Oscar Blue is a singer-songwriter from County Clare, Ireland, whose music blends folk storytelling with the emotional pull of modern indie rock and pop. Rooted in honesty and empathy, his songs explore the quiet corners of the human condition – finding meaning in the mundane. 2025 saw Oscar complete a...
The Lilacs are performing in the Upstairs at Whelan's on the 25th of April.
Donegal singer/songwriter Rory Gallagher has used the project name “Rory & the island” since 2010. Rory and The Island has had 10 top 40 songs in the Irish iTunes charts, with “Jimmy’s Winning Matches” breaking through to the actual overall Irish top 10 in Oct 2012. Rory was the bass...
Smerz is the Norwegian duo of Henriette Motzfeldt and Catharina Stoltenberg, based in Oslo and Copenhagen. The duo released their sophomore album, Big city life, on May 23 through Danish label Escho. Using collages to capture moments of everyday life and dreams, Smerz tell stories lived and imagined—of apathy, loneliness...
The New 52 are back! To commemorate the 10th anniversary of their debut album “Let Me Sleep”, The New 52 are getting back together for one night only with a reunion show in Whelans on April 26th. The New 52 burst on to the scene in 2016, making a big...
Foggy Notions are proud to present the Irish headline debut of Smerz. Sign up to foggynotions.ie mailing list for presale access. Smerz is the Norwegian duo of Henriette Motzfeldt and Catharina Stoltenberg, based in Oslo and Copenhagen. The duo released their sophomore album, Big city life, on May 23 through...
TUL8TE is one of the most exciting breakout artists of his generation — an Egyptian Gen Z icon whose music and mystique have grown into a global movement. Recognizable by his signature crocheted wool mask and 90s-inspired aesthetic, he has created a world where anonymity amplifies emotion and artistry. Blending...
Contemporary Music Performance have a end of year gig at the Workman’s Club 29th and 30th April 2026 A change is in the air. The End of the Beginning is upon us, and we want you to be a part of it. City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot are hosting the annual...
“A half-century later, the Memphis band's sophomore album remains a bright, beautiful portrait of young, big emotions and the way they intersected with the joy of music – Paste Magazine (2024) Memphis, TN (July 2025)—Five decades ago, Memphis power pop pioneers Big Star released two albums: No. 1 Record and...
Alan Carney Evelyn Grant (Narrator) Linda Kenny Damian Smith The Singalong Songbook pays homage to the popular showband era. In this heady tribute to pure nostalgia, Those Hucklebuck Days: The Songs We Danced To revisits those hits that played each day on the radio and dominated the ballrooms of romance. The...
Renowned vocalist and daughter of Irish musical icon Christy Dignam, Kiera Dignam plays The Grand Social on May 1st, 2026
Nathan Carter has announced he’ll bring his unique blend of country, pop and folk music to 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin on Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd May 2026. Nathan Carter is a talented singer hailing from Liverpool, currently residing in Ireland. With his soulful voice and charismatic stage present, Nathan has...