Ireland continues to produce exceptional musical talent, but talent alone does not create a live music ecosystem. A functioning live music pipeline depends on something less visible and far less discussed:…
On Wednesday 11 February 2026, the Event Industry Association of Ireland (EIAI) addressed the Joint Oireachtas Committee as part of its examination of Developing Ireland’s Live Music Industry. This marked…
The Event Industry Association of Ireland (EIAI) will appear before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport to present its submission on Developing Ireland’s Live Music…
Anyone working in live events, audio-visual or technical production has had some version of the same conversation since the COVID pandemic brought the sector to a near standstill: Where have…
Ireland’s event industry is at a turning point. From global festivals and conferences to regional cultural gatherings, events drive creativity, tourism, innovation, and employment. Yet the absence of a unified…
The Irish events industry has made notable progress in recent years around health and safety compliance, yet as the sector becomes larger and more complex, meeting the bare minimum standards…
Please be advised that the Health Act 1947 (Sections 31AB and 31AD) (Covid-19) (Operation of certain indoor premises) (Amendment) (No. 6) Regulations 2021 and the Health Act 1947 (Sections 31AB and 31AD) (Covid-19)…
The Department of Tourism, Culture Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media have announced that the following schemes will be launched over the coming weeks: MEBAS Phase II (Music and Entertainment Business…
The BRSS is a targeted support for businesses significantly impacted by restrictions introduced by the Government to combat the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and, in particular, those businesses that…
--FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE--The Event Industry Association of Ireland (EIAI), along with other Industry representative groups met with Minister Catherine Martin, her team, and representatives from other relevant departments Wednesday 18th…