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New International Acts Touring in 2018

30/05/2017

AMA Music Agency Talent Festivals

AMA’S TOP HEADLINE ARTISTS ; Click here www.amamusicagency.ie or call +353 (0)1 201 3660

 

Hailing from Germany myself and having resided on this gorgeous Island for close to 17 years there have been a few surprises I have learned along the way. Yes, the Irish are full of “the craic” and the country is covered in greenery and sheep, surrounded by oceans but one admittedly known fact that struck me the most is how much the Irish love their music, GOOD music.
Not everyone will make the cut and whatever venue you visit for a gig you will be assured talent rather than just some band hoping to “strut their stuff”.
The Irish folk are all about “raw talent” – a band or musician that doesn’t just stand in front of a mic to mime to a backing track but knows how to work multiple instruments and harbour a clever grasp of lyrical genius. The music fan I have always been appreciated the realness this country celebrates and I cannot but *bow* to the appreciation that the Irish hold in high regard for the acts they celebrate. So much so that I would like to call myself an Irish when it comes to the music I listen to and enjoy watching live.

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Luck has it I got myself a job in one of Ireland’s most credible music agencies and therefore have been enjoying the pleasure of being introduced to the BEST in Irish music such as the legendary Aslan, as well as The 4 Of Us and gorgeous musical story tellers like Declan O’Rouke, Paddy Casey and Brian Kennedy – not to forget the electrifying Ryan Sheridan, thought-provoking Rubberbandits, Indie rockstars The Coronas & Keywest, but also the international artists that hone their craft and take music seriously instead of just “performing to become famous”.

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To make it in Ireland you won’t get far with simply a good voice but you need to breathe and feel the beauty that is a song – one that will travel afar and will inspire the listener’s mind.
I am pleased to be able to introduce to you on behalf of AMA Music Agency Ltd. the incredibly eclectic, international acts that are capable of touching your heart, spirit, mind and being accompanied by skill on the instruments and voices that will penetrate your ears like melted chocolate.

Gilbert O’Sullivan (UK / Ireland)

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Track Dogs (Spain)

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Dearly Beloved (Canada)

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Remigio Pereira (Canada)

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Michelle Palmer (UK)

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Honey Beard (Canada)

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Lax ‘N Busto – Peter M. Smith (Spain / Ireland

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Morrissey & Marshall (UK / Ireland)

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Sarah Packiam (USA / Ireland)

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Phats & Small (UK)

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Jethro Sheeran (UK)

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For further booking inquiries please simply email us on [email protected] and keep updated on everything “music” over on our Facebook Page.

 

Sarah Packiam with AMA Music Agency Ltd for hire in Ireland and abroad

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8 x Emerging New Talents You Should Book For Your Next Music Festival

25/05/2017

AMA Music Agency Talent Festivals

AMA’S TOP HEADLINE ARTISTS ; Click here www.amamusicagency.ie or call +353 (0)1 201 3660

 

AMA Music Agency Ltd is proud to be offering a platform for emerging Irish and international artists of all genres & styles, dedicating our time & efforts to booking LIVE concerts for “the fresh and new” as well as developing musicians which undoubtedly bring life to your music event, working the best stages with confidence and electrifying sounds.
Whether your festival ranges from the massive, outdoor spectacle to the urban, indoor events or the smaller local fests our emerging talents will be rocking the beats to an ecstatic crowd, filling the fields with dancing feet and smiling faces.
Ireland rightly enjoys a reputation of being a musical country and judging on our home grown talent it is very much deserving of staying on the top of the charts with some of the most exciting musicians of this time. Just check out the intoxicating Rocstrong who with his urban hip hop feel brings smart word play and the “current” to your stage. When booking The Beatles-esque Irish duo Morrissey & Marshall you will experience a bolt of love entering the crowd and then there are the extravagant Dearly Beloved and Peter M. Smith who both harbour the right attitude to inspire.

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AMA acts as Ireland’s leading music booking agency for the established and developing like country band Hurricane Highway, Spanish-inspired Track Dogs and indie rock group Red Empire, as well as the more recent power-gal Aine Tyrrell, who will all credit your musical event to the highest of expectations.

Over the many years working in the industry we have acquired a knack for the skilled and soon-to-be popular artists roaming our emerald isle, as well as an ingenious, resourceful manner of discovering the latest acts and are extremely delighted to be able to give these singers / bands that little push required in the industry and you the very ‘current’ that’ll attract a rather large crowd, leading to a loyal fan base for your festival.

