As of 2017, the Official Charts Company will compile Ireland’s official music charts, Music Week can reveal.
The OCC has inked a five-year deal with the Irish Recorded Music Association (IRMA), which will see the company take over the country’s official singles, albums, compilations, independent, video and assorted genre charts. The agreement is effective January 1.
IRMA member record companies will now have access to an Ireland-specific version of the OCC’s online data service, including industry stats, sales flashes, market shares and more.
Official Charts chief executive Martin Talbot said: “We are absolutely delighted to be partnering with the Irish music industry by compiling their official charts every week. Over the past 20 years plus, we have established a reputation for providing one of the best, fastest and most comprehensive chart and data services in the world – and we couldn’t be happier to be extending this service to the Irish market.”
IRMA Chairman Willie Kavanagh added: “2017 will see a new relationship between IRMA and the Official Charts Company. This partnership will bring a very user-friendly interface to the charts for all our members and will continue to accurately reflect music consumption in the ever-evolving physical and digital market. We are looking forward to working with Martin and his dedicated team to deliver up to the minute sales data in the coming years.”
