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SUMMARY:Live Music at M.J. Wright - Keith Grogan!
DESCRIPTION:Bringing the best of Dublin’s live music to your new local in the beating heart of Dublin City Centre!
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/live-music-at-m-j-wright-keith-grogan/
LOCATION:M.J. Wright\, 17 South Great George's Street\, Dublin 2\, Leinster\, D02 HD76\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101
DTSTAMP:20260727T113214Z
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SUMMARY:Live Music at M.J. Wright - Colm Lynch!
DESCRIPTION:Bringing the best of Dublin’s live music to your new local in the beating heart of Dublin City Centre! \n\n\n\n\nWEEKLY LIVE MUSIC \nYou can find the best of Dublin’s live music daily at M.J. Wright – your new local in the beating heart of Dublin City Centre. \nJoin us every Friday night from 9pm for live music with Colm Lynch! \nFree entry!
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/live-music-at-m-j-wright-colm-lynch/
LOCATION:M.J. Wright\, 17 South Great George's Street\, Dublin 2\, Leinster\, D02 HD76\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Celtic,Music,Pop,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260901T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260901T220000
DTSTAMP:20260324T115503Z
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SUMMARY:Isabel Van Gelder
DESCRIPTION:Isabel van Gelder is a 23-year-old singer-songwriter/pop artist from Amsterdam. Her angelic sound and presence shine through in her impressive songs: emotionally layered storytelling ballads\, balanced with carefree\, upbeat tracks. In both extremes\, Isabel effortlessly weaves dreamy melodies with deeply personal lyrics\, and audiences listen closely. \nSince the release of her singles Die For You and My Silly Boy\, it has become impossible to ignore Isabel. Her videos on Instagram and TikTok have amassed millions of views\, while her debut EP ‘Minor Details’ has reached millions of streams on Spotify. \nIsabel van Gelder is that “hidden gem” you won’t be able to overlook much longer.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/isabel-van-gelder/
LOCATION:The Academy\, 57 Middle Abbey Street\, Dublin
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260902T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260902T223000
DTSTAMP:20260402T100053Z
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SUMMARY:Jaguar Sun
DESCRIPTION:Jaguar Sun is the solo project of Canadian multi-instrumentalist Chris Minielly. Brought to life in the small Southern Ontario town of Elmira\, Chris took inspirations such as Big Thief\, Goth Babe\, Beach Fossils\, Frightened Rabbit and Youth Lagoon and dove into producing music of his own. Now residing in Toronto Chris continues to record and produce from his DIY home studio treading his own line between Dream Pop\, Rock\, and Folk.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/jaguar-sun/
LOCATION:The Grand Social\, 35 Liffey St. Lower\, Dublin 1\, D01 C3N0
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260902T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260902T230000
DTSTAMP:20260615T102457Z
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SUMMARY:Kate Stephenson
DESCRIPTION:Singular Artists proudly presents Kate Stephenson for a headline show at Whelan’s Upstairs Wednesday\, 2 September 2026. \nTickets on sale Friday\, 5 June at 10am from Singularartists.ie. \nKate Stephenson is a singer-songwriter from Illinois. With sounds ranging from folk\, to pop\, to rock\, and to whatever that one song was\, Kate’s music always evokes a strong feeling. Her live performances are exactly what you’d expect a live reading of a diary to be; honest\, humorous\, relatable\, and of course\, remarkably uncool.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/kate-stephenson/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260904T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260904T213000
DTSTAMP:20260326T095507Z
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SUMMARY:Qween and The Dublin Gospel Choir
DESCRIPTION:Qween and Dublin Gospel Choir have announced a Dublin show at 3Olympia Theatre on Friday 4th September 2026. \n  \n\n\nFormed in 2018 by a group of seasoned performers\, Qween is an Irish tribute band dedicated to meticulously recreating the theatrical magic and “essence” of a classic Queen concert through microscopic detail\, using everything from period-correct sixpences as guitar picks to iconic custom costumes. \nTheir rapid rise in popularity saw them selling out major venues across Ireland and making history in 2023 as the first tribute act to play the main stage at the Forever Young Festival following successful collaborations with artists like Tony Hadley and Mark Shaw. \nBy drafting the Dublin Gospel Choir in 2022\, the band successfully bridged the gap between Queen’s raw live energy and their complex studio arrangements\, culminating in massive landmark performances such as a sold-out show for 3\,000 fans at King John’s Castle. Despite their professional success\, the group faced a significant personal challenge in late 2023 when lead singer Brian Keville was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer; however\, the band and the wider community rallied together through viral fundraising efforts supported by various celebrities to aid his recovery and celebrate his life-long passion for performance. \n“I’m grateful that fans and musical friends alike jumped on board. We had the biggest gig of our lives\, and this helped me get fit again\, so it was especially memorable\,” said vocalist Brian Keville. \nHis return to the stage and the band’s story was documented by the RTÉ The Great Pretenders documentary which was has been broadcast several times since its premiere in December 2024. \n “The documentary was great at explaining why musicians do this and showed that can’t really land it with an audience unless you give yourself over entirely to it” adds Brunkard. \n “Bigger stages are a challenge but we’re playing Queen and Queen’s music can engage a festival of 10\,000 or one million and we’ll keep focusing on recreating that power as much as we can” said Brunkard.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/qween-and-the-dublin-gospel-choir/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Choir,Music,Pop,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260904T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260904T223000
DTSTAMP:20260625T100652Z
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SUMMARY:Wallis Bird Live at The Grand Social
DESCRIPTION:Renowned artist Wallis Bird hits The Grand Social on September 4th\, 2026.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/wallis-bird-live-at-the-grand-social/
LOCATION:The Grand Social\, 35 Liffey St. Lower\, Dublin 1\, D01 C3N0
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260904T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260904T230000
DTSTAMP:20260615T103704Z
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SUMMARY:Pat Hamilton
DESCRIPTION:Pat Hamilton is one of Scotland’s most promising young artists\, with multiple sold out headlines to his name\, Pat opened the BBC Introducing Stage at TRNSMT and has amassed over 1\,000\,000 streams on his debut album ‘To Whom It May Concern.’ Inspired by artists such as Ed Sheeran\, Justin Timberlake\, and Paulo Nutini\, Pat’s unique sound borrows from numerous other genres including Rap\, RnB\, and Country. With lyrical intricacy and captivating melodies\, Pat has built a true connection with his fans whilst maintaining a notable presence on BBC Introducing in Scotland. Moreover\, having sold out his Glasgow headline at King Tuts four months in advance\, the attention being paid to the twenty year old has intensified as he continues to make quick headway. \n 
