I'm a Music Media Consultant specialising in PR and event production.
I became a Radio DJ and local promoter in Kilkenny while still in school, followed by 2 years in Rock School, Ballyfermot studying Music Management & Performance (vocals). My Radio Kilkenny show aired for 10 years. I was awarded a Hot Press Music Critics Award for 'Best Local DJ' and I syndicated the show for broadcast in Marseilles, France. In 2FM, I worked on the Dave Fanning Show and on the radio production of Cork Rocks. I dj'd at gigs in venues like The Rock Garden, The Olympia Theatre and Whelans.
After college, I worked as the Music Officer in Project Arts Centre, Temple Bar for 5 years. I was elected during that time as Chairperson of 'Jobs in Music Campaign' and was selected for the board of 'Forte - The Music Industry Task Force' in Ireland by Minister Michael D Higgins.
I've worked on event production in Ireland and abroad as stage manager/event co-ordinator - 5 months at 'EXPO 2000' Hanover Germany, 'In the City' Dublin & Glasgow with Tony Wilson, 'Guinness Blues Festival' & 'St Patricks Festival'.
I guest-lecture for music/sound courses like Pulse, Sound Training Centre, Ballyfermot Senior College, Colaiste Dhulaigh and MIC Project.
I specialise as the Radio PR Manager for major Irish festivals including: Festival of World Cultures, Dublin Fringe Festival (2005-06) and Anna Livia Dublin International Opera Festival. In '06, I worked on the Radio PR for St. Patricks Festival, Farmleigh and Earagail Festival. In 2008, I worked on the main stage at Oxegen for RTE 2FM.
I work with musicians, festivals, venues & labels on PR campaigns/radio coverage for releases, events and tours. Artists I've worked with include: Eoin Dillon, Kila, Ane Brun, Sean Millar, Niwel Tsumbu, Hazel O' Connor, Miriam Ingram, Paul Tiernan, Rob Reynolds, Chiara Browne, Eoghan Scott, Invisible Hands Music UK, Crown Music Management UK. I am often employed as an advisor in pre-release/pre-tour stage where I advise on material choice, artwork, image, performance, touring, budgets, etc.
My partner Mark McCorry (ex bass player with Kaydee, signed to EMI) and I play and compose as NOVATONE www.myspace.com/novatoneireland and http://www.meermusic.com/novatoneireland