Things to do in Dublin: Music

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JERSEY BOYS is the remarkable true story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and their rise to stardom from the wrong side of the tracks. These four boys from New Jersey became one of the most successful bands in pop history, were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and sold 175 million records worldwide, all before they turned 30. The show is packed with their hits, including Beggin’, Sherry, Walk Like A Man, December, 1963 (Oh What a Night), Big Girls Don’t Cry, My Eyes Adored You, Let’s Hang On (To What We’ve Got), Bye Bye Baby, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Working My Way Back to You, Fallen Angel, Rag Doll and Who Loves You. Winner of Broadway’s Tony, London’s Olivier and Australia’s Helpmann Awards for Best New Musical, JERSEY BOYS is the winner of 57 major awards worldwide and has been seen by over 25 million people worldwide. JERSEY BOYS can currently be seen across the United States on its US National Tour. The BROADWAY production closed on 15 January 2017 as the 12th longest running show in Broadway history. JERSEY BOYS will return to New York City in a new production in […]

English singer-songwriter, author and YouTuber Dorothy Miranda “Dodie” Clark has announced a couple of March 2019 dates. Dodie who posts both original songs and cover songs on her main YouTube channel “doddleoddle” and posts vlogs on her side channel “doddlevloggle” has gained a huge following over the years.

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.

Winner of two Tony Awards and the 2010 Grammy Award winner for Best Musical Show Album, American Idiot is the story of three boyhood friends, each searching for meaning in a post 9/11 world. The show, which premiered in December 2009 at Berkeley Rep Theatre, features the music of Green Day with the lyrics of its lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong and book by Billie Joe Armstrong and Michael Mayer.

Acclaimed American vocalist Lizz Wright is a truly extraordinary singer, with a musical palette that encompasses gospel, folk, jazz, pop, blues and spirituals. The daughter of a minister and music director in rural Georgia, and now living in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Wright grew up playing piano and singing in her father’s church. Her music is imbued with the lively passion of Southern sacred tradition and connects the texture of church music with the groove of jazz, endowing both with new depth and radiance. Her extraordinary voice ‘simmer[s] with midnight heat and the cadences of gospel music’, according to the Guardian. After six critically-acclaimed albums, she has cemented her place as one of the most captivating vocalists of this century. Wright hits a new high with her latest album Grace, an acclaimed and compelling combination of Appalachian earthiness and big-city cool, created with the Grammy Award winning producer Joe Henry. On it, Wright transforms ‘Stars Fell on Alabama’ into a folk dream, while a church choir forms the backdrop for her tender rendition of ‘Seems Like I’m Never Tired Lovin’ You’. She will be performing music from the album – as well as gems from across her […]

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 […]

The Dublin based 5 piece comprising of Andy Kavanagh, Andrew Glover, Jimi Lock, Harry Sullivan and Fionn Lynch have been making waves at home and abroad having graced stages in the U.K, U.S.A. and United Arab Emirates with their explosive live shows. The remainder of the year is scheduled to be a hectic one for Keywest with their 3rd studio album set for release as they embark on an international tour.

The second installment of Wagner’s Ring cycle, Die Walkure, stars heroic soprano Christine Goerke as the warrior goddess Brunnhilde, whose encounter with the mortal twins Siegmund and Sieglinde, sung by Stuart Skelton and Eva-Maria Westbroek, leads her on a journey from Valhalla to earthbound humanity. Philippe Jordan conducts. Sat 30 Mar 2019 17:00

Following the release of his brand-new album Love is Magic, John Grant comes to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in 2019. “Each record I make is more of an amalgamation of who I am,” says John Grant. “The more I do this, the more I trust myself, and the closer I get to making what I imagine in my head.” Even when the Michigan-born man released his debut solo album Queen Of Denmark in 2010, Grant laced sumptuous soft-rock ballads with an array of spacey, wistful synthesizer sounds, increasingly adding taut, fizzing sequencers, nu-synth-disco settings and icy soundscapes to the mix on 2013’s Pale Green Ghosts and 2015’s Grey Tickles, Black Pressure. Now, with his fourth solo album Love Is Magic, Grant continues to evolve, creating his most electronic record yet, in collaboration with Benge (Ben Edwards), analogue synth expert/collector and a member of electronic trio Wrangler, Grant’s collaborators earlier this year under the collective name of Creep Show on the album Mr Dynamite. Produced by Grant (together with Benge and Paul Alexander), and engineered by Benge at his Cornish studio, the diamond-hard, diamond-gleaming Love Is Magic, “is closer still to how I’ve always wanted my records to sound, but I […]

Verdi’s Requiem is a once in a lifetime work, The Olympia is a once in a lifetime venue, and April 1 is going to be a once in a lifetime performance. 200 performers giving it everything they have in one of the greatest works of dramatic music ever written. Never mind Spinal Tap – THIS is turning the amp to 11! And, it’s all in aid of a fantastic cause – the Marie Keating Foundation. What’s not to love! Co-Orch Dublin, in partnership with Cantairi Avondale & Dun Laoghaire Choral Society,  are delighted to present Giuseppe Verdi’s epic masterpiece Verdi’s Requiem, at The Olympia Theatre on Monday 1st April. This production brings together a 75-piece symphony orchestra led by celebrated violinist Michael D’Arcy and over 100 singers conducted by John Doyle, one of the most exciting Irish conductors of his generation. Acclaimed Irish soloists Sandra Oman (Soprano), David Howes (Bass), Raphaela Mangan (Mezzo-soprano) and David Lynn (Tenor) will complete the ensemble. All proceeds will go towards our charity partner the Marie Keating Foundation who do incredible work to support those diagnosed with cancer. Co-Orch Dublin was set up in 2011, to support Irish musicians, composers, conductors and charities As its name […]

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.