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/pat-hamilton/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Country,Music,Pop,R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260904T230000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260905T030000
DTSTAMP:20260805T105822Z
CREATED:20260805T105822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T105822Z
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SUMMARY:Monster's Ball: RIP MAYHEM - Lady Gaga Club Night
DESCRIPTION:RIP MAYHEM: As the final curtain falls in the opera house\, we mourn the loss of one of Lady Gaga’s finest eras. Gather with us as we lay the final chapter of Mayhem to rest in an intimate setting. Playing Mayhem in full including bonus tracks with nothing but all Gaga all night – no other artists in between. \nDresscode: Funeral Black\, the more dramatic the better. \nDance\, rejoice and cry your eyes out for an incredible era for Little Monsters. Free tissues at the door. \nIt may be over but we will never forget. \nThis is a full audio visual fan event with original music videos and fan edits synced to the setlist. \nMonster’s Ball is a queer ran fan event and we aim to provide a safe space for you to celebrate Gaga and be your authentic self. We do not tolerate racism\, sexism\, queerphobia\, transphobia\, or any other prejudiced behavior. Any such behavior will result in removal from the venue. \nWe are not affiliated\, endorsed\, authorised or sponsored by Lady Gaga or her management. \nThis is an 18+ event\, please bring valid ID.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/monsters-ball-rip-mayhem-lady-gaga-club-night/
LOCATION:The Grand Social\, 35 Liffey St. Lower\, Dublin 1\, D01 C3N0
CATEGORIES:Electronic & Dance,Music,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260906T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260906T230000
DTSTAMP:20260521T111412Z
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SUMMARY:Allie Sherlock - for Once I'll Say It Out Loud Tour 2026
DESCRIPTION:Irish singer-songwriter Allie Sherlock first captured global attention at 12\, rising to fame through busking in Ireland and a standout appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. With influences from Adele\, Lewis Capaldi\, and Sam Smith\, Allie’s voice moves effortlessly from soaring belts to tender\, intimate murmurs. Her debut single\, “How Love Works”\, and follow-up “Ex Friend” showcase her authentic songwriting and emotional storytelling. Having sold out headline shows across the UK and Ireland and supported acts including OneRepublic\, Picture This\, and Gavin James\, Allie continues to cement her place as a captivating and original artist in 2026.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/allie-sherlock-for-once-ill-say-it-out-loud-tour-2026/
LOCATION:Ambassador Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260907T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260907T220000
DTSTAMP:20260513T112731Z
CREATED:20260513T112731Z
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SUMMARY:Freya Ridings
DESCRIPTION:Since breaking through with Top 10 single ‘Lost Without You’ back in 2017\, Ridings has cemented herself as one of the UK’s most impressive vocal talents\, with the ability to turn her hand to tender balladry and powerful air punch moments alike. That break out single has\, to date\, been streamed almost half a billion times on Spotify alone\, while 2019’s self-titled debut album and 2023 follow-up Blood Orange both landed in the Top 10 of the UK Album Charts\, sending Ridings around the world and landing her a BRIT nomination for Best Female Solo Artist. \nGoing into her third album – set for release in May 2026 -Freya Ridings is not the same artist she was before. She’s had to reach down into the depths and find reserves that she didn’t know she had\, and in doing so\, she’s tapped into a rich seam of anger and wisdom and womanhood that feels as timely now as it ever was. \nAs she says\, “Getting to create\, sing and play these songs and have them exist in the real world\, that feels like winning to me.”
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/freya-ridings/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260907T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260907T223000
DTSTAMP:20260720T110435Z
CREATED:20260720T110435Z
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SUMMARY:Johnny Hooker
DESCRIPTION:Johnny Hooker brings his European tour to the legendary Button Factory in Dublin. In one of the city’s most iconic cultural venues\, the Brazilian artist presents a show full of personality\, bringing together his greatest hits and all the intensity that has defined his career. A unique night for the Irish audience and for the Brazilian community in the capital.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/johnny-hooker/
LOCATION:The Button Factory\, Curved St\, Temple Bar\, Dublin 2
CATEGORIES:Electronic & Dance,MPB,Music,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260909T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260909T220000
DTSTAMP:20260324T120329Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T120329Z
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SUMMARY:ALL THE FEELINGS TOUR with METRIC\, BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE\, AND STARS
DESCRIPTION:Longtime friends and acclaimed bands Metric\, Broken Social Scene\, and Stars are bringing their collective talents to stages across North America and Europe this year as part of their huge co-headline ‘All the Feelings Tour’. \nThey have now announced a headline 3Olympia Theatre\, Dublin show for Wednesday 9th September 2026. \nAlongside the tour announcement\, the bands have released a new video highlighting their long-standing friendship\, a connection that dates back to childhood and has carried through each of their individual careers. Watch HERE.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/all-the-feelings-tour-with-metric-broken-social-scene-and-stars/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260909T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260909T230000
DTSTAMP:20260604T113406Z
CREATED:20260604T113406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T113406Z
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SUMMARY:Brigitte Calls Me Baby
DESCRIPTION:Since their widely lauded debut album\,The Future Is Our Way Out\, Chicago-based BrigitteCalls Me Baby have brought a greater intensity of vision to their lavish breed of alt-rock\, arriving at a boldly singular sound that is both thrillingly new and immediately essential to the modern rock landscape. \nIn a major leap forward\, the band’s sophomore album the energy\, intrigue and grandeur of their live show\, all while. pushing further into the exquisite pathos of their songwriting.“There was a time when I tried to bury the kind of feelings we’re displaying on this record\, but now I’m at the point where I don’t feel the need to repress anything whatsoever.”says Leavins\, whose signature vocals imbue every track on Irreversible with a potent emotionality. Produced by Yves Rothman and Lawrence Rothman (Blondshell\, Yves Tumor)\, the album came to life amidst a relentless touring schedule that included performing at leading festivals like Lollapaloozaand Corona Capital\, sharing bills with the likes of Morrissey\, Fontaines DC\, The Last Dinner Party& Muse\, and headlining sold-out tours across theU.S.\, U.K.\, and Europe. The result is a majestic suite of songs that burn bright\, hit hard\, and passionately celebrate the drama of being alive.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/brigitte-calls-me-baby/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Punk,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260525T120226Z
