International touring often raises a complex range of challenges for artists, now more than ever in a post-Brexit and Covid-19 world.

Moderated by radio’s Paul McLoone, this live discussion will help explore and demystify the process with advice from a broad range of voices working in the sector:

Ciaran Walsh – Culture Ireland

Maya Cullen Petrović – Jawdropper Music

Mick Roe – Faction Records

Constance Keane – Fears / M(h)aol

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1 minute: Introducing panellists

3 minutes: Ciaran Walsh explains what Culture Ireland does

8 minutes: Maya Cullen Petrovic on setting up EU and UK tour dates

12 minutes: VISA Issues for US touring

18 minutes: Carnet - what is it, why does it matter?

20 minutes: Rising Costs for Smaller Venues

23 minutes: Selling Merchandise on the road

26 minutes: Demand for Culture Ireland support

32 minutes: Advice on Culture Ireland applications

34 minutes: Online Shows and Streaming

40 minutes: Challenge of smaller venues disappearing

44 minutes: Should artists focus on EU ahead of UK touring?

46 minutes: What can we learn domestically from EU promoters and venues?

48 minutes:  Panellists general advice on international touring

Further information available here: https://imro.ie/event/imro-live-panel-discussion-international-touring/