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New International Acts Touring in 2018

30/05/2017

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.

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

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25/05/2017

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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.

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.

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New Ideas For Booking Bands For Your Next Music Festival

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17/05/2017

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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.

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Singers For Festivals with AMA Music Agency

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15/05/2017

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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’Sullivan, The 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!

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Top 5 Killer DJ Ideas For Music Festivals

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10/05/2017

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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.
The 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!

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

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08/05/2017

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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 !!

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

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08/05/2017

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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

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

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05/05/2017

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“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:

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

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Festival Acts with AMA Music Agency

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25/08/2016

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The Ultimate Festival Experience with delectable artists straight from the AMA Music Agency roster!

Your Extraordinary summer party begins here; with an abundant of artists of various genres and styles to choose from, entertaining your crowds right at your doorstep or abroad.

Together with our expert team and award-winning bands, we ensure that your festival will be the one to be at this year.
Our amazing musicians have spent their time wowing audiences all over the world with their unique performances, engaging set and popular songs – which you will have heard played on the radio, or at television appearances. Their wealth of experience lies within many gigs in many countries such as Germany, Portugal, Spain and the UK and with every festival the excitement of the next grows not only for our acts but most certainly for the festival goers also.

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Ordinary is not an option, therefore choosing one of our effervescent artists will be of extra ordinary experience, with a show quite like no other and sing-along songs to the brilliant Irish rock legends Aslan or perhaps the indie favourites HamsanwicH.

Our books are filled with invigorating acts that precisely know how to bring the festival atmosphere to the stage and will not stop until the last in the crowd is dancing with laughter and joy – bringing that summer feel even to a rainy day…

Just check below for who exactly we can offer you and make sure to get in touch with us with your proposal or booking inquiry via [email protected] or alternatively simply leave your details with our Contact Page.

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Our roster include the amazing:

Aslan
Gilbert O’Sullivan
Paddy Casey
Declan O’Rourke
Keywest
Blindboy
The Rubberbandits
Ryan Sheridan
Brian Kennedy
Coronas
The 4 Of Us
VINCI
Tupelo
State Lights
Peter M Smith & Dead X Ray
Red Empire
Rocstrong

…make sure to scroll to the end of this blog to watch our acts enthralling videos!

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AMA Music Agency has been a part of the music industry for over 25+ years and with each and every single booking gathered invaluable knowledge in regards to what kind of act is the perfect addition to make a festival pump! Our bands will contribute to the festival’s allure by boasting a wealth of exuberant talent, passion, dedication professionalism but most of all the fun-factor brought to the stage. As well as that the musicians reputation within the music industry is second to none due to their collective excitement for a show and their need to give your attendees as good as a time as possibly can be had.

It is a known that the Irish know how to throw a party and this is also very true when it comes to our country’s exuberantly talented artists. Bring a blissful, enchanting, hopping, exciting and fun feel to your summer festival and book one of Ireland’s most well respected bands who’ve been enjoying longevity in the sometimes unforgiving industry. Our bands will deliver and certainly invite a little bit of the beloved Irish to their set, providing your festival goers with something a little different, welcomed and unique at your summer event, may it be in Dublin, Cork or abroad.

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Ryan Sheridan

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The Best New Website for Finding Wedding Bands in Ireland

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24/08/2016

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AMA Music Agency has been around since 1996, representing some of the best artists in the industry. We are proud of our musicians and our customer base, and always strive to offer you the best solutions to the most common entertainment needs.

One of them has always been finding the right wedding band. Your marriage day should be flawless, and the entertainment should match the importance of the event.

Thus, we felt that the most helpful resource for someone looking to book wedding bands for their wedding (in Ireland or anywhere else in the world) would be to create a high quality directory of wedding bands and singers, with video performances, sample playlists and testimonials for each one.

Wedding Bands – From Dublin to the Other Side of the Earth, We’ve Got You Covered

Hop over to our fresh Wedding Bands Directory where you will find the top picks of the moment when it comes to wedding singers, wedding reception music and everything else. From Irish trad bands to Latino singers and Jazz vocalists, this Wedding Bands resource will bring the right kind of entertainment at your doorstep!

Why Browse Our Wedding Bands Directory?

It has numerous Top 10 lists for various types of wedding bands and musical groups, to help you choose the best of the best. The lists are curated by our in-house wedding & entertainment experts.
Every band has a complete profile, with a short bio, videos of them performing, testimonials and sample playlists.
You can inquire about any band in 30 seconds, and you will receive a price quote from them nearly immediately. You can ask for quotes for multiple bands at a time and pick the one that works best for you.

