Gig Guide

2021

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Fri
22
Jan
2021

Blanck Mass w/Hillary Woods
Ulster Sports Club
Belfast

Ben John Power, founder of Fuck Buttons, brings his experimental electronic project Blanck Mass to the Ulster Sports Club in his first Belfast show in a few years on January 22.

He went solo and has been working under the moniker since 2010, working on a great deal of collaborations (including for the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony), EPs and albums, with the most recent being Animated Violence Mild.

Supporting is Irish Sacred Bones-signed songstress Hillary Woods.

Tickets are available from Ticketweb, priced at €16. Doors open at 7.45pm.
Sat
06
Feb
2021

Primordial w/Mourning Beloveth
Opium
Dublin

Celtic black metal outfit Primordial will play Opium, Dublin on Saturday, 6th February.

Supporting are Athy death-doom merchants Mourning Beloveth. Both bands will perform sets including rarely (if ever) played tracks. Check out Dust.

Tickets are priced €25 from Ticketmaster and the Sound Cellar. Doors open at 6pm.
Fri
19
Feb
2021

Disclosure (DJ Set)
Limelight 1
Belfast

As part of their Energy club tour of 2021, UK electronic duo Disclosure are set to perform a DJ set at the Limelight 1 on February 19.

Tickets, priced £22.5o, are available from Ticketmaster and Katy's Bar. Doors open at 10pm.
Sat
27
Feb
2021

Black Country, New Road
Whelan's
Dublin

Jazz-influenced, spoken word post-hardcore outfit Black Country, New Road play Whelan's on February 27 in their first Irish show. Riding the same kind of wave of hype as Black MIDI and the likes, we're rather excited by the prospect of a debut LP. Check out 'Sunglasses' live.

Tickets are available from Flowte.
Tue
02
Mar
2021

Hans Zimmer
3Arena
Dublin

One of this era's most distinguished film composers Hans Zimmer returns to the 3Arena on March 2.

The show will feature a choir and full band & orchestra, showcasing the highlights from a career that recently includes The Lion King, Interstellar, Dunkirk, and goes back to Gladiator, The Thin Red Line and Thelma and Louise. He has scored more than 200 projects, grossing more than $28 billion worldwide.

Tickets are priced upwards from €77.50 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.
Tue
02
Mar
2021

William Duvall
Limelight 2
Belfast

Following the release of his first solo album, One Alone, current Alice In Chains frontman William DuVall comes to Ireland, playing the Limelight 2 on March 2. With an air of Laurel Canyon folk and gospel, check out ''Til The Light Guides Me Home'.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.
Wed
03
Mar
2021

William DuVall
Whelan's
Dublin

Following the release of his first solo album, One Alone, current Alice In Chains frontman William DuVall comes to Ireland, playing Whelan's on March 3. With an air of Laurel Canyon folk and gospel, check out ''Til The Light Guides Me Home'.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced €28. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Fri
05
Mar
2021

The Who
3Arena
Dublin

Following the November release of their first album in 13 years, Who, The Who headline the 3Arena on March 5, following its postponement from Coronavirus.

Drawing together themes of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, music theft, spirituality and beyond, the band have renewed their creative juices and written & recorded the album over the last two years.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster.
Sat
06
Mar
2021
Sun
07
Mar
2021

Other Voices Cardigan
Cardigan, Wales
Online

Now in its 20th year, Other Voices has announced that it returns to Cardigan in Wales for a weekend of music and comedy over March 6 & 7. Announced so far are Ani Glass, Aoife Ní Bhriain, BERWYN, Juice Menace, Catrin Finch, The Gentle Good, and Sinead O'Brien.

The vent will go out online via Facebook, Youtube & Twitter, with UK viewers able to watch here.
Sat
13
Mar
2021

Scott Matthews
Unitarian Church
Dublin

Wolverhampton-born musician Scott Matthews plays Dublin's Unitarian Church on March 13.

The Ivor Novello winner continues the lineage of folk dreamers of the 60s & 70s like Simon, Buckley, Drake & Martyn, check out new single 'Cinnamon'.

Tickets are available here, priced €20. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Sun
14
Mar
2021

Scott Matthews
The Duncairn
Belfast

Wolverhampton-born musician Scott Matthews plays Belfast's Duncairn on March 14 for Moving On Music.

