Irishman Mark Dignam was raised in a working-class Dublin neighbourhood defined by music in its many forms. In the late 1980s Mark and his friend Glen Hansard began busking on Grafton Street, with Mic Christopher, Kila, Les Keye et al, and they established a street performing phenomenon that’s now a...
Nick Hakim sits somewhere between an analytical philosopher, mystic poet, and abstract painter. To hear him speak of music is to encounter someone who fully understands its power, who has been moved by its magic and seen its miracles. He’s devoted to music as both an ancient artform and eternal medicine. To hear him...
Guides from the James Joyce Centre take you through Dublin, exploring the history of the city and the various locations described by Ireland's greatest writer, James Joyce. Though Joyce lived most of his life outside of Ireland, Dublin would provide the backdrop for virtually all of his work. On a...
Transvision Vamp were formed in West London by Wendy James and Nick Christian Sayer, along with Dave Parsons and Tex Axile. They were signed to MCA Records by A&R legend Dave Ambrose and released their breakthrough debut album 'Pop Art' in 1988, featuring hit singles such as ‘I Want Your...
Hailing from Kilkenny, the legendary band Kerbdog, which include – Cormac Battle (guitar/vocals), Colin Fennelly (bass), Billy Dalton (guitar) and Darragh Butler (drums), are excited to bring news to their loyal fans. To celebrate 30 years of On The Turn, they will play the album in it's entirety, for one...
The Sentimental Tourists release their debut album ‘Without Love We Expire’ on the 29th May through Bandcamp. The album will be released digitally and as a limited edition digipak CD. A collaboration between Dave Long (Into Paradise) and Paul Page (Whipping Boy), The Sentimental Tourists released three EPs through Bandcamp...
Josiah Leming has paid his dues. As a teenager from East Tennessee, his devotion to music led him to hit the road, where he lived in his car and played for anyone who would listen. That took him all the way to a major record deal when he was only...
Pebbledash has rapidly established itself as one of the most compelling forces in contemporary music, earning acclaim as both a captivating live act and a formidable presence in the studio. 2025 marked a watershed moment for Pebbledash when their evocative track “Carraig Aonair” was featured in Netflix’s acclaimed series House...
Following the announcement of their sophomore album ‘Nobody’s Coming To Save You’, Dublin alternative rock group GURRIERS have announced their biggest homecoming show to date at Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre on Sunday, 1st November 2026. With support from Child Of Prague Tickets priced from €30 including booking fee & €2 restoration levy on sale now with Ticketmaster Ireland The first single and...
Known for her powerful storytelling, lightning-fast wit, and hilariously irreverent musical interludes, Emer has cemented herself as one of Ireland’s most exciting comedic voices. She has sold out landmark venues including the Waterfront Hall, Ulster Hall, Mandela Hall, and The MAC Belfast to rave reviews and roaring audiences. Recently named...
Blackeyed Theatre and Verdant Productions presents Dracula by Bram Stoker. Director – Nick Lane Composer – Tristan Parkes The time is 1897. Mankind is on the cusp of vast technological change, scientific mastery and media innovation. But poised between traditional beliefs, the threat of the unknown and the shock of...
Last year, Jack announced a series of special shows, including a one-off night at London’s Royal Albert Hall, which sold out in under an hour. He will also play already sold-out headline dates at De Montfort Hall in Leicester and Liverpool Philharmonic, alongside an intimate BRITs Week for War Child...