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Cara Dillon – Upon A Winter’s Night Sat 1 Dec, 8pm Cara Dillon, possessing of one of the most celebrated folk voices to have come out of Ireland, will be touring her Christmas show “Upon A Winter’s Night” for a third year running this December Young European Strings Sun 2 Dec, 2pm A Christmas concert for the whole family with the best young musicians of Dublin with surprise guests. Wajib Mon 3 Dec, 5pm & 8pm A Palestinian father and his estranged son must travel to Israel to hand-deliver his daughter’s wedding invitations to each guest. ABBA Forever Tue 4 Dec, 8pm ABBA Forever returns to Pavilion Theatre for another Christmas night out! Featuring all Benny, Björn, Agnetha and Anni-Frid’s iconic hits including Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Fernando and many more. Admission: One Shilling Wed 5 Dec, 8pm Award-winning actress Dame Patricia Routledge and international concert pianist Piers Lane tell the extraordinary story of Myra Hess and her famous wartime National Gallery concerts. The Nutcracker (Encore Screening) Thu 6 Dec, 3pm & 7.30pm Tchaikovsky’s beloved music is matched the the magical adventure of Clara and her Nutcracker doll to the Land of Sweet. A Christmas treat for the whole family […]

RTE Concert Orchestra presents Sunday Miscellany Wed Dec 5 2018 08:00 p.m. Main Stage The ESB Great Christmas Concert 2018 Thu Dec 6 2018 08:00 p.m. Main Stage DIT Chamber Choir – Conductor Bernie Sherlock Fri Dec 7 2018 01:05 p.m. John Field Room Tea Dance Tunes – Dementia Friendly Concert Fri Dec 7 2018 03:00 p.m. John Field Room Sold Out Ghostbusters Live screening in Concert Fri Dec 7 2018 07:30 p.m. Main Stage The Wild Dog Rose Fri Dec 7 2018 08:00 p.m. Kevin Barry Recital Room Family Christmas Concert with the ECO Band Sat Dec 8 2018 11:30 a.m. John Field Room Sold Out! Family Christmas Concert with the ECO Band Sat Dec 8 2018 01:00 p.m. John Field Room Sold Out Glasnevin Musical Society Diamond Jubilee Concert Sat Dec 8 2018 08:00 p.m. Main Stage Lir Quartet Sun Dec 9 2018 03:00 p.m. Kevin Barry Recital Room Dublin County Choir Christmas Festival Sun Dec 9 2018 07:00 p.m. Main Stage Sold Out Special Schools Christmas Sing-Along Mon Dec 10 2018 11:00 a.m. John Field Room Sold Out Vladimir’s Viennese Christmas Mon Dec 10 2018 03:30 p.m. Main Stage Vladimir’s Viennese Christmas Vladimir’s Viennese Christmas Mon Dec […]

The Irish National Youth Ballet is staging an all new production of Cinderella with choreography by Kilian O’Callaghan to the wonderful Prokofiev score. INYB’s production of The Nutcracker in 2017 sold out all six of its performances, so early booking is advised! Performances will take place in the Pavilion Theatre Dun Laoghaire, on December 14th, 15th and 16th.

After spending the majority of this year making waves in the US, Westmeath indie rockers The Academic return the Vicar Street in December. The 4 piece have enjoyed a meteoric rise since releasing their debut EP ‘Loose Friends’ just under 2 years ago. A Choice Music Prize nomination for their debut single ‘Different’ was followed by sold out shows and tours across Ireland, the UK and Europe, millions of streams online, and radio airplay across the world most recently with their hit song ‘Bear Claws’ an “indie banger” according to Clash Magazine.

Mixing the traditional Irish folk sounds with the (then) emerging sounds of rock’n’roll, Christy Moore emerged in the late 1960s as a shining new voice in Irish music. Since then he has carved out an extremely consistent career, both as a solo artist and with his bands, Planxty and Moving Hearts. Credited as a major influence on artists such as U2, The Pogues and Sinead O’Connor, Christy continues to tour and record and the dynamism of his performances, as demonstrated on his live albums Live in Dublin, At the Point: Live and Live at Vicar Street, is not to be missed. Extra Dated Added: Jan 8th, 9th, 14th, 15th

For one night only, Celine will perform her “Christmas Celebration”, packed full of captivating Christmas Carols as well as much loved operatic arias accompanied by festive orchestra. Celine has performed extensively throughout Europe, as well as in the United States, China, Russia and Mexico in such venues as Carnegie Hall, New York and the Royal Opera house Covent Garden. She has sung with world renowned tenors José Carreras, Placido Domingo, Roberto Alagna and Andrea Bocelli and has sung for such dignitaries as President Barack Obama, Pope John Paul II and Pope Francis. Her compelling and thrilling performances have won her the universal acclaim of audiences and critics across the opera world.

Join us for a heart-warming Christmas spectacle with fun and fanfares from our Christmas Orchestra. Theatre Lovett will bring us some of our favourite things… parading Nutcrackers, a little match girl to lighten our hearts, classic Christmas songs and festive dance. Plus Santa Claus of course and loads of laughs for all the family.

A heart-warming affair with NCH Christmas Orchestra and Theatre LovettJoin us for a heart-warming Christmas spectacle with fun and fanfares from our Christmas Orchestra. Theatre Lovett will bring us some of our favourite things… parading Nutcrackers, a little match girl to lighten our hearts, classic Christmas songs and festive dance. Followed by the ultimate family classic The Snowman with Howard Blake’s score performed live by the NCH Christmas Orchestra under the baton of conductor Fergus Sheil. Plus Santa Claus of course and loads of laughs for all the family. This Way to Christmas! Fri Dec 21 2018 03:30 p.m. Main Stage This Way to Christmas! Fri Dec 21 2018 06:00 p.m. Main Stage This Way to Christmas! Sat Dec 22 2018 11:30 a.m. Main Stage This Way to Christmas! Sat Dec 22 2018 02:00 p.m. Main Stage This Way to Christmas! Sat Dec 22 2018 04:30 p.m. Main Stage This Way to Christmas! Sat Dec 22 2018 07:00 p.m. Main Stage This Way to Christmas! Sun Dec 23 2018 11:30 a.m. Main Stage This Way to Christmas! Sun Dec 23 2018 02:00 p.m. Main Stage This Way to Christmas! Sun Dec 23 2018 04:30 p.m. Main Stage

Dublin band Aslan formed in 1982, taking their name from the heroic lion in C.S. Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia. After the release of a successful demo, This Is, in 1986, Aslan went on to gain a loyal fanbase, playing sell-out shows across the UK and Ireland. In 1998, they produced a double platinum-selling album, Shame about Lucy Moonhead, and have continued to build on their success ever since. In February 2013 Christy Dignam, the lead singer with ASLAN, was diagnosed with cancer and the band stopped performing live shows. With the exception of the Night For Christy which saw performances from many of Irelands best performers including U2, Brezzie, Danny O Rielly, Ryan Sheridan and Horslips, to name a few, ASLAN have not performed as a band for over a year. Christy, having recently received the news that his treatment is working,has decided that now is the time for him and ASLAN to get back to doing what they do best and do a live show. With this in mind the band will be releasing their new single I Need a Little Time and will perform on the Late Late Show on May 23rd. Christy and ASLAN would like to […]

Follow the yellow brick road over the rainbow and all the way to the National Concert Hall this Christmas for the musical of all musicals – the wonderful Wizard of Oz!  Festival Productions – the team that brought you ‘Annie’, ‘The Sound of Music’ and ‘Oliver!’  – returns with this all-singing all-dancing production of the classic Judy Garland film, winner of 6 Academy Awards and much loved for generations. All the famous characters are here – the Lion, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Good Witch Glinda, the Wicked Witch of the West, and of course Dorothy and her little dog, Toto! This lavish production features a star studded cast, spectacular costumes and sets, and the wonderful Festival chorus, dancers and orchestra.For 11 performances only, between Dec 27th and Jan 3rd. This Way to Christmas! Sun Dec 23 2018 07:00 p.m. Main Stage The Wizard of Oz Thu Dec 27 2018 06:00 p.m. Main Stage The Wizard of Oz Fri Dec 28 2018 02:00 p.m. Main Stage The Wizard of Oz Fri Dec 28 2018 06:00 p.m. Main Stage The Wizard of Oz Sat Dec 29 2018 02:00 p.m. Main Stage The Wizard of Oz Sat Dec 29 2018 06:00 p.m. […]