The Ivor Novello winner continues the lineage of folk dreamers of the 60s & 70s like Simon, Buckley, Drake & Martyn, check out new single 'Cinnamon'.

Tickets are available from Eventbrite, priced from £12. Doors open at 7pm.
Tue
16
Mar
2021

James Vincent McMorrow
Galway Leisureland
Galway

Irish singer-songwriter James Vincent McMorrow plays a run of 5 Irish dates in spring 2021, coinciding with the release of his fifth album. Watch the video for 'I Should Go'.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Thu
18
Mar
2021

James Vincent McMorrow
The Big Top
Limerick

Irish singer-songwriter James Vincent McMorrow plays a run of 5 Irish dates in spring 2021, coinciding with the release of his fifth album, performing at the Big Top, Limerick on March 18. Watch the video for 'I Should Go'.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.
Fri
19
Mar
2021

James Vincent McMorrow
The Telegraph Building
Belfast

Irish singer-songwriter James Vincent McMorrow performs a run of 5 Irish dates in spring 2021, playing Belfast's Telegraph Building on March 19. Coinciding with the release of his fifth album, watch the video for 'I Should Go'.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.
Sun
21
Mar
2021

Squid
The Button Factory
Dublin

One of the most forward thinking indie rock prospects out there at the moment, Squid are set to headline the Button Factory on March 21. Watch the video for 'Broadcaster'.

Tickets cost €15 from Tickets.ie. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Mon
22
Mar
2021

The Handsome Family
Liberty Hall Theatre
Dublin

Brett and Rennie Sparks, aka The Handsome Family, are set to play Belfast's Black Box on September 10 as part of the Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival.

They've been covered and an inspiration to a huge range of artists, including Jeff Tweedy, Jason Lytle, and even Christy Moore. This year, they reissue their 1994 & 96 albums Odessa & Milk and Scissors. Check out early classic, 'Arlene'.

Tickets cost £17.50 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.
Thu
25
Mar
2021

This Is The Kit
The Button Factory
Dublin

Contemporary folk singer-songwriter This Is The Kit plays The Button Factory on March 25 in support of her new album, Off Off On.

Also known as Kate Stables, her fifth LP follows acclaimed 2017 LP Moonshine Freeze. Watch the video for 'This Is What You Did'.

Tickets are available from Tickets.ie, priced €24.50. Doors open at 7.30pm/
Fri
26
Mar
2021

Joshua Burnside
The Grand Social
Dublin

Having released his long-awaited, and hugely acclaimed second album in September, Award-winning NI alt. folk singer-songwriter Joshua Burnside plays the Grand Social on March 26. Watch the video for lead single 'War On Everything'.
Fri
26
Mar
2021
Sat
27
Mar
2021

SoFFT Nights: Cormac Begley, Bunoscionn, Lemoncello
Dunderry Park
Co. Meath

Following October 2020's two SoFFT Nights events in Dunderry Park, Meath, another run of shows take place in Spring. Amongst the first acts to be announced for March 26 & 27, Cormac Begley, Bunoscionn and Lemoncello.

Tickets are priced €67 from Tickets.ie.
Sat
27
Mar
2021

The Lovely Eggs
Ulster Sports Club
Dublin

Psych-punk duo The Lovely Eggs play the Ulster Sports Club on March 27. The northern English pair released their new album I Am Moron, and will bring its raw, minimal immediacy to the city for the first time, having won fans like Iggy Pop. Watch the video for 'The Decision'.
Sat
27
Mar
2021

Joshua Burnside
Ulster Sports Club
Belfast

Having released his long-awaited, and hugely acclaimed second album in September, Award-winning NI alt. folk singer-songwriter Joshua Burnside plays the Ulster Sports Club on March 27. Watch the video for lead single 'War On Everything'.
Sun
28
Mar
2021

Bird On The Wire: The Songs of Leonard Cohen by Pauline Scanlon & The Whileaways
Olympia Theatre
Dublin

Following sellout shows at the likes of Pepper Canister Church, Pauline Scanlon & The Whileaways bring their tribute to the music of Leonard Cohen to the Olympia Theatre on March 28 (rescheduled from 2020).

