Cooler Clinics July: Pitching to Festivals, with New Music Dublin & Bray Jazz
Date: Friday 2nd August Time: Discussion at 1pm. Limited 1:1 consultation slots with New Music Dublin and Bray Jazz available Location: Online via Zoom
Each month, Improvised Music Company hosts Cooler Clinic CPD events at The Cooler at The Complex or Online.
In August, we’re hosting an online discussion about pitching with New Music Dublin and Bray Jazz Festival, giving you the inside scoop on their programming processes, how and when they accept pitches and submissions, and much more.
Following on from our hugely successful 1:1 pitching sessions between artists and international programmers in January, we now have 1:1 pitching and feedback slots available with Bray Jazz Festival and New Music Dublin. These sessions will take place after the lunchtime group discussion. Participants will be selected based on suitability via a brief EOI form due by 10am on Weds 24th July.
Pitching sessions will be subject to demand. Selected artists will be offered pitching advice in advance of August 2nd. We recommend researching the festivals and their programming to see who your music might appeal to most.
Attendance is free, but registration is necessary for the group discussion. EOI is essential here for 1:1 pitching and feedback sessions with Bray Jazz Festival and New Music Dublin.
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Date: Friday 2nd Aug Time: Group discussion at 1pm, 1:1 consultation slots available with New Music Dublin from 2pm-4pm and with Bray Jazz Festival - times TBC Location: Online
Event Overview:
Each month, Improvised Music Company hosts Cooler Clinic CPD events at The Cooler at The Complex or Online.
In August, we’re hosting an online discussion about pitching with New Music Dublin and Bray Jazz Festival, giving you the inside scoop on their programming processes, how and when they accept pitches and submissions, and much more.
IMC are delighted to announce that following on from our hugely successful 1:1 pitching sessions between artists and international programmers in January, we now have 1:1 pitching and feedback slots available with Bray Jazz Festival and New Music Dublin. These sessions will take place after the lunchtime group discussion. Participants will be selected based on suitability via a brief EOI form due by 10am on Weds 24th July. Pitching sessions will be subject to demand. Selected artists will be offered pitching advice in advance of August 2nd. We recommend researching the festivals and their programming to see who your music might appeal to most.
Attendance is free, but registration is necessary for the group discussion. EOI is essential here for 1:1 pitching and feedback sessions with Bray Jazz Festival and New Music Dublin.
What to Expect:Whether you have an established career or are just starting your journey, our Cooler Clinics are designed to address your concerns and propel your career forward. There will be time in the group discussion and in 1:1s for your questions. You may also use the last 5 minutes of your 1:1 pitching session to request feedback on your pitch.
About the Festivals:
New Music Dublin is Ireland’s foremost contemporary music festival, showcasing cutting-edge performances and innovative compositions. NMD is well attended by leading international programmers, making it an essential industry event for those in the contemporary music scene.
Bray Jazz Festival is a leading jazz festival in Ireland, renowned for its vibrant performances and international lineup. It celebrates the rich tradition of jazz while also promoting new Irish talent, providing an excellent opportunity for artists to engage with a diverse audience.