LEITRIM FOR THE LEADING EDGE 2015
A series of professional development workshops for traditional musicians & singers
The Dock, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim
Friday 17th and Saturday 18th July
During Carrick Water Music Festival
As part of the Leitrim Equation Traditional Music Development Programme, musician and singer Eleanor Shanley introduces a programme of professional development workshops for traditional musicians and singers to enhance their skills in presenting on stage, publishing, marketing and promotion, how to get gigs, and how to get your music played on air. This unique and very valuable programme is designed to be highly informative, interactive and above all fun. It is designed for traditional musicians and singers of all ages, but is particularly suited to those considering traditional music as part of their career. Eleanor will be joined by musicians with vast experience and experts in each field including: Stuart Ongley - owner of SGO Music; Elizabeth Laragy – Producer, RTÉ Radio; Ellie Byrne - Ellie Byrne Promotions; Rory O’Connor - Executive Producer of Sligo Live; Caitlín Nic Gabhann & Ciarán Ó Maonaigh – Musicians; Declan Drohan - Musician/Drama Tutor; Philip Delamere - Leitrim County Council Arts Officer; Keith Conroy - Sound Engineer.
