Industry Courses

Making Overtures is a professional development course that focuses on two key, non-artistic aspects of a successful career in music: self-promotion and self-management. The course is delivered by Irish and international experienced professionals addressing a range of areas including media, marketing, finance & taxations as well as local, national and international supports.

In 2011, Music Network will be offering course participants three options:

Option 1: Self-Promotion: Tues 1 & Wed 2 Nov (9:30am – 5:30pm) Course fee €100

Option 2: Self-Management: Thurs 3 & Fri 4 Nov (9:30am – 5:30pm) Course fee €100

Option 3: Self-Promotion & Self-Management: Tues 1- Fri 4 Nov (9:30am – 5:30pm) Course fee €200

The course will take place at the Centre for Creative Practices, 15 Lower Pembroke Street, Dublin 2.

Music Network is currently seeking applications from Irish and Ireland-based professional musicians and composers interested in participating in Making Overtures. Please download the course application form and brochure here and return the completed form along with a CV/Artist History and any samples of promotional materials used on previous campaigns and the appropriate course fee.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 26th September, 2011 at 5pm.

In addition, Music Network is offering two scholarship places to current or recent postgraduate students. Further information on the scholarship criteria is available here and the application form can be downloaded here. The closing date for scholarship applications is Wednesday 7th September at 5pm.

For more information contact Aisling Roche, Development Programmes Manager: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) / 01 6719429.