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SUMMARY:Westlife
DESCRIPTION:Due to overwhelming demand\, Westlife have added an extra eight shows at 3Arena. This extends their total number of residency nights to thirteen\, which breaks their previous record run of twelve shows at the Dublin venue\, the highest of any artist. \nTickets for all thirteen 3Arena shows 10\, 11\, 12\, 15\, 16\, 18\, 19\, 20\, 22\, 23\, 24\, 25 & 26 September 2026 are on sale now. \n  \nWestlife today unveil the UK and European leg of their 25th anniversary celebrations – Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour. The news follows two sold-out nights at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall next week. \nRunning from September 2026\, the tour will see the band deliver a euphoric\, hit-filled set spanning their extraordinary 25-year career from timeless ballads to global chart-toppers. The UK leg includes shows in Aberdeen\, Glasgow\, Newcastle\, Leeds\, Sheffield\, London\, Brighton\, Bournemouth\, Birmingham\, Cardiff\, and Manchester\, before returning to Belfast and onto Europe for their first headline continental run in two decades\, with concerts in France\, Germany\, Denmark\, Sweden\, Norway\, the Netherlands\, Belgium\, and Switzerland. More international dates will be announced soon. \nWestlife also release “Chariot”\, a brand-new single written by Ed Sheeran\, Johnny McDaid and Will Reynolds and co-written and produced by Steve Mac. Arriving as a special release for fans to mark 25 years of music and memories\, “Chariot” is a powerful\, life-affirming anthem that celebrates love\, family and the moments that truly matter. It received its world exclusive first play on BBC Radio 2’s Scott Mills Breakfast Show this morning. Listen to Westlife’s “Chariot”. \nThe single will feature on Westlife’s forthcoming album 25 – The Ultimate Collection\, out 13th February 2026\, a celebration of their record-breaking 25-year journey\, combining 21 fan favourites including “You Raise Me Up\,” “Uptown Girl\,” and “Flying Without Wings” with brand-new material recorded by all four members of Westlife: Shane\, Nicky\, Kian and Mark. 25 – The Ultimate Collection is available to pre-order on 1CD\, 2CD deluxe\, 1LP\, Amazon Exclusive 1LP picture disc and cassette. Fans can access an exclusive artist pre-sale by ordering any format from the D2C store before 1pm BST on Monday 27th October. Pre-order 25 – The Ultimate Collection. \nWestlife said: “This year marks 25 years since we started this incredible journey together and it still feels like only the beginning. The support from our fans has been unbelievable\, and to celebrate with this world tour\, new music\, and a brand-new album feels truly special. We can’t wait to see you all on the road and share this next chapter together.” \nOver the last 25 years\, Westlife have become one of the most successful pop groups of all time. Their music has been streamed over 3 billion times globally; they’ve achieved 36 No.1 albums worldwide\, 14 UK No.1 singles (ranking only behind Elvis Presley and The Beatles)\, sold over 55 million records\, surpassed 1 billion YouTube views\, and sold more than 6 million concert tickets around the world. The Wild Dreams Tour sold over 1.2 million tickets alone. The band have performed over 200 shows since their reunion in 2019 across 30 countries. Westlife remain the UK & Ireland’s top-selling album group of the 21st century.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/westlife/
LOCATION:3Arena\, N Wall Quay\, North Dock\, Dublin\, D01 EW90\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260911T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260911T213000
DTSTAMP:20260303T121926Z
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SUMMARY:Michael Starring Ben
DESCRIPTION:Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man\, the music and the magic. \nMichael Starring Ben has just announced a string of dates in next year\, including Dublin’s\, 3Olympia Theatre on Friday 11th September 2026. \n\n\nMichael Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK’s ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star\, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and sound like the King of Pop\, but he’s honed his routine so carefully that audiences truly believe they are watching Michael Jackson himself. \nThe show features a live band\, dazzling costumes and the performer’s iconic dance routines. It also showcases the greatest hits of Michael Jackson and also of The Jackson 5 including Beat It\, Billie Jean\, Thriller and Man in the Mirror. \nPlease note that this is a tribute production not associated with or endorsed by the Michael Jackson Estate.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/michael-starring-ben/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Disco,Funk,Music,Pop,R&B
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20251112T110335Z
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SUMMARY:Anastacia
DESCRIPTION:Pop icon Anastacia has announced her #NTK 2026 UK & Ireland tour will stop off at 3Olympia Theatre\, Dublin on Friday 18th September 2026. This show is now sold out. \nDue to demand\, she has added a second show on Tuesday 15th September 2026. \n\n\nThe tour will celebrate Anastacia’s chart-topping hits\, and with this year marking 25 years since the release of her iconic debut album Not That Kind\, it promises to be a truly special run of shows. \nThe run of nine dates will mark a special moment in the star’s career\, as she makes her long awaited return to London’s OVO Wembley Arena\, for the first time since 2004! Fans can also look forward to further announcements\, with European dates set to be revealed soon. \nThe tour follows Anastacia’s incredible demand after her sold out ‘Not That Kind’ 25th anniversary this year\, which has seen Anastacia perform a huge run of 64 shows across the UK and Europe. Anastacia is taking the tour down under with 4 headline shows in Australia. To accompany the tour she released a special edition of her debut album ‘Not That Kind’ via Legacy Recordings. \nAbout Anastacia:\nBlessed with one of the most powerful and recognisable voices in music history\, international pop icon Anastacia launched her career in 1999\, only to become “the World’s Best-Selling New Female Pop Artist” two years later. The mega voice behind massive hits including the multiplatinum ‘I’m Outta Love’\, ‘Paid My Dues’ and ‘Left Outside Alone’ has sold more than 30 million records since\, collecting a wide range of awards (225+ awards in 31 countries) and #1 hits (in 19 countries) along the way. After celebrating the 22nd anniversary of her debut smash ‘I’m Outta Love’ Anastacia went on the road with her massive UK & Europe “I’m Outta Lockdown – The 22nd Anniversary” tour. In 2023 Anastacia launched her next chapter with ‘Our Songs’: It’s her tribute to the biggest hit melodies she discovered while touring Germany\, a country with a huge Anastacia following since day one (she sold more than 3m albums in Germany alone).
