Gig Guide

Upcoming Events

• Tue

  23

  Jul

  2019

  The Wailers

  Vicar Street

  Dublin

  

  The one and only The Wailers play Vicar Street on July 23. Featuring bassist & founder Aston 'Familyman' Barrett and original guitarist Donald Kinsey, and many of the original Wailers' family, the Wailers keep the name alive, as was Bob Marley's wish. 

  Tickets cost €33.65 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.

• Tue

  23

  Jul

  2019

  Action Bronson

  The Academy

  Dublin

  

  Queens, New York rapper Ariyan Arslani aka Action Bronson, returns to play Dublin's Academy on July 23.

  Active as a hip-hop artist since 2008, he's released several albums, written books, and became a reality television star with his talk show The Untitled Action Bronson Show and Viceland food show Fuck, That's Delicious. Watch the video for 'White Bronco'.

  Tickets, priced at €42.50, are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Tue

  23

  Jul

  2019

  Ezra Furman

  Cyprus Avenue

  Cork

  

  Art-pop auteur Ezra Furman plays a pair of Irish shows following last year's release, Transangelic Exodus, a partly-fictionalised road trip & queer outlaw saga. First up is a Cyprus Avenue show on July 23.

  Singing about love, gender, sexuality, religion, and injustice, he's the social barometer for 21st Century America. Expect an amazing performance from him and current touring band The Visions. Watch the video for 'I Love You So Bad'.

  Tickets are available from Eventbrite, priced €20. Doors open at 8pm.

• Wed

  24

  Jul

  2019

  Ezra Furman

  The Button Factory

  Dublin

  

  Art-pop auteur Ezra Furman plays a pair of Irish shows following last year's release, Transangelic Exodus, a partly-fictionalised road trip & queer outlaw saga. The latter takes place on July 24 at the Button Factory.

  Singing about love, gender, sexuality, religion, and injustice, he's the social barometer for 21st Century America. Expect an amazing performance from him and current touring band The Visions. Watch the video for 'I Love You So Bad'.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.

• Wed

  24

  Jul

  2019

  Eve Belle

  Upstairs @ Whelan's

  Dublin

  

  Donegal's Eve Belle is set to headline upstairs at Whelan's on July 24 to coincide with the release of her new EP. Check out 'Cutthroat'.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster & WAV Tickets, priced €10. Doors open at 8pm.

• Thu

  25

  Jul

  2019

  Junk Drawer, Ghost Office & Special Guest

  Ulster Sports Club

  Belfast

  

  The Ulster Sports Club hosts an eclectic, but decidedly DIY bill on July 25, headlined by Belfast indie-psych instrument-swappers, Junk Drawer. Ahead of the release of their debut album later this year, check out the video for 'Year of the Sofa'.

  Post-punk indie rock trio Ghost Office support - check out their Desire Lines EP - as well as the high-energy Norwich-based Special Guest, a duo who need to be seen to be believed.

  Admission costs £6, with tickets available from Eventbrite. Doors open at 7.30pm.

• Thu

  25

  Jul

  2019

  Gigonometry Presents: Mystic Tears, Jake Regan & Magazines

  The Workman's Club

  Dublin

  

  Gigonometry holds a summer special at the Workman's Club on July 25, featuring three excellent independent bands. Performing are cosmic punks Mystic Tears - check out 'Watching You' - incredibly gifted indie rock singer-songwriter Jake Regan - listen to his debut single 'Over It' - and recently formed Magazines.

  Admission costs €8 - tickets available here. Doors open at 8pm.

• Fri

  26

  Jul

  2019

  Kerbdog w/Duellists

  Limelight 2

  Belfast

  

  Classic Cormac Battle-fronted alt. rock out Kerbdog play a rare Belfast show at the Limelight 2 on July 26.

  Releasing a string of EPs & singles, the band were Dublin's answer to Gen X rock, releasing their Alice In Chains-recalling debut in 1994 & one of the all-time Irish classic albums On The Turn three years later. Listen to 'Sally'. They had a short number of shows after the dissolution of Battle & Darragh Butler's next project Wilt, leading to a full-blown reunion and live album, Congregation in 2014. 

  Support comes from Belfast-based riffers Duellists.

  Tickets cost £19.50 from Katy's Bar & Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Fri

  26

  Jul

  2019

  Two Door Cinema Club

  Festival Big Top

  Galway

  

  Bangor-born indie pop act Two Door Cinema Club play Galway's Festival Big Top on July 26 following the June release of their new album, False Alarm.

  They released their hit-laden debut album Tourist History in 2010 through Kinsuné Records, which propelled them globally. This was followed by Beacons in 2012, Gameshow four years later, and now False Alarm - watch the video for 'Talk'. 

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced €54.15. Gates open at 8pm.

• Fri

  26

  Jul

  2019

  Bleeding Heart Pigeons

  Coughlan's Live

  Cork

  

  Experimental Limerick alternative outfit Bleeding Heart Pigeons headline upstairs at Whelan's on December 15.

  Unafraid to bring psychedelic & progressive elements into folk, pop & alt. rock composition, their music is grand in scale. Check out 'A Hallucination' from their sprawling debut album, Is, ahead of promised new music from the trio.

  Tickets cost €10 from Coughlans. Doors open at 9pm.

• Fri

  26

  Jul

  2019

  Mama's Broke

  The Cobblestone

  Dublin

  

  Canadian folk duo Mama's Broke are set to play a show at the Cobblestone on July 26.

  Drawing from old-time, Quebecois, blues, punk, Celtic, Balkan music and doom metal, they're trailblazers in the vein of Lankum. They formed in 2014, touring Europe twice, as well as numerous jaunts across North America. They won a Canadian Folk Music Award for Ensemble of the Year with 2017 debut LP, Count The Wicked. Check them out live in session.

  Tickets are available from Billetto, priced €14. Doors open at 8pm.

• Fri

  26

  Jul

  2019

  Sheerbuzz, Atticus & Happy Out

  Regional Cultural Centre

  Letterkenny

  

  Letterkenny's Regional Cultural Centre is set to host the post-Leaving Cert return of teenage rock band Sheerbuzz for an all-ages gig on July 26, as part of Earagail Arts Festival in conjuction with Why. Gigs.

  Supporting are Dublin indie rockers Atticus and Donegal post-rock outfit Happy Out.

  Admission costs €5, with tickets available from the EAF. Doors open at 7pm.

• Fri

  26

  Jul

  2019

  Autumns

  The Sound House

  Dublin

  

  Derry's Christian Donaghey, aka Autumns will bring his visceral electronic & post-punk to the Sound House for a headline show on July 26.

  He'll be performing his six track second album, Shortly After Nothing live, released through Death & Leisure Records. Check out 'Critical Nonsense'.

  Tickets cost €5 early, or €10 general admission from Resident Advisor. Doors open at 11pm as it's a late one. 

• Fri

  26

  Jul

  2019

  Olympia

  The Sound House

  Dublin

  

  Australian singer-songwriter Olympia is set to play the Sound House on July 26. She released her debut album, Self Talk in 2016, followed by this year's Flamingo. Watch the video for the cosmic pop of 'Smoke Signals'.

  Tickets are priced €13.50 and are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Fri

  26

  Jul

  2019

  Comfy Coffin, Handsome Eric & CMAT

  9 Bar @ The Workman's Club

  Dublin

  

  The 9 Bar upstairs at the Workman's Club hosts an evening of solo performances from the Dublin underground on July 26. Comfy Coffin, bedroom indie rock project Handsome Eric and CMAT all play.

  Admission costs €5 and doors open at 8pm.

• Sat

  27

  Jul

  2019

  Kerbdog w/Wolff

  Whelan's

  Dublin

  

  Classic Cormac Battle-fronted alt. rock out Kerbdog play Whelan's on July 27.

  Releasing a string of EPs & singles, the band were Dublin's answer to Gen X rock, releasing their Alice In Chains-recalling debut in 1994 & one of the all-time Irish classic albums On The Turn three years later. Listen to 'Sally'.

  Tickets cost €23 from WAV & Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Sat

  27

  Jul

  2019

  The London Astrobeat Orchestra Perform Talking Heads

  The Grand Social

  Dublin

  

  The Grand Social hosts a special performance from the London Astrobeat Orchestra in which they'll be performing the music from Talking Heads' seminal Stop Making Sense concert film.

  Hailing from West Africa, Europe & beyond, they're some of the finest musicians on the planet, and the show will feature a unique interpretation of the band's infinitely mutable Afrobeat-inspired work. Check out 'Burning Down The House'.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced €16. Doors open at 8pm.

• Sat

  27

  Jul

  2019

  Coaster 2

  Atlantic Bar & Babushka

  Portrush

  

  The second annual Coaster event takes place on July 27 at Portrush's Atlantic Bar & Babushka, and is rammed from the top down. Headlining is singer-songwriter Naomi Hamilton, aka Jealous of the Birds.Blending folk & indie rock and beyond, her debut album Parma Violets came out in 2016 - check out recent single 'Blue Eyes'.

  The lineup features a huge number of NI's finest, including fast-rising young alt. pop artist & multi-instrumentalist ROE - check out the video for 'Playground Fights' - organiser Ewen Friers' socially-charged punk-pop outfit Catalan - watch the video for 'OKA' - one of Ireland's finest electronic artists ArvoParty - check out 'D U S T'.

  Experimental jazz rock quartet Blue Whale - listen to debut album Process, Katie Richardson's Hex Hue, Limerick emo project Anna's Anchor - listen to Everybody's Welcome - indie-psych quartet Junk Drawer - watch their video for 'Year of the Sofa' - emo/power-pop act Fox Colony - watch the video for 'Supermarkets' - and singer-songwriter Beulah Kim all also share the bill.

  The day will also feature a host more live activity, including beer tasting. Tickets cost £13 from WeGotTickets. Doors open at 1pm.

• Sat

  27

  Jul

  2019

  Sun

  28

  Jul

  2019

  Josh Ritter

  National Concert Hall

  Dublin

  

  Singer-songwriter Josh Ritter plays the National Concert Hall on July 27 & 28, with the latter added due to demand.

  His new Jason Isbell-produced album was recorded at RCA's Studio A in Nashville, allowing his Americana roots to plough further than ever before. Fever Breaks is his tenth album in two decades - have a listen to 'All Some Kind of Dream'.

  Tickets cost €38 from NCH.ie. 

• Sat

  27

  Jul

  2019

  Boys Noize, Orpheu The Wizard, Logos & ELLLL

  Electric Galway

  Galway

  

  As part of the Galway International Arts Festival, Electric Galway bring influential producer & DJ Boys Noize to their venue on July 27.

  This comes as part of the venue's 7th birthday. The German label head, producer and DJ has had a glittering career and a startling ability to stay relevant despite years in the spotlight, with his distinctive electro sounds morphing over the years, seeing him collaborate with artists from Ed Banger to Lady Gaga. His most recent Boiler Room appearance seen him take a heavier approach than usual, with releases on Boys Noize Records giving more and more room to underground techno styles.

  The rooftop will be taken over by the ever-versatile Red Light Radio founder Orpheu The Wizard. Cork's incredible ELLLL - check them out on Soundcloud - and Logos both perform

  Tickets are available, priced from €15 from Resident Advisor. Things kick off at 11pm.

• Sat

  27

  Jul

  2019

  Leafcutter John, Katie Gately, Sunken Foal & DJ Kate Butler

  The Sound House

  Dublin

  

  Enthusiastic Eunuch bring another incredible bill to Dublin's Sound House on July 27. Headlining is UK-based experimental musician Leafcutter John, who utilises both folk and computer music, often using interactive programming software MAX/MSP for composition. Picked up early by Planet Mu, he's also a full-time member of Polar Bear and a sound artist, undergoing a multitude of fascinating installations and commissions for BBC Radio 3 amongst others. Check out 'Yes Come Parade With Us', from his latest, seventh album.

  American experimental electronic artist Katie Gately also performs, using computer programs to shape her voice into dense, unsettling sound constructions. Her unpredictable compositions waver between industrial collages and playful, abstract pop tunes, exhibiting an absurdist sense of humor and an ear for rhythm and melody. Following a stretch of EPs & singles, she released her debut album Colour in 2016, with the follow-up in progress. Check out short doc 'How Much Can You Feel'.

  Dunk Murphy, aka Sunken Foal, has been performing for two decades under various names. He's worked with and championed by the likes of Planet Mu, Mary Anne Hobbs, John Peel and beyond. He started releasing his Ribbon Works EP series through his own Countersunk label earlier this year, featuring multi-tracked ribbon synth arrangements recorded between 2012-2019 featuring several collaborators. DJ Kate Butler will also delve into spaced-out grooves, trippy dirges, bountiful bass & disorientating futurism. 

  Tickets cost €18.50 from Billetto. Doors open at 9pm.

• Sat

  27

  Jul

  2019

  An Evening With Kim Gordon: Body/Head & more

  Irish Museum of Modern Art

  Dublin

  

  Body/Head, the American experimental electric guitar duo comprised of Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Bill Nace, have announced a Dublin show.

  Kicking off Gordon's exhibition 'She bites her tender mind' - which runs in the building's Courtyard Galleries from July 27-November 10 - the pair will play The Irish Museum of Modern Art on July 27. The performance takes place as part of An Evening With Kim Gordon, which will also see performances from poet Elaine Kahn and guitarist Heather Leigh.

  Tickets are available from Eventbrite, priced €25.

• Sat

  27

  Jul

  2019

  Punk/Rap/BBQ for Monaghan Solidarity Dinner

  Jaja Studios

  Dublin

  

  The wonderful space that is Jaja Studios in Stoneybatter hosts a fundraiser on July 27 for the Monaghan Solidarity Dinner, which helps refugees and migrants in Ireland. 

  Performing is a list of some of the finest underground acts around, hip-hop artist Real-Kid Original, post-punk trio Extravision, Mana, grotty noise rock quartet That Snaake, folk duo The Blow-Ins, and A Clatter & Drone.

  Admission costs €10 waged or €6 unwaged. Doors open at 5pm.

   

• Sat

  27

  Jul

  2019

  Ballyhackamore Social #003

  Ballyhackamore Working Men's Club

  Belfast

  

  The third installment of East Belfast socials at the Ballyhackamore Working Mens Club sees The Night Institute DJ's joined by Touch Sensitive Records head honcho Mark Reid.

  Touch Sensitive is a Belfast-based record label that has beaten an ad-hoc, pan-genre path with it’s new and archival releases from the likes of David Holmes, Documenta & Group Zero. Studio34 deliver cinematic projections and visuals, with Foodpath taking over the outdoor yard, featuring a new rotational street food offering.

  Tickets cost £11.25 from Skiddle. Doors open at 8pm.

• Mon

  29

  Jul

  2019

  Wed

  31

  Jul

  2019

  Billy Bragg

  Whelan's

  Dublin

  

  Legendary English voice of protest Billy Bragg is set to bring his One Step Forward, Two Steps Back show to Whelan's on July 29, 30 & 31.

  The tour will see Bragg perform three unique shows on consecutive nights in each town. The first performance will feature Bragg's 35-year-spanning current set, the following night will see him erform songs from his first three albums: his punk rock debut Life’s a Riot with Spy Vs Spy (1983), Brewing Up with Billy Bragg (1984) and Talking with the Taxman about Poetry (1986). His third performance, will see Bragg perform songs from his second three albums: Workers Playtime (1988), Don't Try This at Home (1991) and the back-to-basics William Bloke(1996).

  Tickets are available here, priced €35 for a single night, and €95 for all three. Doors open at 8pm.

• Mon

  29

  Jul

  2019

  A 1000 Days Gone, Surf Green, John Andrews Band and Adam Grant & The Open Doors

  The Pavilion

  Belfast

  

  Alt rock act A 1000 Days Gone headline the next SONI show at the Pavilion.

  Sharing the bill are alt punks Surf Green, intriguing singer-songwriter John Andrews with full band, and Adam Grant & The Open Doors.

  Admission costs £5 and doors open at 8.30pm.

• Wed

  31

  Jul

  2019

  Qujaku w/The Contact High

  The Sound House

  Dublin

  

  Heavy Japanese psych rock quartet Qujaku are set to play The Sound House on July 31. 

  Formed in 2013, they're recorded a small number of releases available on Bandcamp, their outright debut LP coming out last year. Feedback-laden, repetitious, apocalyptic & ambient, check them out live.

  Supporting are psychedelic post-punk outfit The Contact High - watch the video for 'Low'.

  Tickets are available from Billetto, priced €15. Doors open at 8pm.

• Thu

  01

  Aug

  2019

  Lime Cordiale

  The Sound House

  Dublin

  

  Australia is the current indie jam hotspot, and Sydney duo Lime Cordiale are the next act from its surf school to emerge, playing the Sound House on August 1.

  Brothers Oli and Louis Leimbach look set to follow up last year's debut Permanent Vacation by the end of 2019. The pair knead funk, folk, synthwave into their sun-kissed indie pop - check out 'Money'.

  Tickets cost €15 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Thu

  01

  Aug

  2019

  A Burial At Sea, Mob Wife & Ferals

  Zool HQ

  Belfast

  

  Liverpool-based post-rock quartet A Burial At Sea play Zool Records HQ at the Westlink Enterprise Centre to kick off their Irish tour The act are a touring machine, with three members from Mid-Ulster. Check their latest EP out ...And The Sum of Its Parts.

  Sharing the bill are Belfast post-hardcore indie rock trio Mob Wife - check out their excellent latest release Captain Care A Lot / Hellsong - and math-rock trio Ferals - watch them play 'TwoSeventyOne' in session.

  Doors open at 8pm.

• Fri

  02

  Aug

  2019

  Sun

  04

  Aug

  2019

  All Together Now 2019

  Curraghmore Estate

  Waterford

  

  The National have been confirmed to headline the second edition of Waterford festival All Together Now, which runs from August 2-4.

  This year's event will feature 16 stages that incorporate music, spoken word, poetry, plus plenty of arts & crafts. Many more announcements are set to come.

  Early tickets are priced €199.50, before going up to €208, available here. 

• Fri

  02

  Aug

  2019

  A Burial At Sea, Mob Wife, SHŌTO & Frans

  Bennigan's

  Derry

  

  Liverpool-based post-rock quartet A Burial At Sea are set to headline Bennigan's on August 2. The act are a touring machine, with two members from Mid-Ulster. Check their latest EP out ...And The Sum of Its Parts.

  Sharing the bill are Belfast post-hardcore indie rock trio Mob Wife - check out their excellent latest release Captain Care A Lot / Hellsong - post-hardcore trio SHŌTO and mathy post-punks Frans.

  Tickets cost £5, and doors open at 9pm.

• Fri

  02

  Aug

  2019

  Hundred Year Old Man w/Skypilot & Elder Druid

  Voodoo

  Belfast

  

  Leed post-metal sludge-doom outfit Hundred Year Old Man make their debut Belfast performance on August 2 at Voodoo. Check out their crushing 2018 album Breaching.

  Supporting are groove & prog-hued outfit Skypilot and occult-laced stoner-doom act Elder Druid, who release their second album later this year. Check out 'Witchdoctor'.

  Admission costs £7 and doors open at 8pm.

• Sat

  03

  Aug

  2019

  Monolith Festival 2019

  Cyprus Avenue

  Cork

  

  Cork all-day metal festival Monolith takes place this year at Cyprus Avenue on August 3. Confirmed so far are Welsh death metal trio Desecration, their fellow countrymen, Sodomized Cadaver and Irish dark ambient & drone-tinged black metallers From The Bogs Of Aughiska.

• Sat

  03

  Aug

  2019

  Bombay Bicycle Club

  Cork Opera House

  Cork

  

  It's five years since their Novello-winning last album, but Bombay Bicycle Club are back, set to play Cork Opera House on August 3 following their set at All Together Now.

  Tickets cost €30 from Cork Opera House & Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.

• Tue

  06

  Aug

  2019

  Stronger In Numbers: Hex Hue & Reevah

  St. Martin's Church, Newtownards Road

  Belfast

  

  As part of the EastSide Arts festival, Belfast performer Katie Richardson's new musical project, Hex Hue, is set to headline East Belfast's St. Martin's Church on August 6. Incorporating Scandinavian pop & percussive electronica into 60s girl groups and indie, Hex Hue is optimistic, technicolour alt. pop. 

  Joining her is fast-rising young Derry indie-folk songstress Reevah. Check her out live in session.

  Tickets are available here, priced £12, or £10 concessions. Doors open at 8pm.

• Tue

  06

  Aug

  2019

  Ghost Office, Hales Lake & Buí

  McHugh's Basement

  Belfast

  

  Post-punk indie rock trio Ghost Office headline the next Sizeable Bear show at McHugh's on August 6 - check out their Desire Lines EP. 

  Supporting are Dublin-based folk noiseniks Hales Lake in their debut northern show, with Josh Healy-led indie rock/power pop outfit Buí opening - watch the incredible video for their latest single 'Something Else To Talk About'.

  Admission costs £5. Doors open at 8pm.

