1. KNOCKANSTOCKAN 2012
Musican Application Information
sicians in Ireland lacking clear opportunities and direction
At Presen t there are many bands & mu ilability of music online and
a music industry going unde r a profound change. The ava
as a result of
s established industry laggin g behind searching for a
inadequate dig ital rights management, leave challenge to participate in a
erging talent in this country is facing an insurmountable
quick fix. em
failing industry.
The beginning
Doing our best to tackle this obstac
le, Knockanstockan was created as
a possible solution. The plan was to
bypass the traditional role of airpla
and expose audiences to emerging y,
talent in a festival environment.
We made it the focus to promote o
ne event that attracts music lovers
one place rather than scattering ou to
r efforts. We also found this to be th
most authentic way to showcase ov e
er 100 acts in a single weekend, to
receptive audiences in their thousa
nds and this is increasing year on y
ear.
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2. Three things you need to know about
KnockanStockan !
1
We bring musicians together to
Celebrate
Showcase
Share
their music to a like minded audience
2
We Cut the cost of going to see great music
for all genuine music lovers,while at
the same time providing a well needed
platform for emerging talent.
3
We reinvest net profit directly to where
it will be best served. Enabling us to continually
provide a platform for musicians, artists
and like minded people to engage and express
themselves outside of the annual event.

3. Why bands Play at KnockanStockan?
Audience
Bands have the opportunity to play in front of a captive audience
with a total festival attendance of 5,000 people shared over 4 stages.
CD
Knockanstockan is releasing volume 3 of the compilationCD
featuring the best acts from this years line up.
Film
KnockanStockan produces a festival documentary and the majority of
bands performances are filmed and will available for use as promotional
material for each band after the festival.
Industry Area
The industry area is a space where industry meet acts
playing at KnockanStockan, it doubles up as the Click
green room where media can interview bands before
or after their performance.
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WILL GET TO PLAY
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5. The Submission Process
The submission process aims to attract the best emerging
talent from around the country. Acts apply online by
submitting a brief bio, contact details and good quality
audio tracks.
Each application is reviewed by a panel made up of both
established musicians and promoters.
We are open to all genres of music and pride ourselves
on giving every submission the time it deserves.
Where possible we try to see as many submissions play
at the Primal Jelly Social Club on Wednesday nights in
The Mezz.
Apply online at www.knockanstockan.ie