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/anastacia/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260915T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260915T230000
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SUMMARY:Daily J
DESCRIPTION:Born and bred in idyllic Marlborough\, New Zealand\, Daily J has grown its own unique sound\, offering blissful blends of dreamy\, swirling melodies\, warm basslines\, and a hazy pop electronica influence that leaves you feeling swooned – the perfect soundtrack to your golden hour. \nConsisting of brothers Jayden\, Jonny and Jesse Paul alongside musical soulmate Rick\, the band have been riding the waves of a fast-growing local and international audience since they first splashed onto the scene late in 2017. \nTheir debut EP The Other Side was swiftly followed by crowd sing-along favourites such as ‘Left Me Like Summer’ and ‘Skylah’ which both featured on the release of their debut album Venus Ate Mars in November of 2020. The band continued exploring new sonic territory with the emotionally rich two-part album Slush Honey released throughout 2022 and  2023. \nBuilding on two sold-out Australian tours and over 48M streams in 2023\, the band had an even bigger 2024. They reached new heights by selling out their debut UK tour\, and upon their return to NZ\, they completed their third studio album Scatterbrains. The record marked a shift – stepping into darker\, more introspective spaces\, tying up loose ends and acknowledging life’s storms. Singles like ‘Tastes Like Forever’and ‘Sunday Stitches’ climbed the NZ charts\, resonating deeply with fans for their emotional honesty and sonic richness. \nMoving to Sydney in late 2025\, Daily J then released a deluxe edition of Scatterbrains\, which landed them fans across US college radio\, with both singles and the EP hitting the NACC charts. After a December trip back home for family\, festivals and the familiar radiance of a kiwi summer\, the band headed into the studio to craft their next body of work to be released throughout 2026\, featuring some of their most compelling and confident work yet.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/daily-j/
LOCATION:The Grand Social\, 35 Liffey St. Lower\, Dublin 1\, D01 C3N0
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie,Shoegaze
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918
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SUMMARY:Death Cab for Cutie
DESCRIPTION:Some bands don’t just soundtrack a moment\, they stay with you. \n\n\nAs one of the defining indie-rock bands of the 21st century\, Death Cab for Cutie have spent the last 30 years defying every possible expectation. \nFormed in 1997 in Bellingham\, Washington\, Death Cab for Cutie were initially the quintessential underdog college-radio act\, anchored by co-founder\, frontman\, and lead songwriter Ben Gibbard’s achingly earnest\, erudite (yet still accessible) lyricism that drew inspiration from ‘80s alternative tastemakers The Smiths\, The Cure\, second-wave emo progenitors Sunny Day Real Estate\, lo-fi acoustic hero Elliott Smith\, Northwest contemporaries Modest Mouse\, and introspective rock heads Built To Spill. \nStill\, given the overwhelming cultural significance of the 2000s indie-rock scene\, Gibbard (and his legions of young fans) had no reason to expect that DCfC\, despite their instant-classic\, magnetic\, pop-curious melodies\, would transcend this particular moment in time\, one marked by a groundswell of mainstream interest in the once-tiny indie-rock subculture. \nNearly three decades after Gibbard recorded his bare-bones debut cassette\, You Can Play These Songs With Chords\, and completed the DCfC lineup comprising original guitarist and producer Chris Walla (later replaced by Dave Depper on guitar and Zac Rae on keyboards)\, bassist Nick Harmer\, and drummer Jason McGerr\, DCfC have grown from underground indie contenders to pillars of the modern alternative-rock landscape. \n“I’m as shocked as anybody that I’m still doing this\,” Gibbard says as he surveys the scope of his career. “Coming out of the ‘90s\, I just thought the idea of having a career playing indie rock was pretty laughable. I always kind of thought that this would be something that I would do for a period of my life\, and then I’d have to go back to grad school or something.” \nNot only did Gibbard’s onetime passion project blossom into a full-fledged music career — complete with an enviable catalog of ten studio albums (three of which have been platinum-certified)\, seven EPs\, and eight Grammy nominations — it became the very soundtrack to fans’ lives. In 2021\, Gibbard and DCfC were honored as one of the 200 Most Important Artists of Pitchfork’s First 25 Years. \nAfter developing a loyal underground following via their first three albums\, 1998’s Something About Airplanes\, 2000’s We Have The Facts and We’re Voting Yes (later voted #27 on Pitchfork’s The 50 Best Indie Rock Albums of the Pacific Northwest)\, and 2001’s The Photo Album\, DCfC broke into mainstream consciousness with 2003’s era-defining\, platinum-certified album Transatlanticism\, home to aughts classics such as “The New Year\,” “Title and Registration\,” and “The Sound of Settling\,” which would go on to be named by NPR as one of “The Decade’s 50 Most Important Recordings