Formed in Bristol in 2011, IDLES have released two albums. The rockers’ debut was Brutalism in 2017. Joy As an Act of Resistance came out in August 2018 and is their attempt to be vulnerable and encourage vulnerability. They’ve even stripped back the songs and the lyrics in an attempt to bare flesh and allow each other to breathe and to celebrate differences. IDLES’ new record ‘Joy As An Act Of Resistance’ debuted at no.5 in the UK charts, breaking Rough Trade’s all-time record for most pre-orders and sales in day. It is currently the no.1 best reviewed record of 2018 (average rating of 88 across 25 reviews) at Album Of The Year and in the Top 10 on Metacritic. The band saw not only singles but the album itself A-listed at 6 Music and earned major features, amongst others, with the likes of Q, Mojo, The Guardian and covers with DIY, Loud & Quiet, So Young and NME. They’ve arrived internationally too with only last week NPR Music declaring “I am an IDLES addict. It’s like mainlining an uplifting and unifying assault on nationalism, racism, intolerance, and class inequality.” The band won Best Breakthrough at the Q Awards last […]

When James Morrison broke onto the scene as a soulful singer-songwriter in 2006 even he couldn’t have predicted that he would become the template that allowed a wave of likeminded musicians to enter the field. Now, almost ten years on, Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran, George Ezra and James Bay are all crowding the charts, following the same format; one guy with a great, soulful voice and a guitar. They’ve all cited him as an influence but does Morrison take some credit for paving the way? “I don’t really see it like that, I was just lucky to be one of the first”.

Jinkx Monsoon is the alter ego of Jerick Hoffer, who graduated with a degree in theatrical performance from Cornish College in Seattle. With twelve years’ experience on stage, Hoffer is a seasoned Portland-born entertainer who has captured the attention of his native northwest region. As early as 2006, Hoffer appeared as the lead dancer in the world’s largest drag queen chorus line, which made the Guinness Book of World Records. By 2012, he had advanced to roles in Seattle theatres, playing Moritz in Spring Awakening (produced by Balagan Theatre), Angel in Rent and Velma Von Tussle in Hairspray (both produced by The 5th Avenue Theatre). In 2016, Hoffer played Hedwig in Hedwig and the Angry Inch (produced by Balagan Theatre and Seattle Theatre Group). As well as the latest album, The Ginger Snapped, Jinkx also released an album in 2014 called The Inevitable Album, which included the hugely popular singles Coffee and Wine, The Bacon Shake and Jinkx’s version of Radio Head’s Creep. On screen, Jinkx has appeared in an episode of Blue Bloods and joined the cast of Wes Hurley’s hit comedy series Capitol Hill. Following the success of the cult YouTube series, Drag Becomes Him, Jinkx successfully raised […]

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!

Leonora falls in love with Don Alvaro, but when her father forbids their marriage, a fatal accident triggers a drama of obsession, vengeance and tragedy. Jonas Kaufmann and Anna Netrebko star in Verdi’s epic La forza del destino (The Force of Destiny) an opera which demands the very best of singers for its powerful music and the fullest theatrical treatment for its story of bitter revenge pursued across miles and years. The production comes to The Royal Opera in a sensational staging from Amsterdam packed with colour and action. It is directed by Christof Loy and conducted by Antonio Pappano, Music Director of The Royal Opera. Tue 07 Apr 2019 14:00

Following 8 record- breaking years in London’s West End and having played in 11 countries around the world to over 7 million people, the National Theatre’s acclaimed play WAR HORSE will return to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre from 10 – 27 April 2019 as part of its 10th Anniversary Tour. At the outbreak of World War One, Joey, young Albert’s beloved horse, is sold to the Cavalry and shipped to France. He’s soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary journey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man’s land. Albert, who remained on his parents’ Devon farm, cannot forget Joey. Though still not old enough to enlist he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him home. Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, this powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs, is a show of phenomenal inventiveness. At its heart are astonishing life-sized horses by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to thrilling life on stage. War Horse is an unforgettable theatrical event which takes audiences on an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon to […]

The Specials are returning to the Olympia in 2019 with their 40th anniversary tour. Extra Data Added on the 12th Tickets priced from €55.65 including booking fee are on sale Friday November 2nd at 9a.m. via Ticketmaster.ie

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.

The Story of Swing… Performed by Luke Thomas & The Swing Cats!! A musical timeline of swing classics from the 1920’s to the modern day. Featuring the music of Louis Armstrong, Fred Astaire, Bobby Darrin, Andy Williams, Luis Prima, Michael Buble, Paolo Nutini and more… Also including original hit songs from their No.1 Album “Dance With Me”. Never before has a show captured the full evolution of swing music like this. From its birth in the 1920’s to the big band era of the 30’s and 40’s. From the golden age of the 50’s and 60’s with household name’s like Sinatra, Bobby Darrin, Andy Williams to the +modern era of Buble and Nutini. Hear such classics as “King of the Swingers” “Puttin on the Ritz” “When The Saints Go Marching In” “Mack the Knife” “I Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” “Mr Bojangles” “New York, New York” and many more along with original hit songs from their No.1 selling Irish Album “Dance With Me” performed live by Luke Thomas & The Swing Cats! Do not miss one of the most exciting and in demand acts in the country right now!

Rodrigo y Gabriela is a duo from Mexico City who specializes in playing fast, rhythmic acoustic guitar. Their unique sound, strongly influenced by Latin rhythms and harmonies, straddles both world and rock, and includes covers of Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” and Metallica’s “Orion”. After meeting in a trash metal band, the two grew tired of the domestic scene and decided to move to Dublin. After busking in Copenhagen and Barcelona for a few years, they got their break in 2005 when asked to tour the UK with Damien Rice, a former busking buddy. Their self-titled debut album, produced by John Leckie, was released shortly after, and entered the Irish Albums Chart as number one – beating both Arctic Monkeys and Johnny Cash.

Following the 2015 release of the critically acclaimed Fast Forward, legendary songwriter Joe Jackson has announced the release of his new studio album Fool. The record, which is the 20th studio album of Jackson’s career, was the fulfilment of a career-long dream: to finish a tour and head straight into the studio with the band firing on all cylinders. So, on July 29th, Joe wrapped up his 2018 summer tour at The Eqyptian Theater in Boise, Idaho – and the following day set up shop at Tonic Room Studios in town.