The Whileaways and Pauline Scanlon will celebrate many of Cohen's best-loved live works, leading a masterful collective including Will Merrigan on bass, Dave Clancy on keys, Beoga legend Eamon Murray on drums, alongside string and brass sections. The Whileaways are Noelie McDonnell, Noriana Kennedy and Nicola Joyce, who combine to create a beguiling tapestry of harmonies.

Tickets cost €31.90 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.
Mon
05
Apr
2021

Everything Everything
Olympia Theatre
Dublin

Manchester art-pop act Everything Everything are set to play the Olympia Theatre on April 5 as part of the tour for their latest album, Re-Animator.

Formed in 2007, the band have received nominations for the Mercury Music Prize & 3 Ivor Novellos. Ever-eclectic, they meld R&B rhythmic conventions with stream-of-consciousness Radiohead-esque vocals, with A Fever Dream more dynamic than ever before - check out the video for 'Arch Enemy'.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.
Tue
06
Apr
2021

Doves
Olympia Theatre
Dublin

Doves return with their first indoor headline dates in over a decade, headlining Dublin's Olympia on April 6.

The Chesire band returned from a decade-long hiatus in 2018 with their fifth album, The Universal Want in 2020. Check out 'Prisoners'.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster.
Wed
07
Apr
2021

Doves
Limelight 1
Belfast

Doves return with their first indoor headline dates in over a decade, headlining the Limelight 1 on April 7.

The Chesire band returned from a decade-long hiatus in 2018 with their fifth album, The Universal Want in 2020. Check out 'Prisoners'.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster and Katy's Bar.
Wed
07
Apr
2021

Andy Shauf
Button Factory
Dublin

Acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Andy Shauf plays his first headline show in Ireland at the Button Factory on April 7. Having released his sixth album, The Neon Skyline, in early 2020, he'll bring his 6-piece band over for the show. Check him out Live On KEXP.

Tickets are priced €20, available from Selective Memory.
Thu
08
Apr
2021
Fri
09
Apr
2021

Dead Can Dance
Olympia Theatre
Dublin

Led by Brendan Perry and Lisa Gerrard, and accompanied by a full band, Australian act Dead Can Dance are set to play the Olympia Theatre on April 8 & 9.

Their three-decade career has drawn from neoclassical, worldwide traditional music, darkwave, gothic music, post-punk and the avant-garde to create a singular discography that includes The Serpent's Egg and Aion. These dates come in support of their latest album, Dionysus. Check out 'Act II: The Invocation'.

Tickets, priced from €44.5o, are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.
Sat
10
Apr
2021

The Lost Brothers
Ulster Sports Club
Belfast

Irish songwriters & musicians Oisin Leech and Mark McCausland, aka The Lost Brothers, are set to play Belfast's Ulster Sports Club on April 10, over a year on from their originally scheduled date.

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 are available from Ticketweb. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Tue
13
Apr
2021

Tim Burgess
Whelan's
Dublin

Charlatans frontman, label boss, DJ & author Tim Burgess is set to headline Whelan's on April 13.

2020 saw the release of his fifth solo LP, seeing him in a later-period creative fertile patch. Check out 'Empathy For The Devil'.

Tickets are priced €27 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Wed
14
Apr
2021

Tim Burgess
Ulster Sports Club
Belfast

Charlatans frontman, label boss, DJ & author Tim Burgess is set to headline the Ulster Sports Club on April 14.

2020 saw the release of his fifth solo LP, seeing him in a later-period creative fertile patch. Check out 'Empathy For The Devil'.

Tickets are priced £19 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.
Thu
15
Apr
2021
Sun
25
Apr
2021

MusicTown 2021
Online Event
MusicTown

Of the myriad annual events, series and festivals that tap into what makes Dublin a truly world-beating creative city, MusicTown feels special. Suffice to say, shining a light on the city – and the Irish music and arc community at large – has never felt more important, which is why the series’ return across April 15th-25th is one we’re marking down as unmissable.

Setting out, as ever, to celebrate the rich music heritage and contemporary artistic lifeblood of the city, the series boasts yet another masterfully mottled schedule across ten days and nights. Kicking off with Cathy Davey, live at the Pepper Canister Church, as well as the first installment of Crash Ensemble’s series Reactions on Thursday, April 15th, this year various special events including David Kitt and Kevin Barry’s Cornaleena, Adrian Crowley’s Ascension of Larks and, our pick of the lot, Bob Gallagher Presenters Junior Brother’s Hibernorama.