and place on Rolling Stone’s 100 Best Albums of the 2000s. \nAs DCfC’s profile grew\, bolstered by a prominent guest appearance on the popular teen drama The OC\, Gibbard and the group transitioned from the indie incubator Barsuk Records to major label Atlantic Records\, on which they released their Platinum-certified\, Grammy-nominated (for Best Alternative Album) 2005 project\, Plans\, which featured chart-topping singles “Soul Meets Body” and “I Will Follow You into the Dark\,” the latter of which was also honored with a GRAMMY nod (Best Pop Performance By Duo Or Group With Vocals). \nOver the next two decades\, DCfC would release five more beloved albums\, beginning with 2008’s Narrow Stairs\, 2011’s Codes and Keys\, 2015’s Kintsugi (each received GRAMMY nominations)\, 2018’s Thank You For Today\, whose lead single “Gold Rush” hit No. 1 on both the Alternative and Adult Alternative radio charts. 2022’s Asphalt Meadows\, whose singles “Here To Forever” and “Pepper” became the band’s seventh and eighth No. 1s (respectively) on the Adult Alternative Airplay chart. \nIn 2019\, the band subverted genre expectations when they hopped on Chance the Rapper’s track “Do You Remember (ft. Death Cab for Cutie).” Two years later\, Gibbard teamed up with ambient songwriter Tycho on the joint single\, “Only Love.” Meanwhile\, in 2016\, Gibbard wrote a song called “Me & Magdalena” for classic ’60s boy band The Monkees. The track appeared on The Monkees’ album Good Times! and was ranked Rolling Stone‘s 18th best song of that year. \nA prolific songwriter\, curator\, performer\, and philanthropist\, Gibbard has always found time to weave in creative projects between DCfC albums. In 2004\, DCfC supported Pearl Jam as part of the Vote for Change Tour and contributed a track to the Dave Eggers-curated compilation album\, The Future Soundtrack for America. Their political activism continued in 2008 when they performed at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. A few years later\, Gibbard became the first person to write an essay for the 90 Days\, 90 Reasons project. In 2016\, DCfC’s anti-Trump song\, “Million Dollar Loan\,” launched 30 Days\, 30 Songs\, and in 2020\, they contributed a track to the Good Music To Avert the Collapse of American Democracy compilation\, which raised funds for voters’ rights organizations ahead of that year’s election. \nMeanwhile\, as the COVID-19 pandemic upended the music industry in early 2020\, Gibbard hosted regular livestreaming events from his own home\, which brought an enormous amount of comfort to fans still trapped at home in an uncertain time and raised over $250K in donations and supplies for various Seattle-area organizations. Later that year\, DCfC released the five-song Georgia EP featuring covers of artists from the state of Georgia; the EP raised over $100K for Fair Fight Action\, the national voting rights organization founded by Stacey Abrams. \nIn February 2022\, Gibbard conceived\, curated\, and executive-produced Ocean Child: Songs of Yoko Ono\, an acclaimed tribute to the groundbreaking singer\, songwriter\, multimedia artist\, and activist released in celebration of her 89th birthday. The collection – which included DCfC’s own cover of “Waiting For The Sunrise” – also featured contributions from a wide range of artists\, including David Byrne\, Japanese Breakfast\, the Flaming Lips\, and Sharon Van Etten. \nIn the last five years\, Death Cab for Cutie have taken much-deserved victory laps across the country to celebrate the 20th anniversaries of Transatlanticism and Plans\, the former of which also reunited Gibbard with his bestselling supergroup\, The Postal Service. Both tours landed with a splash; the Transatlanticism 20th Anniversary Tour sold 400\,000 tickets in North America alone (2023-2024) and included two sold-out nights at NYC’s Madison Square Garden and three at LA’s Hollywood Bowl. Additionally\, they headlined festivals such as Kilby Court in Salt Lake City\, Just Like Heaven in Los Angeles\,  Chicago’s Riot Fest\, and London’s venerable All Points East. Reflecting on DCfC’s longevity and the way its music has touched so many lives\, Gibbard says: “Music is a time machine. It’s this thing that takes you back to places in your life. And I think that when you write earnest music in a way that soundtracks moments in people’s lives\, they tend to come see you play some 20 years later.” \nGibbard continues: “If someone comes up to me and tells me a story about how something that I’ve written has impacted them or has marked time in their life\, it sounds kind of hokey\, but it really is one of the greatest compliments you can be given.” \nAs DCfC get prepare to enter a new era\, complete with a return to their indie roots by joining ANTI- Records and readying new music for 2026\, Gibbard opens up about what inspires him to keep creating and evolving as an artist. “I just love the feeling of being in a room having just made something that I’m proud of. I can’t imagine wanting to do anything else\,” Gibbard says. “This is literally what I’ve wanted to do since I was 12 years old. And the fact that I’ve been given the opportunity to do it\, I feel that I have an obligation to my 12-year-old self to continue to do this and find the joy in it\, and to experience the odd wonder of what it’s like to create things.”