• Wed

  07

  Aug

  2019

  The Dwarves w/The Bonnevilles & Mosmo Strange

  Voodoo

  Belfast

  

  Chicago garage-punk outfit The Dwarves play Voodoo on August 7. Formed in the mid 80s, while they're broadly a punk band, have taken in elements of hardcore, surf rock, hip-hop and beyond, and are a beloved bastion of punk rock ethics. Have a listen to 'Anybody Out There?'.

  Supporting comes from whiskey-loving thrashy garage-blues duo The Bonnevilles - watch the video for '10'000' - and stoner-tinged alt. rock quartet Mosmo Strange.

  Doors open at 8pm.

• Thu

  08

  Aug

  2019

  Russian Circles

  Button Factory

  Dublin

  

  U:mack & Aiken have combined forces to bring progressive, sludgy post-metal trio Russian Circles back to Dublin, playing The Button Factory on August 8.

  Formed in Chicago in 2004, their debut album Enter is a classic of the genre, and each subsequent record has built upon the last. This show accompanies the release of their latest album, Blood Year, through Sargent House.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced at €20. Doors open at 7.30pm.

• Thu

  08

  Aug

  2019

  Oren Ambarchi

  The Sound House

  Dublin

  

  Guitar-based composer & multi-instrumentalist Oren Ambarchi plays the Sound House in an Enthusiastic Eunuch performance on August 8.

  Focusing mainly on the exploration of guitar, Ambarchi routes its signal through processors and effects, manipulating to the point of abstraction. He has performed and collaborated with the likes of Keiji Haino, Fennesz, Dave Grohl, John Zorn, Jim O'Rourke, and has regularly worked with Sunn O))) since 2004. Check out Hence One, with Jim O'Rourke & U-zhaan.

  Tickets cost €16.50 from Billetto. Doors open at 8pm.

• Thu

  08

  Aug

  2019

  An Evening With: Electric Octopus w/Sound of Smoke

  Bello Bar

  Dublin

  

  Groovefinder generals & Belfast's premier jam band Electric Octopus return to the Irish gigging circuit following a lengthy European tour and some time away. They kick off a short run at Dublin's Bello Bar on August 8.

  They having over a full working week of recorded output which has incredibly amassed streaming figures in the millions. In 2018, they went on a month-long European tour, played Portugal's Sonic Blast Festival and followed that up with six weeks this Spring. Blending funk, blues, psychedelia, and the unfuckwithable alchemy of Tyrell Black, Dale Hughes & Guy Hetherington, check out the recent Smile.

  Supporting are psychedelic soul rock outfit Sound of Smoke from Freiburg, Germany.

  Tickets cost €5.50 from Eventbrite and doors open at 8pm.

• Fri

  09

  Aug

  2019

  The Human League

  Custom House Square

  Belfast

  

  Returning for the first time in years, classic Sheffield synth-pop act The Human League play Custom House Square on August 9.

  Formed in the late 70s by computer programmers Ian Craig Marsh & Martyn Ware, they became the sound of the 80s electro-pop movement and influencing a countless number of huge acts today. 1981's Dare remains one of the 80s' ubiquitous, era-defining albums.

  Tickets cost £27.50 from Ticketmaster. Gates open at 6pm.

• Fri

  09

  Aug

  2019

  Russian Circles

  Roisin Dubh

  Galway

  

  U:mack & Aiken have combined forces to bring progressive, sludgy post-metal trio Russian Circles back to Dublin, playing Galway's Roisin Dubh on August 9.

  Formed in Chicago in 2004, their debut album Enter is a classic of the genre, and each subsequent record has built upon the last. This show accompanies the release of their latest album, Blood Year, through Sargent House.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced at €23. Doors open at 8pm.

• Fri

  09

  Aug

  2019

  Kitt Philippa, Beauty Sleep, Sonja Sleator & Gemma Bradley

  Big Top, C.S. Lewis Square

  Belfast

  

  As part of the EastSide Arts Festival, C.S. Lewis Square hosts a night of the finest Belfast-based alternative pop artists, headed by the NI Music Prize-winning Kitt Philippa. Check out their latest single, 'You'.

  Woozy Belfast indie-pop trio Beauty Sleep have just released their long-awaited debut album Be Kind - check them out on Soundcloud - Belfast singer-songwriter Sonja Sleator plays, following her third EP, Violent Strawberry - check out the video for 'Pour The Vodka' - and fast-rising soul-pop songstress Gemma Bradley.

  Tickets are available here, priced £10. Doors open at 8pm.

• Fri

  09

  Aug

  2019

  Sun

  11

  Aug

  2019

  We've Only Just Begun

  Whelan's

  Dublin

  

  Whelan's holds its second annual We've Only Just Begun festival, which is set to run from August 9-11. The nightly breakdowns are as follows:

  Friday 9 August
  Wyvern Lingo, Elkae, APRIL, Toshin, Lydia Ford, Kynsy

  Saturday 10 August
  ROE, Cherym, Beauty Sleep, Havvk, Laura Duff, Naoise Roo

  Sunday 11 August
  Soda Blonde, Ailbhe Reddy, Jackie Beverly, Sacred Skin, Elkin, Fia Moon

  Tickets are available from WAV Tickets, priced €10 per night, or €20 for the full weekend. Doors open at 7.30pm.

• Fri

  09

  Aug

  2019

  An Evening With: Electric Octopus w/Sound of Smoke

  Voodoo

  Belfast

  

  Groovefinder generals & Belfast's premier jam band Electric Octopus return to the Irish gigging circuit following a lengthy European tour and some time away. They play Belfast's Voodoo on August 9.

  They having over a full working week of recorded output which has incredibly amassed streaming figures in the millions. In 2018, they went on a month-long European tour, played Portugal's Sonic Blast Festival and followed that up with six weeks this Spring. Blending funk, blues, psychedelia, and the unfuckwithable alchemy of Tyrell Black, Dale Hughes & Guy Hetherington, check out the recent Smile.

  Supporting are psychedelic soul rock outfit Sound of Smoke from Freiburg, Germany.

  Tickets cost £5.80 from Eventbrite and doors open at 8pm.

• Fri

  09

  Aug

  2019

  Plain Sailing: Carlton Doom (Garage Set

  White's Tavern

  Belfast

  

  Following his Boiler Room debut at AVA earlier this year, Carlton Doom will be spinning garage in the intimate White's Tavern for Plain Sailing. One of our 19 for '19, Chris Hanna is one of Ireland's finest on the decks.

  Tickets cost £5 from Eventbrite. Doors open at 9pm.

• Sat

  10

  Aug

  2019

  Richard Thompson [Solo]

  Vicar Street

  Dublin

  

  London folk rock icon Richard Thompson OBE returns for a short run of solo acoustic performances in Ireland, kicking off at Vicar Street on August 10. 

  Influential across the entire musical spectrum for his contributions to folk, rock and alternative music, he earned his recording chops with Fairport Convention. 

  Among his finest albums are 1974's I Want To See the Bright Lights Tonight, recorded alongside his wife Linda, as well as their run of '70s albums until their split, documented on Turn Out The Lights. His hybrid picking, alternate tunings, droning techniques and preference for Stratocasters have been hallmarks of his sound over the years, and last year returned with acclaimed 19th studio album, 13 Rivers. 

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced at €37.50. Doors open at 7.30pm.

• Sat

  10

  Aug

  2019

  Russian Circles

  Limelight 2

  Belfast

  

  Solid Choice Industries and the Limelight have combined forces to bring progressive, sludgy post-metal trio Russian Circles back to Belfast on August 10.

  Formed in Chicago in 2004, their debut album Enter is a classic of the genre, and each subsequent record has built upon the last. This show accompanies the release of their latest album, Blood Year, through Sargent House.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced at £18.50. Doors open at 7pm.

• Sat

  10

  Aug

  2019

  General Fiasco w/The Mannerly Hoods

  The Empire Music Hall

  Belfast

  

  Mid-Ulster-born, Belfast-based former indie kings General Fiasco return for a reunion outing at the Empire on August 10.

  The band, who gained some serious popularity in the UK indie scene with their two albums, ultimately getting featured in the likes of The Inbetweeners, have played together and apart in various guises in Belfast bands over the years since their dissolution, becoming a real institution of the city. Listen to 'Ever So Shy'.

  Supporting are indie duo The Mannerly Hoods.

  Tickets cost £12, available from Ticketmaster and the Empire box office. Doors open at 8.30pm.

• Sat

  10

  Aug

  2019

  DJ Assault & Cignol

  The Sound House

  Dublin

  

  Detroit's DJ Assault of Jefferson Ave. LLC is set to bring his ghetto-house, electro-tech & hip-hop to Dublin's Sound House for Out To Lunch on August 10 in a night of accelerated funk.

  Supporting is Inchicore's Cignol in a live set.

  Tickets, priced €15, are available from Eventbrite. Doors open at 10.30pm.

• Sat

  10

  Aug

  2019

  Seoda Summer Party 2019

  Dolans Warehouse

  Limerick

  

  Limerick promotion Seoda Shows holds its 2019 Summer Party at Dolan's on August 10, featuring a cast of some of Ireland's finest acts. Headlining are Cork psych act The Altered Hours - watch them play 'Open Wide'.

  Making up the stellar bill are Candice Gordon, PowPig, The Claque, Silverbacks, The Wha and Paddy Hanna.

  Tickets cost €10 from Dolans.ie or in Dolans itself. Doors open at 6pm.

• Sun

  11

  Aug

  2019

  Gerry Cinnamon

  Custom House Square

  Belfast

  

  One of Scotland's most successful independent artists Gerry Cinnamon returns to Belfast on August 11 to play Custom House Square after his sold out Ulster Hall Show.

  Off the back of winning several Scottish Alternative Music Awards for self-produced & released debut album Erratic Cinema, Cinnamon has earned an incredible live reputation, selling out his recent shows immediately. Check out the indie folk act live at Glasgow's TRNSMT.

  Tickets cost £27.50 from Ticketmaster.

• Sun

  11

  Aug

  2019

  Richard Thompson [Solo]

  Ulster Hall

  Belfast

  

  London folk rock icon Richard Thompson OBE returns for a short run of solo acoustic performances in Ireland, playing Ulster Hall on August 11.

  Influential across the entire musical spectrum for his contributions to folk, rock and alternative music, he earned his recording chops with Fairport Convention. 

  Among his finest albums are 1974's I Want To See the Bright Lights Tonight, recorded alongside his wife Linda, as well as their run of '70s albums until their split, documented on Turn Out The Lights. His hybrid picking, alternate tunings, droning techniques and preference for Stratocasters have been hallmarks of his sound over the years, and last year returned with acclaimed 19th studio album, 13 Rivers. 

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced at £30. Doors open at 7pm.

• Sun

  11

  Aug

  2019

  An Evening With: Electric Octopus w/Sound of Smoke & The Barbiturates

  Bennigan's

  Derry

  

  Groovefinder generals & Belfast's premier jam band Electric Octopus return to the Irish gigging circuit following a lengthy European tour and some time away. They finish up a short run of dates at Derry's Bennigans on August 11.

  They having over a full working week of recorded output which has incredibly amassed streaming figures in the millions. In 2018, they went on a month-long European tour, played Portugal's Sonic Blast Festival and followed that up with six weeks this Spring. Blending funk, blues, psychedelia, and the unfuckwithable alchemy of Tyrell Black, Dale Hughes & Guy Hetherington, check out the recent Smile.

  Supporting are psychedelic soul rock outfit Sound of Smoke from Freiburg, Germany and Derry cultlike psych outfit The Barbiturates.

  Admission is free and doors open at 8pm.

• Mon

  12

  Aug

  2019

  Eris 136199 & Zeropunkt

  The Fumbally Stables

  Dublin

  

  The Improvised Music Company hold a double-header at Fumbally Stables on August 12. Eris 136199 is the corporeal, cyborg virtuosity of constructor and guitarist Han-earl Park; the noisy, unruly complexity of composer, computer artist and guitarist Nick Didkovsky; and the melodic logic of composer and saxophonist Catherine Sikora.

  Dublin-based Zeropunkt are freely-improvised, expressivist psychedelic with the digressive energies of free jazz and no-wave. Although performed with complete spontaneity, they at times recall the likes of Faust, Alice Coltrane or the Contortions. Check out recent track 'Bitch Nails'.

  Tickets cost €13 from Eventbrite. Doors open at 8pm.

• Tue

  13

  Aug

  2019

  Richard Thompson [Solo]

  Town Hall Theatre

  Galway

  

  London folk rock icon Richard Thompson OBE returns for a short run of solo acoustic performances in Ireland, playing Galway's Town Hall Theatre on August 13.

  Influential across the entire musical spectrum for his contributions to folk, rock and alternative music, he earned his recording chops with Fairport Convention. 

  Among his finest albums are 1974's I Want To See the Bright Lights Tonight, recorded alongside his wife Linda, as well as their run of '70s albums until their split, documented on Turn Out The Lights. His hybrid picking, alternate tunings, droning techniques and preference for Stratocasters have been hallmarks of his sound over the years, and last year returned with acclaimed 19th studio album, 13 Rivers. 

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced at €36.20. Doors open at 7pm.

• Tue

  13

  Aug

  2019

  Durand Jones & The Indications

  The Grand Social

  Dublin

  

  R&B/soul outfit Durand Jones & the Indications play The Grand Social on August 13.

  Heavily influenced by classics like Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions, the young students of 70s soul look outwardly at the current climate to deliver something wholly appropriate for our time. Watch the video for recent single 'Morning In America'.

  Tickets cost €17.50 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.

• Tue

  13

  Aug

  2019

  Leisure Theory

  Bennigan's

  Derry

  

  Having recently released debut EP This Is My Password, Manchester-based, Derry-born Jake Smith brings his electronic project, Leisure Theory, to Bennigan's on August 13.

  Support comes from verb-soaked alt. folk singer-songwriter Joel Harkin and Belfast electronic act Radiant Silvergun.

  Admission costs £5. 

• Wed

  14

  Aug

  2019

  Killing Joke

  The Academy

  Dublin

  

  Industrial post-punk pioneers Killing Joke return to the Academy on August 14.

  They released their debut album, Killing Joke, in 1980, followed by the similarly excellent What's THIS For...! before a gradual shift into more commercial music. Fronted by Jaz Coleman, they described their sound as 'the sound of the earth vomiting' and 'tension music' to soundtrack the atomic age. They've influenced bands from Nirvana to My Bloody Valentine, releasing a highly successful second self-titled album in 2002 with Dave Grohl behind the kit. To great success they've run the gamut from crushing industrial, through to new wave synth-pop. The current lineup features all four original members, and are a visceral, repetitious tour de force.

  Tickets cost €27.50 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Fri

  16

  Aug

  2019

  Sun

  18

  Aug

  2019

  Another Love Story 2019

  Killon Manor

  Co. Meath

  

  Hands down of the country’s finest small summer festivals, the incomparably scenic and always wonderfully curated Another Love Story will return to Killon Manor in Co. Meath across August 16-18.

  The full line-up features Dowry, The Redneck Manifesto, AE Mak, Junior Brother, Szun Waves, Maria Somerville, Kobina, Christian Loffler and many more, it's arguably their strongest and most electric bill to date. See it below. A self-proclaimed "summer celebration of music, art, discussion, food, fun & frolics”, the festival’s line-up will be announced over the coming weeks and months.

  Tickets are available from Eventbrite.

• Fri

  16

  Aug

  2019

  The Murder Capital

  The Button Factory

  Dublin

  

  One of the most hotly-tipped bands coming out of Ireland right now, indie-punks The Murder Capital, are set to play a headline show at the Button Factory on August 16. This coincides with the release of their debut album, When I Have Fears, recorded by Flood - known for the likes of PJ Harvey & New Order. Watch the video for 'Green & Blue'.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.

• Fri

  16

  Aug

  2019

  Rory Nellis Single Launch

  The Sunflower Bar

  Belfast

  

  Master songcrafter Rory Nellis is set to launch his new single with a show at the Sunflower Bar on August 16. Supporting is Philip Watts d'Alton. 

  Tickets cost £10 from Eventbrite. Doors open at 8pm.

• Sat

  17

  Aug

  2019

  Broken Social Scene

  Vicar Street

  Dublin

  

  Canadian alternative rock collective Broken Social Scene return to Dublin after last year's sold out show, playing Vicar Street on August 17.

  Containing experimental, noisy & baroque pop elements, the collective fell under the post-rock ideology early on, breaking through with You Forgot It in People. Their collective featured which featured a massively extended lineup in addition to the band's core members. Their last album, Hug of Thunder, was nominated for a JUNO Award, and this date accompanies the release of new EP Let's Try The After Vol. 1. Check out new single 'Can't Find My Heart'.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Sat

  17

  Aug

  2019

  THVS 'Palisades' Single Launch w/Conjecture 42 & Gas Hands

  Limelight 2

  Belfast

  

  Riff-rockers THVS launch new single 'Palisades' with a show at the Limelight 2 on August 17 - check them out on Bandcamp. Supporting are Conjecture 42 and Gas Hands.

  Admission costs £5 and doors open at 5pm.

• Mon

  19

  Aug

  2019

  Foo Fighters

  Boucher Road Playing Fields

  Belfast

  

  Six years on from making their debut at the same festival as part of their 2012 Wasting Light tour, Foo Fighters will play Belfast's Boucher Road Playing Fields for T Vital on August 19.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Gates open at 4pm.

• Mon

  19

  Aug

  2019

  Foo Fighters w/Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes and Hot Milk

  RDS Arena

  Dublin

  

  Two days after their headline show at Tennent's Vital in Belfast, Foo Fighters will play Dublin's RDS on August 21. Maybe the biggest touring rock band in the world, they're always a brilliant show.

  Supporting are punk outfit Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes and Hot Milk.

  Tickets are now sold out, but resales are available on Ticketmaster. Gates open at 5pm.

• Tue

  20

  Aug

  2019

  Madness

  Custom House Square

  Belfast

  

  Ska legends Madness return to Belfast to play Custom House Square on August 20.

  Formed in the mid-70s, they're one of the UK's best-selling acts of all time and the most successful of the two-tone ska movement. They're currently touring best-of compilation Full House with six of their seven classic lineup members, so expect a full-scale career retrospective.

  Admission costs £30 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 6pm.

• Tue

  20

  Aug

  2019

  The Chats

  Limelight 2

  Belfast

  

  Self-described pub-punk shed-rock trio The Chats headline the Limelight 2 on August 20.

  Another explosive Australian band, watch the video for 'Smoko' from their second EP. They're set to release their debut album later in the year.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Wed

  21

  Aug

  2019

  The Chats

  The Academy Green Room

  Dublin

  

  Self-described pub-punk shed-rock trio The Chats headline the Green Room @ The Academy on August 21.

  Another explosive Australian band, watch the video for 'Smoko' from their second EP. They're set to release their debut album later in the year.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced €17.45. Doors open at 7pm.

• Thu

  22

  Aug

  2019

  Post Malone

  RDS Arena

  Dublin

  

  One of the world's biggest hip-hop stars Post Malone plays the RDS on August 22.

  The multiplatinum Texas-based rapper has been a global sensation, both critically and commercially, being commended for blending genres and ultimately charted nine songs in the top 20 of the US Hot 100. His second album, Beerbongs & Bentleys, came out in 2018 - watch the video for 'Better Now'.

  Tickets are available from €75.75 from Ticketmaster. Gates open at 6pm.

• Thu

  22

  Aug

  2019

  Wand

  The Sound House

  Dublin

  

  Psychedelia-infused experimental rock quintet Wand play the Sound House on August 22.

  Fronted by singer & guitarist Corey Hanson, the band started from stoner, garage & noise rock beginnings alongside the likes of Ty Segall, having shifted drastically with each album. Their fifth, titled Laughing Matter, came out in April, and is their most ruminative yet, recalling recent Radiohead. Watch them Live on KEXP.

  Tickets cost €16 from Ticketmaster. Doors at 7.30pm.

• Thu

  22

  Aug

  2019

  The Staves

  First Bangor Church

  Bangor

  

  British indie-folk sister trio The Staves are to play First Bangor Church on August 22 as part of the Open House Festival.

  Emily, Jessica & Camilla Staveley-Taylor began performing open nights in their native Watford but eventually attracted some attention. They released their 2012 debut album Dead & Born & Grown to acclaim, and have grown in maturity since then, releasing several EPs, live albums & LPs, with a strong Laurel Canyon influence.

  Supporting is electro-pop artist Fiona O'Kane, aka Larks.

  Tickets, priced at £29.50, are available here. Doors open at 8pm, and it's a fully-seated show.

• Thu

  22

  Aug

  2019

  Bleeding Heart Pigeons & Arborist

  The Duncairn

  Belfast

  

  Experimental Limerick alternative outfit Bleeding Heart Pigeons headline Belfast's Duncairn on August 22.

  Unafraid to bring psychedelic & progressive elements into modern folk, pop & alt. rock compositions, their music is grand in scale. Check out 'A Hallucination' from their sprawling debut album, Is, ahead of their second album.

  Supporting is subtle folk master Mark McCambridge's Arborist in a rare solo outing.

  Admission costs £8.50 - tickets available here - and it's a BYO event. Doors open at 7.45pm.