Now in its seventh year, New Year’s Festival Dublin (NYF Dublin) brings you a new and exciting programme of events to ring in 2019. Dublin City will light up with imagination and wonder with 3 spectacular events on 31 December 2018. Gather in the heart of Dublin with family and friends, as the iconic Custom House becomes the centre for NYF Dublin’s Countdown this year. Liffey Lights Midnight Moment Matinee Date: 31st December Place: Custom House Quay and George’s Quay Time: 6.00pm – 7.00pm FREE This is a FREE event but tickets will need to be booked in advance. Booking details will be announced on www.nyfdublin.com at the end of November. Families and friends of all ages can celebrate the New Year together at the highly anticipated Liffey Lights Midnight Moment Matinee. Watch in delight and amazement as laser lights and aqua beams dance through the sky as you count down to the New Year together. Matinee – Countdown to Midnight Moment Performance: This is free ticketed event from 6.00pm – 7.00pm Countdown Concert Date: 31st December Place: Custom House Quay Time: 8.00pm Over 18 Event Prepare yourself for a New Year’s Eve night to remember as platinum selling artist […]

RTE NSO New Year Celebration Tue Jan 1 2019 03:30 p.m. Main Stage The Wizard of Oz Wed Jan 2 2019 02:00 p.m. Main Stage The Wizard of Oz Wed Jan 2 2019 06:00 p.m. Main Stage The Wizard of Oz Thu Jan 3 2019 02:00 p.m. Main Stage The Wizard of Oz Thu Jan 3 2019 06:00 p.m. Main Stage Aris Celebration Choir with Very Special Guests Fri Jan 4 2019 08:00 p.m. Main Stage Chamber Music Gathering 2019 Sat Jan 5 2019 11:00 a.m. Kevin Barry Recital Room Chamber Music Gathering 2019 Sat Jan 5 2019 01:00 p.m. The Studio Chamber Music Gathering 2019 Sat Jan 5 2019 04:30 p.m. University Church NYOI New Year Gala Sat Jan 5 2019 06:30 p.m. Main Stage Adam Kay: This Is Going to Hurt Sun Jan 6 2019 08:00 p.m. Main Stage Space Oddity & Other Songs from the Bowie Universe Mon Jan 7 2019 07:30 p.m. Main Stage Mamma Mia – An Abba Celebration Tue Jan 8 2019 08:00 p.m. Main Stage The Irish Tenors – Coming Home Wed Jan 9 2019 08:00 p.m. Main Stage The Irish Tenors – Coming Home Thu Jan 10 2019 08:00 p.m. Main Stage […]

Known for their innovative synth-laden take on ’80s pop rock, The 1975 are preparing to release their new album A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships on 30 November 2018. To celebrate, the Mancunian quartet are heading out on a UK tour. The band will be joined by rising stars Pale Waves and newcomer No Rome on all dates. Formed in 2002, The 1975 consists of Matt Healy, Adam Hann, Ross MacDonald and George Daniel. The band’s name comes from a Beat-era book Healy was given at a yard sale. At the bottom of some wild scribblings, he noticed the date “1st June, The 1975”, and it stuck with him. Following the release of their first EP, Facedown, in 2012, the quartet built up a huge following before releasing their self-titled debut album the following year. The band’s second album, I Like It When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware of It, came out in 2016 and yielded a trio of hits with Love Me, The Sound and Somebody Else.

Known for their innovative synth-laden take on ’80s pop rock, The 1975 are preparing to release their new album A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships on 30 November 2018. To celebrate, the Mancunian quartet are heading out on a UK tour. The band will be joined by rising stars Pale Waves and newcomer No Rome on all dates. Formed in 2002, The 1975 consists of Matt Healy, Adam Hann, Ross MacDonald and George Daniel. The band’s name comes from a Beat-era book Healy was given at a yard sale. At the bottom of some wild scribblings, he noticed the date “1st June, The 1975”, and it stuck with him. Following the release of their first EP, Facedown, in 2012, the quartet built up a huge following before releasing their self-titled debut album the following year. The band’s second album, I Like It When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware of It, came out in 2016 and yielded a trio of hits with Love Me, The Sound and Somebody Else.

As it’s a family affair, it’s entirely fitting that the story of Lightsleeper begins at a wedding. It’s 2015, and Liam Finn is marrying his partner, Janina, on a Greek island. Liam’s father, Neil Finn, has done what one would expect one of the greatest songwriters of his generation to do, in the event of his songwriting son getting married: he has written a new song for the occasion. It is debuted at the point in the wedding when everyone has been invited to do some “free expression dancing.”

A Stunning Tribute to Whitney Houston Taking us on a magical rollercoaster ride through three decades of classic hit’s that include, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, I’m Every Woman, My Love is Your Love, So Emotional Baby, Run to You, Saving All My Love, I will Always Love You, and many more! This show beautifully remembers the most highly awarded female artiste in the world ever! Whitney’s one true legacy was her music which touched most of us at some time in our lives. Share her life and get ready for the greatest love of all in Queen of the Night!

Years & Years is a British synth-pop band, founded in London, United Kingdom. The band consists of Olly Alexander, Mikey Goldsworthy and Emre Türkmen. Years & Years’ music has been described as electropop, mixing R&B and 1990s house elements. The band’s debut studio album, Communion, debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart in July 2015 and was the fastest-selling debut album of the year from a UK signed band.

CALENDAR GIRLS THE MUSICAL by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth is the award-winning production based on the true story of the calendar girls – a group of ordinary ladies who achieved something extraordinary. This marvellous musical comedy which received fantastic five-star reviews in London’s West End now comes to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Starring FERN BRITTON, ANNA-JANE CASEY, SARA CROWE, KAREN DUNBAR, RUTH MADOC, REBECCA STORM and DENISE WELCH. The Times described Calendar Girls the Musical as ‘pure gold’. Don’t miss your chance to see this glorious production straight from London’s West End!

Founded by Louis Walsh in 1993, Boyzone achieved unparalleled success in the 1990s. The group originally comprised lead vocalist Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, Stephen Gately, Shane Lynch and Keith Duffy, and they were widely touted as Ireland’s answer to Take That. With 25 million records sold, Boyzone enjoyed chart success all over Europe, including several No.1 albums and numerous top-selling singles. Thier 1997 hit Picture of You won the Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song. In October 2009, the band were left devastated when Stephen Gately died from natural causes at the age of 33. The remaining four members return this year to celebrate their 25th anniversary.

Atlantic Records’ Death Cab for Cutie has officially announced the release of their upcoming ninth studio album. “Thank You for Today” arrives everywhere on Friday, August 17th. Death Cab for Cutie will celebrate their new album with a much anticipated fall tour, stopping off in the Olympia Theatre on Thursday 24th January 2018.

Come and join Ireland’s leading balladeer, Chris Kavanagh – voice of a warrior, creator and main singer with “The Legend Of Luke Kelly” show which is now in its 15th year and is endorsed by Luke Kelly’s family.  Chris and his amazing  band will perform amazing renditions of the songs of Luke Kelly and The Dubliners, plus many other famous Irish ballads. Chris Kavanagh and his incredible trad band will be joined by some other guests. Raise the roof, raise a glass and sing with us to celebrate all that is great about Irish ballads and music at Vicar Street, Dublin with the Legend of Luke Kelly show.

London four-piece Bastille first formed in 2010. Their debut album, Bad Blood, enterted the UK album charts in 2013 at No.1 and brought the group international success, securing them the British Breakthrough Act award at the 2014 Brit Awards and a Best New Artist nomination at the 2015 Grammys. The band’s third album, Doom Days, is scheduled for release this year and includes the singles Quarter Past Midnight and the Marshmello collaboration Happier.

Born in Birmingham, Ozzy Osbourne became the lead singer of Black Sabbath, one of the most successful rock bands of all time. After his departure from the band in 1978 and a well-publicised battle with drink and drugs, Ozzy has emerged unscathed and with many successful solo albums. He is also well known for the worldwide “Ozzfest” tour and the smash hit reality TV series The Osbournes.

Public Service Broadcasting are a London-based pseudonymous musical group consisting of J. Willgoose, Esq. on guitar, banjo, other stringed instruments, samplings and electronic musical instruments, Wrigglesworth on drums, piano and electronic musical instruments, and J F Abraham on flugelhorn, bass guitar, drums and assorted other instruments including a vibraslap.The band have toured internationally and in 2015 they were announced as nominees in the Vanguard breakthrough category of the fourth annual Progressive Music Awards, staged by Prog magazine, which they won.

Steel Panther are an American comedic glam metal band from Los Angeles, California, mostly known for their profane and humorous lyrics, as well as their exaggerated on-stage personae that parody the stereotypical 1980s “glam metal” lifestyle. Steel Panther have announced a UK tour for February 2019 during which they’ll perform for the first time ever, a massive set of original songs along with their ’80s classic hits.