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/death-cab-for-cutie/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260916T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260916T220000
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SUMMARY:AS IT IS
DESCRIPTION:To create art for art’s sake is as pure an intention as a band can have. Writing a song that may never even see the light of day\, but speaks to the very reason that you want to create in the first place. Putting joy\, connection and fulfilment above anything else\, and reaping the rewards that come from pushing such human endeavours. It’s a noble and selfless position to place yourself in\, one that sits at the very root of why we all fall in love with music in the first place. For As It Is\, it was an absolute necessity to do things like this. It was the only way that they could even attempt to recapture what once brought them together 13 years ago. A moment in time where Patty Walters\, Ben Langford-Biss\, Ali Testo\, and Patrick Foley could reconvene for the first time in a long time\, look back on the highest highs and lowest lows they have experienced together\, and draw hope and inspiration from them once again. From that\, they have created ‘As It Is\, the first body of work made as a quartet in eight years. A record that finds them at the most comfortably bold they have ever been\, delivered via the most beautiful brand of collective catharsis.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/as-it-is/
LOCATION:The Academy\, 57 Middle Abbey Street\, Dublin
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Punk,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260919T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260919T223000
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SUMMARY:Good Kid
DESCRIPTION:Following the announcement of their upcoming debut album Can We Hang Out Sometime? for 3rd April; five-piece Toronto rock band Good Kid have announced the Can We Hang Out? Tour\, which features a show at 3Olympia Theatre\, Dublin on Saturday 19th September 2026. \n\n\nBlending the punchy riffs of J-rock\, the playfulness of indie rock\, and the raw edge of pop-punk\, Good Kid has crafted a sound that’s impossible not to move to. Their ability to spin clever lyrics and sticky melodies into high-energy tracks has turned casual listeners into hardcore fans across the globe. \nGood Kid isn’t your typical rock band; they’re likely the biggest indie act you’ve never heard of. What started as 5 computer science students distracting themselves from assignments—Nick Frosst on vocals\, Jon Kereliuk on drums\, Michael Kozakov on bass\, and David Wood and Jacob Tsafatinos on guitars—quickly exploded into something much bigger\, evolving into a massive global community welcoming people to show up unapologetically as themselves. \nWith four popular EPs under their belt\, Good Kid’s debut full-length\, Can We Hang Out Sometime?\, delivers the high-energy hooks and inventive riffs that have become a hallmark of their sound\, while boldly pushing into new territory; longtime fans will find the signature Good Kid bangers they’ve come to love\, but also hear the band exploring fresh textures\, rhythms\, and sonic twists in their grittiest offering yet. \nRecorded in Los Angeles under the guidance of Grammy-winning producer John Congleton (known for working with the likes of St. Vincent\, Wallows\, and Lana Del Rey)\, the record expands Good Kid’s sonic landscape into more playful and unfiltered places than ever before. \nThe past two years have been a whirlwind for the band. Between 700+ million streams across their EPs\, a recent JUNO Award nod for “Breakthrough Group” and sold-out shows around the world\, they’ve cemented themselves as one of the most exciting acts on the rise. But their music is only part of the story. Good Kid’s real superpower is the deep connection they’ve built with the community that propelled them forward. \nOn platforms like Discord and Twitch\, Good Kid has curated a digital space where fans are invited to participate with the band’s world. Whether sharing animations\, playing games\, or sparking endless conversations about creativity\, they’ve transformed standard fan interactions into a deeply rooted community built on shared passions. Their fans are collaborators rather than spectators.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/good-kid/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260919T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260919T213000
DTSTAMP:20260312T115521Z
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SUMMARY:CAP CARTER
DESCRIPTION:Hailing from the rough streets of West Sydney\, Mt Druitt – Manila-born\, folk-soul artist Cap Carter is a raw\, unapologetic singer/songwriter who is not afraid to bare his soul. Over the past few years\, he’s been connecting with national and global audiences by sharing his story through music – documenting chaos and beauty in ballad-esque melody and emotionally charged narratives.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/cap-carter/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,R&B
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260922T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260922T220000
DTSTAMP:20260303T122320Z
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SUMMARY:Saint Etienne
DESCRIPTION:As part of their The Long Goodbye Final UK & IRE Tour\, Saint Etienne have announced a Dublin show at 3Olympia Theatre on Tuesday 22nd September 2026\nIt’s not something to be sad about as the band are planning a series of parties to be remembered. Live sets that pick the “best of the best” from their illustrious 35 year\, 17 UK top 40 singles and 13 album catalogue. \nTickets priced from €42.85 including booking fee & €1.50 restoration levy on sale now with Ticketmaster Ireland \nSaint Etienne’s first ever live performance was on 15th November 1990 at Heaven nightclub in London\, just a few months after the release of their debut single ‘Only Love Can Break Your Heart’. \nAlthough the band haven’t been the most prolific live act over the last 35 years\, they’ve played most major festivals around the globe and visited more countries than Bob Stanley\, Pete Wiggs and Sarah Cracknell can count on their combined fingers. \nSaint Etienne UK tours have included support acts Oasis\, Stereolab\, Broadcast and Pulp and the band have appeared on festival bills alongside the great and the good\, from James Brown to Kyle Minogue and too many others to mention. \nBut unlike most of their predecessors or peers Saint Etienne wish to bow out on a high with their dignity intact. Their final studio album ‘International’ released in September 2025 was a pop music masterclass that reminded us of what we love about the band. Shows to celebrate its release and the band’s long goodbye were promised and now we have news of their final UK tour in September 2026. \nRoll up\, roll up as we celebrate Saint Etienne’s final UK & IRE tour… \nWill there be tours in Europe\, America\, Japan or Australia? \nWho knows\, but one thing is certain – when Saint Etienne say something they mean it – so if you want to catch them on tour in the UK /IRE\, 2026 will be your last chance.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/saint-etienne/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260924T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260924T220000