As is no doubt glaringly obvious, collaboration and singular performance is at the heart of this year’s line-up. We, for one, won’t be passing it up.

Go here for full info, as well as dates and streaming links.
Fri
16
Apr
2021
Sat
17
Apr
2021

SoFFT Nights: Soda Blonde, Maija Sofia & Nava
Dunderry Park
Co. Meath

Following October 2020's two SoFFT Nights events in Dunderry Park, Meath, another run of shows take place in Spring. Amongst the first acts to be announced for April 16 & 17, Soda Blonde, Maija Sofia and Nava.

Tickets are priced €67 from Tickets.ie.
Sat
17
Apr
2021
Sun
18
Apr
2021

James Vincent McMorrow
Olympia Theatre
Dublin

Irish singer-songwriter James Vincent McMorrow performs a run of 5 Irish dates in spring 2021, rounding off his European tour with a pair of Olympia Theatre shows on April 17 & 18. Building to the release of his fifth album, watch the video for 'I Should Go'.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.
Mon
19
Apr
2021

Smoothboi Ezra
The Workman's Club
Dublin

Wicklow bedroom pop singer-songwriter Smoothboi Ezra plays a rescheduled Whelan's show as part of Eastbound Festival on September 22. Check out 'Stuck, taken from their EP of the same name, set for a June release.

Tickets are available here.
Wed
21
Apr
2021

The Lost Brothers
Vicar Street
Dublin

Irish songwriters & musicians Oisin Leech and Mark McCausland, aka The Lost Brothers, are set to play Vicar Street on April 21, over a year on from their originally scheduled date.

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 are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Wed
21
Apr
2021

The Lost Brothers
Vicar Street
Dublin

Irish songwriters & musicians Oisin Leech and Mark McCausland, aka The Lost Brothers, are set to play Vicar Street on April 21, over a year on from their originally scheduled date.

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 are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Fri
23
Apr
2021
Sat
24
Apr
2021

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3Arena
Dublin

Following the release of his hugely acclaimed Ghosteen, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds return to Dublin, playing the 3Arena on April 23 & 24 - rescheduled from his original May 8 & 9 2020 dates respectively.

Ghosteen is the seventeenth album from Cave & the Bad Seeds, and is their most unanimously well-received yet. A rare gem of a double album, it explores ideas of empathy and faith, with subtle beauty. Listen to the title track here.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 6.30pm.
Fri
23
Apr
2021

Novo Amor
Button Factory
Dublin

Pop singer-songwriter Ali Lacey, aka Novo Amor, is set to headline the Button Factory on April 23. Watch the video for 'Opaline'.

Tickets are priced €22.50 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Thu
29
Apr
2021

Billy Nomates
The Workman's Club
Dublin

Minimal punk-pop artist Billy Nomates has had a postponement & venue upgrade to The Workman's Club on April 29, following the 2020 release of her debut album, released through Invada. Watch the video for 'No'.

Tickets are available from Tickets.ie and doors open at 8pm.
Sun
02
May
2021

BC Camplight
The Grand Social
Dublin

In support of 2020 album Shortly After Takeoff, BC Camplight plays the Grand Social on May 2.

The New Jersey native released two acclaimed records in the throes of mental illness & addiction, ultimately ending up squatting in an old church. Relocating to Manchester, his new album marks the final instalment of his Manchester Trilogy, documenting his period of personal and musical progress. Check out 'Cemetery Lifestyle'.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster.
Fri
07
May
2021
Sun
09
May
2021

It Takes A Village
Trabolgan
Cork

The 2020 edition of It Takes A Village at Trabolgan has been rescheduled until the following year, running from May 7-9, 2021. The first run of international include NYC house DJ Joe Claussell, Cork's Fish Go Deep, UK dub pioneer Mad Professor, Romare, Scary Éire, Happyness, Amsterdam-based psych band Altin Gün, Lynks Afrikka, alongside some of the best Ireland has to offer, including Junior Brother, The Mary Wallopers, Percolator, Post Punk Podge & The Technohippies, Pillow Queens and more.

