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    How to conduct a field-recording interview

    ITMA & EA-DIGIFOLK invite you to a FREE lunchtime lecture

    Start Date: November 4, 2025
    End Date: November 4, 2025
    Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
    Venue: ITMA, 73 Merrion Square, Dublin 2, D02WK75
    Tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/irishtraditionalmusicarchive/1916980
    Price: € Free

    Past Event

    Interviewing musicians, singers and dancers is a core part of ITMA’s field-recording programme.  Many of these interviews have been made available on the ITMA website, but there are hundreds more that are yet to be published.  Join ITMA staff for an informative lunchtime session to delve into this fascinating section of the ITMA collection.  Learn how interviewees are chosen, how the interview is managed, what equipment is used and what happens to the recording afterwards.

    This is a free event but booking is required.