DTSTAMP:20260701T110339Z
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SUMMARY:Chrissy Chlapecka
DESCRIPTION:Chrissy Chlapecka\, pop musician and social media personality\, is making waves with her unapologetic style and unique sound.  Recognized as one of the leading faces of #BimboTok\, Chrissy has been featured in Interview\, NYLON\, Rolling Stone\, and the Chicago Tribune. Chrissy Chlapecka is poised to become one of pop music’s biggest names\, making a significant impact both musically and as an LGBTQIA+ influencer.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/chrissy-chlapecka/
LOCATION:The Academy\, 57 Middle Abbey Street\, Dublin
CATEGORIES:Electronic & Dance,Music,Pop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260926T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260926T223000
DTSTAMP:20260205T115346Z
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SUMMARY:Singular Artists presents Dar Williams
DESCRIPTION:Live from The Workman’s Club  \nDar Williams was always in the right place at the right time\, for the success she’s had over a 25-plus year career. She rose out of the vibrant mid-90’s Boston scene\, inspired by the eclectic influences of alt-rockers\, Berklee jazz musicians\, slam poets\, and folk artists\, like Patty Griffith\, Melissa Ferrick\, the Throwing Muses\, Vance Gilbert\, and Jonathan Brooke
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/singular-artists-presents-dar-williams/
LOCATION:The Workmans Club
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Trad & Folk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260926T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260926T230000
DTSTAMP:20260126T121425Z
CREATED:20260126T121425Z
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SUMMARY:SIXPENCE NONE THE RICHER
DESCRIPTION:Sixpence None the Richer are renowned for their distinctive blend of indie-rock and introspective songwriting. With a gorgeous sound that is anchored in Leigh Nash’s unmistakable vocals and Matt Slocum’s intricate guitar work\, their live performances leave audiences completely captivated. \nFormed in 1992 by Matt Slocum and Leigh Nash in New Braunfels\, Texas\, Sixpence None the Richer now have a discography spanning six full-length albums and the newly released Rosemary Hill EP\, which they will be touring across Ireland hitting up Cork\, Galway\, Dublin and Belfast in September 2026. \nThe band is perhaps best known for their hit singles\, including “Kiss Me” – which reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a top-10 hit in sixteen countries – along with “There She Goes”\, “Breathe Your Name”\, and “Don’t Dream It’s Over”. \nThe band has received critical acclaim\, having been nominated for two Grammy Awards\, won numerous Dove Awards\, and received honors such as “Top Soundtrack Single” at the Billboard Music Awards and “Best Song” at the Young Hollywood Awards. Their cover of “There She Goes” by The La’s was a BMI Pop Awards Top Song in 2001. \nReuniting in 2024\, the band embarked on an extensive tour and released the new Rosemary Hill EP. \nIn April 2025\, Sixpence None the Richer dropped their first-ever live album\, Live at Gruene Hall. On their return to touring in 2024 through 2025\, their first time since 2013\, lead singer Leigh Nash shared her excitement\, saying\, “I want to come out swinging.” \nSixpence None the Richer has helped shape the musical landscape across generations and continues to bring their music\, both new and old\, to audiences worldwide.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/sixpence-none-the-richer/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Alternative,Music,Pop,Rock & Indie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260927T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260927T220000
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SUMMARY:Joe Jackson
DESCRIPTION:Often depicted as a chameleonic artist who constantly ‘changes his style\,’ Joe Jackson insists that most of his albums are in ‘his own mainstream’ – collections of sophisticated pop songs\, using different kinds of rhythms and combinations of instruments.\nJoe Jackson has just confirmed his return to 3Olympia Theatre\, Dublin on Sunday 27th September 2026.\nJoe Jackson was born on August 11 1954 in Burton-on-Trent\, England\, but grew up in the South Coast naval port city of Portsmouth At age 16 Joe played his first paying gig\, as pianist in a pub next door to a glue factory just outside of Portsmouth.  This was followed by other pub gigs (in which he was often trying to entertain crowds of drunken\, bottle-throwing sailors) and accompanying a bouzouki player in a Greek restaurant. At age 18 Joe won a scholarship to study Composition\, Piano\, and Percussion at London’s Royal Academy of Music. By 1978 Joe was living in London and hawking an album-length demo\, with his own band (Graham Maby\, Bass; Dave Houghton\, Drums; Gary Sanford\, Guitar) standing by. That demo  –  already called Look Sharp  – eventually found its way to American producer David Kershenbaum\, who was in London in the capacity of talent scout for A&M Records.  Joe was immediately signed and Look Sharp more professionally re-recorded in August ’78.  The Joe Jackson Band finally started to play regular gigs and the album was released in January 1979. \nJoe Jackson’s story up to this point is much more fully\, fascinatingly\, and hilariously recounted in his book A CURE FOR GRAVITY.  Look Sharp was followed within a year by the very similar I’m The Man\, and in 1980 by the darker\, more reggae-influenced Beat Crazy. In 1981 Jackson recorded Jumpin’ Jive\, a ‘musical vacation’ paying tribute to Swing and Jump Blues artists such as Louis Jordan and Cab Calloway.  Returning to songwriting\, Joe spent a large chunk of 1982 in New York.  The result was Night and Day\, a more sophisticated and melodic record built around keyboards and Latin percussion\, rather than guitars.  With a new guitar-less band\, Jackson hit the road for a whole year\, and the album became his biggest success\, going platinum in the US. \nJackson’s next album Body and Soul(1984) was in a similar vein to Night and Day but featured a horn section (which\, along with the Blue Note-inspired cover art\, led many people to wrongly assume he’d made a jazz record). For Big World (1986) Jackson stripped everything down to a 4-piece again\, and recorded live\, direct to 2-track master.  In 1989 he went in the opposite direction with the majestic\, semi-autobiographical Blaze of Glory\, and toured with an 11-piece band.  Laughter and Lust (1991) was more like a mainstream (though still idiosyncratic) rock record\, but yet another lengthy world tour left Jackson exhausted and at a creative dead end.  