Tickets are available here.
Fri
07
May
2021

Lisa Hannigan 'Behind The Curtain'
Online Event
The Everyman

The Everyman and Islander have teamed up once more for their monthly Friday night sessions, with the second to feature Lisa Hannigan on May 7. Check her out performing 'Undertow' alongside Loah.

Tickets are priced €25 for a single viewer and €30 for multiple, available from The Everyman. The online event kicks off at 8pm.
Sat
08
May
2021

Amy Montgomery
Ulster Sports Club
Belfast

Globe-trotting live phenomenon & 2019 Best Newcomer nominee at the NI Music Prize, the soulful, roots-pop artist Amy Montgomery headlines the Ulster Sports Club on May 8. Check out 'Tree Song'.

Tickets cost £10 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.
Mon
10
May
2021
Tue
11
May
2021

The Road To The Great Escape
Multiple Venues
Dublin

Ahead of the UK's best independent music showcase, The Great Escape in Brighton, Dublin holds a citywide mini-festival on May 10 & 11.

Amongst the first names announced are Aaron Smith, Baby Queen, Berwyn, Chubby and the Gang, CMAT, Denise Chaila, Geese, Holly Humberstone, Kennyhoopla, Luz, Michelle, Oscar Lang, Peach Tree Rascals, Remi Wolf, Tayo Sound.

Tickets are available here.
Thu
13
May
2021

Maija Sofia
The Workman's Club Dublin

Following its rescheduling, singer-songwriter Maija Sofia is set to play the Workman's Club on May 13, following the release of her acclaimed debut album, Bath Time.

Tickets are priced €13, available here.
Sat
15
May
2021

Ailbhe Reddy
The Button Factory
Dublin

Singer-songwriter Ailbhe Reddy, having just released her debut album, is set to hold a launch at the Button Factory on May 15, following rescheduling of her intimate pair of Workman's Club shows in November.

Tickets are available here. Tickets for the initial dates remain valid.
Sun
16
May
2021
Mon
17
May
2021

Idles
Vicar Street
Dublin

Idles are set for their return to Ireland, playing Dublin’s Vicar Street on May 16th and May 17th, following the release of their highly-anticipated third album. Check out the video for 'Grounds'.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster.
Thu
20
May
2021

Bananagun
The Grand Social
Dublin

Psych/afrobeat influenced Australian outfit Bananagun are set to play the Grand Social on May 20, following the release of debut album the True Story of Bananagun in June 2020. Watch the video for 'The Master'.

Tickets cost €13.50 from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.
Thu
27
May
2021

Hamilton Leithauser
The Button Factory
Dublin

Walkmen frontman Hamilton Leithauser returns to Ireland to play the Button Factory on May 27, postponed from June 2, 2020.

Following US indie rock band The Walkmen's 2011 hiatus, Leithauser released his debut solo album in 2014, followed up with 2015's Dear God alongside Walkmen bandmate Paul Maroon. He worked with former Vampire Weekend multi-instrumentalist Rostam Batmanglij to release the acclaimed I Had A Dream That You Were Mine. Check out 'Here They Come'.

Tickets, priced at €24, are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Thu
27
May
2021

Quiet Lights Presents: Maija Sofia & Elaine Howley
Online
Levis' Corner House

Following the cancellation of the festival last year, Quiet Lights festival in Cork have been developing an online series of concerts across the country. From May 27th for 2 weeks, a free double-bill of sets recorded live at Levis' Corner House, Ballydehob, are set to take place. Performing are Choice-nominated Galway singer-songwriter Maija Sofia and Cork experimental musician Elaine Howley - also known as the vocalist with Altered Hours.

It's available to stream for free for 2 weeks from May 27 here.
Tue
01
Jun
2021

OM
The Button Factory
Dublin

Featuring bassist & vocalist Al Cisneros of Sleep, Emil Amos & Tyler Trotter, OM are one of the finest mantra-driven drone acts in the world. They're set to return to Dublin on June 1. Listen to 'State of Non-Return'.

Tickets cost €28 from Tickets.ie. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Wed
02
Jun
2021

Dope Lemon
Button Factory
Dublin

Angus Stone's stoned slacker project Dope Lemon comes to the Button Factory on June 2 in his debut peformance.

