Following on from the very successful launch of the Alternative Careers in 2002, the RDS is delighted to announce the 2004 seminar.

'Alternative Careers in Music' is directed at students who have a serious interest in a career in music outside of performance or teaching. The daylong seminar will take place on Saturday 9th October in the Minerva Suite of the RDS.

Guest speakers, who are experts in their fields, will advise on all aspects of alternative music careers. Topics covered will include marketing, public relations, journalism, sales and care of instruments, music therapy and technology. Each speaker will partake in a question and answer time, with a career guidance expert on hand to offer advice on courses and degrees.

The well-known Lyric FM broadcaster Eamon Lawlor will act as Chairman for the day. The work of the Royal Dublin Society in the promotion of music dates back to the last century. The Society's musical activities have been at the forefront of Irish culture. Today the work of the RDS Music Sub-Committee is primarily concerned with the encouragement of young musicians and education programmes.

The cost of the day-long seminar is €5 which includes a light lunch and bookings will be taken on a first come, first served basis.

Further information from: Ciara King, RDS Arts Development Executive at: Direct line: 01-240 7211 Email: CIARA.KING@RDS.IE