Peter M. Smith

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Hurricane Highway

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Rocstrong

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Morrissey & Marshall

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Track Dogs

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Aine Tyrrell

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Dearly Beloved

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Red Empire

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For further booking inquiries please simply email us on [email protected] and keep updated on everything “music” over on our Facebook Page.

 

Canadian Rock / Punk Band 'Dearly Beloved' for bookings with AMA Music Agency Ltd

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New Ideas For Booking Bands For Your Next Music Festival

17/05/2017
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AMA Music Agency Talent Festivals

AMA’S TOP HEADLINE ARTISTS ; Click here www.amamusicagency.ie or call +353 (0)1 201 3660

 

Producing a memorable music festival is not rocket science yet requires patience, time, a meticulous craftsman with a great ear and of course to be “in the know” about what is “in” and what makes a festival special – stand out from the next!
There are a couple of things which should always be in your mindset as your event develops and if you remain aware of these you’ll be holding that coveted trophy for ‘No 01 festival Of The Year’ (figuratively speaking) in no time.
AMA Music Agency proudly represents the best in Irish music, as well as highly respectable musicians from all over the globe who really know how to attract a crowd. As your ‘One Stop Festival Shop’ we can offer you the tremendously talented Gilbert O’Sullivan to inspire, rock legends Aslan to well, R.O.C.K, East 17 to reminisce, Ryan Sheridan to dance, Declan O’Rourke to instill, Dearly Beloved to embolden, Moya The Voice of Clannad to serenade, The Logues for a good jig and pop indie groups Keywest & The Coronas to swoon over.

With the diverse musical acts we can provide for you and most importantly your punters, your festival’s fan base will experience dramatic growth and therefore will be the one to attend year after year.

Below the incredibly diverse list of only the finest in music and best of all, it only takes ONE phone call or email to avail of all of this:

Profile & High Level Artists

Gilbert O’Sullivan

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Aslan

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The Coronas

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Christy Dignam & Joe Jewell from Aslan

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Rubberbandits

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Ryan Sheridan

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Declan O’Rourke

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Paddy Casey

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Keywest

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The 4 Of Us

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Brian Kennedy

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Something Happens

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Hurricane Highway

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Morrissey & Marshall

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Track Dogs (SPAIN)

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Lax ‘N Busto

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Dearly Beloved (CANADA)

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POP Acts & UK ARTISTS

East 17

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Phats & Small

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The Wonder Stuff

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Folk and Traditional Irish Bands

Moya The Voice Of Clannad

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The Logues

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Perfect Friction

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The Celtic Tenors

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CARRON

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Celtic Singing Waiters

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Pilgrim Street

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Get in touch via [email protected] and keep up-to-date with everything ‘festivals & news’ via our Facebook Page.

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Singers For Festivals with AMA Music Agency

15/05/2017

AMA Music Agency Talent Festivals

There are an abundance of great festivals taking place in Ireland throughout our four seasons, with each event getting bigger & BETTER with every year passing.
Whether you are looking to entertain your crowd from the beloved village park folk gatherings to the epic spectacles, attracting visitors in the thousands from all over – it is undeniably of utmost importance to present your punters with an appealing and foremost STRONG line up of first-rate musicians.
AMA Music Agency has supplied a variety of festivals in Ireland and abroad with artists harbouring that particular ‘je ne sais quoi’ every organiser is on the hunt for to trump the last musical presentation.

You may be under the impression that a solo act will not be able to entertain a horde of demanding festival goers and perhaps would drown in the crowd of screams. You are wrong! Our Singers For Festivals are pros at what they do and have played for the largest convocations worldwide, therefore they know exactly how to please, charm, fascinate but most importantly engage with a crowd.

In the mood for a lot of loveliness, the intriguing and inspiring? The incredible Gilbert O’SullivanThe 4 Of Us, Declan O’Rourke, Paddy Casey, Mark Hogan or Brian Kennedy would be the perfect addition to your festival billing, yet if you fancy something more upbeat, something that gets everyone’s ‘dance on’ Ryan Sheridan, Peter M. Smith, Garrett Wall, Keywest or Rocstrong are the performers for you!

Take a look at the videos of the perfect festival singers below:

Gilbert O’Sullivan

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Ryan Sheridan

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Declan O’Rourke

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Paddy Casey

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Keywest

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The 4 Of Us

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Brian Kennedy

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Peter M. Smith

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Garrett Wall / Track Dogs

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Mark Hogan

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Andre from Rocstrong

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Capture some of that coveted artistry, activism & fun by inviting the diverse and eclectic to your big gig. Combine traditional with street, hip hop with rock, the ballads with analogue beats and the electronic with pop.

