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Curated by the late Juliana Koranteng for IMPALA’s 20th birthday to spotlight prominent voices among the independent music community. In this series, recorded between 2020 and 2022, key figures provided insight into their valuable experiences and perspectives to raise awareness on the drive, development and initiatives behind the scenes. This of bite-sized and informative episodes was hosted by Juliana in London and edited in Brussels by Romuald Dagry. In the time it takes you to back up your computer or walk your dog, get a closer look at what moves those who shape the landscape of independent music in Europe.
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Gill Dooley
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Season 2
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Episode 2
Gill Dooley, CEO of AIM Ireland on setting up the Irish association of independents and joining IMPALA's European network. She talks about her career, how AIM Ireland got started and where it's heading, the value a national association of independents needs to offer to members. Gill also touches upon the specificities of the Irish music market and how it was affected by Brexit, including its prolific live sector and the consequences for touring. As usual, discover what's on her playlist.
On Gill's playlist: Aimée, Martian Subculture, The Weeknd, Megan O’Neill, Taylor Swift