Ben, 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 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 August 2012, Ben made history when he won the Elvis Presley Enterprises “Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist” Contest, which took place in Memphis, crowning Ben as the “Worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist”, the only artist from outside the USA to ever win this prestigious title. Fans from all over the world declare Ben Portsmouth as the closest they have ever seen to Elvis Presley. Social media forums are overwhelmed with fans demanding his return to their country. On these nights, you will see the live performance that left David Letterman at […]

A trip down memory lane, with performers from the 80’s and 90’s who dominated the music industry of those decades! During the 4 hour concert in Belfast’s SSE Arena you will hear all your favourite hits, in one night! Acts include: Alphaville Haddaway ABBORN – Tribute show to ABBA Five 2 Unlimited Technotronic C+C Music Factory La Bouche Dr. Alban Captain Holywood Project Londonbeat Turbo B/ex Snap Capella Also included is the biggest flash mob of 80s/90s theme! Dress to impress, put on your party shoes, fluff out your ra-ra skirt, polish your DMs and find that Blur t-shirt that has been lurking in the back of your wardrobe to join the biggest disco night this year!

Richard Ashcroft is one of the best lyricists of our era thanks to Bitter Sweet Symphony and many other anthemic songs. The former Verve frontman is releasing a new album, Natural Rebel, on 19 October 2018. The release will be followed with a run of shows across the UK. Natural Rebel will be the sixth studio album from the incredible singer-songwriter. It features 10 new songs, all of which Ashcroft wrote, and represents the latest chapter in the Ivor Novello winner’s hugely successful solo career. Natural Rebel follows in the footsteps of his 2016 album, These People, which featured hits like Out of My Body, These People, Hold On and They Don’t Own Me. Ashcroft’s other albums include 2000’s Alone with Everybody, 2002’s Human Conditions and 2006’s Keys to the World.

Mark Morris celebrates the 50th anniversary of “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” with an exuberant new dance work that revels in the eccentric charm and joyful optimism of The Beatles’ ground-breaking album. The production, a smash hit with audiences at its Liverpool premiere last year, features a score by long-time Morris collaborator Ethan Iverson, who leads a unique live music ensemble through innovative arrangements of iconic songs from the record including Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, With a Little Help From My Friends, A Day in the Life, When I’m Sixty-Four, Within You Without You, and Penny Lane mixed with imaginative original compositions.

RIOT, the jaw-dropping, international smash-hit sensation is back! Thrilling, exhilarating, uplifting and utterly unique – RIOT will set hearts soaring and pulses racing once more during this very limited homecoming run in Vicar St. Tickets are from €30-€50, on sale this Friday 7 December at 10am. A disorderly cocktail of wild theatre, gut-punching spoken word,banging jigs, slapstick comedy and eye-popping circus, RIOT has left audiences around the globe dazzled, dizzy and ready to change the world. Infusing the magic of theatre with the excitement of variety and the energy of the dance floor, it’s your big night out, with a delicious twist. So meet the RIOT family at the barricades once more for a night of wild theatre, thumping tunes, slapstick comedy and jaw-droppingly sexy circus. Featuring Panti, Lords of Strut, Kate Brennan, Up & Over It, Ronan Brady, Alma Kelliher, Adam Matthews, Nicky Kavanagh, Megan Riordan and a surprise special guest each night.

Dublin’s New Music Festival 2019 Featuring the very best new and breaking artists over six nights in some of Dublin’s best music venues: The Sound House // The Workman’s Club // Grand Social // Whelan’s // Button Factory: 7th – 12th May 2019 Eastbound is about capturing the spirit of new and breaking artists and capturing the imagination of a devoted, music-hungry city like Dublin and bringing it all together to create making meaningful beginnings.

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.

Following one of the most exciting and talked about shows at Eurosonic 2019, Belgium Hip-Hop duo blackwave. come to Dublin for their first headline show at Academy 2 on Sunday 12 May.

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

Wu-Tang Clan, Public Enemy, De La Soul with DJ Premier, 3Arena Tue 14th May 2019 Doors 6:30pm Three of the world’s most influential rap groups have announced they will perform a Dublin show together, hosted by legendary producer DJ Premier. The triple-header, billed as part of the “Gods of Rap” tour, will hit Dublin’s 3Arena on 14 May. The tour will mark the anniversary of three iconic records: Wu-Tang’s Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) turns 25, Public Enemy’s It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back turns 30, and De La Soul’s 3 Feet High and Rising turns 30. Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) was the thrilling 1993 debut breakout from the Wu-Tang Clan, and largely considered one of the all-time great hip hop records. It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back, also viewed as a classic, features the hit singles “Don’t Believe The Hype” and “Bring The Noise”. De La Soul’s debut 3 Feet High and Rising forced the world to take notice of the group and helped cement their still-growing legacy. It was a huge commercial hit, featuring tracks “Eye Know”, “The Magic Number”, and “Me Myself and I”.

€47.55 May 20th Olympia Theatre Over the course of their remarkable career, ALICE IN CHAINS has garnered multiple Grammy nominations, sold more than 20 million albums worldwide and amassed a diehard international fan base whose members number in the millions. Alongside Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden, ALICE IN CHAINS was one of the Big Four to emerge from Seattle in the 1990s and went on to change the sound of modern rock.

She world could use more straight shooters. You won’t ever have to wonder about what LP is thinking. She’ll gladly tell you. In fact, the singer-songwriter lays all of her cards on the table every time she makes a record. The artist’s fifth full-length—the aptly titled Heart To Mouth [BMG/Vagrant]—stands out as her most direct statement yet. No filter, no censorship, and no bullshit – and she’s bringing it to The Olympia Theatre on the 21st May 2019!

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 […]

International singing & songwriting legend, Mariah Carey has today announced that she is bringing her upcoming Caution World Tour to Europe. The tour will open at Dublin’s 3Arena on 22 May 2019 then take over the prestigious Royal Albert Hall for a rare 3-day residency after which she’ll make stops in Paris, Hamburg, Aalborg, Barcelona, Bordeaux and Amsterdam. This announcement comes off the back of the release of her critically acclaimed 15th studio album, Caution. Honey B. Fly is the official Mariah Carey fan community. Legacy members of Honey B. Fly will receive first access to tickets starting Tuesday, February 5th at 10:00am local time. Fans may purchase a “Honey B. Fly Live Pass” today, which gives them access to exclusive Mariah Carey ticket presales, subscription to the MariahCarey.com Newsletter, special offers, contests, promotion and a free membership to Honey B. Fly, the official Mariah Carey fan community. Fans who are already registered simply need to upgrade their account with the Honey B. Fly Live Pass on MariahCarey.com.

