
BRIEF
Grooveyard were asked to tender for this prestigious award ceremony and won the contract in 2019. Grooveyard were tasked to manage the entire event process and produce a high-end experience for users culminating in a spectacular award’s gala showcase along with an intimate Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
WHERE
Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny. The grounds are spread across 170 acres of Irish countryside, complete with picturesque lakes, historic gardens, and emerald woodlands.
WHY
IMRO Radio Awards marks the very best in Irish radio broadcasting. They celebrate and recognise those who have made contributions to the industry throughout the past year.
WHO
600 radio and music industry professionals and invited media.




WHAT WE DID
Grooveyard reformatted the event, launched a new online platform and redesigned the offering.
Grooveyard managed the 360-degree process of the event from the entry process, creative design to management and delivery of the gala dinner and ceremony.
SERVICES DELIVERED
DEVELOPMENT OF AN EVENT PLAN AND CONCEPT
EVENT BRANDING AND DRESSING
PRODUCTION DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
DEVELOPMENT OF GRAPHICS, VISUALS, VOICEOVER, STINGS AND AUTOCUE
STAFFING
ENTERTAINMENT AND MC MANAGEMENT
VIDEOGRAPHER
AWARDS PROCESS AND ENTRY MANAGEMENT
PRINT PRODUCTION
SPONSOR LIAISON
VENUE MANAGEMENT
HALL OF FAME
JUDGING SOURCING AND MANAGEMENT
EVENT SUPPORT – OVER A 9-MONTH PERIOD
WEBSITE MANAGEMENT
EVENT DESIGN
BUDGET MANAGEMENT
RESULTS
Grooveyard have already been awarded management of next years IMRO awards.
TESTIMONIAL
“ The IMRO Radio Awards committee were unanimously in agreement that the organisation and delivery of the 2019 event under your lead this year was excellent”