director Kevin Godley (U2, Blur) to shoot the video video. They decided to focus on the uplifting and positive vibe of the track and approached Irish Champion boxer Katie Taylor to take part.

Speaking on the video, Kevin Godley says; ‘On screen Bipolar Empire and Katie Taylor symbolise a young and forgotten generation venting their anger and frustration against the system that created the mess Ireland is in right now. It’s rooted here because the music grew here but it mirrors the bigger picture of global upheaval currently playing out on the streets of Egypt, Tunisia, and Iran etc. It also looks beyond the fight to the triumph of dreams and goals over fear and apathy and suggests a positive force for change. Both the song and video for ‘Feel That You Own It’ are trying to spread that positive message.

2011 saw Royseven return with a new label in Warner Music and with a new sound for a new chapter. “You Say, We Say”, the album, would be the band’s first No 1 album.

“Killer”, the first single to be taken from this new long play was issued in November 2010 by way of introduction to “You Say, We Say”. “We Should Be Lovers”, the second would become the soundtrack of 2011 in Ireland. “We Should Be Lovers” concluded the year as being the most played song on Irish Radio. “Dance” and “No Romance” suitably followed in the mindset of popularity and easily polled Top 20 and Top 30 in the end of year airplay chart. This year “We Should Be Lovers” was also awarded ‘Meteor Choice Music Prize for 2011 Song Of The Year’.

To Book Royseven for your venue or music festival call +353 1 201 3660 and speak to our team at MusicTv.ie

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Kicking off the year with a bang and hoping to crack the U.K and Ireland’s underground music scene, Dublin based Electro-Pop gang VANN are certainly not far from their target.

After an explosive performance at the 2013 First Fortnight finale gig in a SOLD OUT Button Factory, the Retro-Infused, hard hitting set from VANN left the crowd in awe and begging for more.

With their debut EP anticipated to be released in early spring, this epic four piece have already made an imprint on the masses both in Ireland and abroad with their energetic, pulsating and absorbing synth based collection.

”Vann are an outstanding band with a trademark sound that marks them out as one of THE bands to watch in 2013” – Phillip Ó’Baoighealláin (Managing Director) U&I Music.

‘’This band should feature on plenty of one’s-to-watch lists over the coming year’’ GoldenPlec

‘’One’s to watch in 2013, certainly’’. – AU Magazine.

VANN have also secured placements for two of their forth-coming tracks with O2 for the 2013 O2 6 Nations advertisement campaign.

To book VANN for your venue or Music Festivals call +353 1 201 3660 and speak to our team at MusicTv.ie .

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Fred have just been added to The Other Voices bill, for their 10th anniversary filming this December in Dingle. Fred have just returned from perofrming at this years CMJ Music Festival in NYC, Their new album ‘Leaving My Empire’ will be released in the U.S & Canada on March 7th 2012, ‘We Are The City’ taken from the new album is featuring in the new T-Booth Wireless AD that launches today accross Canada http://youtu.be/U7wpKeClIOs

At the start of November last year the five members of Fred traveled to Montreal to start recording they’re 4th album. The recording duties would be given to Howard Bilerman at his renown ‘Hotel2Tango’ studio, As well as recording and playing on Arcade Fires Breakthrough record ‘Funeral’ Howard has worked his magic with an array of great artists including Wolf Parade, God Speed you Black emperor, British sea power to name but a few.

Fred had spent nearly a year laying low writing and producing the tracks, this would be they’re first time ever recording in a studio in the traditional sense. After the release of ‘Go God Go’ in 2008 with it’s string of Indie-poptastic hits (‘Skyscrapers’, ‘Running’. ‘The Lights’ & ‘Good one’) on playlists across the nation, accolades including itunes Canada ‘Top ten Indie albums of 2008′, Hot-press readers poll ‘Top Ten album Irish albums of 2008′ & Meteor nomination for ‘Hope of 2009’ . The reaction and recognition for Fred was brought to a new level, ‘leaving My Empire’ is testament to their ability write and produce songs that go from intimate to epic and back.

Every now and then a band comes along that inspires in its fans the kind of loyalty that moves all boundaries, that will dismiss all critics and will bring truth to the fact that pure honest music will triumph over every discerning voice. Beautifully crafted songs with dynamic arrangements, powerful vocal harmonies and powerful hooks. The bands sound can only be described as diverse. Their live set changes from stunning vocal harmony laced acoustic acapella folk to edgy electric alternative rock in a seamless progressive crescendo.

In Their Thousands are not the type of band that will come and go in todays very fickle music industry. They incite a remarkable passion in their fans and are gaining new followers with every gig. The main reason for this is simple. They write and play great music.

‘In Their Thousands were absolutely brilliant. The feeling among the judges was that this is a band with huge international potential. They are superb musicians making a truly original and epic noise.’ – Niall Stokes, Hot Press

To book In Their Thousands for your venue or Music TV call +353 1 201 3660 and speak to our team at AMA Music Agency.

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