Evan Griffith Dando formed The Lemonheads with two high school buddies in late winter ’86, in their senior year at Boston’s tiny Commonwealth School. A few months later, they spawned what is now one of the most sought-after punk relics of the 80s, the indie EP, Laughing All the Way to the Cleaners. Boston-based Taang! Records immediately picked up on The Lemonheads, with three college radio pleasers to follow: the LPs Hate Your Friends (1987), Creator (1988), and Lick (1989). In 1990 Atlantic Records took notice of the massively expanding Lemonheads fanbase in Europe (where they toured in 1989) and America by signing the band and releasing their well-received (in Cambridge, Massachusetts) fourth LP, Lovey. Even by this time, The Lemonheads line-up had been volatile: more than a dozen different configurations over a period of just five years, all sorts of bit parts and reshuffles, with Dando as the only constant. At one point it got so confusing that an ex-drummer, just a week after getting kicked of the group, answered The Lemonheads’ ad to replace himself. By a conservative estimate, the band has had more than ten bass players and at least a dozen drummers over the years.

White Denim is an American four-piece rock band from Austin, Texas, United States. Their music is influenced by dub, psychedelic rock, blues, punk rock, progressive rock, soul, jazz, experimental rock with home-based recording, jamming approach, intense looping work and unusual song structures

The Definitive Rat Pack are best known as the original cast members of The Rat Pack – Live from Las Vegas who have now created their own and more personal show. They are undoubtedly the world’s finest interpreters of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. available. Other acts and shows have followed in their wake, often riding off their success, but simply lack the one necessary ingredient to make it special; which is the “tour de force” that are Stephen Triffitt (Frank), Mark Adams (Dean) and George Daniel Long (Sammy David Jr.)Take a trip back to a golden era and sit back, watch & listen to the world’s finest interpreters of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Sammy Davis Jr. Joined by Eugene McCarthy Big Band, some of the finest musicians in the industry and by the three delectable Gold diggers to perform such classic hits as: Fly Me To The Moon, Chicago, Angel eyes, That’s Amore, Ain’t That A Kick In The Head, Everybody Loves Somebody, Mr Bojangles, What Kind of Fool, Sam’s Song, Where or When and many, many more.

Ennio Morricone will conduct his film music live in Dublin at the 3Arena on February 15th 2019. The concert is part of his ‘60 YEARS OF MUSIC’ WORLD TOUR and will include Portuguese fado legend Dulce Pontes as a special guest singer. The production has been playing to sold-out arenas, across the continent and received standing ovations and overwhelming critical acclaim in the media. This concert in Dublin will be the very last time Maestro will bring his music to Ireland, after his earlier concerts in September 2017 and February 2016. Tickets go on sale on the Maestro’s birthday, as Ennio Morricone turns 90 years of age, this Saturday 10th November at 9am. Ennio Morricone has composed over 500 scores for cinema and television as well as over 100 absolute music works. Highlights include his scores for Once Upon a Time in the West, One Upon a time in America, A Fistful of Dollars, The Untouchables and The Mission. Morricone’s score for The Good, The Bad and The Ugly holds the number two position in the Top 200 ranking of best film soundtracks ever composed. The performance in Ireland is part of an extended tour marking his 60-year Anniversary as […]

Neneh Mariann Karlsson (born 10 March 1964), better known as Neneh Cherry, is a Swedish singer-songwriter, rapper, occasional DJ and broadcaster. To date, Cherry has released four studio albums. Her first, Raw Like Sushi was released 1989 and peaked at number three on the UK Album Chart, thanks in large part to the worldwide hit single “Buffalo Stance”. Her second studio album was 1992’s Homebrew. Four years later she released Man, and then released her most recent studio album Blank Project in 2014.

Glasgow-based CHVRCHES released their third full-length album Love Is Dead earlier this year, having previously dropped The Bones of What You Believe in 2013, and Every Open Eye in 2015. The summer has already seen the Scottish synth-pop trio appear at TRNSMT Festival, Parklife and Citadel, as well as festivals in mainland Europe and the US. Their third successive top 10 UK album, Love Is Dead features the singles Miracle and Get Out, as well as the sultry My Enemy alongside The National’s Matt Berninger, and Never Say Die.

Featuring the previously released tracks ‘Got To Let The Good Times..,’ ‘Japanrock,’ ‘Sorry?’ and ‘Olympus Sleeping’ plus the new single ‘Carry Yourself,’ Olympus Sleeping, the album is a true return-to-form for one of the UK’s most successful indie bands of the past 15 years. For Olympus Sleeping, Johnny worked closely with guitarist David Ellis, and the band were joined on drums by Martin Chambers of The Pretenders. The album is everything we always loved about Razorlight – the electric energy of the first album, the pop-rock craftsmanship of the second and the lyrical ambition of the third. The band’s UK tour for this December is sold out, so all eyes are now set on Ireland for February, tickets are not expected to last too long either.  On sale from Ticketmaster November 16th.

Glasgow-based CHVRCHES released their third full-length album Love Is Dead earlier this year, having previously dropped The Bones of What You Believe in 2013, and Every Open Eye in 2015. The summer has already seen the Scottish synth-pop trio appear at TRNSMT Festival, Parklife and Citadel, as well as festivals in mainland Europe and the US. Their third successive top 10 UK album, Love Is Dead features the singles Miracle and Get Out, as well as the sultry My Enemy alongside The National’s Matt Berninger, and Never Say Die.

The likes of Chad Valley, Disco Dick, Polly Ester and Bri Nylon will all join Brutus on stage to make it a night to remember along with a special appearance by former Rose Royce lead singer Gwen Dickey performing some of their iconic hits live including Car Wash, Is it Love You’re After and Wishing on a Star. Leeds based legendary DJ Steve Luigi will also be going back to his disco roots to help get the party started as part of the evening’s entertainment.

The Grammy Award-winning jazz rock band Steely Dan is returning to the UK early next year. With co-founder Donald Fagen in the lead, they’ll perform at arenas across the country with legendary British artist Steve Winwood as a special guest. Founded in 1972 Steely Dan have sold over 40 million albums worldwide. Their debut album Can’t Buy a Thrill, 1974’s Pretzel Logic and 1977’s Aja were named on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list. Released in 2000, Steely Dan’s album Two Against Nature won four Grammys, including Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album. Although band members have changed throughout the years, Fagen has been assembling a crack group of acclaimed musicians to support him on recent tours. Known for their intelligent lyrics and infectious harmonies, Steely Dan boasts an extraordinary catalogue of material to showcase that’s packed with hits.

Irish folk legend Finbar Furey has announced the UK release of his new album and live DVD ‘Don’t Stop This Now’ on Fri March 30t 2018 on BMG UK. The album was originally released in Ireland as ‘Paddy Dear’, and has been repackaged for the UK to include new tracks, and a live concert DVD filmed at Vicar St, Dublin in May 2017, where Finbar performs new songs from the album, as well as the classic hits such as ‘When You Were Sweet Sixteen’, ‘The Lonesome Boatman’ and ‘The Green Fields of France’. Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, storyteller and actor, Finbar is celebrated around the world as one of the great folk icons. Finbar’s playing was recognised by John Peel, when in 1972, he and his brother Eddie were awarded Single of The Year in the UK for the original sound of the pipes and the whistles. At the forefront of musical change, Finbar’s successful career and extensive touring introduced a whole new audience to his music and instruments, and he advocated for changes to allow pipes to become more accessible to young musicians.

Legendary DJ Fatboy Slim (aka Norman Cook) will be taking to the decks in a huge way early next year. He’s announced the biggest tour he’s ever done – six UK arena dates. Fatboy Slim most recently smashed it with his sets at Reading & Leeds festival. Not satisfied with providing just listening and visual pleasure, he promised festival goers they could “eat my set” because he’d added taste to his live experience. Last month Fatboy Slim released the new track Boom F**king Boom featuring Beardyman that’s sure to be a club hit. This track follows on from, Where U Iz, the funky disco house track he released in spring. Fatboy Slim has been busy throughout the summer. He’s done a regular gig, Tuesdays on Mars, at Pacha Ibiza. He also got to be the first DJ to play the i360, a fully enclosed glass viewing pod above Brighton beach in July.

The Columbus, Ohio-based band twenty øne piløts started out like most acts but instead of aimlessly touring they concentrated on their hometown base and before long they were selling out huge local venues despite the fact they only had two self-recorded releases available. Comprised of vocalist Tyler Joseph and drummer Josh Dun, the duo released their self-titled debut studio album in 2009. They broke into the mainstream with their fourth studio album Blurryface in 2015, spawning hit singles Stressed Out and Ride. Along with Heathens, created to accompany the Suicide Squad film, twenty øne piløts achieved the accolade of being the first alternative act with two concurrent Top 10 singles in the US.

When Kamasi Washington released his tour de force LP, The Epic, in 2015, it instantly set him on a path as our generation’s torchbearer for progressive, improvisational music that would open the door for young audiences to experience music unlike anything they had heard before. The 172-minute odyssey featuring his 10-piece band, The Next Step, was littered with elements of hip-hop, classical and R&B music, all major influences on the young saxophonist and bandleader, who exceeds any notions of what “jazz” music is. Released to critical acclaim, The Epic won numerous “best of” awards, including the inaugural American Music Prize and the Gilles Peterson Worldwide album of the year. Washington followed that work with collaborations with other influential artists such as Kendrick Lamar, John Legend, Run the Jewels, Ibeyi and the creation of “Harmony of Difference,” a standalone multimedia installation during the prestigious 2017 Biennial at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City.