• Thu

  22

  Aug

  2019

  Seedhead Arts Presents: Blue Whale & Sister Ghost

  Black Box

  Belfast

  

  Experimental jazz rock quartet Blue Whale are set to headline the Black Box for a free Seedhead Arts show on August 22. Listen to their phenomenal debut LP Process, which placed at second on our 2018 albums of the year.

  Supporting are the Shannon O'Neill-led alt punk quartet Sister Ghost - check out the video for 'Backwards'. 

  Admission is completely free and doors open at 8pm.

• Fri

  23

  Aug

  2019

  Stiff Little Fingers

  The Academy

  Dublin

  

  Belfast punk legends Stiff Little Fingers play Dublin's Academy on August 23.

  Stiff Little Fingers are hugely responsible for enabling and encouraging a voice of dissonance against the divisions caused by the Troubles, as their near-perfect debut Inflammable Material remains one of the finest to emerge from Northern Ireland - not to mention it was the first independently-released album to make the UK charts.

  Tickets cost €25 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Fri

  23

  Aug

  2019

  Villagers

  First Bangor Church

  Bangor

  

  Villagers are set to play this year’s Open House Festival in Bangor on August 23. Doubling up as the only Northern Irish date on the band’s current European tour, Conor O’Brien and co. will play in First Bangor church (a new venue for the festival this year) on Friday, August 23.

  “We’re thrilled to be bringing Villagers to Bangor for this year’s festival,” said Kieran Gilmore, Open House Director, “and First Bangor Church will be the perfect setting for this very special concert. Dating back to the 1830s, it’s one of the town's most beautiful and historic churches with a circular auditorium, wooden balcony and divine acoustics.

  “The gig will be a full band show finishing at 10pm,” he continued, “leaving people plenty of time to check out the local pubs and help support our night time economy. But for those that need to leave town earlier, the last train to Belfast departs from Bangor station at 10.27pm.” Listen to 'A Trick of the Light', taken from his latest album.

  Tickets, priced £29.50, are available here.

• Fri

  23

  Aug

  2019

  Wand

  Ulster Sports Club

  Belfast

  

  Psychedelia-infused experimental rock quintet Wand play Belfast's Ulster Sports Club on August 23.

  Fronted by singer & guitarist Corey Hanson, the band started from stoner, garage & noise rock beginnings alongside the likes of Ty Segall, having shifted drastically with each album. Their fifth, titled Laughing Matter, came out in April, and is their most ruminative yet, recalling recent Radiohead. Watch them Live on KEXP.

  Tickets cost £11 from Ticketweb. Doors at 8.30pm.

• Sat

  24

  Aug

  2019

  Stiff Little Fingers, New Model Army, Therapy? & The Toy Dolls

  Custom House Square

  Belfast

  

  Back for the third edition of Putting The Fast In Belfast, iconic & still excellent live band Stiff Little Fingers headline Custom House Square in their hometown on August 24 with a fantastic supporting cast.

  Stiff Little Fingers are hugely responsible for enabling and encouraging a voice of dissonance against the divisions caused by the Troubles, as their near-perfect debut Inflammable Material remains one of the finest to emerge from Northern Ireland - not to mention it was the first independently-released album to make the UK charts.

  Supporting are Bradford post-punk legends New Model Army, Downpatrick alt. metal legends act Therapy? and classic English punks The Toy Dolls. The ineffable Terri Hooley will also DJ the event.

  Tickets cost £27 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 6pm.

• Sun

  25

  Aug

  2019

  Feel My Bicep: BICEP [DJ], KiNK [Live], Hammer & more

  Custom House Square

  Belfast

  

  One of the biggest electronic outfits worldwide, the Belfast-born, London-based Bicep are set to curate a Shine for their biggest ever Feel My Bicep event on August 25 at Custom House Square.

  In 2018, the duo debuted at Coachella, played Glasto, Pitchfork, Primavera and all the big names. An immersive live show, they're placed amongst the visuals for a pulsing, visceral sense of togetherness. Watch the video for 'Glue'.

  Techno live act KiNK performs, as does rising star Hammer, with more to be announced.

  Tickets are priced £30 from Ticketmaster. Gates open at 6pm

• Sun

  25

  Aug

  2019

  The Specials

  The Seafront

  Bangor

  

  The greatest ska band of them all, 2-Tone legends The Specials, play Bangor's Seafront on August 25 as part of the Open House Festival.

  Reuniting in 2009, they've been back for a decade now, selling out & garnering live acclaim at every turn, the seven-piece Coventry outfit combined the disaffection of punk with reggae in the cultural melting pot of their 70s environ. They were over within two years, but left 'Ghost Town' as a swan song. This is a must-see. Listen to new single 'Vote For Me'.

  Tickets cost £45 and are available here.

• Mon

  26

  Aug

  2019

  Tue

  27

  Aug

  2019

  Beirut

  Vicar Street

  Dublin

  

  Returning for his first Irish shows in 7 years, Beirut is set to play Vicar Street on August 26 & 27.

  Masterminded by Zach Condon, Beirut's fifth album, Gallipoli, came out at the start of February, marking an new understated, nostalgic turn for the act - watch the video for 'Landslide'.

  Tickets are priced from €37.50 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Thu

  29

  Aug

  2019

  Percolator & The Altered Hours

  Whelan's

  Dublin

  

  In one of the finest double headers Ireland will see this year, cosmische experimental trio Percolator and Cork psych outfit The Altered Hours play Whelans' main room on August 29.

  Both bands are among the finest live acts on the island - check out the video for Percolator's 'Crab Supernova' taken off Sestra, our Irish album of 2017, and 'Over The Void' from Altered Hours' most recent EP, On My Tongue.

  Tickets are available here, priced €14 Doors open at 8pm.

• Fri

  30

  Aug

  2019

  Four Tet, Barely Legal & more

  The Telegraph Building

  Belfast

  

  Kieran Hebden, aka one of the century's finest & most influential DJs and producers Four Tet, is set to play Shine at the Telegraph Building on August 30.

  Sliding effortlessly between cosmic jazz, deep house, moody techno, innovative hip-hop as well as floor-filling bangers, Four Tet is one of the most ably-handed of his ilk. To be trusted to remix the likes of Burial, Radiohead and Lana Del Rey is no mean feat, so trust us when we say this is one of Belfast's most unmissable events of the summer.

  One of the fastest rising DJs in the UK, Chloe Robinson, aka Barely Legal brings house, garage, grime & d'n'b expertise to the bill - check her on Soundcloud - with more acts to be announced.

  Limited early bird tickets are available, priced £20 - access here - and general admission costs £25, with tickets available from Ticketmaster, Shine & Katy's Bar. Gates open at 9.30pm.

• Fri

  30

  Aug

  2019

  Slouch, Cruiser & Not I

  Anseo

  Dublin

  

  Three of our absolute favourite DIY purveyors of scuzz in the land gather at Anseo on August 30. Headlining are one of Irelands most multi-faceted rock bands, seasick psychogroovers Slouch - listen to the phenomenal 'Day Half'.

  Sharing the bill are Limerick second wave emo-tinged indie rock quartet Cruiser - watch the video for 'No More Parties' from their forthcoming second album and telepathic noise-punk duo Not I - formerly Nervvs, check them out on Bandcamp.

  Admission costs €7.

• Wed

  04

  Sep

  2019

  The Last Podcast on the Left

  Vicar Street

  Dublin

  

  Spanning everything from Jeffrey Dahmer, werewolves and Jonestown to iconic hauntings, the history of war crimes and more, Last Podcast on the Left has established itself as a supreme go-to for all things horror in the world of podcasting.

  Hosted by Ben Kissel, Marcus Parks and Henry Zebrowski, the series will stop off at Dublin’s Vicar Street for a live show on September 4th. 

  Tickets cost €30.00 from Ticketmaster. Things kick off at 8.30pm.

• Thu

  05

  Sep

  2019

  Dylan Moran's 'Dr Cosmos'

  University Concert Hall

  Limerick

  

  Have a dose of musings on misery, love & politics as Dylan Moran returns with new show Dr Cosmos for a few shows in his homeland. He performs at Limerick University Concert Hall on September 5.

• Thu

  05

  Sep

  2019

  K-Trap

  The Academy 2

  Belfast

  

  South London drill & trap artist K Trap brings his frenetic, electro inspired music to Ireland, playing the Academy 2 on September 5. Watch the video for 'Mask Off'.

  Tickets cost €15.45 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Thu

  05

  Sep

  2019

  Shrug Life, The Deadlians & Robbie Stickland

  Upstairs @ Whelan's

  Dublin

  

  Famously witty Dublin indie rock outfit Shrug Life, whose immense lyrical prowess has them as one of our favourites on the island, headline upstairs at Whelan's on September 5.

  They recently launched their new single '2009'//'You're Such A Good Looking Woman' - their masterful biographical warning tale of weed-fuelled psychosis and the Joe Dolan cover that's been winning over crowds for the past year. Watch the video for '2009'.

  Dublin misanthropic folk chroniclers The Deadlians support - listen on Bandcamp - as well as Robbie Stickland, aka Spongebob Eyelashes - listen to 'Existing Is Hard'.

  Admission costs €10. Doors open at 8pm.

• Fri

  06

  Sep

  2019

  Sat

  07

  Sep

  2019

  Dylan Moran's 'Dr Cosmos'

  Cork Opera House

  Cork

  

  Have a dose of musings on misery, love & politics as Dylan Moran returns with new show Dr Cosmos for a few shows in his homeland. He plays Cork Opera House on September 6 & 7.

  Tickets are available here.

• Fri

  06

  Sep

  2019

  Mclusky* w/New Pagans & Junk Drawer

  Voodoo

  Belfast

  

  Mclusky were a band between 1999 and 2005, in which time they made a few friends and three albums. Slow-forward 14 years and, thanks to the uncanny pull of nostalgia and gravity, they have made more friends but no more albums. 

  Originally persuaded to reform – like ham – to help save a local music venue and for other vaguely charitable reasons, Mclusky* is the band but with Damien Sayell of The St. Pierre Snake Invasion (who incidentally have an album out this year) playing bass and singing and is loads better (technical term) than it used to be, nostalgia be twatted. They're set to play Belfast on September 6 at Voodoo. To Hell With Good Intentions.

  Support comes from post-punk/alt. rock outfit New Pagans - check out 'Bloody Soil' - and discordant Belfast indie rock quartet Junk Drawer - watch the video for 'Year of the Sofa' - as well as DJ duties from ourselves. 
  
  Tickets cost £15 and can be bought from Eventbrite. Doors open at 8pm.

• Sat

  07

  Sep

  2019

  Mclusky* w/Junk Drawer & Slouch

  The Workman's Club

  Dublin

  

  Mclusky were a band between 1999 and 2005, in which time they made a few friends and three albums. Slow-forward 14 years and, thanks to the uncanny pull of nostalgia and gravity, they have made more friends but no more albums.

  Originally persuaded to reform – like ham – to help save a local music venue and for other vaguely charitable reasons, Mclusky* is the band but with Damien Sayell of The St. Pierre Snake Invasion (who incidentally have an album out this year) playing bass and singing and is loads better (technical term) than it used to be, nostalgia be twatted. They're set to play their first ever Dublin show at the Workman's Club on September 7.

  Support from discordant Belfast indie rock quartet Junk Drawer - watch the video for 'Year of the Sofa' - and Dublin trio Slouch - check out 'Day Half' which we described as "riff-wielding, face-searing, psychogroove-pedalling" - as well as DJ duties from ourselves. 
  
  Tickets cost €15.50 and can be bought from Eventbrite. Doors open at 8pm.

• Sat

  07

  Sep

  2019

  Future Sounds Now 2 - The Lost Connection & Ai Messiah

  Masonic Hall, Rosemary Street

  Belfast

  

  Artist Locky Morris (Rare) and guitarist John O'Neill of The Undertones & That Petrol Emotion are The Lost Connection, bring a growing pulsating pop appeal to the abandoned Masonic Hall on Rosemary Street for Touch Sensitive on September 7.

  Also performing is Ai Messiah, who take taking Eastern drones, processed guitars and field recordings, all channelled into an absorbing AV show. Their debut album, Sentience & Sapience, came out through Touch Sensitive last year.

  Tickets cost £7 from Eventbrite. Doors open at 8pm.

• Wed

  11

  Sep

  2019

  You Am I

  The Grand Social

  Dublin

  

  Australian alternative rockers You Am I are set to make a long-awaited return to Dublin at the Grand Social on September 11.

  Over two decades on from their debut album, they've had an enduring career built on a fearsome live reputation. They've won 10 ARIA awards including Best Album, Best Group and Best Independent Release, always fronted by lead singer-songwriter & guitarist Tim Rogers. Hi Fi Way is arguably their most highly-regarded. Watch the video for 'Heavy Heart'.

  Tickets, priced €18.50, are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Wed

  11

  Sep

  2019

  Kojaque and Luka Palm

  The Limelight 2

  Belfast

  

  Two of the most exciting, fast-rising Irish artists, Kojaque and Luka Palm support the release of their new collaborative mixtape with the Green Diesel tour, which stops off at Belfast's Limelight 2 on September 11.

  Following Kojaque's game-changing debut concept LP Deli Daydreams - nominated for a Choice Music Prize, and placing high on our own end-of-year list - the filmmaker and visual artist has been working with young rapper & Soft Boy Records labelmate Luka Palm. Check out 'Date Night'.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Wed

  11

  Sep

  2019

  JyellowL

  Cyprus Avenue

  Cork

  

  Dublin R&B performer & rapper JYellowL is set to headline Cork's Cyprus Avenue. Check out recent single 'True Colours'.

  Tickets are available from Cyprus Avenue, priced €12.50. Doors open at 7.30pm.

• Thu

  12

  Sep

  2019

  Peter Hook & The Light Play 'Technique' & 'Republic'

  Dolan's Warehouse

  Limerick

  

  The current project of the erstwhile Joy Division & New Order bassist/guitarist, Peter Hook & the Light, continue their working through of his discography with a run of 3 Irish dates, kicking off at Dolan's, Limerick on September 12.

  The act are best known for performing entire albums from Hook's back catalogue live in their entirety, including Unknown Pleasures, Closer and Power, Corruption & Lies over the years. This time around, they'll be performing 1989's Technique and 1993's Republic, kicking off with a set of Joy Division material.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.

• Thu

  12

  Sep

  2019

  Kojaque and Luka Palm

  Upstairs @ Dolans

  Limerick

  

  Two of the most exciting, fast-rising Irish artists, Kojaque and Luka Palm support the release of their new collaborative mixtape with the Green Diesel tour, stopping off in Limerick to play upstairs at Dolan's on September 12.

  Following Kojaque's game-changing debut concept LP Deli Daydreams - nominated for a Choice Music Prize, and placing high on our own end-of-year list - the filmmaker and visual artist has been working with young rapper & Soft Boy Records labelmate Luka Palm. Check out 'Date Night'.

  Tickets, priced €10, are available from Dolans. Doors open at 8pm.

• Thu

  12

  Sep

  2019

  Bonniesongs

  Upstairs @ Whelan's

  Dublin

  

  The hypnotic Dublin/Wicklow native Bonniesongs is set to play upstairs at Whelan's on September 12. Moving to Sydney, she's a university-qualified jazz drummer, and has been likened to Cat Power and Bjork, but maintains a more dischordant, and DIY approach, moving from dream-folk, to indie-pop, to scuzzy alternative rock. Watch the video for 'Ice Cream'.

  Tickets cost €11 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Fri

  13

  Sep

  2019

  Peter Hook & The Light Play 'Technique' & 'Republic'

  The Academy

  Dublin

  

  The current project of the erstwhile Joy Division & New Order bassist/guitarist, Peter Hook & the Light, continue their working through of his discography with a run of 3 Irish dates, playing Dublin's Academy on September 13.

  The act are best known for performing entire albums from Hook's back catalogue live in their entirety, including Unknown Pleasures, Closer and Power, Corruption & Lies over the years. This time around, they'll be performing 1989's Technique and 1993's Republic, kicking off with a set of Joy Division material.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Sat

  14

  Sep

  2019

  Peter Hook & The Light Play 'Technique' & 'Republic'

  Limelight 1

  Belfast

  

  The current project of the erstwhile Joy Division & New Order bassist/guitarist, Peter Hook & the Light, continue their working through of his discography with a run of 3 Irish dates, playing Belfast's Limelight 1 on September 14.

  The act are best known for performing entire albums from Hook's back catalogue live in their entirety, including Unknown Pleasures, Closer and Power, Corruption & Lies over the years. This time around, they'll be performing 1989's Technique and 1993's Republic, kicking off with a set of Joy Division material.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced at £20. Doors open at 7pm.

• Sat

  14

  Sep

  2019

  Stephen Malkmus

  Whelan's

  Dublin

  

  Stephen Malkmus will return to Dublin to play Whelans on Saturday, September 14.

  Set to take place almost a year after Malkmus (with the Jicks) played Vicar Street last October, the show is part of a series of solo shows in UK and Europe across September. Revisit Zara Hedderman’s interview with Malkmus from October here. Malkmus recently released his latest solo album, the Berlin-influenced Groove Denied - check out 'Viktor Borgia'.

  Tickets cost €30 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

   

• Sat

  14

  Sep

  2019

  Fur

  Upstairs @ Whelan's

  Dublin

  

  Young Brighton act Fur play upstairs at Whelan's on September 14.

  Influenced by bands like the Strokes & Cribs, they've went on to play with acts like Miles Kane & The Brian Jonestown Massacre.

  Tickets cost €13 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Sat

  14

  Sep

  2019

  King Khan's Louder Than Death

  The Grand Social

  Dublin

  

  Louder Than Death began as the love child between King Khan and the almighty punk rock legends the Spits, and they're set to come to Ireland, playing the Grand Social on September 14.

  They say "Sean Spits had the vision and passed it on to King Khan in a ceremony involving the waking of a sleeping volcano and the shrinking of a gaping black hole." Having been working on songs secretly for the past 13 years, they've finally decided to share it with the world. Louder Than Death is a royal family of punk rock, with guttural vocals, Ramones catchiness, bringing genuine mayhem, chaos and maximum pleasure. Listen to their eponymous 2018 12".

  Tickets are available from The Grand Social. priced €18. Doors open at 8pm.

• Sun

  15

  Sep

  2019

  Kojaque and Luka Palm

  The Academy

  Dublin

  

  Two of the most exciting, fast-rising Irish artists, Kojaque and Luka Palm support the release of their new collaborative mixtape with the Green Diesel tour. They play the Academy on September 15.

  Following Kojaque's game-changing debut concept LP Deli Daydreams - nominated for a Choice Music Prize, and placing high on our own end-of-year list - the filmmaker and visual artist has been working with young rapper & Soft Boy Records labelmate Luka Palm. Check out 'Date Night'.

  Tickets, priced €17.45, are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Sun

  15

  Sep

  2019

  King Khan's Louder Than Death

  Ulster Sports Club

  Belfast

  

  Louder Than Death began as the love child between King Khan and the almighty punk rock legends the Spits, and they're set to come to Ireland, playing the Ulster Sports Club on September 15.

  They say "Sean Spits had the vision and passed it on to King Khan in a ceremony involving the waking of a sleeping volcano and the shrinking of a gaping black hole." Having been working on songs secretly for the past 13 years, they've finally decided to share it with the world. Louder Than Death is a royal family of punk rock, with guttural vocals, Ramones catchiness, bringing genuine mayhem, chaos and maximum pleasure. Listen to their eponymous 2018 12".

  Tickets are available from TicketWeb. priced £11.50. Doors open at 7.30pm.

• Mon

  16

  Sep

  2019

  Steve Gunn (Solo)

  Lost Lane

  Dublin

  

  Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter and one time Kurt Vile collaborator Steve Gunn returns to Ireland playing Lost Lane on September 16. after his latest album, The Unseen In Between

  Influenced by Indian music, John Fahey, Michael Chapman - on whose latest album he has a production credit - he's become a well-respected artist in his own right. Check out a live session version of 'Morning Is Mended'.

  Tickets, priced at €18.45, are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Wed

  18

  Sep

  2019

  Leisure Society

  The Duke of York

  Belfast

  

  English Ivor Novello-nominated outfit Leisure Society are set to play Belfast's Duke of York on September 18.

  An artist's artist, the band has made fans of Brian Eno, Ray Davies & Richard Thompson, and this tour coincides with new album Arrivals & Departures. Have a listen to 'God Has Taken A Vacation'.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Wed

  18

  Sep

  2019

  Thu

  19

  Sep

  2019

  Rodrigo Y Gabriela

  The Olympia Theatre

  Dublin

  

  Acoustic instrumental duo Rodrigo y Gabriela return to Dublin for a pair of Olympia Theatre shows of the year on September 18 & 19, following the release of their latest album, Mettavolution.

  Three years in the making, the album is their most ambitious conceptual album to date. Tying together their interest in Buddhism, human evolution & nature, it was written & recorded in their studio on the Mexican Pacific Coast. Live, the duo are really in their element - check their KEXP session.

