Highland Radio is one of 25 independent radio stations taking part in Irish Music Month.
The major initiative, supported by the BAI under its Sound & Vision scheme will see significantly increased radio play for Irish music across the participating stations.
Irish Music Month which runs from March 12th to April 13th is also supported by IMRO, RAAP, MCD Productions, Live Nation, Ticketmaster, Camden Recording Studios and the Rubyworks label.
As part of the initiative over €100,000 is being paid directly to Irish artists.
The participating stations are; 98FM, Clare FM, Cork’s 96FM, Cork’s Red FM, East Coast FM, FM104, Galway Bay FM, Highland Radio, iRadio, KCLR, KFM, Live95, LMFM, Midlands 103, Midwest Radio, Northern Sound, Ocean FM, Radio Kerry, Radio Nova, Shannonside, South East Radio, SPIN 1038, SPIN South West, Tipp FM and WLR FM.
During the month a major national talent search will take place – ‘A New Local Hero’.
Hot Press editor, Niall Stokes says; “Irish Music Month is a huge statement of support for Irish musicians and artists by Ireland’s independent radio stations and by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.”
