About LiveTrad.com
LiveTrad.com is a website dedicated to the live web streaming
of traditional Irish music sessions, concerts and festival events online.
Launched in March 2010, we have webcast live from venues all over Ireland, from niche festivals,
major events, and typical pub sessions, in other words we cover the entire spectrum
of traditional Irish music performances.
Broadcasts can be streamed in full HD resolution, using advanced cloud streaming technologies.
In addition, we relay pre-recorded webcasts where a live transmission is unsuitable.
Live interaction occurs through instant messaging with thousands of online viewers worldwide.
These requests and greetings are read out on air, and this helps bring viewers a little closer
to the pub or session where the webcast is taking place.
To date, we've broadcast to over 50 countries, and both live and deferred webcasts
are regularly viewed by thousands of traditional music enthusiasts online.
Once webcasts have gone to air, extensive clips from the broadcast are stored in the Videos section
of the website, available for instant playback.
Audio Podcasts of individual webcasts are also available to download in full.
We are delighted to work in partnership with agencies like the Irish Arts Council who provide us with important funding for 'The Last Friday Web Sessions', which take place at the end of each month.
The tourism agency Discover Ireland have also contracted LiveTrad.com to raise the online profile of traditional Irish music in pubs and at festivals.
We also work with a number of corporate partners and advertisers whose financial backing enables us to bring you regular webcasts.
The support of all of these parties is central to the growth and development of LiveTrad.com.
LiveTrad.com have had webcasts from some of the top traditional Irish music pubs,
like the world renowned Matt Molloy's in Westport, Shoot The Crows in Sligo,
and Anderson's Thatched Bar in Carrick-on-Shannon, to name but a few.
In addition, we've webcast live from some of the most highly regarded festivals
and event venues in Ireland, including Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, Temple Bar TradFest,
and the Frankie Kennedy Winter School.
Right now, we are compiling our venues list for 2012.
If you're interested in having your music group, pub or festival
featured on LiveTrad.com, click here for details.
Here's a selection of what musicians, promoters and fans of traditional Irish music have to say about LiveTrad.com.
Have your feedback listed here too.
Musicians
“It really helped us to connect with fans all over the world and receive feedback from a much wider audience than we generally play for.” (John Carty)
“We got great feedback from our concert. Being able to use the video clips on our website is fantastic.” (Mick Conneely – Dé Danann)
“People contacted us to say they'd seen the live broadcast, and everyone who saw the edited footage has been impressed with the sound quality, lighting, etc. We’re proud to send the links to potential bookers.” (Brendan Power)
"LiveTrad not only allowed our international fans to see us perform live, but also gave us a high quality performance broadcast which we now use for introduction and further promotion all over the world." (Bernadette Nic Gabhann - NicGaviskey)
Promoters
“This is a very valuable resource. I would recommend LiveTrad to any festival or concert organizer.” (Conor Byrne – Frankie Kennedy Winter School)
“It was brilliant, technically the whole experience was simple…invigorating…and we’ve booked more.” (Nadim Sadek – Inish Turk Beg Sessions)
"It was without question an experience we'd like to repeat as the transmission was handled professionally, the LiveTrad.com recording was of a very high standard ... capturing the atmosphere of the occasion perfectly." (Seána Haughey - South Sligo Summer School)
Fans
“Loving the great live feed.” (Janine in Nashville)
“Your music is always a delight on this side of the world, and a constant reminder of our roots.” (Ross in Waipu, New Zealand)
“Wonderful. Watching on iPad via HDMI connection.” (Michael in Wyoming)
"Thanks so much for bringing this to us! They're fantastic." (Debi in Michigan)
"It's great to be tuning in to Cavan (Fleadh) from so far away." (Simon in Montana)
"I now enjoy the repeat session. I wish I could be there." (Dalia in Israel)
We love your music! So glad to be part of your live session!" (Cindee in Milwaukee)