  Tickets, priced €34, are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Wed

  18

  Sep

  2019

  Brand New Friend

  Upstairs @ Whelan's

  Dublin

  

  Having released their debut album through English indie label Xtra Mile and constantly selling out shows, hotly-tipped emo-tinged pop-rockers Brand New Friend play upstairs at Whelan's as part of their Nothing Stays The Same tour.

  Check out their third single, 'Hate It When You Have To Go', ahead of new music set for release this year.

  Tickets cost €12 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Wed

  18

  Sep

  2019

  Efrim Manuel Menuck & Kevin Doria

  The Sound House

  Dublin

  

  Founding member of Godspeed You! Black Emperor & Thee Silver Mt. Zion Efrim Manuel Menuck and Total Life & Growing's Kevin Doria are a duo, and on September 18, Enthusiastic Eunuch bring the pair to The Sound House.

  Menuch recruited Doria to help him translate his acclaimed 2018 album Pissing Stars from the studio to the stage, and the pair have been touring under the Efrim Manuel Menuck moniker for the past year (often with Doria’s latest solo project KGD opening the proceedings). They’ve also been co-writing piles of new material, diving deeper into whirling maximalist electronics, still shot through with Menuck’s incantatory singing awash in plaintive distortion and hope. Watch the video for 'We Will', taken from their collaborative album, are SING SINCK, SING.

  Tickets, priced €15, are available from Billetto. Doors open at 8pm.

• Thu

  19

  Sep

  2019

  Leisure Society

  Upstairs @ Whelan's

  Dublin

  

  English Ivor Novello-nominated outfit Leisure Society are set to play upstairs at Whelan's on September 19.

  An artist's artist, the band has made fans of Brian Eno, Ray Davies & Richard Thompson, and this tour coincides with new album Arrivals & Departures. Have a listen to 'God Has Taken A Vacation'.

  Tickets are available from €14.95 from WAV Tickets and Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Thu

  19

  Sep

  2019

  Saint Sister

  The Empire Music Hall

  Belfast

   

  Cross-border atmospheric-folk-pop duo Gemma Doherty & Morgan MacIntyre, aka Saint Sister, play their biggest headline show in Belfast to date at the Empire on September 19.

  The pair draw from Celtic harp traditions, '60s folk and electronic pop to create what they describe as 'atmosfolk'. They've had a fast-moving couple of years, playing the NCH and Olympia theatre, and their debut album Shape of Silence was one of our Irish releases of 2018. Listen to 'Twin Peaks'.

  Tickets are priced £14 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Fri

  20

  Sep

  2019

  Soulé

  Lost Lane

  Dublin

  

  Genre-bending Dublin artist Soulé is set to headline Lost Lane on September 20.

  Blending neo-soul, electro-pop, dance and hip-hop into a heady brew, she's been nominated twice for Choice's Song of the Year award and has only released debut EP Love Cycle. Check out 'Love Tonight'.

  Tickets cost €16 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Fri

  20

  Sep

  2019

  Sat

  21

  Sep

  2019

  Tipp Classical

  Semple Stadium, Thurles

  Tipperary

  

  Described as "It's Féile for Grown Ups", the Tipp Classical takes place at Semple Stadium in Thurles over Friday 20th & Saturday 21st September with some of the biggest Irish names of past, present, and no doubt, the future.

  From new wave, punk through to straight pop, performing are Sultans of Ping FC, EMF, The Stunning, Therapy?, Mundy, a celebration of Thin Lizzy's music featuring founding members Brian Downey and Eric Bell. Special guests will perform The Songbook of Shane MacGowan - many acts will be accompanied by The Irish Chamber Orchestra. The Jerry Fish stage features The Blizzards, The Pale, Bitch Falcon, Thumper, Kormac, Jack O'Rourke, Jester, Montauk Hotel, Engine Alley and beyond.

  Tickets cost €89.50 for a day ticket or €150 for the weekend, available here.

• Fri

  20

  Sep

  2019

  Brand New Friend

  Bennigan's

  Derry

  

  Having released their debut album through English indie label Xtra Mile and constantly selling out shows, hotly-tipped emo-tinged pop-rockers Brand New Friend play Bennigan's on September 20 for Why. Gigs as part of their Nothing Stays The Same tour.

  Check out their third single, 'Hate It When You Have To Go', ahead of new music set for release this year.

  Tickets cost £6 from Eventbrite. Doors open at 9pm.

• Fri

  20

  Sep

  2019

  Melts Single Launch w/Grave Goods & Fonda

  Bello Bar

  Dublin

  

  Dublin kraut supergroup Melts - who feature members of The Things, The North Sea & Mighty Stef - are set to release their new single 'Seasaw' with a show at Bello Bar on September 20. Check out their debut single.

  Manchester/Belfast/Dublin-based post-punk trio Grave Goods support - check out debut single 'Source' - as well as Limerick jangle-pop trio Fonda - check them on Bandcamp.

  Tickets cost €10.85 from Eventbrite. Doors open at 8pm.

• Sat

  21

  Sep

  2019

  Samana

  Bennigan's

  Derry

  

  Why. Gigs hold a headline show at Bennigan's for freshly-signed FatCat Records alt-folk duo Samana.

  The Brighton act have just released debut album Ascension - check out the video for 'Harvest', recalling the organic power of Weyes Blood & Beach House.

  Tickets cost £5.

• Sat

  21

  Sep

  2019

  The Night Café

  The Academy 2

  Dublin

  

  Liverpool indie outfit The Night Café are set to play Dublin's Academy 2 on September 21. Check out 'Endless Lovers'.

  Tickets cost €13 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Sat

  21

  Sep

  2019

  Rodrigo Y Gabriela

  Limelight 1

  Belfast

  

  Acoustic instrumental duo Rodrigo y Gabriela play Belfast's Limelight on September 21, following the release of their latest album, Mettavolution.

  Three years in the making, the album is their most ambitious conceptual album to date. Tying together their interest in Buddhism, human evolution & nature, it was written & recorded in their studio on the Mexican Pacific Coast. Live, the duo are really in their element - check their KEXP session.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster and Katy's Bar. Doors open at 7pm.

• Sat

  21

  Sep

  2019

  Jah Wobble's Invaders of the Heart

  Ulster Sports Club

  Belfast

  

  The man who brought the dub to post-punk, Jah Wobble and his Invaders of the Heart play Belfast's Ulster Sports Club on September 21.

  Best known as the bassist during the most critically successful era of Public Image Ltd, Wobble has also contributed hugely to art-rock's finest over the years, working with the likes of Primal Scream, Can's Jaki Liebezeit, Massive Attack & Bjork. He's founded his own label - 30 Hertz Records - recorded with the Chinese Dub Orchestra, a supergroup with PiL comrades & Killing Joke's Geordie Walker and countless others. This show is not to be missed. Check them out Live on KEXP.

  Tickets cost £18.15 and are available from Ticketweb. Doors open at 8.30pm.

• Sat

  21

  Sep

  2019

  Pere Ubu

  The Grand Social

  Dublin

  

  David Thomas-led art punk pioneers Pere Ubu are set to play one final show in Ireland as part of their farewell tour. U:mack bring them to the Grand Social on September 21.

  The Cleveland act drew from musique concrète, 60s rock, performance art and their industrial milieu in the 70s Midwest. They've become one of the most influential bands in underground music, with the likes of The Modern Dance and Dub Housing being all-time classics. Check out 'Breath'.

  Tickets are available from Ticketweb, priced €27.50. Doors open at 7.30pm.

• Sat

  21

  Sep

  2019

  Brand New Friend

  Limelight 2

  Belfast

  

  Having released their debut album through English indie label Xtra Mile and constantly selling out shows, hotly-tipped emo-tinged pop-rockers Brand New Friend play Belfast's Limelight 2 as part of their Nothing Stays The Same tour.

  Check out their third single, 'Hate It When You Have To Go', ahead of new music set for release this year.

  Tickets cost £9 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Sat

  21

  Sep

  2019

  Slow Moving Clouds

  The Duncairn

  Belfast

  

  Dublin Nordic/Irish experimental traditional act Slow Moving Clouds play Belfast's Duncairn for Moving On Music on September 21.

  The trio reate a minimalist sound world, rich, darkly atmospheric and brimming with ideas, exploring without straying too far from their roots. They last released second album Starfall in 2018, performing with the National, Justin Vernon & Lisa O'Neill. What sets Slow Moving Clouds apart is their ability to recreate the ethereal and atmospheric intricacies of their studio work in a live setting. Check out 'Trin'.

  Tickets, priced £12, or £8 concessions, are available from Eventbrite. Doors open at 8pm.

   

• Sat

  21

  Sep

  2019

  Kneecap

  Cyprus Avenue

  Cork

  

  Mega-hyped bilingual Gaeilge/English West Belfast-based rap outfit Kneecap play Cork's Cyprus Avenue on September 21 as part of their Your Ma Hates Ya tour. They've made it onto the BBC due to upsetting the DUP, and their live shows have been hugely talked about - check out the hilarious 'Tá na Baggies ar an Talamh'.

  Tickets are available from Cyprus Avenue, priced €15. Doors open at 7.30pm.

• Sun

  22

  Sep

  2019

  Wed

  25

  Sep

  2019

  Ariana Grande

  3Arena

  Dublin

  

  One of the biggest names in the pop world right now, Ariana Grande, plays the 3Arena on September 22, 23 & 25.

  Tickets are priced from €82 on Ticketmaster. Doors open at 6.30pm.

• Sun

  22

  Sep

  2019

  The Night Café

  McHugh's Basement

  Belfast

  

  Liverpool indie outfit The Night Café are set to play Belfast's McHugh's on September 22. Check out 'Endless Lovers'.

  Tickets cost £11.25 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Sun

  22

  Sep

  2019

  Alex Cameron

  The Button Factory

  Dublin

  

  Sydney synth-pop singer-songwriter Alex Cameron is set to headline the Button Factory on September 22.

  The chamelonic singer looks set to follow up on the beloved 2017 LP Forced Witness. Expect a great live show from collaborator & saxophonist Roy Molloy, not to mention Cameron's own dancing chops. Watch the video for 'Miami Memory'.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced €18. Doors open at 7.30pm.

• Sun

  22

  Sep

  2019

  Gary Numan

  Olympia Theatre

  Dublin

  

  Celebrating 40 years of music, Gary Numan returns to Dublin once again to play the Olympia Theatre on September 22.

  Breaking through with absolutely seminal works of twisted synth-pop like Replicas and The Pleasure Principle, Numan's status was solidified with 'Cars'. He most recently released 22nd album Savage (Songs From A Broken World) after spending years branching out, getting darker, and finding new sounds.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced €34.65. Doors open at 7pm.

• Tue

  24

  Sep

  2019

  Tiny Moving Parts w/Microwave

  The Grand Social

  Dublin

  

  Minnesotan emo revival band Tiny Moving Parts play The Grand Social on September 24.

  Comprising brothers William & Matthew Chevalier and cousin Dylan Mattheisen, the trio have been together for over a decade, releasing six albums to date. Most recently, they put out Swell on Big Scary Monsters - check out 'Caution'.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced €16. Doors open at 7.30pm.

• Tue

  24

  Sep

  2019

  Manchester Collective Presents: Sirocco

  Sonic Arts Research Centre

  Belfast

  

  Following their captivating performance of Schoenberg's Perriot Lunaire last November at Belfast's Sonic Lab, Moving On Music once more bring Manchester Collective to the most immersive acoustic space in Ireland.

  Having formed in 2016 order to, in their words, “create radical human experience through live music for everyone”, this is an unmissable opportunity to experience Manchester Collective’s vision and thrilling approach first-hand. Sirocco is pure joy and energy – a storm of music that celebrates the warmth and diversity of folk traditions from across the globe. This is music for the people, by the people, covering everything from director Abel Selaocoe’s arrangements for solo cello, to beloved classics by Stravinsky and Haydn; from original African folk music to a collection of gorgeous Danish folk songs.

  The production – based on 21 French poems tussling with violence, gender, madness, dreams and trauma – will be guided by NTS Radio/BBC Radio 6 Music broadcaster, Elizabeth Alker, whose presence will lend the evening an edge. Check out Selacoe's 'Sollima Lamentatio'.

  Tickets for the event are priced at £12 (£8 concession) and can be booked here. Doors open at 7.45pm.

• Wed

  25

  Sep

  2019

  Pixies

  Ulster Hall

  Belfast

  

  Boston indie rock legends Pixies will return to Ireland to play two shows in September. Coinciding with the release of their new album in the autumn, the Black Francis-fronted quartet will play Belfast’s Ulster Hall on September 25.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Wed

  25

  Sep

  2019

  Jethro Tull

  Cork Opera House

   Cork

   

  Progressive rock legends Jethro Tull this year celebrate their 50th anniversary. They're set to play a pair of Irish shows as part of their extensive tour, the former taking place at Cork Opera House on September 25.

  They've release over 30 albums, selling more than 60 million copies since debut This Was. Aqualung and Thick As A Brick are perhaps their best-known, drawing in whimsical surreal English folk to lengthy compositions, featuring the vocal & trademark flute of frontman Ian Anderson.

  Tickets are available, priced €45 from Cork Opera House.

• Wed

  25

  Sep

  2019

  Spiral Stairs [Pavement]

  Voodoo

  Belfast

  

  Pavement co-founder Scott Kannberg, aka Spiral Stairs, is set to play Belfast's Voodoo on September 25.

  The third solo album, We Wanna Be Hyp-No-Tized, came out in March - check out the video for the title track.

  Tickets cost £17 from Ticketmaster and doors open at 8pm.

• Thu

  26

  Sep

  2019

  Pixies

  Olympia Theatre

  Dublin

  

  Boston indie rock legends Pixies will return to Ireland to play two shows in September. Coinciding with the release of their new album in the autumn, they play the Olympia Theatre on September 26. 

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Thu

  26

  Sep

  2019

  Jethro Tull

  National Concert Hall

   Dublin

   

  Progressive rock legends Jethro Tull this year celebrate their 50th anniversary. They're set to play a pair of Irish shows as part of their extensive tour, the latter at Dublin's National Concert Hall on September 26.

  They've release over 30 albums, selling more than 60 million copies since debut This Was. Aqualung and Thick As A Brick are perhaps their best-known, drawing in whimsical surreal English folk to lengthy compositions, featuring the vocal & trademark flute of frontman Ian Anderson.

  Tickets are available, priced €45 from NCH.ie.

• Thu

  26

  Sep

  2019

  Spiral Stairs [Pavement]

  Whelan's

  Dublin

  

  Pavement co-founder Scott Kannberg, aka Spiral Stairs, is set to play Whelan's on September 26.

  The third solo album, We Wanna Be Hyp-No-Tized, came out in March - check out the video for the title track.

  Tickets cost €21.50 from Whelans and doors open at 8pm.

• Fri

  27

  Sep

  2019

  Extreme Noise Terror w/Desecration

  Voodoo

  Belfast

  

  Down By Law bring Ipswich crustgrind pioneers Extreme Noise Terror to Belfast's Voodoo on September 27.

  The band have the distinction of being one of the earliest and most influential European grindcore bands, and were an early adopter of dual hardcore vocals. The band famously recorded a number of sessions with John Peel, and started as a crust punk band, characterising the early grindcore sound with its calling cards of fast tempos, short runtimes, political lyrics and grinding guitar scuzz. Listen to 'A Holocaust In Your Head'.

  Also playing are Welsh death metal act Desecration.

  Tickets cost £15 and doors open at 8pm.

• Fri

  27

  Sep

  2019

  Stars

  The Workman's Club

  Dublin

  

  Montreal indie-pop act Stars return for the first time since early 2015 to Dublin, playing The Workman's Club on September 27 to celebrate the release of their Set Yourself On Fire album, 15 years on from its release.

  The band formed in 2000, releasing their debut LP Nightsongs the following year, which led to their relocation to Montreal, touring and releasing alongside their peers, Broken Social Scene. Check out their highest-charting single, 'Ageless Beauty', from the record.

  Tickets, priced at €17.50, are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Fri

  27

  Sep

  2019

  Sat

  28

  Sep

  2019

  Saint Sister

  Pepper Canister Church

  Dublin

   

  Cross-border atmospheric-folk-pop duo Gemma Doherty & Morgan MacIntyre, aka Saint Sister, play a pair of headline shows at Dublin's Pepper Canister Church on September 27 & 28.

  The pair draw from Celtic harp traditions, '60s folk and electronic pop to create what they describe as 'atmosfolk'. They've had a fast-moving couple of years, playing the NCH and Olympia theatre, and their debut album Shape of Silence was one of our Irish releases of 2018. Listen to 'Twin Peaks'.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced €29.90. Doors open at 7pm.

• Fri

  27

  Sep

  2019

  Inhaler

  Whelan's

  Dublin

  

  Hotly-tipped young new wave & Manchester scene-inspired quartet Inhaler headline Whelan's on September 27. They've played with Noel Gallagher and Bono a dad to the frontman, so they're in for big things, no doubt. Check out the video for 'It Won't Always Be Like This'.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced €11. Doors open at 8pm.

• Fri

  27

  Sep

  2019

  The Altered Hours & The Bonk

  Live at St. Luke's

  Cork

  

  Cork psych & post-punk outfit The Altered Hours play Live at the beautiful St. Luke's on September 27. Check out 'Over The Void' from their most recent EP, On My Tongue.

  Playing with them are experimental band The Bonk, centred around the compositions of Phil Christie, take vintage, twisted rhythm & blues of the 60s, blended with psych, jazz, and a bit of some otherness entirely. Listen to The Bonk Seems To Be A Verb, one of our favourite albums of 2017.

  Tickets are available from uTicket, priced €20.

• Fri

  27

  Sep

  2019

  Beats & Pieces Big Band

  The Black Box

  Belfast

  

  The 14-strong ensemble of the Beats & Pieces Big Band are set to play for Moving On Music at The Black Box on September 27.

  Their distinctive blend of high energy and precise interplay makes for an infectious, floor-filling night of music. With each member is at the top of their game individually, they focus on collective interplay; tight, dynamic, and relentlessly driven, without limiting themselves to the genre - they've famously covered Radiohead & the likes. A driving force of the vibrant Manchester music scene, this is the first Belfast show for an act fast becoming one of the foundations of the UK jazz scene. Check them out live.

  Tickets cost £12 (£8 concession) on Eventbrite. Doors open at 8pm.

• Sun

  29

  Sep

  2019

  Bill Callahan w/Dallas Acid

  Vicar Street

  

  U.S. singer-songwriter Bill Callahan is finally set to return to Ireland. The Maryland artist, who has also performed as Smog, will play Vicar Street on Sunday, September 29.

  This news comes with the announcement of his first record since 2013, Shepherd in a Sheepskin Vest, featuring twenty new, markedly more concise songs. Check him out live at Third Man Records.

  Support on the night will come from Dallas Acid.

  Tickets, priced €36.50, are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Sun

  29

  Sep

  2019

  EarthGang

  The Academy Green Room

  Dublin

  

  Atlanta hip-hop duo EarthGang headline the Green Room at the Academy on September 29.

  Formed by Johnny Venus & Doctur Dot back in school, they were something of an indie hip-hop act, and have grown with each EP & mixtape, incorporating the imprint of soul, R&B, funk, jazz & rock amidst a current, but decidedly unique sound. Listen to 'Up' from their most recent LP Mirrorland.

  Tickets cost €19.45 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Mon

  30

  Sep

  2019

  Nitin Sawhney: 'Beyond Skin' Revisited

  National Concert Hall

  Dublin

  

  Twenty years on from his Mercury-nominated album, Nitin Sawhney performs at the National Concert Hall on September 30.

  Growing up in an area with a strong far-right presence, the British-Indian musician grew up as one in London as a minority, with his music taking on a strong social slant. He has collaborated and written for with Paul McCartney, Sting, the London Symphony Orchestra, Brian Eno, Sinead O'Connor and many more. This performance will see him revisit his powerful, urban trip-hop-influenced classic - listen to Beyond Skin.

  Tickets cost €35 from Ticketmaster.

• Mon

  30

  Sep

  2019

  Richard Hawley

  Olympia Theatre

  Dublin

  

  Veteran songsmith Richard Hawley plays Dublin's Olympia Theatre on September as part of not just the tour for his ninth album, Further, but the celebration of his twentieth year as a solo artist.

  As well as a brief stint in Pulp, Hawley is known for The Longpigs. He's collaborated with a serious number of Britain's most respected artists, including Arctic Monkeys & Manic Street Preachers. Building from his roots of country, blues and rock'n'roll, check out the retrospective, ruminative 'My Little Treasures'.

  Tickets, priced at €39.50, are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Thu

  03

  Oct

  2019

  Volbeat w/Baroness & Danko Jones

  Ulster Hall

  Belfast

  

  A three-strong hard rock bill comes to Belfast's Ulster Hall on October 3, headlined by multi-platinum Danish outfit Volbeat following the release of seventh album, Rewind, Replay Rebound. Watch the video for lead single 'Leviathan'.

  Supporting are sludgy alt. metal outfit Baroness - check out 'Throw Me An Anchor' - and Toronto's Danko Jones.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Thu

  03

  Oct

  2019

  Stephen James Smith w/Tony Walsh

  The Sugar Club

  Dublin

  

  Dublin poet Stephen James Smith performs at the Sugar Club on October 3. His debut collection Fear Not came out last year, launched on Parnell Square in September.

