Join the MU for a special evening at the Oh Yeah Centre on Tuesday 3rd December.

The event will open with a panel discussion to help musicians understand what is needed to build capacity for showcase ready performances. Following the panel event, we’d also love for you to join us for a special live performance and a social mixer.

A panel format will help attendees understand what is needed to build an acts capacity for ‘showcase’ ready performances including ‘festival’ performances. Hear from a panel of curators, bookers and industry who can offer insight and guidance to help improve your future chances. Speakers Mark Gordon, Output Belfast Ben Magee, New Champion Management Liza Geddes, Ireland Music Week Moderated by Charlene Hegarty – MU Northern Ireland Regional Officer.

Followed by a mixer Intro and Live Performance from Joel Harkin. Joel is a singer of songs and a spinner of yarns from Donegal. His 2020 album Never Happy was shortlisted for the NI Music Prize, which is more than Van Morrison can say, a win in and of itself. Joel Harkin lies awake at night, terrified at the prospect of the looming abyss. He channels these fears into his haunting songs. But don’t let that put you off. He is known for the contrast between his music and the whimsical, surrealist and very funny chatting he does as he tunes his guitar. He is an artist best experienced in the room. "This is the sort of misery that I love" - BBC Radio 1

We know that networking and the music industry go hand in hand, whether you're a musician or part of the wider music community, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded creatives and explore new opportunities.