The Spice Girls 2019 stadium tour as they added a staggering five additional dates in quick succession over the weekend, and now with nearly all dates already sold out, the girls announce another new date kicking off the tour at Dublin’s Croke Park on Friday 24th May 2019, tickets for which go on sale this Thursday 22nd November at 9am. Subject to licence. With Ticketmaster UK’s MD Andrew Parsons going on to say “Demand for Spice Girls was off the chart. They have smashed through Ticketmaster UK’s records becoming the busiest ever sale. There were millions of people on our site searching for tickets, with a queue at one point of well over 700,000….from what we saw, they could have played nearly every night for a year.” Following the band’s first TV interview back on The Jonathan Ross Show last Saturday, they have announced their support for Comic Relief with the release of their #IWANNABEASPICEGIRL T-shirts. Emma, Melanie C, Mel B and Geri have shared more information on their campaign to raise funds to support Gender Justice for Comic Relief. The T-Shirts are available to purchase globally from www.represent.com/spicegirls. The era defining, history making, best-selling female group of all time […]

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.

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.

Amelieis the story of an astonishing young woman who lives quietly in the world, but loudly in her mind. She secretly improvises small, but extraordinary acts of kindness that bring happiness to those around her. But when a chance at love comes her way, Amelie realises that to find her own contentment she’ll have to risk everything and say what’s in her heart.Amelie is a new musical based on the much loved five-time Oscar®-nominated film, and an ‘enchanting act of theatrical reinvention’ (The Los Angeles Times). Come and be inspired by this imaginative dreamer who finds her voice, discovers the power of connection and sees possibilities around every corner. Although times are hard for dreamers, Amelieis someone to believe in.

Academy Award®-nominated, Golden Globe- and Tony Award-winning performer, Hugh Jackman, announced his first world tour. The Man. The Music. The Show. will see Jackman performing hit songs from The Greatest Showman, Les Miserables and more from Broadway and film, accompanied by a live orchestra. The tour is produced by AEG Presents, TED-Dainty, and Robert Fox. The tour will kick off with 12 shows across Europe and the UK beginning Monday, May 13th in Hamburg, Germany with stops in Amsterdam, Paris, Manchester, Dublin, and London. Hugh Jackman has made an impression on audiences of all ages with his multi-hyphenate career persona, as successful on stage in front of live crowds as he is on film. From his award-winning turn on Broadway as the 1970s singer/songwriter Peter Allen, to his metal claw-wielding Wolverine in the blockbuster X-Men franchise, Jackman has proven to be one of the most versatile actors of our time. Jackman garnered his first Academy Award® nomination, for Best Actor, for his performance in Tom Hooper’s Les Misérables, based on the popular stage show created from Victor Hugo’s famous novel of the same name. Jackman’s standout performance as protagonist Jean Valjean also earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best […]

Anne-Marie has announced a UK headline tour for March 2018. Marking her biggest headline shows to date, the run will include a show at London’s Roundhouse on 22 March. News of the tour closely follows the release of her new single Heavy, which has accumulated over 1.6 million streams already, is currently enjoying rotation on Radio 1 (B List), Radio 2 (B List) and Capital.

Over three decades the lifelong friends that are the members of ELBOW have created one of the most remarkable stories in British contemporary music. We are thrilled to have this incredible band headlining the Monday of Forbidden Fruit 2019. Having always had such a fierce legion of Irish fans – this is sure to be a very special show, hopefully with some fan favourites in the mix with the likes of ‘Lippy Kids’, ‘One Day Like This’ and ‘Mirrorball’. We’re super excited to announce that one of the hottest rising stars of the grime world, the hugely talented SKEPTA will be joining us next year. Since emerging as a producer and MC in 2004, Skepta has become one of the most significant British artists in music today. The Mercury Prize winner and BRIT Award nominee has built a diverse audience through both recordings and live performances, and his enduring influence is felt throughout contemporary culture. Next up it’s the turn of MURA MASA, the stage name of British producer Alex Crossan. Last year he headlined the debut All Together Now and having collaborated with Christine & The Queens, Damon Albarn, ASAP Rocky, it’s been quite the year for Crossan so […]

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.

It’s the return of the European summer vacation! Following the attendance breaking indoor arena run that ended in May of this year, we are psyched to announce that we will be returning to Europe in May of next year to do an outdoor run of our own shows, primarily in stadiums, but also the occasional park and even a castle thrown in for good measure! Kicking off May 1, 2019 in Lisbon, Portugal, the tour will visit 25 cities across 20 countries including many cities we did not stop in on the most recent excursion. Milan, Zürich, Dublin, Berlin, Moscow, Warsaw, Bucharest, Göteborg and Brussels (first time since 1988!) are all on the itinerary this summer. We also have three firsts (go figure!) with shows in Trondheim Norway, Hämeenlinna Finland, and Tartu, Estonia. Joining us for the festivities will be Ghost and Bokassa. This tour also marks the appearance of another first in Europe with the Wherever I May Roam Black Ticket, a wildly popular addition to our menu of options for the current North American tour. The Black Ticket is your one-stop shop; a single ticket that allows you floor access to any Metallica show on the 2019 European […]

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

In her short career, the talent of Amy Winehouse created a lasting impression on the music world of the 21st century. Recording three critically acclaimed albums from her debut ‘Frank’ in 2003, the Grammy Award winning ‘Back to Black’ in 2007 and the posthumous ‘Lioness’ in 2011 along with the covers of ‘Cupid’ and ‘Valerie’ with Producer Mark Ronson, no one can deny the talent and impact of this often misunderstood star. Lioness provides an authentic tribute to the precocious talent featuring TV’s ‘Stars in Their Eyes’ finalist and ‘X Factor’ boot-camp contestant Emma Wright as Amy Winehouse, plus a full backing band to recreate the authentic sound of this heady mix of jazz, soul and pop. With a full stage show showcasing the talent of this songstress will take you on a journey through the emotional roller coaster of her song writing, guaranteed to have you singing and dancing along throughout the performance. The band are made up of hand-picked experienced musicians, carefully selected to maintain the accuracy to the original performances of the UK’s brightest star that so tragically burned out in 2011.