Since she scored a global smash with her debut album Eye to the Telescope in 2004, KT Tunstall has been one of the UK’s top singer-songwriters. Over the decade that followed she released, three more acclaimed albums: Drastic Fantastic, Tiger Suit and Invisible Empire//Crescent Moon. Tunstall took several years off from 2012 and moved to Venice Beach, California. She returned to the music scene again in 2016 in a big way, with the first of a trilogy of albums, KIN. The summer of 2018 marked the arrival of the second offering in that triology, body. And now Tunstall has announced she’s about to release the third album, WAX, as follow it with a full UK tour (with an all-female band) in March 2019.

LANY is coming to The Olympia Theatre Thursday 7th March 2019!

Glasgow-born Gerry Crosbie (aka Gerry Cinnamon) is a blues-inspired singer, songwriter and guitarist. His debut track, Kampfire Vampire, came out in 2015 and he’s built up a large and loyal following throughout Scotland ever since. Gerry has received the Great Scot Award and was named Best Live Act at the Scottish Alternative Music Awards. He debut album, Erratic Cinematic, came out in 2017 and shot to the top of the album charts. This winter Gerry will be support the Courteeners as well as appearing at the Eh6 Festival in Edinburgh and doing a headline tour in Scotland.

Music fans were first introduced to Greta Van Fleet Josh Kiszka/vocals, Jake Kiszka/guitars, Sam Kiszka/bass & keys, and Danny Wagner/drums – in March 2017 with the release of the band’s debut single “Highway Tune” that held the #1 position on U.S. Rock Radio Charts for five consecutive weeks and on Canada’s Active Rock Radio Charts for nine straight weeks. Twenty-seventeen went on to be a wild ride of sold-out concerts in North America and Europe, glowing press, accolades from a slew of fellow artists from Elton John to Nikki Sixx to Justin Bieber, millions of YouTube video plays and Spotify streams, two #1 EPs, a Gold record in Canada, and most importantly, the genesis of an extraordinary connection with their fans.

Hip hop royalty Nicki Minaj and Future have announced they’ll hit the road together for the first time ever. Unleashing their NickiHndrxx tour on UK arenas, the iconic duo will visit London, Birmingham, Glasgow and Manchester in March 2019. Following in the footsteps of JAY-Z & Beyonce’s OTR II tour, the multi award-winning artists will no doubt combine their chart-topping hits and high energy performances to bring heat to arena stages around the country. Minaj – whose hits which include Super Bass, Bang Bang, Starships and Anaconda – is set to release her highly anticipated fourth studio album, Queen, in August. The star has been fuelling the hype, previewing a snippet of a brand new song on Twitter, which fans immediately claimed was a collaboration with rap legend Lil Wayne. Minaj also appears on Ariana Grande’s single The Light Is Coming. Continuing his unbreakable hot streak, hip hop icon Future has been busy as the executive producer and curator of the upcoming Superfly Official Soundtrack Album as well as co-producing the film. The Atlanta trendsetter is also readying some new music for release very soon.

True rock legends, UFO were formed in London in 1968. Frontman Phil Mogg has recently announced that 2019’s 50th anniversary tour will be his last with the band. Mogg is UFO’s only ever-present member, and he’s performed on all 22 of the group’s studio albums. The band’s current line-up is rounded out by Paul Raymond, Vinnie Moore, Andy Parker and Rob Le Luca. UFO released A Conspiracy of Stars in 2015 and a covers collection called The Salentino Cuts in 2017. They’re known for creating classic hard rock music, with gritty hooks, powerful riffs and lyrics full of eccentric humour and sometimes great emotional depth.

Anderson Paak & the Free Nationals played a brief headline show last year while on tour with Bruno Mars, now we’re getting a proper taste. ‘Oxnard’ is Anderson .Paak’s third LP and was recently released via Dr. Dre’s Aftermath imprint. Dre also executive produced and it features Kendrick, Snoop Dogg, J. Cole, Q-Tip and Pusha T. Anderson .Paak and his band The Free Nationals will now bring their world tour to The Olympia Theatre on Tuesday March 19. Tickets from €48.00

Louise Gabrielle Bobb (born 16 April 1970), known professionally as Gabrielle, is an English singer and songwriter. Bobb was born in Hackney, London. Known for her ptosis, the drooping of one eyelid,[2] she released her debut single “Dreams” in 1993 which topped the UK Singles Chart the same year. Other singles include “Going Nowhere”, “Give Me a Little More Time”, “Walk On By” and “If You Ever” – a duet with East 17.

One of the greatest British reggae bands, UB40, are heading out on tour in late 2017 to play from their catalogue of over forty UK top 40 singles. The band will perform a mixture of their iconic hits interspersed with tracks from their five-star reviewed latest album, 2013’s Getting Over the Storm.

Following the incredible success of the BAFTA award-winning BBC One television series Blue Planet II, presented by Sir David Attenborough, BBC Studios, and FKP Scorpio are proud to present a 13 date UK & Ireland live tour, which will bring the wonders and mysteries of the planet’s oceans and wildlife to the arena stage including dates in Belfast on Saturday 23 March and Dublin on Sunday 24 March which are presented locally by Aiken Promotions. Blue Planet II – Live In Concert – will present a selection of stunning visuals from the television series, highlighting the incredible natural wonders of our blue planet in breath-taking detail, projected on a state of the art 200 square metre 4K Ultra HD LED screen. Accompanied by the original immersive music score by Bleeding Fingers Music, the concert will be performed live by a full symphony orchestra. A fantastical journey from icy polar seas to pulsating coral reefs, from the luminous deep sea to enormous kelp forests: immerse yourself with Blue Planet II – Live In Concert, a simply breath-taking and epic show that you will never forget. Tickets for Blue Planet II – Live In Concert go on sale Friday 8 June at […]

Following the huge success of the BAFTA award-winning BBC One TV series Blue Planet II, the wonders and mysteries of the planet’s oceans and wildlife are being brought to the UK arena stage during a 13-date tour. During Blue Planet II – Live in Concert enjoy stunning visuals from the show highlighting the incredible natural wonders of our blue planet will be projected in breathtaking detail on a 200-square-metre screen. The original immersive music score will also be performed live by a full symphony orchestra. Blue Planet began some 20 years ago when a team of wildlife filmmakers from the BBC’s Natural History Unit set out to make a television series on the world’s oceans, the breadth and scale of which had never been seen before. Broadcast in 2001 and narrated by Sir David Attenborough, it showcases peerless underwater filming. At Blue Planet II – Live in Concert, go on a fantastic journey from icy polar seas to pulsating coral reefs, from the luminous deep sea to enormous kelp forests. This will be a simply epic show that you’ll never forget.

One of the biggest music artist from Ireland, Picture This, have had a phenomenal year. Since the release of their self-titled album in 2017, Ryan Hennessy, Jimmy Rainsford, Owen Cardiff and Cliff Deane have been topping the charts and touring across the UK.

Sam Bailey is about to get her teeth into a real rocker of a show when she takes the role of the Vampire Queen in the hit touring musical extravaganza Vampires Rock Ghost Train for the 2019 spring tour. For more than two decades, Steinman and his crew have returned to our stages night after night and delivered exhilarating performances that have been packed with energy, fabulous dance routines, spectacular special effects and, of course, amazing music that has everyone up on their feet. Throwing just the right amount of fun and humour into his script ensures that the audience is always roaring with laughter. This rock-tastic, hilarious musical concert lives up to its rocking reputation. A tongue-in-cheek story, spellbinding cast, fangtastic fire routines, guitar gods and sexy vampettes take you on a ride through some of the greatest ’80s classic rock anthems ever! The show includes tracks from Queen, AC/DC, Meat Loaf, Journey, Guns N’ Roses and many more. In 2019 X Factor winner Sam will be stepping into the shoes of legendary singer and actress Toyah Willcox who’s played the part for two years performing over 200 shows. Sam will be joined on stage by creator and star of […]

3 serves as the follow-up to Lukas Graham’s eponymous global debut, which racked up over 23 million units in worldwide consumption, saw “7 Years” hit number one in 13 different countries, and earned the band three GRAMMY® Award nominations – including both Record and Song of the Year. The breakout smash was the highest-selling single by a debut artist in 2016, and catapulted the Danish artist to sold-out tours around the world, critical acclaim from the likes of The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and Billboard, and performances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Good Morning America, The Billboard Music Awards, Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Late Late Show with James Corden, CONAN, The GRAMMY® Awards and the MTV Video Music Awards, where he was also nominated for “Best New Artist.”