Get in touch via [email protected] and keep up-to-date with everything ‘festivals & news’ via our Facebook Page.

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Top 5 Killer DJ Ideas For Music Festivals

10/05/2017
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AMA Music Agency Talent Festivals

Book a music wizard on the decks who is destined to turn your festival into a thumping success.

Life behind the decks, on a massive stage, has become a welcomed norm for our experienced DJs who have worked years to hone their skill behind the mixer, playing at the most exclusive parties, for the most exciting crowds in stadiums and small offices alike, worldwide. Proof that our professional Disc Jockeys can transform any occasion into a thumping party – especially a good festival. Once darkness has set in a luminous light show from our Robot DJs accompanied by the mesmerising Digital Poi Dancers, or our globe trotting Daft Punk Tribute Duo is just what your festival goers’ music-loving-heart desires.

Phats & Small’s genre defying style conjures a world fuelled with creative sounds, one so fresh your punters will be busting some star-struck moves.
Daft Punk Tribute_AMA Music AgencyThe combination of Live music accompanying a DJ set has become one of Ireland’s favourite festival & event additions over the past year and truly brings something very unique as well as stylish to every kind of celebration. May it be a family event, a hipster fest or a dance spectacle, the Drummer / Saxophone & DJ Duo are in a league of their own when it comes to entertaining an eclectic crowd.

Always determined to keep one step ahead we are delighted to be able to offer the excellent Silent Headphone Disco, with availability reaching up to an impressive 500 headphones (one of the largest on our Emerald Isle). Shake the stereotypical Disco feel and instead give your visitors that little bit of extra laughter all organisers endeavour to find & provide. No noise restrictions to worry about, which is yet another added bonus!

Check it out, our top 5 killer DJ ideas for music festivals:

Daft Punk Tribute

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Silent Headphone Disco

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Phats & Small

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Robots & Digital Fire Art

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Sax / Drummer & DJ

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There are plenty new festivals emerging every year which join the beautiful backdrop to the already famous and long running music festivals of Ireland, with Irish music legends such as Aslan, The 4 Of Us, Gilbert O’Sullivan, Ryan Sheridan, Paddy Casey, Declan O’Rourke, Hurricane Highway & Keywest taking to the stage, as well as the best in the world of DJs and newcomers Red Empire, The Valves, Morrissey & Marshall, Rocstrong and Peter M. Smith kicking off the fun on the day!
Keeping your festival selection diverse and inviting the brand new & fresh is vital and an excellent DJ to play out a successful day is key to a lasting memory of your festival you have worked tirelessly on organising.

Contact [email protected] for your top festival line up!

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How To Make The Perfect Billing and Line Up For a Music Festival

08/05/2017

AMA Music Agency Talent Festivals

Before even attending your upcoming festival, you will have to impress your punters with your announced line up so that tickets will fly off the shelves, leading to a large crowd on the day(s)

The Irish music industry is currently experiencing a kick-ass wake with great new talent emerging from the emerald shores offering us different beats, exciting sounds and varied styles.
Our Island’s musical creations as of late truly are one of the most thrilling the music industry has ever experienced, putting our musicians on the map world wide.
Luckily we always will have first pick of our homegrown heroes and you are able to offer your festival-goers something very fresh, something brand new, something incredibly current for this year’s jamboree.

Nothing better exemplifies the new & exciting than our riveting Irish Hip Hop groups Rocstrong, Craic Appeal & Loud Motive as well as the strikingly beautiful Digital Fire Dancers.

The crown jewel among Irish music is of course none other than legendary rock group Aslan and festival favourites such as Paddy Casey, Declan O’Rourke, Ryan Sheridan & Keywest who all know how to turn a party wild and sweaty.

Make sure to spice it up a little by adding some Feile Festival Favourites to keep an age group of a large spectrum happy and satisfied. No better band to provide the good and known than The 4 Of Us and Something Happens to sing for your crowd the old favourites and also some of their new, with newbies Morrissey & Marshall and Peter M. Smith adding the flavour of alternative and mint..

Ending it with the hottest DJ Duos available ‘Daft Punk Tribute’ will ensure variety and best of all a very cool light show of fantastic tunes. Your festival will be bopping until the very early hours and every single visitor will leave with a massive, satisfied grin proclaiming your event to having been the best festival they have ever attended. Result !!

