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IBI welcomes publication of the Future of Media Commission Report

Implementation of the recommendations will result in a strong and viable public service media The IBI has welcomed the publication of the Future of Media Commission Report, which was approved by Government this morning. The IBI says the broad appreciation of public service media and in particular, the recognition of the public service content of […]

Independent Broadcasters Call for Elimination of Unfair Broadcasting Levy

Calls for the elimination of the Broadcasting Levy, where independent radio stations are compelled to pay a percentage of their annual turnover to the broadcasting regulator, was the central request made to politicians by the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) at a briefing held for members of the Oireachtas on Wednesday October 5th 2022. The […]

IBI partners with Radiodays Europe

The Independent Broadcaster’s of Ireland is delighted to be an event partner with Radiodays Europe. The three-day conference is taking place in Prague from March 26th to 28th 2023. It’s another stellar line-up of speakers and sessions for Radiodays Europe 2023. With a wide variety of speakers from around Europe and the rest of the […]

A New Local Hero: Six national finalists announced for live finale event at The Academy in Dublin

Following a phenomenal talent search featuring a genre-blending selection of acts from right across the country, Hot Press and the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) are thrilled to present our six national finalists for A New Local Hero. Out of the hugely talented 25 regional finalists, Brad Heidi (Galway Bay FM), Darian June (Red FM), Negro Impacto (LMFM), Temi (FM104), Paddy Keyes (Ocean FM) and Eva Campbell (SPIN […]