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Book: Sounds Irish, Acts Global

Chapter: Boyzone: 'Search is on for an Irish Take That'

DOI: 10.1558/equinox.44403

Blurb:

The chart success of Boyzone brought not only the group, but their manager, Louis Walsh, to prominence in Britain. Their eventual success happened after some key activity by music industry personnel in Ireland. This highlights how the music industry in Ireland interacts with Britain’s music industry in important ways.

Chapter Contributors

  • Michael Mary Murphy (michael.murphy@iadt.ie - michaelmurphy) 'Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Dublin'