Also of Australian folk-pop duo Angus & Julia Stone, his new album Smooth Big Cat came out last year. Check out 'Hey You'.

Tickets are available from Selective Memory, priced €24.50.
Thu
03
Jun
2021
Fri
04
Jun
2021

Fontaines D.C.
Iveagh Gardens
Dublin

One of the most stratospheric rises we've seen in some time has been folk-punks Fontaines D.C., and they've announced some of their biggest Irish shows to date at Iveagh Gardens on July 3 & 4.

Their debut album Dogrel was Mercury-nominated, they've toured endlessly with labelmates Idles, and although worldly in influence, distinctly allude to Irish vernacular in everything they've done thus far. One year postponed from their initial Iveagh dates, they've since released second album, A Hero's Death. Check them out Live on KEXP.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 6.30pm.
Fri
04
Jun
2021

Jane Weaver
Whelan's
Dublin

Electronic kraut-pop artist Jane Weaver headlines Whelan's on June 4.

Following up on her acclaimed Modern Kosmology and Loops In The Secret Society, she's touring new album Flock, which heads in decidedly day-glo pop directions. Check her out Live From Old Granada Studios.

Tickets are available from Ticketweb.
Sun
06
Jun
2021

Deftones w/Gojira
3Arena
Dublin

Following the universal acclaim of their latest album Ohms, Deftones are set to headline the 3Arena on June 6. 20 years on from their monumental White Pony LP, Deftones remain on the top of their game as far as modern heavy music goes.

Supporting are French metal outfit - and excellent live outfit - Gojira.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 6.30pm.
Wed
09
Jun
2021

Boy Harsher
Whelan's
Dublin

Dark electronic duo Boy Harsher play The Button Factory on June 9, following some rescheduling. Check out their excellent minimal darkwave-indebted recent album Careful.

Tickets cost €20 from Selective Memory.
Fri
11
Jun
2021

Echo & The Bunnymen
The Olympia Theatre
Dublin

Seminal British post-punk band Echo & The Bunnymen play the Olympia on June 11.

Formed in 1978 by frontman Ian McCulloch and guitarist Will Sargeant, who make up the creative hub of the band since their reunion in recent year. They released several essential post-punk records in their time together, peaking critically with 1984's Ocean Rain LP, and will celebrate their 40-year career that's yielded 20 top 20 hits and 9 top 20 albums.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced €45.20. Doors open at 7pm.
Fri
11
Jun
2021
Sat
12
Jun
2021

SoFFT Nights: Jape, Columbia Mills & Dani Larkin
Dunderry Park
Co. Meath

Following October 2020's two SoFFT Nights events in Dunderry Park, Meath, Jape, Columbia Mills and Dani Larkin are set to play on June 11 & 12.

Tickets are priced €67 from Tickets.ie, limited to just 100 per night. Doors open at 4pm.
Wed
16
Jun
2021

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
The Empire Music Hall
Belfast

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah are set to play Galway's Roisin Dubh on June 10.

Following their tenth anniversary tour of Some Loud Thunder in 2018, frontman Alex Ounsworth takes the band back on the road - get a taster with their 2014 Live at KEXP.

Tickets are available, priced at €25.40, from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.
Thu
17
Jun
2021
Sun
20
Jun
2021

Women's Work 2021
Online
Women's Wor k NI

The programme for this year’s Women’s Work has been announced. The annual festival, which is run by Belfast’s Oh Yeah Music Centre, will return online across June 17-20. As with previous outings, it’s set to be another electric celebration of women in music.

A collective cover of ‘Running Up That Hill’ by Kate Bush is set to take place - following a call out for participants, Women’s Work will showcase the results as an online effort led by Katie Richardson. The video will support efforts to raise funds for Women’s Aid.

Women’s Work is also proud to support the launch of an application process for a new initiative - NI Electronic Workshop led by Hannah Peel. Dani Larkin will launch her highly anticipated debut album Notes for a Maiden Warrior and the Oh Yeah Getting To Know series will run two events that will feature an exclusive with Pillow Queens and another session with Dani Larkin.