Here our pick for the perfect Festival Line Up & Billing

Hip Hop Acts

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Aslan

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Declan O’Rourke

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Keywest

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Ryan Sheridan

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Paddy Casey

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The 4 Of Us

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Something Happens

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Morrissey & Marshall

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Peter M. Smith (Sonic Brother)

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Digital Fire Art & Robots

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Daft Punk Tribute

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Ireland hosts an abundance of stationary music festivals but is also proudly giving the newcomers a shot, big and small, all across the country as long as reflective of live music’s explosion of growth. People’s desire to experience music up close and personal has not lessened over the years during the rapid boom of the digital, yet their attention span may have shortened a tad which makes the line up and billing for your festival more important than ever.

So the key to your successful summer festival is variety and keeping one step ahead of the times!

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Top 7 Unique Ideas for Festivals

08/05/2017

AMA Music Agency Talent Festivals

The world of festivals is full of fun and crazy stand-out ideas, and those organisers & coordinators that think outside of the box, with a one-step-ahead kind of attitude are usually the ones to draw in the biggest crowd. In today’s world we are more than ever attracted to the weird and wonderful and are continuously seeking a new, unique experience and therefore a festival not only needs to provide top-class musical entertainment such as the groovy Ryan Sheridan and Irish legends Aslan but also offer the alternative Silent Headphone Disco & Digital Poi Dancers to appeal to the people of the present.
Our Top 7 Unique Ideas for Festivals features some of the craziest, nuttiest and awe-striking festival performance acts just like the globe trotting Daft Punk Tribute DJs as well as the incredibly current hip hop groups who will all in their own way colour your event in many different shades, avoiding everything grey and mundane.

Festivals can offer you extraordinary experiences and also help foreigners to get to know a new country and meet, dance, laugh & mingle with the Islanders, so for the visitors to Ireland give them a first class Irish band or exclusive Irish artiste who’ll undoubtedly produce a one-of-a-kind escapade for everyone attending

These are the acts to add to your line up in 2017:

Ryan Sheridan

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Aslan

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Daft Punk Tribute

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Silent Disco Ireland

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Robot Networks

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Digital Fire Art

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Hip Hop Package from AMA

Rocstrong

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Craic Appeal

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Loud Motive

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Crowds will swarm toward your pitch to watch the Star Wars clan take on the dark side, or mimic the body-popping dance moves of our 9 feet tall all interactive humanoid Robot-TED.
And with the beloved tunes of Daft Punk our tribute DJs will keep the festival goers gambolling until the very last beat has been played. So it’s definitely worth taking a look at the brand new and innovative performers of AMA Music Agency such as the mentioned and many more.

Check into our Facebook Page to keep up to date with everything contemporary discovered and represented by us.
For booking information & details simply drop us a line via [email protected]

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Top 10 Hottest Festival Acts in Ireland

05/05/2017
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AMA Music Agency Talent Festivals

“Music is a language that doesn’t speak in particular words. It speaks in emotions, and if it’s in the bones, it’s in the bones.” ― Keith Richards

Our artists undoubtedly speak in emotions through their music and therefore give you & your crowd a once-in-a-lifetime festival experience that’ll chill to the bone! AMA Music Agency not only picks breakthrough artists for the year ahead but most importantly nurtures a strong relationship with established, chart topping and award winning musicians of an eclectic bunch.

We are the exclusive agent and proudly stand behind some of the greatest bands & solo acts Ireland has produced, who all range from a varied genre and style of music each harbouring an exceptionally natural talent. Our bookings team listened to thousands and thousands of hours of music to ensure promotion & representation of only the best, digging deep into the annals of each artist’s musical history and of course exploring the sounds of the entire globe.

Each year, as soon as the rays shine upon our pale skin the music lovers know: Festival season is upon us!
Just check out what AMA Music Agency Ltd has to offer you:

Aslan

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Rubberbandits

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Ryan Sheridan

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Declan O'Rourke

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Paddy Casey

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Keywest

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The 4 Of Us

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Brian Kennedy

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Something Happens

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Hurricane Highway

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With festivals growing each year in popularity and size and “newbies” emerging it is vital for your music-fest to stand out and offer to your festival goers an irresistible line up of Irish artists. Whether you would like to bring the sounds of the Emerald Isle abroad or are looking for homegrown stars to entertain their own, with our well established, high profile bands & singer songwriters you will not only attract a large crowd globally with a high demand in tickets, but are assured a sing along of Ireland’s beloved and best known tunes.
Our legendary artists are not limited in genre or region which means your audience can enjoy a vast variety of musical styles of familiar faces.

AMA Music Agency can be found right here www.amamusicagency.ie