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An Grianán Theatre wins IMRO award
28.02.19
ON Tuesday, 26th February, Paddy McKenna
hosted the highly anticipated IMRO Live Music
Venue of the Year Awards at the Irish Music Rights Organisation headquarters
in Dublin.
The Ulster Live Music Venue of The Year 2018 went to
Donegal’s An Grianán Theatre, who have been
nominated for this award every year since it began
in 2008, reflecting the theatre’s long commitment to
artistic excellence. The award was accepted, on the
venue’s behalf, by Lorna McLaughlin of The Henry
Girls. |
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Lorna McLaughlin of The Henry Girls
accepts the IMRO Ulster Live Music Venue of The Year
Award 2018 on behalf of An Grianán Theatre. |
Of the annual awards
voted by over 12,500 IMRO members Victor Finn, IMRO
Chief Executive said “We’re privileged in Ireland to
have such a vibrant and eclectic live music scene,
which is the backbone of the music industry as a
whole. We feel it is vital to acknowledge the venues
and festivals who support live music from a
musician’s first performance right through to
internationally known headline artists on main
stages. It is these venues and festivals across the
country that allow music creators to continue making
music and bring it to new audiences.”
Hot Press Editor, Niall Stokes added: “This is a
hugely optimistic moment for Irish music. There is
an extraordinary talent pool here. A growing number
of artists and bands are releasing music of real
heft. And as a result Irish artists are achieving
significant successes beyond these shores in greater
numbers than ever before. But it is still extremely
difficult for musicians to earn a living. Which is
why a vibrant live music scene is so important." |
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