Are you convinced already? Start right now: www.irishweddingbands.ie

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AMA Music Agency Female Artists Traditional & Celtic Bands

Moya Brennan “The Voice Of Clannad”

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10/08/2016

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MOYA BRENNAN

An Irish Christmas

Moya Brennan, the Voice of Clannad and First Lady of Celtic Music, brings the unique atmosphere of her music to a specially produced seasonal show of celebration and reflection.

Moya, along with her multi-talented Irish band, will draw not only on a rich selection of traditional Irish and European Christmas songs and carols but also her enticing repertoire of well-known solo and Clannad songs. The show has been presented for the last 13 years and has never failed to warm the heart and carry the spirit and message of the season to audiences throughout Europe and the USA.

Moya’s Christmas release, An Irish Christmas, is a Celtic-inspired album of classic and contemporary songs and carols, such as Silent Night, In the Bleak Midwinter, In Dulci Jubilo, and Joy to the World

See video of Moya’s Christmas collection ;

Biography

When Bono stated recently, “I think she has one of the greatest voices the human ear has ever experienced”, he was heralding what many people know already about Moya Brennan. She sings like nothing you’ve ever heard before! So it makes sense that her live solo shows – with all the musicality and power of Clannad but with added, heart-warming intimacy – should be such a rich and moving experience. Her effortless vocals and timeless music pay homage not only to her vibrant traditional Irish heritage but also her grasp of contemporary forms.

With Clannad, she rose to prominence with a pioneering approach to traditional music which has garnered them 15 million record sales worldwide and a string of awards, including a Grammy in 1998. Their sound has since become the benchmark for the Celtic music genre. Sister Enya joined Clannad for a time before pursuing her own successful career.

Moya’s solo career has continued that success with 8 albums to her credit and more in the pipeline. Her live show has developed into a visual (as well as sound) spectacle with rhythm, atmosphere, and vibrant harmony.

Besides her solo work, Moya has been much in demand for a number of other projects and is both vociferous and active in her championing of Irish arts and culture abroad. Her career to date includes 25 albums, numerous film scores and she has sung with many great artists, including The Chieftains, Paul Brady, Bruce Hornsby, Michael McDonald, and, of course, Bono.

Her voice continues to be in demand with other collaborators including the Colours release with Ryan Vail and Elma Orkestra, Saltwater with Chicane DJ Roger Shah, and Trance Wax. The Irish Women in Harmony collective, of which Moya was an active member, scored groundbreaking hits during 2020 whilst also highlighting the role of women musicians and artists in the business.

“Ireland is changing rapidly but one thing that remains constant is our love of music and wanting the whole world to hear it. I love being part of that”, says Moya.

www.moyabrennan.com

For further information contact:

Mark Downing AMA Music @ + 353 862 504 795 or [email protected]

Timeless, elemental, and carried heavenwards in a soulful breath, Moya Brennan‘s voice reaches out to the farthest places but still touches the soul. She sings with an angel’s voice, arousing a passion in every listener. Her music refreshes and heals, exciting the senses, bringing a sense of calm to tired hearts. Always fresh, forever just a dream away Moya captures the essence of her homeland in all its cascading beauty, mystery, and contradictions. Yet she sings from the heart to a world where hope, faith, and joy are not just a dream. Through her long career, through school halls, folk clubs, festivals, discos, churches, the world’s most renowned concert halls she has traveled purposefully and always focused. The power of her whispered tones and the beauty of her music touch the soul.

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2016 Grammy Nominees

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F*** Your Playlist, Follow Ours!

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Summer Music Academy

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Summer Music Academy

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Reality of Who’s Buying Vinyl

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Reality of Who’s Buying Vinyl

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10 Years of Music Industry Change

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10 Years of Music Industry Change

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There Are Nearly 90 Million People Paying for Streaming Music

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Profile & High Level Artists

POP Acts & UK ARTISTS

Folk and Traditional Irish Bands

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Here our pick for the perfect Festival Line Up & Billing

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

Hip Hop Package from AMA

Aslan

Rubberbandits

Ryan Sheridan

Declan O'Rourke

Paddy Casey

Keywest

The 4 Of Us

Brian Kennedy

Something Happens

Hurricane Highway

The Ultimate Festival Experience with delectable artists straight from the AMA Music Agency roster!

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