  Also performing is English rock'n'roll poet Tony Walsh, who's had high-profile praise from Huffington Post & The Guardian.

  Tickets cost €16 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Thu

  03

  Oct

  2019

  The Winter Passing, Casavettes & Jacob

  Upstairs @ Whelan's

  Dublin

  

  Dublin emo-pop outfit The Winter Passing play upstairs at Whelan's on October 3. Following 2017's Double Exposure EP, check out their latest single, 'Original Sin'.

  Limerick emo/post-hardcore act Casavettes - listen to debut album Senselessness on Bandcamp - and acoustic folk band Jacob.

  Admission costs €13 from WAV Tickets and Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Thu

  03

  Oct

  2019

  Kneecap

  The Academy

  Dublin

  

  Mega-hyped bilingual Gaeilge/English West Belfast-based rap duo Kneecap play their biggest Irish headline show to date at the Academy on October 3. They've made it onto the BBC due to upsetting the DUP, and their live shows have been hugely talked about - check out the hilarious 'Tá na Baggies ar an Talamh'.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced €18.45. Doors open at 7pm.

• Fri

  04

  Oct

  2019

  Volbeat w/Baroness & Danko Jones

  Olympia Theatre

  Dublin

  

  A three-strong hard rock bill takes place on October 4 at the Olympia, headlined by multi-platinum Danish outfit Volbeat following the release of seventh album, Rewind, Replay Rebound. Watch the video for lead single 'Leviathan'.

  Supporting are sludgy alt. metal outfit Baroness - check out 'Throw Me An Anchor' - and Toronto's Danko Jones.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced €45. Doors open at 6pm.

• Fri

  04

  Oct

  2019

  Trish Clowes 'My Irish' Quartet

  The Black Box

  Belfast

  

  Trish Clowes is one of the most agile and original jugglers of improv and adventurous composition working today. Her current project, ‘My Iris’, features Ross Stanley on piano & Hammond organ, Chris Montague on guitar, and James Maddren on drums. Its thrilling, darkly groove-laden sound is reminiscent of Weather Report, with bursts of free-jazz. They perform at the Black Box for Moving On Music on October 4.

  Clowes has released two acclaimed albums under the My Iris name, with the most recent, being Ninety Degrees Gravity, inspired by the ideas & themes of Villeneuve's sci-fi Arrival.

  Tickets cost £12, or £8 concession, from Eventbrite. Doors open at 8pm.

• Sun

  06

  Oct

  2019

  The Divine Comedy

  Bord Gais Energy Theatre

  Dublin

  

  Neil Hannon-led outfit The Divine Comedy accompany the release of their latest album Office Politics, with a run of Irish dates, kicking off at Dublin's Bord Gais Energy Theatre on October 6.

  Since their formation in 1989, Hannon has continued to remain one of the most revered songwriters across the UK and Ireland, winning the NI Music Prize for his Lifetime Achievement. Listen to 'Queuejumper'.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Mon

  07

  Oct

  2019

  Penguin Café

  National Concert Hall

  Dublin

  

  Musician, composer & producer Arthur Jeffes is the founder of Penguin Café. The outfit are set to play the National Concert Hall on October 7, performing material from their fifth studio LP, amongst others.

  Having studied archaeology at Cambridge, they went on to explore the Arctic. These studies and their prolonged silence ultimately forming the band. The band features Gorillaz' Cass Browne, Suede's Neil Codling, Oli Langford of Florence & The Machine, and Darren Berry of Razorlight. Check out their Tiny Desk.

  Tickets cost €35 from NCH.ie.

• Mon

  07

  Oct

  2019

  The Divine Comedy

  Ulster Hall

  Belfast

  

  Neil Hannon-led outfit The Divine Comedy accompany the release of their latest album Office Politics, with a run of Irish dates, playing Belfast's Ulster Hall on October 7.

  Since their formation in 1989, Hannon has continued to remain one of the most revered songwriters across the UK and Ireland, winning the NI Music Prize for his Lifetime Achievement. Listen to 'Queuejumper'.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Mon

  07

  Oct

  2019

  Helmet

  The Button Factory

  Dublin

  

  As part of their 30th anniversary tour, alt. metal riff machine Helmet play 30 songs a night across 30 cities, and on October 7, make a stop at the Button Factory.

  Founded and fronted by Page Hamilton in New York in 1989, they've released eight excellent albums, and will play sets from across those, as well as some EP rarities and covers, with no openers. Expect a relentless set. The current, and longest running incarnation features Hamilton, Dan Beeman, Dave Case & Kyle Stevenson.

  Tickets are priced €25 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.

• Tue

  08

  Oct

  2019

  The Divine Comedy

  Cork Opera House

  Cork

  

  Neil Hannon-led outfit The Divine Comedy accompany the release of their latest album Office Politics, with a run of Irish dates, playing Cork Opera House on October 8.

  Since their formation in 1989, Hannon has continued to remain one of the most revered songwriters across the UK and Ireland, winning the NI Music Prize for his Lifetime Achievement. Listen to 'Queuejumper'.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Wed

  09

  Oct

  2019

  Jesca Hoop

  The Sound House

  Dublin

  

  California-born singer-songwriter Jesca Hoop comes to The Sound House on October 9.

  Growing up as a Mormon, she shed the faith and created music as a teenager without ever taking it seriously until she moved to LA in 2000, becoming a nanny to Tom Waits' children. She released her seventh album, Memories Are Now, to great acclaim in 2017, followed by her latest this year. Watch the video for 'The Lost Sky', from Memories Are Now. 

  Tickets, priced €17, are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.

• Thu

  10

  Oct

  2019

  Le Boom

  Duke of York, Upstairs

  Belfast

  

  Dublin electro-indie-house-pop duo Le Boom play their first Belfast headline show upstairs at the Duke of York on October 10.

  The pair have played Primavera, New York, Reykjavik, as well as the bulk of Ireland, and are best known for their invigorating live shows. Watch the video for 'What We Do'.

  Tickets are available for £12, from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.

• Thu

  10

  Oct

  2019

  Fri

  11

  Oct

  2019

  Slowthai

  The Academy

  Dublin

  

  Following his sold out show last year at the Workman's Club, English grime artist Slowthai is set to return with two shows at the Academy on October 10 & 11 due to demand.

  He's just released debut album Nothing Great About Britain, a scathing indictment on 2019 British attitudes. Check out the title track.

  Tickets cost €20 from Ticketmaster and doors open at 7pm.

• Fri

  11

  Oct

  2019

  Le Boom

  The Olympia Theatre

  Dublin

  

  Dublin electro-indie-house-pop duo Le Boom play by far their biggest headline show to date on October 11, when they hit the Olympia Theatre.

  The pair have played Primavera, New York, Reykjavik, as well as the bulk of Ireland, and are best known for their invigorating live shows. Watch the video for 'What We Do'.

  Tickets are available for €25, from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 9pm.

• Fri

  11

  Oct

  2019

  Hunkpapa

  The Grand Social

  Dublin

  

  Anthemic indie-pop outfit Hunkpapa play their biggest headline show in Dublin to date at the Grand Social on October 11.

  From Armagh, they have a sound that looks set to fill huge venues yet to come. They're currently working alongside Grammy-nominated producer Mark Needham (The Killers/Fleetwood Mac) - watch the video for 'Lost In The Wild'.

  Admission costs €12.80, available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Fri

  11

  Oct

  2019

  Pulled Apart By Horses

  The Workman's Club

  Dublin

  

  Leeds indie-punks Pulled Apart By Horses are set to play Dublin's Workman's Club on October 11.

  With each album they've broadened the aperture, starting out with the early Foo Fighters worship of their Gil Norton-produced debut, adding post-hardcore, noise rock and psychedelia to their palette. Here's their biggest hit, 'High Five, Swan Dive, Nose Dive'.

  Tickets, priced €16.50, are available from Ticketmaster.

• Fri

  11

  Oct

  2019

  Alice Phoebe Lou

  Whelan's

  Dublin

  

  South African singer-songwriter Alice Phoebe Lou plays Whelan's on October 11 following the release of her second album, Paper Castles. She's been praised for her jazzy indie rock songs, full of more experimental, avant-garde textures. 

  Tickets cost €15 from Ticketmaster & WAV Tickets. Doors open at 8pm.

• Sat

  12

  Oct

  2019

  SYML

  The Button Factory

  Dublin

  

  Having just released his debut LP, Seattle's Brian Fennell, aka SYML, is set to play the Button Factory.

  Rescheduled from a July 6 date to October 12, check out 'The Bird'.

  Tickets cost €17 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.

• Sat

  12

  Oct

  2019

  Kneecap

  The Limelight

  Belfast

  

  Mega-hyped bilingual Gaeilge/English West Belfast-based rap duo Kneecap play their biggest hometown headline show to date at the Limelight on October 12.

  They've made it onto the BBC due to upsetting the DUP, and their live shows are must-see - check out the hilarious 'Tá na Baggies ar an Talamh'.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Sun

  13

  Oct

  2019

  David C Clements & Friends

  Ulster Sports Club

  Belfast

  

  Ethereal folk-pop craftsman David C Clements is set to headline the Ulster Sports Club on October 13 in a rare full-band outing.

  Tickets cost £14 from Eventbrite and doors open at 8pm.

• Mon

  14

  Oct

  2019

  Tue

  15

  Oct

  2019

  Two Door Cinema Club

  Olympia Theatre

  Dublin

  

  Bangor-born indie pop act Two Door Cinema Club play Dublin's Olympia Theatre on October 14 & 15 in support of new album False Alarm, out in June.

  They released their hit-laden debut album Tourist History in 2010 through Kinsuné Records, which propelled them globally. This was followed by Beacons in 2012, Gameshow four years later, and now False Alarm - watch the video for 'Talk'. 

  Tickets cost €37.65 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm, and it's a 16+ gig.

• Wed

  16

  Oct

  2019

  Two Door Cinema Club

  The Telegraph Building

  Belfast

  

  Bangor-born indie pop act Two Door Cinema Club play the Telegraph Building, Belfast on October 16 in the final leg of their tour in support of new album False Alarm, which came out in June.

  They released their hit-laden debut album Tourist History in 2010 through Kinsuné Records, which propelled them globally. This was followed by Beacons in 2012, Gameshow four years later, and now False Alarm - watch the video for 'Talk'. 

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Wed

  16

  Oct

  2019

  Hot Chip

  Limelight 1

  Belfast

  

  Following the release of their seventh album, A Bath Full of Ecstasy, Hot Chip play Belfast's Limelight 1 on October 16.

  Recorded in Paris & London, the act have worked with outside producers for the first time, while bridging their euphoria & melancholy with pounding electro-pop as ever. Watch the video for recent single 'Hungry Child'.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Wed

  16

  Oct

  2019

  The Twilight Sad

  The Button Factory

  Dublin

  

  Scottish post-punk trio The Twilight Sad return to Dublin in October to play the Button Factory on October 16.

  The act, who mine anthems out of their wallowing outlook, have just returned with their first album since 2014's Nobody Wants to Be Here and Nobody Wants to Leave. More electronically-leaning than ever before without losing their wall-of-sound aesthetic. Check out 'Videograms'.

  Tickets, priced €22, available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.

• Thu

  17

  Oct

  2019

  Hot Chip

  Olympia Theatre

  Dublin

  

  Following the release of their seventh album, A Bath Full of Ecstasy, Hot Chip play the Olympia on October 17.

  Recorded in Paris & London, the act have worked with outside producers for the first time, while bridging their euphoria & melancholy with pounding electro-pop as ever. Watch the video for recent single 'Hungry Child'.

  Tickets cost €31 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Fri

  18

  Oct

  2019

  Sat

  19

  Oct

  2019

  King Kong Company

  The Button Factory

  Dublin

  

  Beloved Dublin live act King Kong Company return to the Button Factory on October 18 & 19 for a pair of inevitably sold-out shows as part of an Irish tour.

  In essence a band functioning as a DJ, their eponymous debut LP was produced by long-time Prodigy collaborator Neil McLellan. Check out 'Donkey Jaw'.

  Tickets cost €22.50 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Fri

  18

  Oct

  2019

  Lankum

  Dolans Warehouse

  Limerick

  

  Dublin’s finest experimental folk miscreants Lankum kick off their Winter Tour in support of their third album with a show at Dolans Warehouse on October 18.

  Combining four-part harmonies with tradition instruments that include uilleann pipes, concertina, Russian accordian, fiddle and guitar, the group have an incredible knack for melding traditional folk with contemporary underground influences - black metal & drone, for example - to create something truly transcendental. Their sets give and take from the peoples' songbook - listen to our Irish song of 2017, the hauntingly poignant 'What Will We Do When We Have No Money?' - and read CJ Mc Canney’s review of 2017's Between The Earth and Sky here.

• Sat

  19

  Oct

  2019

  Le Boom

  Dolan's Warehouse

  Limerick

  

  Dublin electro-indie-house-pop duo Le Boom play their biggest Limerick show to date, headlining Dolan's on October 19.

  The pair have played Primavera, New York, Reykjavik, as well as the bulk of Ireland, and are best known for their invigorating live shows. Watch the video for 'What We Do'.

  Tickets are available for €15, from Ticketmaster and Dolans.ie. Doors open at 9pm.

• Sat

  19

  Oct

  2019

  Hælos

  Voodoo

  Belfast

  

  Following the release of their second album, Any Random Kindness, British trip-hop outfit Hælos are set to play Voodoo on October 19. Check them out Live on KEXP.

  Tickets cost £10 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Sat

  19

  Oct

  2019

  Lankum

  Roisin Dubh

  Galway

  

  Dublin’s finest experimental folk miscreants Lankum return to the Roisin Dubh on October 19 in support of the release of their third album through Rough Trade.

  Combining four-part harmonies with tradition instruments that include uilleann pipes, concertina, Russian accordian, fiddle and guitar, the group have an incredible knack for melding traditional folk with contemporary underground influences - black metal & drone, for example - to create something truly transcendental. Their sets give and take from the peoples' songbook - listen to our Irish song of 2017, the hauntingly poignant 'What Will We Do When We Have No Money?' - and read CJ Mc Canney’s review of 2017's Between The Earth and Sky here.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Sun

  20

  Oct

  2019

  Hælos

  Whelan's

  Dublin

  

  Following the release of their second album, Any Random Kindness, British trip-hop outfit Hælos are set to play Whelan's on October 20. Check them out Live on KEXP.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster and WAV Tickets. Doors open at 8pm.

• Sun

  20

  Oct

  2019

  NSG

  The Academy Green Room

  Dublin

  

  Hip-hop collective NSG play the Academy Green Room on October 20. Check out 'Options'.

  Tickets cost €19.45 from Ticketmaster.

• Tue

  22

  Oct

  2019

  Chromatics

  Vicar Street

  Dublin

  

  Portland, Oregon synth-pop band Chromatics are set to play Dublin's.

  Taking place as part of their Double Exposure European tour, the Ruth Radelet-fronted band will play Vicar Street on October 22.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced €28.50. Doors open at 7pm.

• Tue

  22

  Oct

  2019

  Everything Is Terrible!'s T H E G R E A T S A T A N

  Liberty Hall Theatre

  Dublin

  

  Found footage collective Everything Is Terrible! have existed over a decade, sharing daily web videos, collecting Jerry Maguire VHS tapes and assimilating satanic panic, religious fearmongering and D-horror tapes. They bring their new feature, T H E G R E A T S A T A N to the Liberty Hall Theatre on October 22, which promises men afraid of the familiar-summoning D&D, evangelical ducks, goopy ghouls and beyond.

  Tickets cost €21 from Ticketmaster. Things kick off at 8pm.

• Wed

  23

  Oct

  2019

  OMD

  Ulster Hall

  Belfast

  

  English electronic pop act Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark play Belfast's Ulster Hall on October 23 as part of their 40th Anniversary World Tour.

  Formed in 1978, based around Andy McCluskey & Paul Humphreys, they released their influential debut single 'Electricity' in 1979, followed up by 1980 anti-war song 'Enola Gay'. Their Architecture & Morality LP solidified their status as one of new wave's premier acts. They continued on in 1989 after the departure of long-term members, before reuniting in 2005, during which time they've released three more albums. This tour will see them joined by Martin Cooper & Stuart Kershaw, and follows the anniversary reissues of their first four classic albums.

  Tickets are priced £39 here. Doors open at 8pm.

• Thu

  24

  Oct

  2019

  Amanda Palmer

  National Concert Hall

  Dublin

  

  Former Dresden Dolls frontwoman Amanda Palmer is set to return to the National Concert Hall on October 24 following the release of new solo album, There Will Be No Intermission.

  Check out recent single 'Voicemail For Jill', written following her trip to Ireland last year in the wake of the Repeal movement.

  Tickets are available from NCH.ie.

• Thu

  24

  Oct

  2019

  OMD

  Olympia Theatre

  Dublin

  

  English electronic pop act Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark play The Olympia on October 24 as part of their 40th Anniversary World Tour.

  Formed in 1978, based around Andy McCluskey & Paul Humphreys, they released their influential debut single 'Electricity' in 1979, followed up by 1980 anti-war song 'Enola Gay'. Their Architecture & Morality LP solidified their status as one of new wave's premier acts. They continued on in 1989 after the departure of long-term members, before reuniting in 2005, during which time they've released three more albums. This tour will see them joined by Martin Cooper & Stuart Kershaw, and follows the anniversary reissues of their first four classic albums.

  Tickets cost €45.20 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Thu

  24

  Oct

  2019

  Lankum

  The Empire Music Hall

  Belfast

  

  Dublin’s finest folk miscreants Lankum return to Belfast for a show at the Empire on October 24 ahead of the release of their third album through Rough Trade.

  Combining four-part harmonies with tradition instruments that include uilleann pipes, concertina, Russian accordian, fiddle and guitar, the group have an incredible knack for melding traditional folk with contemporary underground influences - black metal & drone, for example - to create something truly transcendental. Their sets give and take from the peoples' songbook - listen to our Irish song of 2017, the hauntingly poignant 'What Will We Do When We Have No Money?' - and read CJ Mc Canney’s review of 2017's Between The Earth and Sky here.

• Fri

  25

  Oct

  2019

  King Kong Company

  The Button Factory

  Dublin

  

  Beloved Dublin live act King Kong Company return to Dolan's Warehouse shows as part of a 9-date Irish tour.

  In essence a band functioning as a DJ, their eponymous debut LP was produced by long-time Prodigy collaborator Neil McLellan. Check out 'Donkey Jaw'.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 9.30pm.

• Fri

  25

  Oct

  2019

  Lankum

  Vicar Street

  Dublin

  

  Dublin’s finest experimental folk miscreants Lankum play Dublin's Vicar Street on October 25 ahead of the release of their third album through Rough Trade.

  Combining four-part harmonies with tradition instruments that include uilleann pipes, concertina, Russian accordian, fiddle and guitar, the group have an incredible knack for melding traditional folk with contemporary underground influences - black metal & drone, for example - to create something truly transcendental. Their sets give and take from the peoples' songbook - listen to our Irish song of 2017, the hauntingly poignant 'What Will We Do When We Have No Money?' - and read CJ Mc Canney’s review of 2017's Between The Earth and Sky here.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced €25. Doors open at 8pm.

• Fri

  25

  Oct

  2019

  Chet Faker

  Olympia Theatre

  Dublin

  

  Nick Murphy, aka Chet Faker is set to play the Olympia on October 25 as part of his second album tour.

  Run Fast Sleep Naked follows up on his 2014 debut. Check out 'Hear It Now'.

  Tickets cost €30 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Sat

  26

  Oct

  2019

  Sun

  27

  Oct

  2019

  Philip Glass: Music in 12 Parts & Koyanaanisqatsi

  National Concert Hall

  Dublin

  

  There’s gig announcements, then there’s this. It’s been announced that Philip Glass and his ensemble will take up a special residency at Dublin’s National Concert Hall across October 26-27. The legendary American composer will perform two of his most seminal works – Music in 12 Parts and Koyaanisqatsi – as well as curate with the venue one-off events as part of this one-off weekend in the city.

  Music In 12 Parts takes place on October 26 from 6pm, whilst Koyaanisqatsi live takes place on October 27 from 8pm. Tickets for both events are available from NCH.ie. Do not miss this.

• Sat

  26

  Oct

  2019

  Amanda Palmer

  Ulster Hall

  Belfast

  

  Former Dresden Dolls frontwoman Amanda Palmer is set to return to Belfast, playing the Ulster Hall on October 26 following the release of new solo album, There Will Be No Intermission.

  Check out recent single 'Voicemail For Jill', written following her trip to Ireland last year in the wake of the Repeal movement.

  Tickets are available here, priced £25.50. Doors open at 7.30pm.

• Sat

  26

  Oct

  2019

  Willie Watson

  The Grand Social

  Dublin

  

  US singer-songwriter, guitarist, banjo player, actor & Old Crow Medicine Show founder Willie Watson plays The Grand Social on October 26.