David Gray today confirms release details for a new album Gold In A Brass Age – his first album of new material in four years – alongside a seventeen-date tour of the UK & Ireland for 2019, culminating at Bord Gais Theatre on Friday April 5th. Tickets go on sale Friday November 9th, 10.00am.The album will be available on March 8 through IHT Records / AWAL Recordings, with first single ‘The Sapling’ out today. Produced by Ben DeVries, son of producer and soundtrack composer Marius, Gold In A Brass Age finds Gray in renewed creative form.

This two-hour dance and music extravaganza contains a wealth of Irish talent. An exciting two-hour trip through hundreds of years of Irish dance and music featuring 22 award-winning world & Irish dance champions complete with 25 dazzling costume changes. Experience flailing fiddles, flutes, and inspiring dances along with our live vocalists, all complimented by a top live Irish tradional band of multi-instrumentalist musicians and a sensational sound and light show as seen on TV from China to California and from Siberia to Sydney. Worldwide toes are tapping – hands are clapping to the feet of RHYTHM OF THE DANCE. Enjoy the 20th Anniversary Tour – 5 million fans across 50 countries have!

Hailed by many as the Godfather of Disco or even the very founder of electronic dance music, at 78 years young of age the multi Academy Award and Grammy Award winning Moroder will perform at Dublin’s 3Arena on 8 April 2019. The tour production entitled A Celebration of the 80’s will see the pioneering Italian songwriter, producer and DJ perform the highlights from his prolific career in a spectacular stage show with dazzling visuals and lighting alongside his band and vocalists. Tickets For Dublin’s 3Arena from €56 including booking fee go on sale this Friday 12 October at 9am. Moroder has been a major influence in the music industry for over 55 years, starting in 1963. He was the first to put dance music to a repetitive percussive beat and to abandon the laws of harmony and put the synthesizer central to his music. He first gained recognition in the 70s with both his own music and his productions for Donna Summer (“I Feel Love”, “On the Radio” and “Love to Love You Baby”, “Hot Stuff” among others). This led to a string of other collaborations with big names like Cher (“Bad Love”), Blondie (“Call Me”), David Bowie (“Cat People”), […]

Almost three years ago Dublin singer-songwriter Gavin James released his debut album Bitter Pill. Since then he’s toured the world supporting Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith as well as headlining his own shows. James’ will be releasing his sophomore album Only Ticket Home at the end of October and following it with a worldwide tour that starts in January 2019.

Shawn Mendes recently released new tracks “In My Blood” and “Lost In Japan” from his highly-anticipated self-titled third album out May 25th. Shawn has completed two sold-out world tours with over one million tickets sold, selling out legendary arenas including NYC’s Madison Square Garden, Toronto’s Air Canada Centre, and London’s O2 Arena in minutes. He topped Billboard’s “21 Under 21” in 2017 and has been featured on Forbes “30 Under 30,” Spotify’s “25 Under 25,” and Time Magazine’s “Most Influential Teens” for 4 consecutive years. In February 2018, ROI Influencer Media recognized Shawn as the #1 Most Influential Artist and #1 Most Influential Teen across all social media platforms.

Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic. Michael 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 Prince of Pop, but he’s honed his routine so carefully that audiences truly believe they are watching Michael Jackson himself. The 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.

Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic. Michael 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 Prince of Pop, but he’s honed his routine so carefully that audiences truly believe they are watching Michael Jackson himself. The 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.

One of the world’s greatest classical singers Alfie Boe comes to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. In 2018,  Alfie revealed his return to the solo spotlight with the release of his vibrant and instantly classic album As Time Goes By. The record will celebrate the golden era of music from the 30s and 40s, a time that is often overlooked – sandwiched as it is between the roaring twenties and rock ‘n’ roll.

2019 marks Take That’s 30th Anniversary. To celebrate their milestone, the band have announced a massive UK & Ireland arena and stadium tour performing all their much loved greatest hits live. The tour will see Take That play shows in many towns and cities that they have never played before plus they will be joined by special guest Rick Astley. Take That have also confirmed the release of ‘Odyssey’ a re-imagined greatest hits album that takes the listener on a journey through the incredible musical history of one of the UK’s most successful bands of all time. Ahead of the Album release, fans will get a taster of what’s to come when the band release ‘Pray(Odyssey Version)’ on 21st September to coincide with their UK & Ireland Tour announcement. The ‘Odyssey’ album – produced by Stuart Price – kicks off celebrations on 23rd November and features 27 tracks spanning three decades of the band’s history from their 1992 debut ‘Take that and Party’, right up to the present day. The album will also feature a host of special guests as well as three brand new tracks, set to continue what is easily one of the greatest British pop stories ever […]

Television personality, Emmy nominee, and hairstylist to the stars, Jonathan Van Ness has quickly become known in the entertainment industry for his fabulous, unstoppable energy. It is his belief that great hair is best served with a side of witty banter. Jonathan can be seen starring on Netflix’s “Queer Eye,” which premiered in February 2018; the hit reboot of the Emmy Award winning series “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.” The show, which is Netflix’s first foray into non-scripted, follows the ‘Fab Five’ as they forge relationships with men and women from a wide array of backgrounds and beliefs often contrary to their own, touching on everything from LGBTQ rights and social commentary to how to make the best farm-to-table guacamole. Jonathan shines as the show’s groomer, hair guru and self-care advocate. “Queer Eye” is set to return for Season 2 on June 15th.

The Cork International Choral Festival is held annually over the five days preceding the first Monday in May. Cork welcomes choirs from across the world for a programme of Gala concerts, Schools Concerts, National and International Competitions, and world-class performances, as thousands of participants bring the city to life for a celebration of choral music in all its many forms. One of Europe’s premier international choral festivals, Cork is noted for its high standards, eclectic and wide-ranging programme, and the friendliness of its welcome. Festival events and performances centre around Cork’s City Hall (capacity 1,000), one of the most attractive and acoustically superb venues in Ireland.

Manic Street Preachers release a 20th Year Collector’s Edition of their fifth album ‘This Is My Truth Tell Me Yours’ on 7th December 2018 on Columbia/Sony. Released as a deluxe 3 cd box set, double vinyl edition and digital package the album contains unheard demos and live rehearsal recordings as well as remixes by the likes of Massive Attack, David Holmes and Mogwai. The artwork features many unseen photographs by long term collaborator Mitch Ikeda including a different album cover from the original session on Black Rock Sands near Porthmadog in Wales. The band will also be going out on tour next year playing some of their favourite intimate venues over the UK performing the album in full alongside other hits and rarities. They hope to announce a special one-off gig in Wales in the next few months and support on all dates comes from Gwenno.

Ben Portsmouth, a multi talented musician, singer and songwriter had Elvis‘s DNA in his blood from an early age. His father was an avid Elvis fan and Ben grew up on a diet of Elvis songs. Having honed his musical talent Ben started his journey as an Elvis Tribute Artist in 2005 when he formed the “Taking care of Elvis” band. Audiences and promoters quickly realized that this was someone with a special talent. He looked like Elvis, sang like Elvis and had an on stage charisma that had audiences believing at times they were watching the King himself. This talent saw Ben rapidly rise through the ranks of Elvis Tribute Artists in the UK.

Olly Murs has announced a brand new tour, which includes a dates in Dublin and Belfast. The ‘Troublemaker’ singer will bring his arena tour to the 3 Arena on Monday 13th May and Belfast SSE Arena on Tuesday 14th May The tour comes in support of Olly’s latest studio album You Know, I Know, which is due for release on November 9

Jump aboard the soul train as it takes you on an unforgettably smooth music journey from its sixties origins, to present day, via all the classic seventies and eighties floor fillers. You’ll be wowed by an all-star cast of talented singers and musicians, and amazed by the costumes and jaw-dropping choreography. You’ll be on your feet reliving your favourite soul anthems: Respect, Ain’t Nobody, Knock On Wood, Midnight Hour, You’re My First My Last My Everything, Best Of My Love, River Deep Mountain High, Ain’t No Stopping Us Now, Beat It, I Feel Good, Three Times a Lady, Get Down On It, and more. The hits just keep on coming.

Walking On Cars are creating sounds as beautiful and dramatic as the landscape that envelops them. From the Dingle Peninsula, the five creatives friendship gave way to a tuneful collaboration, borne out of a desire to write music. With songs reflecting both the isolation and consolation of Dingle, this year Walking On Cars look set to add to their increasing number of admirers. Singer Patrick Sheehy is comfortable to characterize their music with the ambiguous description “powerful and almost pop”. Pushing the sound higher, Sorcha Durham (pianist) and Dan Devane (lead guitar) give life to these Melodic imaginings. Paul Flannery on Bass guitar and drummer Evan Hadnett provide an intelligent and bodily support to their carefully crafted songs. Central to the house that they share is the rehearsal space, where each of The five can document song ideas at anytime – “ an advantage” of their environment and something not possible living in a city.