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?

Scala is the most unique band on the planet. An act made up of the classically trained Kolacny Brothers; Steven (piano) and Stijn (conducting) who have turned a 200 strong Belgian all-girl choir into an international phenomenon, performing imaginative reinterpretations of Radiohead, U2, Nirvana and Metallica songs (to name but a few) as well as their equally successful original compositions. With their spectacular visual performances and uniquely beautiful arrangements of popular rock and indie songs, Scala has become a word of mouth phenomenon in Europe and the US. Their version of Radiohead’s Creep was picked by David Fincher himself to feature on the trailer of hit film The Social Network taking the band to a completely new audience. Like the film itself, the trailer has been a huge global hit more than 250m people have seen in the Cinema, on TV or online. Thanks in part to the subsequent buzz on social media; traffic to the brothers’ website went through the roof: their interpretation of Creep is an internet phenomenon, watched in various forms around ten million times. Scala have sold over 500,000 records in Europe now and performed live at Coachella and SXSW this year. This success was immediately […]

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.

Nathan Carter is one of the biggest names on the Irish music scene and is fast becoming a big name all over the UK with his fine performances that include the mega hit song Wagon Wheel. Nathan and his six-man band perform a great variety of country, Irish, pop and ballads – music for everyone of all ages. Nathan is an expert accordion player, so you can expect a bit of hand-clapping, foot-tapping hooley, as well a superbly entertaining show that will make you want to see him again and again.

This brilliant tribute night is a real treat for anyone who loves good-old fashioned rock and country music. The show not only stars The Group themselves as The Band (naturally!), but also features a whole host of special musical guest-stars from Ireland’s music scene. The night is a must see for fans of: The Band (The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down / The Weight / Up on Cripple Creek) Bob Dylan (I Shall be released/Forever Young etc), Neil Young (Helpless/Harvest Moon) Neil Young (Helpless / Harvest Moon) Van Morrison (Caravan) Muddy Waters (Mannish Boy) Neil Diamond (Dry Your Eyes) Eric Clapton (Further on up the road) Joni Mitchell (Coyote)

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 […]

Based on the 1980 phenomenal pop culture film, Fame The Musical is the international smash hit sensation following the lives of students at New York’s High School For The Performing Arts as they navigate their way through the highs and lows, the romances and the heartbreaks and the ultimate elation of life. This bittersweet but uplifting triumph of a show explores the issues that confront many young people today: prejudice, identity, pride, literacy, sexuality, substance abuse and perseverance. Featuring the Oscar-winning title song and a cast of outstanding dancers, singers, musicians and rappers as they transform from star-struck pupils to superstars, Fame The Musical will indeed live forever. This definitive 30th-anniversary tour comes from Selladoor Productions critically acclaimed producers of Flashdance The Musical, Avenue Q, Little Shop of Horrors and American Idiot. Please note, the recommended age for this show is 12+. Contains adult themes and language. No under 3’s.

Versatile is Eskimo Supreme and Casper Walsh, two inner city Dublin natives rhyming and visualising the humorous and grittier aspects of life as young run arounds. Tales are vividly told in their songs like stealing dogs as a means of income, to the bleak scenes of an after party, all the while maintaining their jovial manner. Since 2014 with the group’s first uploads to their highly subscribed YouTube channel, OUTBURST, they have organically found mass appeal throughout Ireland and beyond, creating a close to cultish following amongst their fans.

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.

The Coronas – plus very special guests, Sigrid & All Tvvins. Irish rock band The Coronas originated in Dublin. They release their music through their own independent record label, 3ú Records, and are based between Dublin and London. Sigrid Solbakk Raabe, known professionally as simply Sigrid, is a Norwegian singer and songwriter. In 2017, she achieved international success with the single “Don’t Kill My Vibe”

Featuring Gorgon City and Sonny Fodera One Day with Gorgon City and Sonny Fodera plus very special guest Duke Demont at Live at the Marquee, Cork on Saturday 22 June 2019.

Kris Kristofferson made his name in 1970s as a country music singer and songwriter with songs like Me and Bobby McGee and Help Me Make It through the Night. His songs have been performed by legends like Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash, along with Kris himself. A Star Is Born, the 1976 film in which he starred with Barbara Streisand, gave Kris his first hit movie appearance (and another hit album), a feat which has been repeated in the 1990s with appearances in films like Blade and Payback.

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.

Formed in 1986, Bros originally comprised twin brothers Matt and Luke Goss and Craig Logan. The band achieved huge chart success across the globe with hits including When While I Be Famous and I Owe You Nothing. In 1989, Logan quit the band and the Goss twins continued as a duo before splitting up in 1992. The duo reformed in 2017 for an anniversary BROS tour.

Formed in 1986, Bros originally comprised twin brothers Matt and Luke Goss and Craig Logan. The band achieved huge chart success across the globe with hits including When While I Be Famous and I Owe You Nothing. In 1989, Logan quit the band and the Goss twins continued as a duo before splitting up in 1992. The duo reformed in 2017 for an anniversary BROS tour.

