The Music Show 2012

The Music Show has been confirmed for the RDS, Dublin on February 25 and 26, 2012.

The event, which is promoted by Hot Press, has been widely hailed as the finest show of its type in Europe. Supported by RTÉ 2fm and IMIR (Irish Music Intellectual Rights), The Music Show combines under the one roof a major exhibition of musical instruments, equipment and technology; a live stage featuring Ireland's leading acts; musical masterclasses and demonstrations; seminars and panels featuring some of the world's leading music industry figures; public interviews with major stars, special appearances, PAs, photographic and other exhibitions and lots more.

The show, which attracts over 12,000 people to the RDS has been hailed by musicians and by top music industry professionals alike.

"I was bowled over by the scale and professionalism of the event," said Lord of the Dance composer Ronan Hardiman.

"The Music Show was great so thanks for having me," said U2 producer Steve Lillywhite.

"It was a real pleasure being involved in the show. It is such an important idea," said Glen Hansard of The Frames and Swell Season.

"The atmosphere at The Music Show was electric," said Sharon Corr of The Corrs.

"The Music Show is a great event," said Justin Green of MCD.

“It was a great weekend," James Emsden of Yamaha Music (UK) said of The Music Show. "It’s not often we can work so hard and enjoy the show in equal measure! It was so well run and everyone was so passionate, it really makes you proud to be in the industry we are in."

The full line-up for this year's show will be announced over the coming weeks.

The Music Show is produced by Hot Press , in association with RTÉ 2fm, and takes place at the RDS, Dublin on Saturday February 25 and Sunday February 26, 2012.

Doors open at 10am on Saturday and 11am on Sunday.

For further information, contact: Liobhán O'Hora, Hot Press +353 1 241 1500 / 086 402 9969 or email liobhan@hotpress.ie