  Check out his version of 'Gallows Pole', taken from Folksinger Vol. 2, which puts the spotlight on his ability as a modern interpreter of the traditional canon. Performing southern gospel, railroad songs, delta blues, Irish fiddle tunes & Appalachian music, from the likes of Leadbelly, Reverend Gary Davis, Furry Lewis and more.

  Tickets cost €23 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Sat

  26

  Oct

  2019

  Flamingods

  The Sound House

  Dublin

  

  Multi-national psychedelic outfit Flamingods are back with new album Levitation, and play Dublin's Sound House on October 26.

  Their latest album features elements of the disco, funk & psychedelia to emerge from the Middle East in the 70s, drenched in sun - look no further than 'Marigold'.

  Tickets cost €13 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Sat

  26

  Oct

  2019

  Garrett Kato & Riley Pearce

  The Workman's Club

  Dublin

  

  Two of Australia's hotly-tipped singer-songwriters Garrett Kato and Riley Pearce play a co-headline show at the Workman's Club on October 10.

  The pair of indie-folk performers are both touring new EPs, with Kato having just opened for Damien Rice, with Pearce off the back off a huge national headline tour back in Australia.

  Tickets cost €15 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Sat

  26

  Oct

  2019

  Weyes Blood

  Button Factory

  Dublin

  

  Having released one of the albums of the year, Weyes Blood is set to play the Button Factory on October 26.

  Natalie Mering's fourth album, Titanic Rising, came out in April to unanimous acclaim, absorbing classical and renaissance music, pop culture, social commentary into her own take on deconstructed modern pop. Watch the video for 'Movies'.

  Tickets cost €20 from Ticketmaster. 

• Sun

  27

  Oct

  2019

  Martin Kohlstedt

  The Unitarian Church

  Dublin

  

  Composer & pianist Martin Kohlstedt plays Dublin's Unitarian Church on October 27. The young experimental artist, who places an emphasis on leaving composition open to change and failure, blends classical and contemporary electronic & ambient styles, with his first releases being solo piano albums, before gradually introducing electronic instrumentation. This year, he collaborated with the Leipzip Gewandhaus Chorus & its artistic director to create his new piece, Ströme (Currents). 

  Tickets cost €20 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Sun

  27

  Oct

  2019

  King Kong Company

  Opera House

  Cork

  

  Beloved Dublin live act King Kong Company play a late Cork Opera House show as part of their forthcoming 9-date Irish tour.

  In essence a band functioning as a DJ, their eponymous debut LP was produced by long-time Prodigy collaborator Neil McLellan. Check out 'Donkey Jaw'.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 11.30pm.

• Mon

  28

  Oct

  2019

  Girl In Red

  The Academy Green Room

  Dublin

  

  Norweigian bedroom pop artist girl in red returns to Dublin to play a 14+ show at The Academy Green Room on October 28.

  Marie Ulven is one of the latest to emerge through social media channels, speaking up on mental health and sexuality with an openness to young fans. She's set to release her second EP this year. Listen to 'Dead Girl in the Pool'.

  Tickets cost €15.45 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Tue

  29

  Oct

  2019

  a-ha

  3Arena

  Dublin

  

  As part of their Hunting High And Low tour, a-ha play a pair of Irish dates, starting at Dublin's 3Arena on October 29.

  Following their 2018 Unplugged tour, Magne Furuholmen, Morten Harket & Pål Waaktaar-Savoy will be following An Evening With format. The first half of the set will see new, old & some unfamiliar songs, and following an interval, they'll play their 10-track 1985 debut album Hunting High and Low album in running order for the first time since special 2010 shows. This tour celebrates the 35th anniversary of the original version of 'Take On Me', issued in 1984 to sales of just 300. After its rerecording and the iconic video everything changed, and it hit big on both sides of the Atlantic.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced €57.50.

• Tue

  29

  Oct

  2019

  Swordfishtrombones Revisited - Featuring Nadine Shad, Sarah Blasko, Lisa O'Neill & Dorian Wood

  National Concert Hall

  Dublin

  

  Following on from his remarkable interpretation of Rain Dogs in 2011, British multi-instrumentalist David Coulter now turns to another major opus by Tom Waits, with an impressive team of musicians and special guests - LA singer and performance artist Dorian Wood, acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter Sarah Blasko, Mercury Prize nominee Nadine Shah and much-acclaimed folk singer Lisa O’Neill. Presented in association with the Barbican, London and Philharmonie de Paris.

  Released in 1983, Swordfishtrombones marked a new chapter in Tom Waits’ career as he drifted away from the piano jazz club atmospheres to find darker inspirations in the gutter and back alleys of the human soul. This radical change of direction towards experimental rock was one of the musical shocks of the 1980s.

  David Coulter, who worked with Waits on the staged production of The Black Rider, is known for his adventurous sonic explorations, both as a master of the musical saw (Gorillaz, Kronos Quartet, Marianne Faithfull or The Pogues) and as a curator of landmark musical perfomances such as In Dreams - David Lynch revisited, Jim Jarmusch revisited and Double Fantasy live.

  Some of the UK’s finest musicians will be joining David Coulter on stage: Terry Edwards (horns), Dave Okumu(guitar), Steve Nieve (piano), Tom Herbert (bass), SebRochford (drums) and Thomas Bloch (Ondes Martenot).

  Tickets are available from NCH, priced €29.50-€40. Doors open at 8pm.

• Tue

  29

  Oct

  2019

  Loyle Carner

  Vicar Street

  Dublin

  

  Hip-hop artist Loyle Carner plays his biggest Irish headline show to date at Vicar Street on October 29. He's released his second album, Not Waving But Drowning, following on from his Mercury & BRIT-nominated debut LP. Watch the video for 'Ottolenghi'.

  Tickets cost €28 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.

• Wed

  30

  Oct

  2019

  a-ha

  SSE Arena

  Belfast

  

  As part of their Hunting High And Low tour, a-ha play a pair of Irish dates, the latter at Belfast's SSE Arena on October 30.

  Following their 2018 Unplugged tour, Magne Furuholmen, Morten Harket & Pål Waaktaar-Savoy will be following An Evening With format. The first half of the set will see new, old & some unfamiliar songs, and following an interval, they'll play their 10-track 1985 debut album Hunting High and Low album in running order for the first time since special 2010 shows. This tour celebrates the 35th anniversary of the original version of 'Take On Me', issued in 1984 to sales of just 300. After its rerecording and the iconic video everything changed, and it hit big on both sides of the Atlantic.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced £49.

• Thu

  31

  Oct

  2019

  Oscar Jerome

  The Sound House

  Dublin

  

  Neo-soul/jazz singer-songwriter & guitarist Oscar Jerome is set to play the Sound House on October 31.

  Influenced by Gil Scott-Heron, John Martyn, George Benson & the likes, his sincere, spiritual & politically-guided music has seen him develop hugely through the South London scene. Check out 'Do You Really'.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced €13. Doors open at 7.30pm.

   

• Thu

  31

  Oct

  2019

  Injury Reserve

  The Academy

  Dublin

  

  Phoenix rap trio Injury Reserve play Dublin's Academy on October 31.

  A sound that frequently turns on a dime - cold, lo-fi & minimal at one turn, and old-school scratch at another - the trio is comprised of young producer Parker Corey & rappers Stepa J. Groggs & Ritchie With a T. Robert Christgau likes them - listen to their self-titled album. 

  Tickets cost €17.45 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Fri

  01

  Nov

  2019

  The Selecter w/DJ Rhoda Dakar

  Limelight 1

  Belfast

  

  One of the most important acts in the 2-Tone ska movement, The Selecter, have announced a return for their 40th anniversary, performing at Belfast's Limelight 1 on November 1.

  Formed in Coventry in 1979, The Selecter were politically and socially charged by the vocals of rude girl Pauline Black. They were one of the most successful acts of the 2 Tone era despite releasing just 2 albums, with hits like 'On My Radio'. They disbanded in 1981 and split into Pauline Black's Selecter songwriter Neol Davies' Selecter after a reunion in 1991.

  They'll be joined on the night by DJ Rhoda Dakar, best known as the singer for 2 Tone act The Bodysnatchers.

  Tickets are on sale from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

   

• Fri

  01

  Nov

  2019

  Cassia

  Whelan's

  Dublin

  

  The afrobeat-influenced indie-pop of Cassia play Whelan's on November 1. Reminiscent of early Vampire Weekend & Paul Simon, watch the video for 'Small Spaces'.

  Tickets cost €15 from Ticketmaster. 

• Fri

  01

  Nov

  2019

  Gerry Cinnamon

  SSE Arena

  Belfast

  

  One of the fastest-rising singer-songwriters in the game, Gerry Cinnamon, returns to play his biggest Belfast show to date at the SSE Arena on November 1, announced shortly after the selling out of his Custom House Square date in August.

  Off the back of winning several Scottish Alternative Music Awards for self-produced & released debut album Erratic Cinema, Cinnamon has earned an incredible live reputation, selling out his growing shows immediately. Check out the indie folk act live at Glasgow's TRNSMT.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster..

• Fri

  01

  Nov

  2019

  Joshua Burnside

  The Empire Music Hall

  Belfast

  

  NI Music Prize-winning alt-folk artist Joshua Burnside is set to play Belfast's Empire on November 1 to kick off a lengthy UK & Irish tour. This will doubtlessly be another spellbinder for a man who increasingly speaks as the conscience of a generation growing up in Northern Ireland.

  The former CQAF artist-in-residence recently released the wonderfully capitivating Live at the Elmwood Hall - check out this version of Ephrata closer 'The Good Word'.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced £14. Doors open at 7pm.

   

• Sat

  02

  Nov

  2019

  The Selecter w/DJ Rhoda Dakar

  The Academy

  Dublin

  

  One of the most important acts in the 2-Tone ska movement, The Selecter, have announced a return for their 40th anniversary, playing The Academy on November 2.

  Formed in Coventry in 1979, The Selecter were politically and socially charged by the vocals of rude girl Pauline Black. They were one of the most successful acts of the 2 Tone era despite releasing just 2 albums, with hits like 'On My Radio'. They disbanded in 1981 and split into Pauline Black's Selecter songwriter Neol Davies' Selecter after a reunion in 1991.

  They'll be joined on the night by DJ Rhoda Dakar, best known as the singer for 2 Tone act The Bodysnatchers.

  Tickets are on sale from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

   

• Sat

  02

  Nov

  2019

  Daughters

  The Grand Social

  Dublin

  

  Having returned last year with their first album in eight years, one of the world's finest noise rock outfits Daughters are set to play the Grand Social on November 2.

  Starting out as a grindcore band, they gradually developed into a more cerebral version of industrially-charged metal & hardcore-influenced noise rock. After three albums, the band broke up in 2010, before they returned with arguably their finest yet, You Wont Get What You Want last year. Watch the making of You Won't Get What You Want.

  Tickets are available from Ticketweb, priced €19.80. Doors open at 7.30pm.

• Sat

  02

  Nov

  2019

  Deerhunter

  Whelan's

  Dublin

  

  Having last played the city back in 2015, Deerhunter are set to play Whelan’s on November 2nd.

  Back in January, the Bradford Cox-fronted indie rock heroes released their eighth studio album, Why Hasn’t Everything Already Disappeared? Watch the video for single ‘Death in Midsummer’.

  Tickets are priced at €35 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Sat

  02

  Nov

  2019

  Gerry Cinnamon

  3Arena

  Dublin

  

  One of the fastest-rising singer-songwriters in the game, Gerry Cinnamon, returns to play his biggest Irish show to date at the 3Arena on November 2.

  Off the back of winning several Scottish Alternative Music Awards for self-produced & released debut album Erratic Cinema, Cinnamon has earned an incredible live reputation, selling out his growing shows immediately. Check out the indie folk act live at Glasgow's TRNSMT.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster priced €29.

• Sat

  02

  Nov

  2019

  Joshua Burnside

  Lost Lane

  Dublin

  

  NI Music Prize-winning alt-folk artist Joshua Burnside is set to play Dublin's latest venue, Lost Lane, on November 2. This will doubtlessly be another spellbinder for a man who increasingly speaks as the conscience of a generation growing up in Northern Ireland.

  The former CQAF artist-in-residence recently released the wonderfully capitivating Live at the Elmwood Hall - check out this version of Ephrata closer 'The Good Word'.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced €15. Doors open at 7.30pm.

   

• Sun

  03

  Nov

  2019

  The Unthanks: The Emily Brontë Song Cycle w/The Bookshop Band

  National Concert Hall

  Dublin

  

  Folk-singing siblings Rachel & Becky Unthank & Niopha Keegan, The Unthanks return for the second set of Irish shows in 2019. They'll be performing at the National Concert Hall on November 3, inviting us into Emily Brontë's darkly passionate world.

  The Mercury-nominated folk act grew up singing unaccompanied harmonies, and in keeping with their themed tours, this performance has been commissioned to mark Brontë's 200th birthday, and using her original cabinet piano, Unthanks' composer Adrian McNally has turned ten of her poems into song. These have been recorded by the Unthanks in the Parsonage in Haworth where Emily worked, and released as part 3 of Lines - their trilogy of albums recorded by historic female writers.

  Supporting are The Bookshop Band, formed between a pair of English folk singer-songwriters & multi-award winning independent bookshop Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights. They write and perform songs directly inspired by books, having released 13 albums featuring many of the authors with whom they've worked.

  Tickets cost €28 from NCH.ie. Doors open at 7.45pm.

• Sun

  03

  Nov

  2019

  Tropical Fuck Storm

  Upstairs @ Dolan's

  Limerick

  

  Austrialian art punk outfit Tropical Fuck Storm return to Ireland for the second time this year, playing upstairs at Limerick's Dolan's on November 3, following the release of new album Braindrops.

  They feature two members of the wonderful The Drones, pushing their more dischordant streak to its logical frayed end. Their debut album, A Laughing Death in Meatspace came out at the end of 2018 - watch the video for 'You Let My Tyres Down'.

  Tickets cost €14 from Dolans. Doors open at 8pm.

• Mon

  04

  Nov

  2019

  The Unthanks: The Emily Brontë Song Cycle w/The Bookshop Band

  Cork Opera House

  Cork

  

  Folk-singing siblings Rachel & Becky Unthank & Niopha Keegan, The Unthanks return for the second set of Irish shows in 2019. They'll be performing at Cork Opera House on November 4, inviting us into Emily Brontë's darkly passionate world.

  The Mercury-nominated folk act grew up singing unaccompanied harmonies, and in keeping with their themed tours, this performance has been commissioned to mark Brontë's 200th birthday, and using her original cabinet piano, Unthanks' composer Adrian McNally has turned ten of her poems into song. These have been recorded by the Unthanks in the Parsonage in Haworth where Emily worked, and released as part 3 of Lines - their trilogy of albums recorded by historic female writers.

  Supporting are The Bookshop Band, formed between a pair of English folk singer-songwriters & multi-award winning independent bookshop Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights. They write and perform songs directly inspired by books, having released 13 albums featuring many of the authors with whom they've worked.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Mon

  04

  Nov

  2019

  Tropical Fuck Storm

  Whelan's

  Dublin

  

  Austrialian art punk outfit Tropical Fuck Storm return to Ireland for the second time this year at Whelan's on November 4, following the release of new album Braindrops.

  They feature two members of the wonderful The Drones, pushing their more dischordant streak to its logical frayed end. Their debut album, A Laughing Death in Meatspace came out at the end of 2018 - watch the video for 'You Let My Tyres Down'.

  Tickets cost €16.50 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Tue

  05

  Nov

  2019

  Sheer Mag

  The Grand Social

  Dublin

  

  The absolutely irresistable Sheer Mag are set to return to Dublin at loooong last, on November 5.

  The Philadelphia power-punk quartet are back with their second album, A Distant Call, a more personal, conceptual work from frontwoman Tina Halladay. Check out their retromancing new single 'Blood From A Stone'.

  Tickets are priced at a ridiculously reasonable €15.

• Wed

  06

  Nov

  2019

  Imperial Wax

  The Sound House

  Dublin

  

  The longest-serving and last Fall lineup, Imperial Wax are set to play a run of Irish shows, playing the Sound House on November 6.

  These dates fall on the back of the release of their debut album, Gastwerk Saboteurs. Check out their single 'No Man's Land'.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced €14. Doors open at 8pm.

• Wed

  06

  Nov

  2019

  Aurora

  Olympia Theatre

  Dublin

  

  Ethereal Nordic pop artist Aurora headlines the Olympia on November 6.

  Originally from Bergen, she's emerging as part of the ethereal wave that Scandinavia has made its stock-in-trade in recent years. Check out 'The Seed'.

  Tickets cost €29.90 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Wed

  06

  Nov

  2019

  Priests

  The Grand Social

  Dublin

  

  DC post-punk-turned-alt. pop outfit Priests are set to headline the Grand Social on November 6.

  Starting out in 2012, they released a series of DIY EPs on their own Sister Polygon Records, undergoing constant permutation and subverting macho punk convention. Most recently, they put out The Seduction of Kansas, which takes their work into most polished territory - dance-punk with a capitalist critique. Watch the video for 'The Seduction of Kansas'.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced €16.50.

• Thu

  07

  Nov

  2019

  Sat

  09

  Nov

  2019

  James Acaster: Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999

  Whelan's

  Dublin

  

  One of the comedy world's brightest talents, the self-deprecating James Acaster, plays a 3-night stint at Whelan's from November 7-9.

  Earlier in 2018, Netflix commissioned a set of four specials called Repertoire, and this current tour will be titled Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999, for the alleged following reason: 

  "One time I bought a lasagne from the supermarket, heated it up in the oven and ate a bitof it and it wasn't very nice so I put it in the fridge because it felt wrong to dump a whole lasagne in the bin and then later on I ate a spoonful of the cold lasagne because I was drunk and it was absolutely delicious. It was 4am. I then changed the name of a WhatsApp I was a part of to COLD LASAGNE HATE MYSELF 1999 because I had been thinking a lot about how 1999 was the best year of my life and also about how much I hate myself sometimes. The next day I was asked to name my new show."

  Tickets are available from WAV Tickets, priced €21.50. Doors open at 8pm.

• Thu

  07

  Nov

  2019

  Machine Head 'Burn My Eyes' 25th Anniversary

  The Telegraph Building

  Belfast

  

  On the 25th anniversary of their classic debut album, Burn My Eyes, Machine Head are set to play Belfast's Telegraph Building on November 7.

  Following up on their An Evening With... series, this show will be comprised of 2 parts. Firstly, they're to play a set of their more modern tunes featuring frontman/guitarist Robb Flynn & bassist Jared MacEachern alongside two TBA members. Part 2 will see the Bay Area act's Burn My Eyes played in its entirety, featuring the original lineup rounded out by drummer Chris Kontos & guitarist Logan Mader. Watch the video for 'Davidian'.

   Tickets cost £27.50 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Thu

  07

  Nov

  2019

  Imperial Wax

  Kasbah Social Club

  Limerick

  

  The longest-serving and last Fall lineup, Imperial Wax are set to play a run of Irish shows, playing the Kasbah Social Club on November 7.

  These dates fall on the back of the release of their debut album, Gastwerk Saboteurs. Check out their single 'No Man's Land'.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Thu

  07

  Nov

  2019

  Imogen Heap w/Guy Sigsworth & Frou Frou

  Vicar Street

  Dublin

  

  Tech innovator & award-winning artist Imogen Heap brings her first tour in eight years to Dublin's Vicar Street on November 7.

  This is set to launch the blockchain-reliant Mycelia's 'Creative Passport' - which draws together a decentralised version of the music industry, featuring content creators, fans & beyond. What exactly this means beyond media jargon remains to been seen, but she'll be joined by the reformed Frou Frou with Guy Sigswith.

  Tickets cost €40 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Fri

  08

  Nov

  2019

  The Tallest Man On Earth

  Vicar Street

  Dublin

  

  Following the release of his first album in four years, Kristian Matsson, aka The Tallest Man On Earth plays Vicar Street on November 8.

  It's called I Love You. It's A Fever Dream., and was written, performed, produced & engineered by the singer-songwriter almost exclusively in his Brooklyn apartment.

  Tickets cost €35 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Fri

  08

  Nov

  2019

  Machine Head 'Burn My Eyes' 25th Anniversary

  The Olympia Theatre

  Dublin

  

  On the 25th anniversary of their classic debut album, Burn My Eyes, Machine Head are set to play the Olympia Theatre on November 8.

  Following up on their An Evening With... series, this show will be comprised of 2 parts. Firstly, they're to play a set of their more modern tunes featuring frontman/guitarist Robb Flynn & bassist Jared MacEachern alongside two TBA members. Part 2 will see the Bay Area act's Burn My Eyes played in its entirety, featuring the original lineup rounded out by drummer Chris Kontos & guitarist Logan Mader. Watch the video for 'Davidian'.

   Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Fri

  08

  Nov

  2019

  Cautious Clay

  The Sound House

  Dublin

  

  Cleveland-born RnB artist Cautious Clay plays the Sound House on November 8. Watch the video for 'Cold War'.