Walking On Cars are creating sounds as beautiful and dramatic as the landscape that envelops them. From the Dingle Peninsula, the five creatives friendship gave way to a tuneful collaboration, borne out of a desire to write music. With songs reflecting both the isolation and consolation of Dingle, this year Walking On Cars look set to add to their increasing number of admirers. Singer Patrick Sheehy is comfortable to characterize their music with the ambiguous description “powerful and almost pop”. Pushing the sound higher, Sorcha Durham (pianist) and Dan Devane (lead guitar) give life to these Melodic imaginings. Paul Flannery on Bass guitar and drummer Evan Hadnett provide an intelligent and bodily support to their carefully crafted songs. Central to the house that they share is the rehearsal space, where each of The five can document song ideas at anytime – “ an advantage” of their environment and something not possible living in a city.

Rod Stewart is a British musical icon, who has been performing for over fifty years. He’s announced his return to the road in May 2019, celebrating the release of his forthcoming 30th studio album, Blood Red Roses. The live dates mark Rod’s first UK tour in three years, having sold out venues on his 2016 The UK Hits Stadium Tour and his From Gasoline Alley to Another Country Hits run. The fully seated shows will follow the release of Blood Red Roses, due on the 28 September 2018. Rod Stewart recently unveiled the video for brand new track Didn’t I featuring New York raised singer Bridget Cady.

Westlife are one of the most popular and best-known Irish bands of all time. Over the course of their 14 year career Westlife amassed enormous numbers of fans in Ireland and the rest of the UK as well as worldwide. Formed in 1998 and signed by Simon Cowell, the band originally comprised five members: Shane Filan, Mark Feehily, Nicky Byrne, Brian McFadden and Kian Egan. Brian chose to leave the band in 2004 to spend more time with his family, and released a solo single which went to No.1 in the charts. Alongside their many chart achievements, Westlife were also impressive on stage, with 12 international concert tours during their performing career. They visited countries across the world in four continents: Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia. For their final farewell tour, the Greatest Hits Tour 2012, almost 85,000 tickets for the night at Croke Park Stadium in Dublin sold out in just five minutes, setting new records for ticket sales and forcing the band to extend the run by adding an additional show. Their final concerts were screened in 200 cinemas in 16 countries, including Ireland, Belgium, the Czech Republic, South Africa, Estonia, Indonesia and Denmark. Over the course of […]

Join Katherine Jenkins this December as she performs a magnificent concert of her favourite music and songs accompanied by a live orchestra. Anthony Inglis | conductor

Dido is back with her first tour in 15 (fifteen!) years, where she will play songs from the new album alongside her classic megahits such as Thank You, Here With Me, White Flag and Life For Rent. The World tour, of 27 dates commences in Europe on May 5th in Prague, stopping off in Dublin’s Olympia Theatre 27th May 2019, which will be followed by a North America tour in June.

Hailed as “The Theatrical Event Of 2018” the multi-award winning and critically acclaimed Broadway production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s THE KING AND I is coming to Dublin direct from its record-breaking sold-out season at The London Palladium. THE KING AND I is the greatest musical from the golden age of musicals – adored by the public and critics alike – with one of the finest scores ever written including Whistle a Happy Tune, Getting to Know You, and Shall We Dance, and featuring a company of over 50 world-class performers and a full-scale orchestra. A celebration of the lavish heritage of the very best in romantic musical theatre from an unparalleled multi award-winning creative team hailed as one of the best working in theatre today, directed by Tony® Award-winner Bart Sher (South Pacific & My Fair Lady – Broadway). This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to witness this glorious production, as you have never seen it before. Prices include a €1.00 facilities fee per ticket. Telephone & Internet bookings are subject to a maximum s/c of €6.85 per ticket / Agents €3.30.

After playing to a sold out crowd at Malahide Castle last summer, Kodaline have just announced two 2019 summer dates for St. Anne’s Park in Dublin on 31 May and 1 June 2019. Kodaline have racked up sales of almost 2 million albums across their three releases – “Politics of Living” ,”Coming Up For Air”and their debut “In A Perfect World”. They topped the album Irish album charts with their highly anticipated third album ‘Politics of Living’ in October after receiving massive airplay for hit singles “Head Held High”, “Follow Your Fire’ and “Brother”. The album sees them team up with some of the hottest production and writing talent imaginable including hitmaker supreme Steve Mac (‘Shape Of You’ by Ed Sheeran), pop guru Johnny Coffer (Rag’N’Bone Man, Beyonce), Jonas Jeberg (Dizzee Rascal, Kylie Minogue), Stephen Harris (Miles Kane, Kaiser Chiefs) as well as long-time collaborator Johnny McDaid (‘What About Us’ by Pink). ‘Politics Of Living” is the follow up to their 2nd album ‘Coming Up for Air’ which reached no 1 in Ireland and top 5 in various other territories. Their debut album, ‘In A Perfect World’ has sold over a million copies worldwide and imprinted itself on the nation’s […]

Global superstar Michael Bublé has announced Irish dates at 3Arena Dublin on 6th and 7th June 2019 love is Michael’s 8th major studio album, which will be available this Friday 16th November. Last summer, Michael Bublé returned to the stage after a lengthy absence for sold out shows at Croke Park, Dublin and London’s Hyde Park. Michael Bublé has sold over 60 million records worldwide, performed hundreds of sold-out shows around the globe, and won four Grammys and multiple Juno Awards during the course of his extraordinary career

At the end of May, Snow Patrol released Wildness, their first album in seven years. Wildness taps into something raw and primitive. Lead-singer and songwriter Gary Lightbody says of the album: “There are many types of wildness, but I think it can be distilled into two: the wildness of the modern age, all its confusion, illogic and alienation and a more ancient wildness. Something primal, alive and beautiful that speaks to our true connectivity, our passion, our love, our communion with nature and each other. This is the kind of wildness the album is centered around. The loss of it. Trying to reconnect with it. To remember it.” To celebrate the release of Wildness, Snow Patrol debuted new music videos for A Youth Written in Fire, Life and Death, Wild Horses and A Dark Switch. The band has previously released music videos for Empress, What If This Is All The Love You Ever Get?, Life on Earth and Don’t Give In.

Are coming to Live at the Marquee Cork June 8th 2019!!!! Delighted to announce Mr Damien Dempsey and his full band as our special guest!

Last summer, Michael Bublé returned to the stage after a lengthy absence for sold out shows at Croke Park, Dublin and London’s Hyde Park. Michael Bublé has sold over 60 million records worldwide, performed hundreds of sold-out shows around the globe, and won four Grammys and multiple Juno Awards during the course of his extraordinary career

Despite a 15 year break while frontman, Peter Garrett, became a minister in the Australian Government, last year’s world tour saw the Oils in the same incendiary form which made them one of the world’s most captivating live experiences during the 1980’s and 1990’s. Intensely political songs like “Beds Are Burning”, “Blue Sky Mining” and “Power & The Passion” took on even greater urgency in the age of Trump and Brexit leaving critics gushing across five continents.

Ever since hit single Rocket Man began a run of 16 consecutive top 20 hit singles in 1972, Elton John has been an international music superstar. Credited with returning the piano in popular consciousness to the role of a percussion instrument, he is responsible for classic songs such as Nikita, Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting, Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me, Candle in the Wind and I’m Still Standing. Elton also won an Oscar for his work on the Lion King soundtrack, including the song Can You Feel the Love Tonight?

The rise of Belgian brothers Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike has been nothing short of meteoric. From small beginnings they have risen to become one of the most in demand acts in the world of dance music. At present they sit as equals at the top table of House royalty. Festival headliners the world over and two of the most influential producers in the industry today. Almost every destination on the map has seen a visit from the energetic duo over the past few years as demand to witness their exhilarating performances has gone into overdrive. Headline sets at some of Europe’s biggest venues – including London’s prestigious Ministry of Sound and legendary Ibiza institution Pacha – and debut tours in the U.S.A, Asia and South America marked them as a pair on the ascendance across the planet. Sitting pretty at number 38 (down from 78 in 2011) in the DJ Mag top 100 they are well poised to continue their outstanding run of form.

Shalamar is an American R&B and soul music vocal group, active in the mid-1970s and throughout the 1980s, that was originally a disco-driven vehicle created by Soul Train booking agent Dick Griffey and show creator and producer Don Cornelius. They went on to be an influential dance trio, masterminded by Cornelius. As noted in the British Hit Singles & Albums, they were regarded as fashion icons and trendsetters, and helped to introduce “body-popping” to the United Kingdom.[3] Their collective name, “Shalamar”, was picked by Griffey.