On 29th June join some of Ireland’s best loved country stars as they perform many of the greatest country songs ever written, for one special night, Live at the Marquee Cork. This is country music as you have never heard it before – the songs you know and love performed by the spectacular 50-piece RTÉ Concert Orchestra conducted by Gavin Murphy. Michael English, Lisa McHugh, Robert Mizzell, Philomena Begley, Ray Lynam, Patrick Feeney and Roly Daniels will come together with the RTE Concert Orchestra to perform many of their individual hits and #1 songs, as well as surprise duets of some the greatest country songs ever written. Rhinestone Cowboy, He Stopped Loving Her Today, 9-5, Blanket on The Ground, Ring Of Fire and The Gambler are just a taste of what’s in store. Between them, these stars of Country Roads have scored numerous # 1 records, sold out venues all over the country and won scores of awards and accolades. Don’t miss what promises to be an unforgettable night for country music fans, when they come together to perform live accompanied by the magic and majesty of this 50 piece orchestra. MC for the evening will be Risin’ Time, RTÉ […]

Foals are a British-based indie rock band. Originally formed by Jack Bevan and Yannis Philippakis, the band’s trajectory has been remarkable. They’ve earned critical acclaim (NME and Q Award wins, plus Mercury Prize, Ivor Novello and BRIT Award nominations) and fan devotion (1.7 million sales of their four Gold-certified albums, plus over half a billion streams at Spotify since 2015) in equal measure. And while the majority of contemporaries have fallen by the wayside, Foals continue to hit new peaks. Seen as one of the best live acts in the UK, Foals have once again embraced that love for the unconventional with the bravest and most ambitious project of their career: not one, but two astonishing new albums: Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost. A pair of releases, separate but related, they share a title, themes and artwork. Part 1 will be released on 8 March with Part 2 following in the autumn. A string of new dates to support the new releases kick off in June.

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.

Longitude returns to Marlay Park this summer from Friday 5 July to Sunday 7 July 2019. Here is the 1st round of acts that will be performing at Longitude 2019 across the weekend: Chance the Rapper A$AP Rocky Future Brockhampton Rae Sremmurd Lil Uzi Vert Juice WRLD Versatile Aminé Denzel Curry $uicideboy$ Lil Baby Sheck Wes Clairo Slowthai Flohio Day by day breakdown, full line-up and day ticket information will be revealed early in the new year.

Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott are playing two shows at Stockport’s County Edgeley Park in June 2019 with special guests. They’ll be performing the album The Last King of Pop, which features music from The Housemartins and The Beautiful South in addition to their own songs, so you don’t want to miss out!

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.

Damien Dempsey’s voice is Dublin yet wholly distinctive, almost clichéd to say it, but he is part of a rich bloodline of Irish singers from Luke Kelly to Ronnie Drew, Christy Moore to Andy Irvine. Their kin outside Ireland are Springsteen and Guthrie, Dylan and Marley. On his latest album Almighty Love, Dempsey’s sense of place reaches out beyond Donaghmede and North Bull Island, where he first performed in public as a teenager, across the Irish Sea and further afield.

After raising the roof at Rankin’s Wood at Electric Picnic once again this year, 2FM are bringing Jenny Greene and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra on the road to the INEC Killarney on Friday 15 December. The collaboration has sold out shows all over the country and will perform their last show of 2017 at Ireland’s biggest venue outside of Dublin, the INEC Killarney.

Iveagh Gardens – July 5th, 2019 Starting out as two devoted disciples of earlier soul greats, Daryl Hall & John Oates are soul survivors in their own right. They have become such musical influences on some of today’s popular artists that the September 2006 cover of Spin Magazine’s headline read: “Why Hall and Oates are the New Velvet Underground.” Their artistic fan base includes Rob Thomas, John Mayer, Brandon Flowers of the Killers, Ben Gibbard of Death Cab For Cutie and MTV’s newest hipsters Gym Class Heroes who dubbed their tour “Daryl Hall for President Tour 2007.” One of the most sampled artists today, their impact can be heard everywhere from boy band harmonies, to neo-soul to rap-rock fusion.

More Dates Added: A new musical about a girl from Kerry and a boy from Dublin who fall in love despite the language barrier. Copper Face Jacks: The Musical is written by Ross O’Carroll Kelly creator Paul Howard and is a love story set on the eve of a Dublin Kerry All Ireland Final, when a sweet Kerry girl, who’s moved to the big smoke for her dream job in The VHI, ends up falling head over her flat-shoes with a true blue Dublin team member. Can love conquer all as these two young sweethearts face massive cultural and linguistic hurdles on their road to happiness/Croker? Only time, some great tunes and a bunch of cloakroom tickets will tell as Paul Howard uses his mighty comedy pen to see Copper Face Jacks: The Musical celebrate the nightclub that has become so much more than just a club and instead is home to millions of love stories and countless lost mobiles. Wednesday 10th July [Preview], doors 7pm, show 8pm Thursday 11th July [Opening], doors 7pm, show 8pm Friday 12th July, doors 7pm, show 8pm Saturday 13th July, doors 5pm, show 6pm Saturday 13th July, doors 8:30pm, show 9:15pm Monday 15th July, […]

Formed in Bristol in 2011, IDLES have released two albums. The rockers’ debut was Brutalism in 2017. Joy As an Act of Resistance came out in August 2018 and is their attempt to be vulnerable and encourage vulnerability. They’ve even stripped back the songs and the lyrics in an attempt to bare flesh and allow each other to breathe and to celebrate differences. IDLES’ new record ‘Joy As An Act Of Resistance’ debuted at no.5 in the UK charts, breaking Rough Trade’s all-time record for most pre-orders and sales in day. It is currently the no.1 best reviewed record of 2018 (average rating of 88 across 25 reviews) at Album Of The Year and in the Top 10 on Metacritic. The band saw not only singles but the album itself A-listed at 6 Music and earned major features, amongst others, with the likes of Q, Mojo, The Guardian and covers with DIY, Loud & Quiet, So Young and NME. They’ve arrived internationally too with only last week NPR Music declaring “I am an IDLES addict. It’s like mainlining an uplifting and unifying assault on nationalism, racism, intolerance, and class inequality.” The band won Best Breakthrough at the Q Awards last […]

McBriare Samuel Lanyon “Mac” DeMarco (born Vernor Winfield McBriare Smith IV, April 30, 1990) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. DeMarco has released three full-length studio albums, 2 (2012), Salad Days (2014), and This Old Dog (2017), as well as two mini-LPs: his debut Rock and Roll Night Club (2012) and Another One (2015). His style of music has been described as “blue wave” and “slacker rock”, or, by DeMarco himself, “jizz jazz”.

American alternative rock band Garbage have announced their first UK show in over two years to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their album Version 2.0. They’ll be performing the Grammy-nominated album in full, and will also treat fans to all the B-sides that accompanied the album during its campaign.

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.

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.

Aug 09 2019 Fri 18:00 The Human League Aug 10 2019 Sat 18:00 MK Aug 11 2019 Sun 18:00 Gerry Cinnamon

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.