  Tickets cost €14.95 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Sat

  09

  Nov

  2019

  Imperial Wax

  The Speakeasy Bar

  Belfast

  

  The longest-serving and last Fall lineup, Imperial Wax are set to play a run of Irish shows, finishing up at Belfast's Speakeasy Bar on November 9.

  These dates fall on the back of the release of their debut album, Gastwerk Saboteurs. Check out their single 'No Man's Land'.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.

• Sat

  09

  Nov

  2019

  Feet

  The Sound House

  Dublin

  

  Young Coventry outfit Feet are set to play Dublin's Sound House on November 9. Watch the video for 'Ad Blue'.

  Tickets are available, priced €13.50 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Sun

  10

  Nov

  2019

  Fat Freddy's Drop

  Vicar Street

  Dublin

  

  As part of the tour for their latest album, New Zealand seven piece Fat Freddy's Drop play Vicar Street on November 10.

  Blending funk, soul, dub, jazz, r&b, they kicked off as a jam band in the late 90s. They've toured the world, hitting Europe regularly since 2002, with a strong emphasis on live performance. Check them out. 

  Tickets are priced €36.50 from Ticketmaster.

• Sun

  10

  Nov

  2019

  Lizzo

  Olympia Theatre

  Dublin

  

  Fast-rising R&B star Lizzo plays the Olympia as part of her Cuz I Love You Too tour on November 10. Her live show is an incredible blend of self-celebration, soul & sass - watch the 80s retromancy of 'Juice'.

  Tickets cost €39.50 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Mon

  11

  Nov

  2019

  Snarky Puppy

  Ulster Hall

  Belfast

  

  Funk-laden jazz fusion outfit Snarky Puppy headline the Ulster Hall on November 11 as part of the tour for new album, Immigrance.

  Formed in 2003 by bassist & composer Michael League, the band emerged from the University of North Texas' Jazz Studies program. They, alongside Vulfeck, have spearheaded a resurgence in a form of genre fusion that holds danceability alongside musicianship. Check out the first track to come from Immigrance, 'Xavi'.

  Tickets are priced £35 and available here. Doors open at 8pm.

• Mon

  11

  Nov

  2019

  Tinariwen

  Olympia Theatre

  Dublin

  

  Saharan desert blues heroes Tinariwen will make their long-awaited return to Dublin at the end of the year.

  Formed in 1979, they've released nine albums over the last 18 years, the group will return to play The Olympia Theatre on Monday, November 11. They last played a headline show in the city in 2009, and are an unmissable live prospect, formed by Tuareg exiles and political rebels - a rarely-seen genuine protest band who've inspired both politically and musically. Check them out Live on KEXP.

  Tickets cost €33.65 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Tue

  12

  Nov

  2019

  Snarky Puppy

  The Olympia Theatre

  Dublin

  

  Funk-laden jazz fusion outfit Snarky Puppy headline Dublin's Olympia Theatre on November 12 as part of the tour for new album, Immigrance.

  Formed in 2003 by bassist & composer Michael League, the band emerged from the University of North Texas' Jazz Studies program. They, alongside Vulfeck, have spearheaded a resurgence in a form of genre fusion that holds danceability alongside musicianship. Check out the first track to come from Immigrance, 'Xavi'.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Wed

  13

  Nov

  2019

  She Drew The Gun

  Voodoo

  Belfast

  

  Hypnotically-charged psych-pop artist She Drew The Gun is set to play Voodoo on November 13 as part of her Trouble Everyday tour.

  Loaded with impassioned social resistance, watch the video for 'Resister', from new album Revolution of Mind.

  Tickets cost £12 from Ticketweb. Doors open at 8pm.

• Wed

  13

  Nov

  2019

  Foy Vance

  Olympia Theatre

  Dublin

  

  Singer-songwriter Foy Vance plays Dublin's Olympia Theatre on November 13 following the release of two new albums this year, From Muscle Shoals and To Memphis.

  He debuted in 2000 with the Blueprints EP. His second album, 2013's Joy Of Nothing won the Northern Ireland Music Prize, and worked with Ben Affleck on recent film Live By Night. His dual release are companion pieces, paying homage to the soul & Americana that has influenced his writing.

  Tickets are priced from €28, available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Thu

  14

  Nov

  2019

  Sat

  16

  Nov

  2019

  Eddie Izzard Presents Wunderbar

  Olympia Theatre

  Dublin

  

  Five years on from his last mammoth tour, Force Majeure, Eddie Izzard brings new comedy set Wunderbar to the Olympia from November 14-16. 

  With a more personal show that delves into his presumably surreal views on life, love, history & his 'theory of the universe', ahead of the time he's promised to leave comedy to take up more political duties.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster.

• Thu

  14

  Nov

  2019

  Foy Vance

  Concert Hall

  Limerick

  

  Singer-songwriter Foy Vance plays Limerick Concert Hall on November 14 following the release of two new albums this year, From Muscle Shoals and To Memphis.

  He debuted in 2000 with the Blueprints EP. His second album, 2013's Joy Of Nothing won the Northern Ireland Music Prize, and worked with Ben Affleck on recent film Live By Night. His dual release are companion pieces, paying homage to the soul & Americana that has influenced his writing.

• Thu

  14

  Nov

  2019

  Agnostic Front, The Take, Barrick Buster & Sex Hardcore

  The Palm House

  Belfast

  

  Godfathers of New York hardcore Agnostic Front come to Belfast to celebrate 35 years of their classic debut, Victim In Pain. They play the Palm House on November 14.

  New York band The Take, Barrick Buster and Sex Hardcore all support.

  Early bird tickets cost £10, second tier are £12 from WeGotTickets, and it's £15 on the door.

• Fri

  15

  Nov

  2019

  Kate Tempest

  Vicar Street

  Dublin

  

  Following the release of her acclaimed new album, The Book of Traps and Lessons, artist, poet, novelist & playwright is finally set to return to Ireland, playing Vicar Street on November 15.

  Having collaborated long-term with Dan Carey, they extended their circle to this time include the legendary Rick Rubin. Check out 'Firesmoke'.

  Tickets cost €25 from Ticketmaster. 

• Fri

  15

  Nov

  2019

  The Wood Burning Savages

  Ulster Sports Club

  Belfast

  

  Anthemic, establishment-bothering Derry art-rock quartet and all-round live unit The Wood Burning Savages headline the Ulster Sports Club on November 15. They won last year's NI Music Prize for both Best Album & Live Act - watch the video for 'I Don't Know Why I Do It To Myself'.

  Tickets cost £11 from Eventbrite. Doors open at 8pm.

• Sat

  16

  Nov

  2019

  The Wood Burning Savages

  Upstairs @ Whelan's

  Dublin

  

  Anthemic, establishment-bothering Derry art-rock quartet and all-round live unit The Wood Burning Savages headline upstairs at Whelan's on November 16. They won last year's NI Music Prize for both Best Album & Live Act - watch the video for 'I Don't Know Why I Do It To Myself'.

   

  Tickets cost €13 from Ticketmaster and WAV Tickets. Doors open at 8pm.

• Sat

  16

  Nov

  2019

  Wallis Bird

  The Duncairn

  Belfast

  

  As part of her forthcoming extensive New Moon tour, two time Meteor Award winner Wallis Bird plays Belfast's Duncairn in one of seven solo Irish dates on November 16.

  This accompanies the release of her sixth album, which, while folky and soulful, promises to be heavier in beats & bass, and centred around socio-political issues. Check out 'As The River Flows'.

  Tickets are available here, priced £18.15. Doors open at 7pm.

• Sun

  17

  Nov

  2019

  Wallis Bird

  Spirit Store

  Dundalk

  

  As part of her forthcoming extensive New Moon tour, two time Meteor Award winner Wallis Bird plays Dundalk's Spirit Store in the first of seven solo Irish dates on November 21.

  This accompanies the release of her sixth album, which, while folky and soulful, promises to be heavier in beats & bass, and centred around socio-political issues. Check out 'As The River Flows'.

  Tickets cost €26.50 from Ticketmaster and doors open at 8pm.

• Wed

  20

  Nov

  2019

  The Mountain Goats

  The Button Factory

  Dublin

  

  Cult indie folk rock act The Mountain Goats are set to return to the Button Factory on November 20.

  Formed initally in the early '90s as a lo-fi solo project for singer-songwriter John Darnielle's eccentric and often emotionally charged sensibilities, the Mountain Goats turned into a full band, developing a more polished sound around the turn of the century. This show follows the release of their 'partial rock opera' In League With Dragons, which self-describes as pioneering the new genre, 'dragon noir'. Listen to their early classic, 'The Best Ever Death Metal Band in Denton'.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.

• Wed

  20

  Nov

  2019

  Ghost w/All Them Witches & Tribulation

  3Arena

  Dublin

  

  Following a successful slot supporting Metallica at Slane, anthemic successors to Kiss, Ghost play the 3Arena on November 20 as part of their Ultimate Tour Named Death.

  They've recently released new albu Prequelle, which was broadly acclaimed, from the Grammys to Kerrang & Metal Hammer. The band feature personas, and have invented full back-stories through their webseries. Watch the video for 'Dance Macabre'.

  Support comes from stoner/bluesy rock outfit All Them Witches and blackened Swedish death metallers Tribulation.

  Tickets cost €55.5o from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 6pm.

• Wed

  20

  Nov

  2019

  Wallis Bird

  Dolans Warehouse

  Limerick

  

  As part of her forthcoming extensive New Moon tour, two time Meteor Award winner Wallis Bird plays Dolans Warehouse in one of seven solo Irish dates on November 20.

  This accompanies the release of her sixth album, which, while folky and soulful, promises to be heavier in beats & bass, and centred around socio-political issues. Check out 'As The River Flows'.

  Tickets cost €28 from Ticketmaster and doors open at 8pm.

• Thu

  21

  Nov

  2019

  !!! (Chk Chk Chk)

  Whelan's

  Dublin

  

  The supremely unGoogleable !!! (pronounced Chk Chk Chk) make their long-awaited Dublin return, 10 years on from their last Whelan's sold-out trip. They play the venue on November 21.

  The New York dance-punks released their eighth album, Wallop this year - watch the video for 'UR Paranoid'.

  Tickets, priced €25, are available from Ticketmaster and WAV Tickets. Doors open at 8pm.

• Thu

  21

  Nov

  2019

  Wallis Bird

  Vicar Street

  Dublin

  

  As part of her forthcoming extensive New Moon tour, two time Meteor Award winner Wallis Bird plays Vicar Street in one of seven solo Irish dates on November 21.

  This accompanies the release of her sixth album, which, while folky and soulful, promises to be heavier in beats & bass, and centred around socio-political issues. Check out 'As The River Flows'.

  Tickets cost €28 from Ticketmaster and doors open at 8pm.

• Fri

  22

  Nov

  2019

  Elder Island

  Whelan's

  Dublin

  

  Following the release of their debut LP, The Omnitone Collection, Bristol outfit Elder Island headline Whelan's on November 22. Watch the video for 'You & I'.

  Tickets are priced €18 from WAV Tickets.

• Fri

  22

  Nov

  2019

  Lucky Chops

  The Button Factory

  Dublin

  

  High-energy brassy funk outfit Lucky Chops play Dublin's Button Factory on November 22.

  All musical educators and believers in the poewr of music, the band have a rabid following. Check out 'Buyo' live.

  Tickets cost €22 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.

• Fri

  22

  Nov

  2019

  Sat

  23

  Nov

  2019

  Girl Band

  Vicar Street

  Dublin

  

  In their absence over the last couple of years, Girl Band’s reputation has only grown and grown. The Dara Kiely-fronted quartet – who, in such a short period of time, proved one of the most influential Irish guitar bands since My Bloody Valentine – are back. Their return hometown headline dates take place at Vicar Street on November 22 & 23 - the latter added due to demand.

  Watch the video for return single 'Shoulderblades', the first from their second album, The Talkies.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster priced €30. Doors open at 7.30pm.

   

• Fri

  22

  Nov

  2019

  John Mayall

  The Limelight 1

  Belfast

  

  The Godfather of British Blues, John Mayall, tours his 85th anniversary following the release of his new album Nobody Told Me. The first date of his Irish leg takes place at Belfast's Limelight on November 22.

  The album features an incredible array of respected guitarists, including Todd Rundgren, Little Steven of the E Street Band, Alex Lifeson, Joe Bonamassa and more. Listen to the weeping, incredibly ruminative 'Crying', from USA Union. Mayall is best known for his Bluesbreakers band, who featured Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Jack Bruce, John McVie, Mick Fleetwood, Mick Taylor and many, many more.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster & Katy's Bar.

• Fri

  22

  Nov

  2019

  Sigrid w/IDIE & Evie Irie

  3Arena

  Dublin

  

  Following her string of sold out shows lately in Ireland, young Norwegian singer-songwriter Sigrid plays the 3Arena on November 22. 

  She's won BBC Music's Sound of 2018 award, breaking through with 'Don't Kill My Vibe'. Her debut album, Sucker Punch came out in March and she's been omnipresent since, playing a stormer at Glastonbury. Her brand of honest-to-goodness joyous pop has an infectiousness that's undeniable - check out 'Don't Feel Like Crying'.

  Tickets are on sale from Ticketmaster, from €41-€47. Doors open at 6.30pm.

• Fri

  22

  Nov

  2019

  Wallis Bird

  National Opera House

  Wexford

  

  As part of her forthcoming extensive New Moon tour, two time Meteor Award winner Wallis Bird plays Wexford's National Opera House in one of seven solo Irish dates on November 22.

  This accompanies the release of her sixth album, which, while folky and soulful, promises to be heavier in beats & bass, and centred around socio-political issues. Check out 'As The River Flows'.

  Tickets cost €28 from Ticketmaster and doors open at 8pm.

• Sat

  23

  Nov

  2019

  Spinn

  The Academy 2

  Dublin

  

  Liverpool jangle dream-pop quartet Spinn return to Dublin's Academy 2 in an over 14s show on November 23 following the release of their eponymous debut album. Watch the video for 'Believe It Or Not'.

  Tickets cost €14.45 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Sat

  23

  Nov

  2019

  John Mayall

  Dolan's Warehouse

  Limerick

  

  The Godfather of British Blues, John Mayall, tours his 85th anniversary following the release of his new album Nobody Told Me. He plays Dolan's, Limerick, on November 23.

  The album features an incredible array of respected guitarists, including Todd Rundgren, Little Steven of the E Street Band, Alex Lifeson, Joe Bonamassa and more. Listen to the weeping, incredibly ruminative 'Crying', from USA Union. Mayall is best known for his Bluesbreakers band, who featured Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Jack Bruce, John McVie, Mick Fleetwood, Mick Taylor and many, many more.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster.

• Sat

  23

  Nov

  2019

  Sun

  24

  Nov

  2019

  Liam Gallagher

  3Arena

  Dublin

   

  Oasis frontman & now solo artist Liam Gallagher will play 3Arena on Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 November. He last played the city last year, at Malahide Castle as part of his As You Were tour. 

  This show takes place as part of a European arena tour that will follow the release of his forthcoming second album, Why Me? Why Not? Watch the video for 'Shockwave'.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, and doors open at 6.30pm.

   

• Sat

  23

  Nov

  2019

  Wallis Bird

  Black Box

  Galway

  

  As part of her forthcoming extensive New Moon tour, two time Meteor Award winner Wallis Bird plays Galway's Black Box in one of seven solo Irish dates on November 23.

  This accompanies the release of her sixth album, which, while folky and soulful, promises to be heavier in beats & bass, and centred around socio-political issues. Check out 'As The River Flows'.

  Tickets cost €27.65 from Ticketmaster and doors open at 7.30pm.

• Sun

  24

  Nov

  2019

  John Mayall

  Olympia Theatre

  Dublin

  

  The Godfather of British Blues, John Mayall, tours his 85th anniversary following the release of his new album Nobody Told Me. He finishes the Irish leg at the Olympia on November 24.

  The album features an incredible array of respected guitarists, including Todd Rundgren, Little Steven of the E Street Band, Alex Lifeson, Joe Bonamassa and more. Listen to the weeping, incredibly ruminative 'Crying', from USA Union. Mayall is best known for his Bluesbreakers band, who featured Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Jack Bruce, John McVie, Mick Fleetwood, Mick Taylor and many, many more.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster.

• Mon

  25

  Nov

  2019

  Robert Forster

  Whelan's

  Dublin

  

  Go-Betweens frontman Robert Forster returns to Dublin for the second time in 2019 to play the special An Evening With Robert Forster acoustic night at Whelan's on November 25, featuring Karin Baeumler on violin.

  Still one of the most energetic and vital frontmen around, his memoir Grant & I was a Mojo & Uncut book of the year as he continues to write, perform & publish his work as a music journalist. Check out his 2017 album, Songs To Play.

  Tickets cost €27.50 from Ticketmaster and WAV Tickets. Doors open at 8pm.

• Mon

  25

  Nov

  2019

  Ezra Collective

  The Button Factory

  Dublin

  

  Genre-melding London jazz outfit Ezra Collective are set to headline the Button Factory on November 25.

  Drawing on just about any musical movement with groove - Afrobeat, Latin, hip-hop, grime and beyond - the band recently played Quincy Jones' birthday, and are one of the most exciting young prospects to emerge from the capital's burgeoning new wave jazz scene. Check out 'You Can't Steal My Joy'.

  Tickets cost €19.45 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Mon

  25

  Nov

  2019

  Mac DeMarco

  Iveagh Gardens

  Dublin

  

  Incumbent king of slacker indie-pop Mac DeMarco plays Vicar Street on November 25, following up on his huge Iveagh Gardens show in July.

  He's currently touring his largely low-key sixth album Here Comes The Cowboy. Have you watched 'Pepperoni Playboy: A Macumentary' yet?

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced €30. Doors open at 8pm.

• Tue

  26

  Nov

  2019

  The Darkness

  Limelight 1

  Belfast

  

  Glammy hard rockers The Darkness' return to Belfast, playing the Limelight 1 on November 26 in support of sixth album, Easter Is Cancelled.

  Formed in 2000 by Lowestoft brothers Justin & Dan Hawkins, the lineup is completed by charismatic bassist Frankie Poullain and drummer Rufus Tiger Taylor. The Darkness made waves playing on the pomp & showmanship of classic rock & roll at its peak, releasing only 2 albums during their initial run (Permission To Land & One Way Ticket To Hell...And Back) and are now onto their fourth since their reunion.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster for £26.50. Doors open at 7pm.

• Tue

  26

  Nov

  2019

  Jaws

  Duke of York

  Belfast

  

  Birmingham dream-pop outfit Jaws headline Belfast's Duke of York on November 26 following the release of their third album, The Ceiling. Watch the video for 'Driving At Night'

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced £12. Doors open at 7pm.

• Wed

  27

  Nov

  2019

  The Darkness

  The Academy

  Dublin

  

  Glammy hard rockers The Darkness' return to Dublin, playing the Academy on November 27 in support of sixth album Easter Is Cancelled.

  Formed in 2000 by Lowestoft brothers Justin & Dan Hawkins, the lineup is completed by charismatic bassist Frankie Poullain and drummer Rufus Tiger Taylor. The Darkness made waves playing on the pomp & showmanship of classic rock & roll at its peak, releasing only 2 albums during their initial run (Permission To Land & One Way Ticket To Hell...And Back) and are now onto their fourth since their reunion.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Wed

  27

  Nov

  2019

  Jaws

  Academy 2

  Dublin

  

  Birmingham dream-pop outfit Jaws headline the Academy 2 on November 27 following the release of their third album, The Ceiling. Watch the video for 'Driving At Night'

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Wed

  27

  Nov

  2019

  Jay Som

  The Workman's Club

  Dublin

  

  Dream-pop singer-songwriter Melina Duterte, aka Jay Som is set to play the Workman's Club on November 27.

  The DIY bedroom pop artist & multi-instrumentalist released her debut album Everybody Works in 2017, with its follow-up out in August, Anak Ko. Check out the nostalgic wash of recent single 'Superbike'.

  Tickets are available priced only €16 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Wed

  27

  Nov

  2019

  Skepta

  Jam Park

  Dublin

  

  Following a headline performance at Forbidden Fruit & the release of fifth studio album Ignorance Is Bliss, Skepta is set to headline Jam Park, Swords on November 27 in his first indoor Irish show since 2011.

  Tickets are available from Eventbrite, priced €40. Doors open at 7pm.

• Thu

  28

  Nov

  2019

  Steve Mason

  The Empire Music Hall

  Belfast

  

  Beta Band songwriter, frontman & founding member Steve Mason is set to headline the Empire on November 28.

  Since the band's dissolution, he's went on to have a prolific solo career, operating under the names King Biscuit Time & Black Affair, with three LPs under his own name. The most recent, About The Light, came out in January. Check out 'Walking Away From Love'.

  Tickets, priced £22.50, are available from Ticketmaster and doors open at 7.30pm.

• Fri

  29

  Nov

  2019

  Sat

  30

  Nov

  2019

  Bell X1 Acoustic-ish with Dowry Strings

  Vicar Street

  Dublin

  

  Having now been together for 20 years, Bell X1 play a pair of 'Acoustic-ish' dates accompanied by composer Éna Brennan's Dowry Strings on November 29 & 30.