Join Ireland’s own Keith & Kristyn Getty, known for modern hymns such as “In Christ Alone” for their tour of Sing! The Gettys are joined by their band of virtuosic instrumentalists fusing Celtic, Bluegrass, Americana, Modern and Classical music along with cultural dance. Come sing along with Keith & Kristyn and special guests for an evening that unites tradition and innovation.

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds’ have extended his 2018 UK summer tour to include a special night at Manchester’s O2 Ritz on 18 July 2018. The date follows the former Oasis guitarist’s appearance at Scarborough Open Air Theatre, and London’s Old Royal Naval College. The band will also perform several festivals in August and September. Noel and co released their third studio album ‘Who Built The Moon?’ back in November 2017, which included singles Holy Mountain, She Taught Me To Fly It’s a Beautiful World. Noel’s High Flying Birds previously released album Chasing Yesterday in 2015. As a founding member of one of the biggest and best British bands ever, Noel Gallagher has been hugely influential in shaping the course of British rock’n’roll. Oasis had a total of eight No. 1 singles in the UK as well as eight No. 1 albums. Gallagher also had a No. 1 single with Setting Sun in collaboration with The Chemical Brothers in 1996.

International Pop Icon P!NK has today announced a stadium show at RDS Arena on 18 June as part of her P!NK Beautiful Trauma World Tour 2019.  Famed for her immensely powerful and unique voice and her high-octane live shows, Irish fans are in for a treat when she hits Dublin next summer. This will be P!NK’s first live show in Ireland since 2013. Verified fan pre-sale commences on Saturday 20th October at 9am. P!NK’s Beautiful Trauma World Tour, which started in Phoenix USA in March 2018, has already seen her thrill audiences across America, Australia and New Zealand with esteemed music magazine Variety claiming “I can say without too much fear of hyperbole that, in decades of concert-going and reviewing, Pink’s is the most ‘holy f—ing s—‘ act of physicality I’ve ever seen as part of a pop show”. Since her debut in 2000, P!NK has released 7 studio albums, 1 greatest hits album, sold over 57 million albums equivalents, over 75 million singles, over 2.4 million DVDs worldwide and has had 15 singles in the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart (four at #1). In addition, she is the recipient of three Grammy Awards (19 nominations), one […]

George Ezra has announced three dates in Ireland for 2019: June 20 Musgrave Park, Cork, June 21 Malahide Castle, Dublin and June 22 in Ormeau Park Belfast George Ezra first burst onto the scene in 2014 with his hit single Budapest – which reached No.1 in several countries. His debut album, Wanted on Voyage, featuring Budapest and other singles including Cassy O, Blame It on Me and Barcelona, was released in June that same year and went on to become the third best-selling album of the year.

Walking On Cars are creating sounds as beautiful and dramatic as the landscape that envelops them. From the Dingle Peninsula, the five creatives friendship gave way to a tuneful collaboration, borne out of a desire to write music. With songs reflecting both the isolation and consolation of Dingle, this year Walking On Cars look set to add to their increasing number of admirers. Singer Patrick Sheehy is comfortable to characterize their music with the ambiguous description “powerful and almost pop”. Pushing the sound higher, Sorcha Durham (pianist) and Dan Devane (lead guitar) give life to these Melodic imaginings. Paul Flannery on Bass guitar and drummer Evan Hadnett provide an intelligent and bodily support to their carefully crafted songs. Central to the house that they share is the rehearsal space, where each of The five can document song ideas at anytime – “ an advantage” of their environment and something not possible living in a city.

George Ezra has announced three dates in Ireland for 2019: June 20 Musgrave Park, Cork, June 21 Malahide Castle, Dublin and June 22 in Ormeau Park Belfast George Ezra first burst onto the scene in 2014 with his hit single Budapest – which reached No.1 in several countries. His debut album, Wanted on Voyage, featuring Budapest and other singles including Cassy O, Blame It on Me and Barcelona, was released in June that same year and went on to become the third best-selling album of the year.

From the traditional gospel music of the 1950s to the 1960s protest songs that underscored some of the decade’s most dramatic social changes, from the self-empowerment anthems of the 1970s to the soulful love tunes and mature Americana of more recent years, Staples and her family have consistently created some of the best and most inspirational music of the past half-century.

DIRTY DANCING – the classic story on stage is back, exploding with heart-pounding music, breathtaking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing. Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds, who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. Featuring the hit songs, including Hungry Eyes, Hey! Baby, Do You Love Me? and the heart-stopping (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life. Don’t miss your chance to see this sensational production.

The one-person powerhouse started out playing open mic nights on a fake ID and busking on the streets of Australia. Now Tash is selling out every headline show, from theatres to arenas across multiple countries and playing dozens of high profile festivals around the world, including this year’s Coachella & Lollapalooza. Recent accolades include over 200 million streams of the Notion EP, hit single Jungle coming in at No.3 in triple j’s Hottest 100 and achieving gold sales for the Notion EP. Tash’s highly anticipated debut album, Flow State will be released on 31 August.

Tash Sultana announces biggest shows to date across Europe and UK as a part of the Flow State World Tour. The one-person powerhouse started out playing open mic nights on a fake ID and busking on the streets of Australia. Now Tash is selling out every headline show, from theatres to arenas across multiple countries and playing dozens of high profile festivals around the world, including this year’s Coachella & Lollapalooza.

Tash Sultana announces biggest shows to date across Europe and UK as a part of the Flow State World Tour. The one-person powerhouse started out playing open mic nights on a fake ID and busking on the streets of Australia. Now Tash is selling out every headline show, from theatres to arenas across multiple countries and playing dozens of high profile festivals around the world, including this year’s Coachella & Lollapalooza.

Paul Weller is one of the UK’s premier recording artists. From his tenure as the lead singer of The Jam to the sophisticated pop group The Style Council and finally as a solo artist, Paul has been producing classic music for over 20 years. Paul’s biggest hits include Going Underground, Wild Wood, Changing Man and Peacock Suit.

American rock legends Eagles have announced six UK shows in June and July 2019 as part of a newly announced European tour. They’ll be coming to London, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds and Glasgow. Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey, will be gracing the stage performing classic hits such as Hotel California, One of These Nights, Life in the Fast Lane, and Desperado. They will also be joined by very special guest Sheryl Crow for their London show at Wembley Stadium on 23 June 2019. Formed in Los Angeles, California in 1971, the band have become one of the world’s best-selling bands in history and have sold 150 million records worldwide to date. Since their formation, they have racked up some impressive awards and achievements. They have scored five number-one singles and six number-one albums, as well as won six Grammy Awards and five American Music Awards. At the end of the 20th century, Record Association of America ranked two of their albums, Their Greatest Hits and Hotel California, in the 20 best-selling albums in the United States. By 2006, the two albums became two of the top three best-selling albums in America. […]

Mixing the traditional Irish folk sounds with the (then) emerging sounds of rock’n’roll, Christy Moore emerged in the late 1960s as a shining new voice in Irish music. Since then he has carved out an extremely consistent career, both as a solo artist and with his bands, Planxty and Moving Hearts. Credited as a major influence on artists such as U2, The Pogues and Sinead O’Connor, Christy continues to tour and record and the dynamism of his performances are not to be missed.

New Order are an English rock band formed in 1980 by vocalist and guitarist Bernard Sumner, bassist Peter Hook and drummer Stephen Morris. New Order were formed after the demise of their previous band Joy Division, following the suicide of vocalist Ian Curtis. They were joined by Gillian Gilbert on keyboards later that year. Their integration of post-punk with electronic and dance music made them one of the most critically acclaimed and influential bands of the 1980s. They were the flagship band for Manchester-based independent record label Factory Records and its nightclub The Haçienda. They worked in long-term collaboration with graphic designer Peter Saville.

Taking another great leap forward with fourth studio album, The Art Of Pretending To Swim, Villagers’ Conor O’Brien may well have created the most remarkable record to date. Taking it on tour this autumn, fans will get to experience its true power and glory live.

Take a trip back to the electric 80s and embark on a summer of love and smash-hit classics! Welcome to the Club Tropicana Hotel – the 1980s answer to Love Island – where the drinks are free and the whole family is invited to join the ultimate holiday musical, celebrating all that we love about the 80s. Set to the most iconic pop anthems of the era, performed live on stage including: Just Can’t Get Enough, Take On Me, The Look of Love, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Relax and many more! Book your first-class ticket to see the feel-good musical of the year!

The international, award-winning smash hit musical based on the blockbuster film, THE BODYGUARD is coming back to Dublin starring Alexandra Burke* as she makes a triumphant return to the role of Rachel Marron. Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what they don’t expect is to fall in love. A ‘Brilliant’ (The Times), breathtakingly romantic thriller, THE BODYGUARD features a host of irresistible classics including I Wanna Dance With Somebody and the legendary I Will Always Love You. Don’t miss THE BODYGUARD.