Based on the Oscar-winning film, Little Miss Sunshine is a new musical comedy from Tony Award-winners James Lapine (Into the Woods, Sunday in the Park with George) and William Finn (Falsettos, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee). The show comes to The Olympia Theatre from Monday 12th to Saturday 17th August, with matinee performances on Wednesday 14th and Saturday 17th August. Tickets prices vary according to day & whether matinee or evening performance Approximate times as follows: Monday 12th August, show 7:30pm Tuesday 13th August, show 7:30pm Wednesday 14th August, doors 1:30pm / show 2:30pm Wednesday 14th August, show 7:30pm Thursday 15th August, show 7:30pm Friday 16th August, show 7:30pm Saturday 17th August, doors 1:30pm / show 2:30pm Saturday 17th August, show 7:30pm

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 […]

Post Malone is an American rapper, singer-songwriter and producer who released his first single White Iverson in 2015. He has gone on to break streaming records with albums such as Stoney, Beerbongs & Bentleys and hit singles including Rockstar, Psycho and Better now. He is widely respected and has gained critical acclaim for his signature blend of musical styles.

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.

September 9th to 14th. Bord Gais Theatre/ €21+ In a major musical adaptation, Frank McCourt’s memoir ANGELA’S ASHES returns to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre stage in an emotional telling of a childhood in Limerick and beyond, featuring unforgettable songs and melodies, told with a rare lyricism and a warm inimitable sense of humour. As his parents struggle to provide for him and his brothers in 1940s Ireland, we follow young Frank’s escapades and experiences in a Dickensian landscape peopled by a drunken father, a helpless mother, pompous priests, bullying schoolmasters, money-lenders and dancing-teachers, culminating in his defiant escape to a new life in America. A haunting score adds to the emotional impact and the humour of the story. ANGELA’S ASHES THE MUSICAL has that rare gift of bringing an audience to tears one minute, laughing out loud the next – by turns deeply moving and riotously funny. Described by The New York Times as a “stunning memoir”, back in 1996 the publication of Frank McCourt’s ‘Angela’s Ashes’ caused a literary sensation. The book climbed quickly to the top of that newspaper’s Bestseller lists and remained there for nearly three years selling 4 million copies in hardback alone. Since then, […]

Olympia Sep 16th to 20th The Miami Showband Story, a new production written by Marie Jones (Stones In His Pockets) and Martin Lynch (Dancing Shoes – The George Best Story), will host its Dublin premiere at the Gaiety Theatre this September 2019.

Grittier and more glamorous than ever before, this brand-new production is direct from a sell-out and critically acclaimed run at Leicester Curve. After a whirlwind summer romance, leather-clad greaser Danny and girl-next-door Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when she transfers to Rydell High for senior year. But can they survive the trials and tribulations of teenage life and find true love once more? With its phenomenal score, bursting with hits including Summer Nights, Greased Lightnin’, Hopelessly Devoted to You and You’re the One That I Want, this thrilling new version is bought to life by a fresh young cast who bring energy, vitality and passion to this ultimate musical classic. Directed by Curve’s Artistic Director Nikolai Foster and starring very special guest artist – Peter Andre as Teen Angel* – reignite your passion and get ready for an explosion of summer loving. So round-up your Burger Palace Boys, pick up your Pink Ladies and re-discover why Grease really is the one that you want this term! *Please note: Peter Andre will appear in performances from 24 – 28 September only.

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

Pop superstars Little Mix return in autumn 2019 with their The LM5 Tour across the UK and Ireland. The arena tour kicks off in Dublin on 10 October, ending in Leeds on 19 November 2018. The girls will also perform three massive nights at The O2 Arena in London as part of the run. The shows will see Little Mix perform songs from their brand new album LM5, alongside their greatest hits including Touch, Shout Out to My Ex, Black Magic and Wings. Last updated: October, 2018 SSE 6th, 7th, 13th and 14th October

The New York-based singer, songwriter, musician and producer is touring in support of his full-length debut, The Human Condition (Capitol Records/Visionary Music Group), which recently entered the Billboard 200 at No. 5. “All Time Low,” the first single, just launched at Pop radio with some of the most influential stations adding the track. A fan favorite that topped the Billboard Twitter Emerging Artists chart,  “All Time Low” has more than 60 million streams. This video for “All Time Low” was shot during Bellion’s sold-out summer tour. The Human Condition earned a spot on Billboard’s list of the “Best Albums of 2016 (So Far).” Complex praised Bellion’s new music as “nothing short of impressive.” Forbes observed, “Jon Bellion is a new kind of pop star” and TIME praised his “smooth pop vocals over pulsing hip-hop beats.” “It’s only a matter of time before he becomes a household name,” predicted MTV. Bellion got his start with a series of mixtapes featuring his original songs – all recorded in his parents’ basement. He built a remarkable following by sharing his music directly with listeners, giving away more than 200,000 free downloads of 2014’s The Definition and playing live for fans on two sold-out […]

Country Multi Grammy Award winner Brad Paisley has announced a Dublin concert at 3Arena on 13th October. This is his first Dublin show since he headlined the renowned Country To Country festival two years ago. Special guest is North Carolina’s rising star Chris Lane. Brad Paisley is a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, guitarist and entertainer whose talents have earned him numerous awards, including three GRAMMYs, two American Music Awards, 14 Academy of Country Music Awards and 14 Country Music Association Awards (including Entertainer of the Year), among many others. He has been a proud member of the Grand Ole Opry since 2001.

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.

Breaking through in 2001 with his debut album Room For Squares, John Mayer is one of the most successful recording artists of the past two decades. Mayer has released seven studio albums in total, his most recent being 2017’s The Search for Everything. Some of the musician’s best-known tracks include Daughters, Who Says, Waiting on the World to Change, No Such Thing and Your Body is a Wonderland. A serial award winner, Mayer has been nominated for a total of 19 Grammy Awards, taking home seven. Alongside music, John hosts a weekly show on Instagram Live entitled Current Mood. Guests who have appeared on Current Mood include Thundercat, Charlie Puth and Diplo. Mayer will be bringing his European tour to London and Manchester in October 2019. There will be no support act on these shows, with John instead performing two career-spanning sets.