As he sees it\, his workaholic phase\, which also included several film scores\, a live album (Live 1980-86)\, an instrumental album (Will Power\, 1987)\, guest appearances with Suzanne Vega\, Ruben Blades and Joan Armatrading\, and endless touring was over. The 1990s brought some of his most challenging and eclectic works: the gentle\, soul-searching Night Music (1994)\, the ambitious and original song-cycle based on the Seven Deadly Sins\, Heaven and Hell (1997)\, and the album Joe considers his best (and most underrated): Night and Day II (2000).  The turn of the century saw a burst of creativity: Jackson won his first Grammy (Best Pop Instrumental Album for the non-traditional\, non-orchestral Symphony No.1) and published his book A Cure For Gravity. \nIn 2003 Joe reformed the original Joe Jackson Band for a stunning new album\, Volume 4\, and a lengthy tour.  The reunion was always intended as a one-off\, but it also produced a live album\, Afterlife\, in 2004. He was also awarded a Fellowship by the Royal Academy of Music and an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Portsmouth. Having failed to happily re-establish himself in London\, he moved to Berlin\, where his next album Rain was recorded in 2007. Consisting of ten powerful\, timeless new songs\, Rain creates a surprisingly epic sound with just voices\, piano\, bass and drums. The trio toured for the next three years. A live album\, Live Music\, was released in 2011. \nIn 2012 Joe released a tribute to one of his greatest musical heroes\, Duke Ellington. The Duke is an often radical re-interpretation of fifteen Ellington classics\, arranged into ten tracks\, and featuring an eclectic roster of guest artists including Iggy Pop\, Ahmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson and other members of The Roots\, Sharon Jones\, Steve Vai\, and jazz violin star Regina Carter\, who joined Joe on the subsequent tour. In 2015\, Jackson announced the completion of his follow-up to The Duke. The album’s title\, Fast Forward\, and track list were confirmed in addition to North American tour dates. The titular first single was released for streaming via his official SoundCloud page. \nOn 18 January 2019\, Jackson released the album Fool. Jackson said about the album on his website: “One of my inspirations for this album was the band I’ve been touring with on and off for the last 3 years. I’ve had many different line-ups but this one is special.” Jackson and the band performed “Fabulously Absolute” on Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show on 21 January 2019. Fool debuted in the top 20 album charts in Holland\, Belgium\, Germany and Switzerland. In the US\, it debuted at No. 25 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales Chart. In the UK\, it entered the Indie Albums Chart at No. 13. \nAfter a Covid induced layoff Joe toured the US and Europe in 2022 for a tour named “Sing\, You Sinners!” featuring songs from his catalog plus a few select covers. The tour featured his band Graham Maby on Bass\, Teddy Kumpel on Guitar and Doug Yowell on Drums. Joe toured during 2024 touring both the US and Europe. \nApril 2026 will see the release of a new album “Hope and Fury” and extensive touring of both the US and Europe featuring a full band.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/joe-jackson/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Alternative,Jazz,Music,Pop,Rock & Indie
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SUMMARY:Tom Robinson
DESCRIPTION:An evening of tall tales and top tunes from a half century spent on the wilder fringes of the Music Industry. Expect encounters with Alexis Korner\, Ray Davies\, Elton John\, Peter Gabriel\, Todd Rundgren\, Eddy Grant and Brian Eno – alongside classics such as War Baby\, Glad to Be Gay\, and 2-4-6-8 Motorway. Plus unexpected back catalogue gems from Café Society (1975) to Only The Now (2015) in this new two-man show with virtuoso guitarist Adam Phillips (Beverley Knight\, Craig David\, James Morrison\, Mica Paris\, One Direction\, Ray Lamontagne\, Richard Ashcroft\, Roland Gift\, Tom McRae etc) \n2026 BIOG \nTom Robinson first record release was in 1975 as one-third of Café Society: an acoustic harmony trio produced by Ray Davies of The Kinks who had discovered them playing at The Troubadour coffee house in London’s Earls Court. After seeing The Sex Pistols at The 100 Club\, Tom realised “the Next Big Thing probably wasn’t going to be an acoustic harmony trio” and formed a new group of his own with guitarist Danny Kustow. The Tom Robinson Band were early supporters of Rock Against Racism and went on to enjoy Top Five success with 2-4-6-8 Motorway and mild notoriety a few months later with their LGBT anthem Glad To Be Gay. Their album Power In The Darkness entered the charts at No.4. \nIn the subsequent 50 years Tom’s been mentored by Alexis Korner and Martin Carthy\, written songs with Elton John and Peter Gabriel\, toured with The Police\, Red Wedge and The Undertones\, and Rocked Against Racism alongside The Clash\, Steel Pulse and X-Ray Spex. He’s also been banned by Radio One\, bankrupt and exiled in East Berlin\, and hounded by the tabloid press for beng in love with a woman. \nMore recently he gave 10\,000+ artists their first radio airplay on his BBC Introducing shows and served for ten years on the Ivor Novello Awards committee. At age 75 Tom still enjoys a reputation among his punk contemporaries – as well as the world of acoustic/roots music – as both as a master songsmith and a funny\, ferocious live performer.
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/tom-robinson/
LOCATION:Whelan’s
CATEGORIES:Music,Pop,Rock & Indie
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SUMMARY:The Tumbling Paddies
DESCRIPTION:After playing 2 sold-out Dublin shows in 2025\, The Tumbling Paddies have announced their return to 3Olympia Theatre on 30th September 2026. \nTickets priced from €31.40 including booking fee & €1.50 restoration levy are on sale now with Ticketmaster Ireland \nHailing from Co. Fermanagh\, The Tumbling Paddies have taken the music scene by storm over the past four years. With their catchy original songs and distinctive take on well-known cover songs\, they have created their own unique Trad/Pop sound that any music lover would aspire to listen to. \nThe Tumbling Paddies are making tremendous waves across the Irish music scene and their dynamic live shows are certainly not to missed!  Each of their shows are now selling out in all venues up and down the country. They have won many awards over the last year in France Germany\, UK and Ireland.  They have released a 12-song album of original songs\, The Way We Are\, which they co-wrote with their manager Andy Cox. Their previous single\, a cover of ‘Dirty Old Town’\, was recorded live at their sold out show in the INEC Arena . Their second album\, The Journey So Far – Live is a live album of 12 well known cover songs. \nThe band consists of: \n\nLead vocals/ Tin whistle: Gareth Maguire\nBanjo: Ciaran Owens\nGuitarist: Lee Jones\nAccordion: Martin Treacy\nKeyboard: Oisín Mc Manus\nDrummer: John Mc Cann
URL:https://www.dublintown.ie/event/the-tumbling-paddies/
LOCATION:3Olympia Theatre
CATEGORIES:Celtic,Country,Music,Pop,Trad & Folk
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