Revered producer, remixer and DJ, MK’s storied background is one of long-term creative development. His roots are pure Detroit, taking his early cues from electronic leaning bands like Depeche Mode, New Order and The Cure. Dig a little deeper and you’ll find that MK’s musical path is made up of seamless transitions from house and techno to hip-hop and R&B, only to return to house during recent years.

Glasgow-born Gerry Crosbie (aka Gerry Cinnamon) is a blues-inspired singer, songwriter and guitarist. His debut track, Kampfire Vampire, came out in 2015 and he’s built up a large and loyal following throughout Scotland ever since. Gerry has received the Great Scot Award and was named Best Live Act at the Scottish Alternative Music Awards. He debut album, Erratic Cinematic, came out in 2017 and shot to the top of the album charts. This winter Gerry will be support the Courteeners as well as appearing at the Eh6 Festival in Edinburgh and doing a headline tour in Scotland.

Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, Pat Smear and Rami Jaffee continue to sell out stadiums and arenas the world over. The band’s current live show, described by Rolling Stone as “explosive and euphoric… wild and combustible at the place where Grohl’s love for punk and classic rock coalesce into something raging and tuneful… a show of enthusiasm that has grown over decades,” will be visiting the following cities and venues: • 19 Aug Belfast, N. Ireland @ Vital Festival (headline series) • 21 Aug Dublin, Ireland @ RDS Arena See foofighters.com for information regarding pre-sales and more. Support on the headline dates to be announced. Having covered ground from Reykjavik to Las Vegas in 2017, the tireless Foo Fighters began 2018 with an Australia / New Zealand stadium tour, and proceeded to play three-hour-plus rock marathons for capacity crowds over multiple nights at some of the world’s most prestigious venues: Madison Square Garden, Fenway Park in Boston, Wrigley Field in Chicago, London Stadium—plus a return to Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg— the site of the accident that led to the 2015 Broken Leg Tour. 2018 also marked the sophomore year of Foo Fighters’ own CalJam festival. CalJam ’18 […]

The Dreamboys are without a shadow of a doubt the UK’s most famous and successful show of its kind in history. Their breath taking show spectacular has been perfectly created for hen nights, birthday parties and girls nights out with all your friends. With special guest appearances on some of the UK’s biggest TV shows such as The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent, Celebrity Big Brother, Loose Women, This Morning, Geordie Shore and The Only Way Is Essex, plus massive sold out Worldwide tours, it’s no wonder The Dreamboys are the only show of its kind in history to have celebrity status. If you’re looking for the very best girls night out in the UK, look no further than these incredible hunks. An action packed 2 hour show from start to finish, these boys will literally have you begging for more.

Ariana Grande is returning to Ireland for a show in 2019. Details of the venue have yet to be confirmed

Bill Kenwright presents the multi-award-winning production of Kander and Ebb’s landmark musical, CABARET. Directed by National Theatre Artistic Director Rufus Norris, the production has enjoyed two smash hit West End runs at The Lyric and The Savoy theatres. CABARET features show-stopping choreography, dazzling costumes and iconic songs Money Makes The World Go Round, Maybe This Time, Cabaret and more. Since its Broadway premiere and the movie version with Liza Minnelli and Joel Grey, CABARET has won numerous stage and screen awards including eight Oscars, seven BAFTAs and 13 Tony® Awards. 1931 Berlin was a haven of divine decadence in which the legendary Sally Bowles performs at the infamous Kit Kat Klub… Tuesday 1st October 2019 Show 7:30pm Wednesday 2nd October 2019 Show 2:30pm Wednesday 2nd October 2019 Show 7:30pm Thursday 3rd October 2019 Show 7:30pm Friday 4th October 2019 Show 5:00pm Friday 4th October 2019 Show 8:30pm Saturday 5th October 2019 Show 2:30pm Saturday 5th October 2019 Show 7:30pm

Bill Kenwright’s ‘Amazing’, ’Superb’, ‘Wonderful’ and ‘Brilliant’ production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical comes to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre! Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his 11 brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Go, Go, Go Joseph, Any Dream Will Do, Jacob and Sons, Close Every Door To Me and many more. Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was the first of Lloyd Webber and Rice’s musicals to be performed publicly. Seen by an estimated 26 million people, Joseph continues to enthral audiences around the world.

Squeeze formed in 1974, shortly after teenage friends Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook began their songwriting partnership, brought together by an ad in a sweetshop window. By 1977 they had made their recording debut and enjoyed a string of hits that lasted until 1982. Over the years there have been solo careers and occasional separations, but the Ivor Novello Award-winning songwriting duo got back together in 2007 to relaunch Squeeze. Cradle to the Grave is the band’s latest and 14th studio album. It features the first collection of new songs from Difford and Tilbrook since 1998. Squeeze are touring the UK in 2017 with their Join the Dots tour.

Experience two of the Beatles’ most iconic albums performed afresh in this special musical collaboration, adding a classical twist and performing beautifully arranged symphonic Versions of these timeless classics, including masterpieces such as Here Comes The Sun, Come Together, The Long and Winding Road and Let it Be. The tour marks 50 years since the release of these final two albums, ‘Abbey Road’ (released 26 September 1969) and ‘Let It Be’ (released 8 May 1970), and will explore the journey to the end of The Beatles, celebrating the music of this era and the legacy that endures to this day.

In this brand new touring theatre show, audiences can expect a night of high energy, feel-good rock-and-roll featuring Tina’s greatest hits performed by the amazing vocal talent of Elesha Paul Moses (Whitney – Queen Of The Night, The Voice, X Factor) supported by full ten piece live band. In a breath-taking career spanning over 50 years, audiences can look forward to hearing stunning musical arrangements of Tina’s most-loved classic hits including; Private Dancer, What’s Love Got To Do With It?, Proud Mary, River Deep, Nutbush City Limits, Simply The Best and many more. This not-to-be missed musical experience is a stunning celebration of one of the greatest female singers of our time.

Previously, winning joe.ie’s Le Crunch competition, joining Gavin James and Roisin O as musical ambassadors for Bord na Móna’s inaugural #HearthSessions campaign together with being invited to guest with Picture This still remain highlights since 2016.   Formed in 2011, Mark Prunty (guitar/vox), Podge Gill (guitar/vox), Ross McNerney (banjo/mandolin), Emmett Collum (drums) are the four young Longford men of Brave Giant. Their love of Irish music is evident in their sound, a skilfully achieved blend of rock, folk and alternative influences.

Award-winning comedian Brendan O’Carroll presents Mrs. Brown’s Boys D’Musical? which will tour UK arenas from March until December 2019. Mrs. Brown’s Boys D’Musical? promises to take audiences on an exhilarating, side-splitting and musical adventure across a string of UK dates, with both matinee and evening shows across the weekend. In March, the show will be at The SSE Arena in Glasgow, followed by Newcastle and Manchester in April, Cardiff, Birmingham and Leeds in June, London in July, Belfast and Liverpool in November, and Sheffield in December 2019. Mrs. Brown’s Boys appeared first on Irish radio station RTÉ 2fm in 1992, followed by a series of books written by star O’Carroll from the mid 1990s onwards. The multiple award-winning television series Mrs. Brown’s Boys launched on the BBC in early 2011, and Mrs. Brown’s Boys D’Movie was released in 2014. In addition to the musical, their BBC One series All Round to Mrs. Brown’s will continue next year, with record-breaking viewing figures since its launch in 2017, and a third series on the way in 2019.

Featuring the unmistakeable rich and plaintive voice of Dennis Locorriere, known for the global hits Sylvia’s Mother, When You’re in Love with a Beautiful Woman and more, experience how Dr Hook continues to go strong since the 70s and 80s. This spectacular show is presented in an evening of not only great music, but one that also brings to audiences all the fun and humour that was synonymous with the name Dr. Hook. DR HOOK’s 50th Anniversary Tour is a musical event simply not to be missed!  

Award-winning comedian Brendan O’Carroll presents Mrs. Brown’s Boys D’Musical? which will tour UK arenas from March until December 2019. Mrs. Brown’s Boys D’Musical? promises to take audiences on an exhilarating, side-splitting and musical adventure across a string of UK dates, with both matinee and evening shows across the weekend. In March, the show will be at The SSE Arena in Glasgow, followed by Newcastle and Manchester in April, Cardiff, Birmingham and Leeds in June, London in July, Belfast and Liverpool in November, and Sheffield in December 2019. Mrs. Brown’s Boys appeared first on Irish radio station RTÉ 2fm in 1992, followed by a series of books written by star O’Carroll from the mid 1990s onwards. The multiple award-winning television series Mrs. Brown’s Boys launched on the BBC in early 2011, and Mrs. Brown’s Boys D’Movie was released in 2014. In addition to the musical, their BBC One series All Round to Mrs. Brown’s will continue next year, with record-breaking viewing figures since its launch in 2017, and a third series on the way in 2019.