  Having last year played a sold-out five night stint at the venue, the trio's last release was seventh album, Arms. Check out their 360 video of 'Tongue', accompanied by Dowry Strings.

  Tickets cost €38.50 from Ticketmaster.

• Fri

  29

  Nov

  2019

  Bailer, Black Coast, Hornets & Bitter Pill

  Fibber Magee's

  Dublin

  

  For Shizznigh Promotions November 29 instalment of Live Free at Fibbers' main venue, Cork metallic hardcore outfit Bailer headline. Check out their eponymous EP on Bandcamp.

  Melodic hardcore act Black Coast, Belfast blackened sludgy hardcore quartet Hornets - Witch Hunt - and Bitter Pill.

  Admission is free and doors open at 9pm.

• Fri

  29

  Nov

  2019

  Pumarosa

  The Workman's Club

  Dublin

  

  To coincide with the release of new album Devastation, Pumarosa play the Workman's Club on November 29.

  The danceable East London art rock quartet have been developing for the last few years, with a sound that's reminscent of Foals and Suuns with tinges of krautrock influencing their very current sound. Check out the late-night, post-club neurosis of 'Fall Apart'.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced at €17. Doors open at 8pm.

• Sun

  01

  Dec

  2019

  Whitney

  The Academy

  Dublin

  

  Chicago-based soulful rock outfit Whitney play the Academy on December 1.

  Led by vocalist/drummer Julien Ehrlich & guitarist Max Kakacek, this accompanied the release of their follow-up to debut album Light Upon The Lake, which was widely heralded upon its 2016 release. Check them out Live on KEXP.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced €25. Doors open at 7pm. 

• Sun

  01

  Dec

  2019

  Yola

  Olympia Theatre

  Dublin

  

  Her star very much on the ascent, Bristol country & soul-blending artist Yola returns to Dublin, playing the Olympia on December 1. Shooting to fame after her performance on Jools’ Annual Hootenanny rounded off a 2018 that saw her record her long-awaited debut album Walk Through Fire.

  Produced by The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach, Walk Through Fire is a display of her incredible vocal and songwriting range that's led to acclaim from just about every outlet going. Check her out here.

  Tickets cost €30 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Tue

  03

  Dec

  2019

  Happy Mondays

  Cyprus Avenue

  Cork

  

  Madchester legends Happy Mondays are set for a Cork show at Cyprus Avenue on December 3, as part of their Greatest Hits tour.

  Formed around frontman Shaun Ryder in 1980 and signed to Tony Wilson's Factory Records, Happy Mondays were a crucial act in the Madchester movement of the later '80s/early '90s. Pills 'n' Thrills and Bellyaches was released in 1990, and permanently cemented their legacy in British culture. Have a listen to the glorious adapted Italo house of 'Step On'.

  Tickets are available from Cyprus Avenue, priced at €43.50. Doors open at 8pm.

• Tue

  03

  Dec

  2019

  Aldous Harding

  Vicar Street

  Dublin

  

  Aldous Harding will play Vicar Street on December 3.

  Fresh from supporting Villagers at Iveagh Gardens, the New Zealand folk singer-songwriter's April-released third album, Designer has elevated her to new heights - watch the video for 'The Barrel'.

  Tickets cost €25 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Wed

  04

  Dec

  2019

  John Sheahan - A Dubliner's 80th Birthday Celebration

  Vicar Street

  Dublin

  

  On December 4, The Dubliners' legendary fiddle player John Sheahan is set to celebrate his 80th birthday in the most apt of ways - with a special part of concerts at Vicar Street featuring his friends and guests.

  Tickets cost €36.50 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Thu

  05

  Dec

  2019

  We Were Promised Jetpacks

  The Workman's Club

  Dublin

  

  Following the release of fourth album The More I Sleep The Less I Dream, We Were Promised Jetpacks play the Workman's Club on December 5.

  The Scottish outfit have just returned after 4 years away, after the release of 2014's Unravelling. Produced by Jonathan Low - known for The National, Sufjan Stevens & Kurt Vile - after a long time spent re-evaluating their music. Check them out Live on KEXP.

  Tickets cost €18 from Ticketmaster. 

• Thu

  05

  Dec

  2019

  Talos

  Duke of York

  Belfast

  

  In the wake of the release of his second album, Far Out Dust, Eoin French's Talos play Belfast's Duke of York on December 5.

  Intimate, yet panoramic in scale, his debut album Wild Alee earned a Choice Music Prize nomination - watch the video for 'This Is Us Colliding'.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Fri

  06

  Dec

  2019

  Devin Townsend

  The Academy

  Dublin

  

  Heavy music virtuoso/savant Devin Townsend plays Dublin's Academy on December 6.

  This comes as part of the tour for latest album, Empath, out at the end of March. Known for his work in the technically complex, almost clinical Devin Townsend Project & Strapping Young Lad, this tour will see no click tracks, and a performance geared more towards fluidity and improvisation.

  Tickets cost €32 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Fri

  06

  Dec

  2019

  Talos

  Olympia Theatre

  Dublin

  

  In the wake of the release of his second album, Far Out Dust, Eoin French's Talos play their biggest Dublin show to date at the Olympia Theatre on December 6.

  Intimate, yet panoramic in scale, his debut album Wild Alee earned a Choice Music Prize nomination - watch the video for 'This Is Us Colliding'.

  Tickets cost €24 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Fri

  06

  Dec

  2019

  John Sheahan - A Dubliner's 80th Birthday Celebration

  Vicar Street

  Dublin

  

  On December 6, The Dubliners' legendary fiddle player John Sheahan is set to celebrate his 80th birthday in the most apt of ways - with a special concert at Vicar Street featuring his friends and guests.

  Tickets cost €36.50 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Sat

  07

  Dec

  2019

  Devin Townsend

  Limelight 1

  Belfast

  

  Heavy music virtuoso/savant Devin Townsend plays the Limelight 1 on December 7.

  This comes as part of the tour for latest album, Empath, out at the end of March. Known for his work in the technically complex, almost clinical Devin Townsend Project & Strapping Young Lad, this tour will see no click tracks, and a performance geared more towards fluidity and improvisation.

  Tickets cost £24 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Sat

  07

  Dec

  2019

  Fontaines D.C.

  Vicar Street

  Dublin

  

  One of the most stratospheric rises we've seen in some time has been the success of Fontaines D.C., and this looks to be calcified with a show at Vicar Street on December 7 - their only 2019 Dublin gig.

  They've released four incredibly well-received singles, been championed by Steve Lamacq, toured endlessly with labelmates Idles, and although worldly in influence, distinctly allude to Irish vernacular in everything they've done thus far. Check them out Live on KEXP.

  Tickets cost €26 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.

• Sun

  08

  Dec

  2019

  Andrew Combs

  Lost Lane

  Dublin

  

  Power-pop singer-songwriter Andrew Combs plays Dublin's Lost Lane on December 8 following the September release of new album Ideal Man.

  The Nashville-based artist started out as a more rootsy Americana artist, moving into more eclectic, genre-spanning territory - watch the video for 'Stars of Longing'.

  Tickets, priced €15, are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.

• Mon

  09

  Dec

  2019

  Primal Scream

  Olympia Theatre

  Dublin

  

  Contemporary British music chameleons Primal Scream return for a pair of Winter Irish dates, stopping off at Dublin's Olympia Theatre on December 9.

  Formed by Bobby Gillespie in 1992 in Glasgow, the band were a key part of the mid-80s indie-pop scene after Gillespie left the Jesus & Mary Chain. Breaking with their psychedelic dance/house crossover classic Screamadelica in 1991, they'd undergo several complete transformations with resolute success, including the sonic discharge assault of XTRMNTR or rootsy Riot City Blues. The band will be performing music from across their 35-year career in celebration of the release of new compilation, Maximum Rock 'N' Roll: The Singles.

  Ticket cost €35.50 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Tue

  10

  Dec

  2019

  Primal Scream

  Olympia Theatre

  Dublin

  

  Contemporary British music chameleons Primal Scream return for a pair of Winter Irish dates, the latter taking place at Belfast's Ulster Hall on December 10.

  Formed by Bobby Gillespie in 1992 in Glasgow, the band were a key part of the mid-80s indie-pop scene after Gillespie left the Jesus & Mary Chain. Breaking with their psychedelic dance/house crossover classic Screamadelica in 1991, they'd undergo several complete transformations with resolute success, including the sonic discharge assault of XTRMNTR or rootsy Riot City Blues. The band will be performing music from across their 35-year career in celebration of the release of new compilation, Maximum Rock 'N' Roll: The Singles.

  Ticket are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Fri

  13

  Dec

  2019

  Fangclub

  The Button Factory

  Dublin

  

  With their second album out in July, post-grunge trio Fangclub are set to play a headline show at the Button Factory on December 13.

  Check out their latest single 'Hesitations'.

  Tickets cost €16.50 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.

• Fri

  13

  Dec

  2019

  Crypt of the Riff Vol. 4: Tuskar & more

  Voodoo

  Belfast

  

  The fourth edition of Belfast's foremost regular riff-based megabill takes place at Voodoo on December 13. Milton Keynes-based blackened sludge/doom outfit Tuskar headline - check them out on Bandcamp.

  Making up the rest of the bill are Elder Druid, blackened hardcore act Hornets - check out their debut album Witch Hunt - Cork metal act God Alone - who masterfully embrace drone, mathcore, black metal, sludge and electronic elements within a post-metal sound, and released debut album Poll na mBrón last year.

  Riffy noise rockers Duellists - who just released their debut album, Into The Fade - progressive hardcore quartet Towers - check out their new EP, Lurker & Dweller - and stoner-doom quintet Gravity Well. 

  Tickets are available from Eventbrite, priced £11. Doors open at 7pm.

• Fri

  13

  Dec

  2019

  Sat

  14

  Dec

  2019

  HamsandwicH

  Whelan's

  Dublin

  

  Irish indie-pop outfit Ham Sandwich play another pair of pre-Xmas nights at Whelan's on December 13 & 14.

  Having released their debut album Carry The Meek back in 2008, which led to Glastonbury and Electric Picnic appearances, they followed it up with 2010's White Fox. They were silent for a while, resurfacing to release their third album, Stories From The Surface, which was nominated for Best Album in the Choice Music Price 2016.

  Tickets cost €25 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Sat

  14

  Dec

  2019

  The Blades

  The Academy

  Dublin

  

  Dublin new wave band The Blades, having reunited in 2013 to sellout crowds, play their seventh annual Christmas show at The Academy on December 14.

  Formed at the height of punk in 1977, the trio released pair of  7" singles in the early eighties on Energy Records, and played a six week residency at the Baggott Inn with U2, regularly swapping headline slots in an attempt to make it. Their frontman and bassist Paul Cleary was named Songwriter of the Year ahead of Bono and Van Morrison, and Single of the Year for 'The Bride Wore White' back in 1982's Hot Press awards.

  Check out their new material on Bandcamp.

  Tickets are available, priced from €30, from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Tue

  17

  Dec

  2019

  Mark Lanegan

  Button Factory

  Dublin

  

  Alt. rock shaman and Tom Waits' & Leonard Cohen's sonic bastard child Mark Lanegan plays Dublin's Button Factory on December 17.

  The journeyman was frontman of Screaming Trees, formed in 1984, releasing his first solo album, The Winding Sheet in 1990, performing alongside the likes of Isobel Anderson and QOTSA. This show accompanies the release of his 11th solo album, Somebody's Knocking. Check out recent single 'Stitch It Up',

  Tickets cost €28.50 from Selective Memory. Doors open at 7pm

• Wed

  18

  Dec

  2019

  Mark Lanegan

  The Empire Music Hall

  Belfast

  

  Alt. rock shaman and Tom Waits' & Leonard Cohen's sonic bastard child Mark Lanegan plays Belfast's Empire on December 18 as part of the Open House Festival.

  The journeyman was frontman of Screaming Trees, formed in 1984, releasing his first solo album, The Winding Sheet in 1990, performing alongside the likes of Isobel Anderson and QOTSA. This show accompanies the release of his 11th solo album, Somebody's Knocking. Check out recent single 'Stitch It Up',

  Tickets cost £26.50 from Open House.

• Thu

  19

  Dec

  2019

  Talos

  Roisin Dubh

  Galway

  

  In the wake of the release of his second album, Far Out Dust, Eoin French's Talos headline the Roisin Dubh on December 19.

  Intimate, yet panoramic in scale, his debut album Wild Alee earned a Choice Music Prize nomination - watch the video for 'This Is Us Colliding'.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Sat

  21

  Dec

  2019

  Talos

  INEC Gleneagle Hotel

  Killarney

  

  In the wake of the release of his second album, Far Out Dust, Eoin French's Talos headline the INEC Gleneagle Hote on December 21.

  Intimate, yet panoramic in scale, his debut album Wild Alee earned a Choice Music Prize nomination - watch the video for 'This Is Us Colliding'.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 9pm.

• Sat

  28

  Dec

  2019

  The Dublin Legends

  Vicar Street

  Dublin

  

  The supergroup of Sean Cannon, Paul Watchcorn, Gerry O'Connor & Shay Kavanagh play Vicar Street on December 28.

  The Dublin Legends were born out of the untimely passing of founding member Barney McKenna & John Sheahans' decision to retire. In 2017, guitarist & founder Eamonn Campbell passed away while on tour, replaced with Irish folk stalwart Shay Kavanagh, with Sean Cannon fronting The Dubliners for over 30 years. Expect many of the standards to reel in the year at this Christmas show.

  Tickets cost €36.50 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8.30pm.

• Sat

  11

  Jan

  2020

  Tony Visconti & Woody Woodmansey's Holy Holy

  Olympia Theatre

  Dublin

  

  Now into its fifth year, the Dublin Bowie Festival has announced its 2020 headline act. Holy Holy features an all-star lineup of long-time Bowie producer/collaborator Tony Visconti on bass, '70-'73 Spiders From Mars drummer Woody Woodmansey, with the band set to play the Olympia Theatre on January 11. 

  Vocals come from Heaven 17's Glenn Gregory, keys/sax from Berenice Scott & Jessica Lee Morgan, while Scott Walker/Cult guitarist James Stevenson and Ian Hunter/Geldof guitarist Paul Cuddeford join them. They'll be performing Bowie's third album, The Man Who Sold The World, and Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders From Mars. As well as the former, Visconti produced some of Bowie's most acclaimed work, like the Berlin trilogy, Blackstar and Diamond Dogs - not to mention his work with some of the biggest rock artists of the 20th Century: Thin Lizzy, Iggy Pop, Morrissey & beyond.

  Tickets are priced from €45.20, available at Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Mon

  13

  Jan

  2020

  David Keenan

  Olympia Theatre

  Dublin

  

  Young Dundalk singer-songwriter David Keenan plays the Olympia on January 13 in what's his biggest headline performance to date.

  An artist who very much lives in the shadow the great Irish tradition, he's a performer of incredible charisma. Check him out on the Late Late Show.

  Tickets cost €25 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Wed

  22

  Jan

  2020

  The Felice Brothers

  Limelight 2

  Belfast

  

  Following the May '18 release of their new album Undress, The Felice Brothers headline Belfast's Limelight 2 on January 22.

  The band take rootsy songwriting, and, informed by the political and social milieu, create a harmonious, thoughtful takes on it. Based around the writing of upstate New Yorkers Ian & James Felice, who began in 2006 with subway & sidewalk performances, they've released nine albums and backed Conor Oberst's 2017 LP, Salutations. Stream 'Poor Blind Birds'.

  Tickets cost £18 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.

• Thu

  23

  Jan

  2020

  The Felice Brothers

  Whelan's

  Dublin

   

  

  Following the May '18 release of their new album Undress, The Felice Brothers headline Whelan's on January 23.

  The band take rootsy songwriting, and, informed by the political and social milieu, create a harmonious, thoughtful takes on it. Based around the writing of upstate New Yorkers Ian & James Felice, who began in 2006 with subway & sidewalk performances, they've released nine albums and backed Conor Oberst's 2017 LP, Salutations. Stream 'Poor Blind Birds'.

  Tickets cost €23 from WAV Tickets. Doors open at 8pm.

• Wed

  29

  Jan

  2020

  Amigo The Devil

  The Sound House

  Dublin

  

  Murder-balladeer Amigo The Devil is set to play the Sound House on January 29. A member of the indie horror rock scene, with elements of alt. Americana, folk and punk, watch the video for 'Cocaine and Abel'.

  Tickets cost €16 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.

• Sat

  08

  Feb

  2020

  (Sandy) Alex G

  The Button Factory

  Dublin

  

  U.S. indie rock hero (Sandy) Alex G will play Dublin's Button Factory on February 8.

  This date follows the release of the singer, songwriter and musician's ninth album, House of Sugar, via Domino. Watch the video for 'Hope'.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced €16.50. Doors open at 7.30pm.

• Thu

  13

  Feb

  2020

  Explosions In The Sky

  Vicar Street

  Dublin

  

  Texan post-rock quartet Explosions In The Sky play Vicar Street on February 13 as they tour in celebration of their twentieth anniversary.

  Formed in the Austin scene in 1999, the band were the product of an independent scene that included the likes of Lift To Experience, getting signed after their Austin-based friends The American Analog Set submitted a demo to Temporary Residence Limited. The often-triple guitar & drum crescendo masters haven't released any official studio albums since 2011, but have soundtracked a number of films in that time. They're a borderline-transcendental live show at their peak, so be sure to check them out if you can.

  Tickets cost €36.15 and are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Sun

  01

  Mar

  2020

  Sleater-Kinney

  Vicar Street

  Dublin

  

  Five years on from their last Irish show and album, Sleater-Kinney are back with their St. Vincent-produced ninth studio album, The Centre Won’t Hold.

  Corin Tucker, Carrie Brownstein, and Janet Weiss will stop off at Vicar Street on March 1st - watch the video for recent single 'Hurry On Home'.

  Tickets cost €33.65 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Sat

  14

  Mar

  2020

  The Stunning

  Olympia Theatre

  Dublin

  

  It's thirty years since Galway's The Stunning released their debut album, Paradise In The Picture House, which was the first Irish debut LP to go straight to Number 1, where it remained for five weeks. Formed in 1987, the band became a household name in Ireland, before splitting in 1994 for a decade. Have a listen to 'An Empty Feeling'.

  Tickets cost €30 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.

• Sat

  21

  Mar

  2020

  The Lost Brothers

  Vicar Street

  Dublin

  

  Irish songwriters & musicians Oisin Leech and Mark McCausland, aka The Lost Brothers, are set to play their biggest headline show to date at Vicar Street on March 21.

  It's over a decade since the release of their debut album, Trails of the Lonely. Five albums on, with collaborations with the likes of Elvis Costello & M Ward in tow, this show will be a wonderful gathering of song and friends.

  Tickets cost €30 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.

• Sat

  28

  Mar

  2020

  Sun

  29

  Mar

  2020

  Laurie Anderson

  National Concert Hall

  Dublin

  

  National Concert Hall's Perspectives is a now-unmissable staple for Dublin music heads, and this year's programme is no different. Laurie Anderson will be presenting two special works over Saturday March 28 & Sunday March 29 at the venue.

  The former is Radio Play, a mix of songs, stories, sound effects and electronics that combines the power of poetic language, music and visualization. Like radio, this piece is about using the imagination and interpreting the meaning of ambiguous sounds. Anderson will be joined by an ensemble of musicians headed by bassist and music director Greg Cohen.

  The latter show, Here Comes the Ocean, is an evening of improvisation against the backdrop of the drones, a guitar feedback work by Lou Reed performed by his collaborator Stewart Hurwood. Both loud and intimate, the music includes songs by Reed and Anderson as well as improvisation by an ensemble led by bassist and music director Greg Cohen. 

  Tickets, priced from €27.50-€37.50, are available from NCH.ie. Doors open at 8pm.

• Sun

  29

  Mar

  2020

  Blade Runner Live

  Bord Gáis Energy Theatre

  Dublin

  

  Ridley Scott's sci-fi masterpiece Blade Runner is set to be scored by the 14-piece, synth-led Avex Ensemble at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre on March 29.

  They'll perform one of the all-time great original scores, composed by Vangelis for the 1982 release, live to Scott's 2007 Final Cut of the film. The soundtrack was nominated at the 1983 BAFTAs & Golden Globes for Best Original Score, and its influence has run more broadly into the electronic genre.

  Tickets are available from Ticketmaster.

• Sun

  31

  May

  2020

  Damon Albarn - The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows

  National Concert Hall

  Dublin

  

  Blur, Gorillaz & The Good, The Bad and the Queen founder Damon Albarn is set to bring a new conceptual show to Dublin's National Concert Hall on May 31.

  These days, he spends as much time as possible in Iceland, his spiritual home from home where he gains respite and inspiration from the landscape and its surroundings. With this fascination in mind he will perform this new piece with an ensemble and specially commissioned visuals. What can be more fascinating than the signs of the passage of time and the fragility of nature.

  Tickets are priced from €55-€65, available from NCH. Doors open at 8pm.