An evening of piano, pain and laughter with the inimitable Amanda Palmer.

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, one of the UK’s most iconic bands, are back with their first new album in 14 years, the appropriately entitled ‘History Of Modern’. And what a return. Andy McCluskey has called it ‘our best album since Architecture and Morality’ – and few would disagree. The album was produced by OMD and mixed by one of the UK’s most in demand producers Mike Crossey (Artic Monkeys/Blood Red Shoes/Razorlight). ‘History of Modern’ is a powerful, pulsating, vibrant and contemporary album with a strong pop sensibility. Tracks such as ‘Pulse’, ‘Save Me’, ‘Sister Marie Says’ and ‘The Future’ are huge future dancefloor fillers while others like the downtempo ‘Bondage Of Fate’, ‘If You Want It’ and ‘Sometimes’ are quite simply beautiful, classic OMD songs.

The worldwide smash hit musical by Queen and Ben Elton returns to the UK and Ireland. The multi-million-pound show dazzles all the senses in breathtaking style. Guaranteed to blow your mind, this musical phenomenon is not to be missed! Since 2002 over 16 million theatregoers in 19 countries have been thrilled by this awe-inspiring production. With 24 of Queen’s biggest hits delivered in a show that boasts the scale and spectacle that marked the bands’ legendary live performances. Monday 28th October 2019 Show 7:30pm Tuesday 29th October 2019 Show 7:30pm Wednesday 30th October 2019 Show 2:30pm Wednesday 30th October 2019 Show 7:30pm Thursday 31st October 2019 Show 7:30pm Friday 1st November 2019 Show 7:30pm Saturday 2nd November 2019 Show 2:30pm Saturday 2nd November 2019 Show 7:30pm

At the end of the 1970s momentous change was afoot in Britain and the world – in society, politics, fashion and culture – and the musical landscape was also about to change forever. The guitar-driven dominance that had propelled rock and punk throughout the decade was about to end, as synthesizers signalled the sound of the future and video transformed the look of the pop charts. The 1980s were about to explode into life and nothing would be the same again. At the heart of this seismic leap into a futuristic new dawn were two records that set the template for much of what was to follow. Visage’s single ‘Fade To Grey’ from the band’s debut eponymous album and Ultravox’s single ‘Vienna’ from the album of the same name were global hits that shared the same stark ambience, European aesthetic and electronic heart. The albums that birthed those landmark singles expanded that sonic palette even further and brought the art-school alternative into the very centre of the mainstream.

Re-scheduled from March 13th to Nov 4th 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.  

Christina Aguilera‪ is a six-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter renowned for her powerful voice and hit songs. Throughout her career, she has sold more than 43 million records worldwide. Aguilera has achieved five No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart making her the fourth female artist to top the chart over three consecutive decades (1990s, 2000s, and 2010s). She has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and holds the prestigious honour of being the only artist under the age of 30 included in Rolling Stone Magazine’s list of the 100 greatest singers of all time. In 2011 she entered the world of television as a coach on NBC’s Emmy Award nominated show The Voice. Fresh from her exclusive Las Vegas residency, Christina Aguilera will embark on a four date U.K. wide tour bringing hits such as “Dirrty”, “Genie in a Bottle”, “Ain’t No Other Man”, “Fighter” and more fan favourites from her critically acclaimed 2018 studio album, Liberation.

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.

The ground-breaking Norwegian pop star this month also released the highly-anticipated new single Sucker Punch, following her critically acclaimed RAW EP and incredible jam-packed festival performances at Electric Picnic and Longitude this Summer. Highlighting the breadth of Sigrid’s maturing talent and aptitude for song writing, Sucker Punch cements the 22-year-old’s rise to pop prominence.

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 and winter 2019, celebrating the release of his 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. Rod Stewart recently unveiled the video for brand new track Didn’t I featuring New York raised singer Bridget Cady.

Following on from a triumphant sold out 2017 premiere tour, Love Actually will once again be screened live across the UK with a full orchestra performing its enchanting score – just in time for Christmas! Kicking off the holiday season and getting many into the Christmas spirit, the tour will begin in Poole on 25 November, before travelling onto an array of cities up and down the country, including the iconic London Palladium. After the hugely successful sold-out first run in 2017, the Liverpool Echo commented that the orchestra had given the film “a new lease of life” as “audiences laughed, sang, and even cried as the live band helped bring the film to life”. Directed by Richard Curtis and originally released in cinemas in 2003, Love Actually tells 10 separate yet interweaving stories of love around Christmas time. The film features an all-star ensemble cast, including Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Colin Firth, Laura Linney, Bill Nighy, Martine McCutcheon, Alan Rickman, Emma Thompson, Keira Knightley Rowan Atkinson, Martin Freeman, and many more. A full, live orchestra will perform Craig Armstrong’s evocative score at these shows, with the film being projected onto a huge screen. Armstrong is one of the UK’s […]

Creating an inner world through narrative song-writing while leaving the door slightly ajar for us to enter and act out scenes, His live shows have been described as visceral, spiritual and communal events where Keenan moves between a one man and his guitar monologue to fronting a band whose sound only acts as a carrier for the songs further solidifying their intent. “Not just another young lad with an acoustic guitar, Keenan is the sound of Tim Buckley and Brendan Behan arguing over a few jars, while Kavanagh deals Dylan a suspicious hand of cards, and Anthony Cronin and Jack Kerouac furiously try to scribble it all down.” – Pat Carty, Hotpress Having been asked to play alongside the likes of Mick Flannery, Hothouse Flowers, Damien Dempsey and Glen Hansard David is fast becoming one of Ireland’s most talked about young Artists.

Jan 16 – Belfast Waterfront £28+ Whitney – Queen of the Night is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. This award-winning production features a sensational line-up of musicians and artistes, with a powerhouse and breath-taking performance from rising West End star Shanice Smith as Whitney. Taking us on a magical rollercoaster ride through three decades of classic hit’s, Shanice, winner of Brit Idol and graduate of the world famous Brit School (where the likes of Adele and Leona Lewis cut their teeth), has triumphed in the role and has astounded audiences wherever she plays.