Paul McGonagle

Musician | Studio Owner | Graphic Designer | Music Industry Consultant | Director

County Dublin, Ireland

About

Over 24 years of in depth experience on both the creative and business side of the music industry. Drummer and co-writer on many songs play listed on mainstream Irish radio and stocked in Tower Records which has led to support slots with Mumford & Sons, Bastille, The Kooks, Kodaline, Picture This, plus main stage slots at Sea Sessions, Trinity College and Dublin CastLE NYF '25. In 2025 completed an Irish & UK headline tour with Irish band Simple Things. Worked/recorded with producers: Rob Kirwan, Steffano Sofia, Philip Magee, Mick Heffernan. Owner and manager of The Bunker Studio, a rehearsal/recording studio and creative hub in Dublin city centre. Creator, Presenter, Director & Producer of the award winning 'At The Bunker' Series 1&2. Arts Council Peer Panel member 2022 and 2026. Experienced graphic designer with a demonstrated history of creating design work in the music industry including work for; Stereophonics, Amble, Florence Road, Kodaline, Picture This, Other Voices, the 3Arena and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Skilled in drumming, music production & sound engineering, song arrangement; artist management and development; artist branding & identity, PR & marketing; with a BA focused in Design + Visual Arts from Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology.

Experience

  • Musician, Studio Owner, Graphic Designer, Artist Management/Development, Producer, Director at The Bunker Studio, OffBeat: Graphics, 101 Management, #PMCDrums
    Dec 1995 - Present · 30 yrs 8 mos

  • Founder, owner and manager at The Bunker
    Aug 2021 - Present · 5 yrs

    A purpose built rehearsal studio located in the heart of Dublin city centre, providing pre-production and writing spaces, as well as recording, video & photography facilities. The studio caters for all levels of the creative industries and can be hired for both hourly and daily sessions, with full backline available for all bookings. Past & current clients include: Mercury Rev, Aiden Gillen, Leith Ross, Celaviedmai, Steve Wickham, Emma Doran, Felispeaks, Khaki Kid, Mark Kermode, Melina Malone, Pastiche, Improvised Music Company, Danny O’Brien, Simple Things and Coláiste Dhúlaigh. #TheBunkerDublin

  • Creator, Director, Producer, Presenter at ...at The Bunker - Showcase Series 1&2
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

    An alternative to the main stage. Keeping it underground '...at The Bunker.' We're excited to bring you this brand new series featuring a range of artists performing live and sharing their music with us. Some you'll know, some you'll get to know. ​Be sure to keep an eye on our channels for new episodes, as each one will feature a different artist playing an original song, a cover by an Irish artist of their choosing plus take part in a quick fire Q&A. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show #atTheBunker. https://www.thebunker.ie/atthebunker

  • Founder, owner & lead designer at OffBeat: Graphics
    Sep 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 11 mos

    Graphic design and branding services for the music industry.

  • Drummer, Songwriter & Producer at History of Harry•Albyno Rhino•Shiversaint•The Mixtape•Acrobat•Fiction Peaks•ADMISSIºN•RUN iN RED
    1995 - Present · 31 yrs 7 mos