The festival also involves a performance from Kate Nicholson via the Accidental Theatre. The Lunchbox Sessions will feature daily music from Sara Ryan, Míde Houlihan and Winnie Ama. The Magy’s Farm Sessions will feature five artists from University of Ulster Music: Niamh Murray, Cara Quinn, Rhian Brownlow, Clodagh May and Lara O’Donnell.

Isobel Anderson, host of the highly rated music podcast Girls Twiddling Knobs, will present a special LIVE episode with a sublime panel of special guests. There are workshops with Siobhan Brown, Theodora Byrne,Amanda St John, Brigid O'Neill and many more.

Discussion panels will feature; ‘I Am My Song’ hosted by Beyond Skin & Afghan National Institute of Music. Linda Coogan Byrne and Siobhan McAndrew will discuss the ‘Why Not Her?’ campaign and Lynette Fay and Dr Úna Monaghan will discuss sexism in Irish Traditional Music.

There’s the Mothers In Music Showcase, as well as access to the brilliant Julie McLarnon documentary The Psychology of Analogue. The list of events goes on and includes presentations, talks and advice sessions from the likes of Safe In Sound, Nadia Khan & Claire Rose (Women in CTRL), Francesca O'Connor (Make Waves Management) and Gemma Bradley (BBC Radio 1).

For full info, go to the official Women’s Work festival website.
Sun
20
Jun
2021

Crypt of the Riff Vol. 5: Stoned Jesus & more
Voodoo
Belfast

The fifth volume of Belfast's foremost riff-based megabill takes place at Voodoo on June 20, a year on from its postponement. Ukrainian stoner-doom giants Stoned Jesus play their first ever Northern Irish show, as part of their Xth Anniversary Tour, playing highlights of their decade together. Watch the video for 'I'm The Mountain'.

Making up the rest of the bill are Elder Druid, just off the back of their second album, Cork sludge quartet Coroza, stoner-rock quartet Psychedelenaut, occult stoner-doom quintet Gravity Well - check out their debut EP - and new Belfast progressive post-metallers Soma.

Tickets are available from Eventbrite, priced from £15. Doors open at 6.30pm.
Tue
22
Jun
2021

Baby Strange
Upstairs @ Whelan's
Dublin

Glaswegian indie trio Baby Strange are set to play upstairs at Whelan's on June 22. Check out 'Pure Evil', from their 2016 debut album.

Tickets are available from Tickets.ie, priced €12.
Wed
30
Jun
2021

Liam Gallagher w/Idles
Ormeau Park
Belfast

Following the postponement of his 2020 T Vital show, Liam Gallagher will play Ormeau Park on June 30. This follows the release of his second solo studio album, Why Me? Why Not? Watch the video for 'Shockwave'.

Supporting are Idles.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Gates open at 6pm.
Fri
02
Jul
2021
Sun
04
Jul
2021

Longitude
Marlay Park
Dublin

Longitude returns to Marlay Park from July 2-4, with headliners Kendrick Lamar, Tyler, The Creator and A$AP Rocky.

Sharing the bill are: Lil Uzi Vert, DaBaby, AJ Tracey, Aitch, Megan Thee Stallion, Playboi Carti, Doja Cat, Trippie Redd, Ski Mask the Slump God, Mabel, Lil Tjay, NLE Choppa, Polo G, Jack Harlow, iann dior, Jay1, KSI, Rod Wave, Ivorian Doll, Offica.

Tickets priced €89.50 per day and from €219.50 for the weekend, are available via Ticketmaster.
Sat
03
Jul
2021

A Pilot Festival: Gavin James, Denise Chaila, Lyra & more
Royal Hospital Kilmainham
Dublin

Hosted by IMMA at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham on Saturday, July 3, a pilot festival event will feature performances by Gavin James, Denise Chaila, Lyra, Sharon Shannon, Wild Youth and Wyvern Lingo.

MCed by the 2 Johnnies, the 3,500-capacity event will be laid out in pods of six in order to maintain social distancing. Rapid antigen testing will also be a requirement of entry to the event.

Catherine Martin T.D., Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media said: “I am delighted to announce this music festival hosted by IMMA at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, the first such event in almost 16 months. The RHK is an iconic venue for live music and this marks a significant step forward towards larger gigs in the coming months, subject to the public health situation.

“The line-up is fantastic and there will be 3,500 fans on the night, enjoying a very exciting range of Irish talent. I have set aside 500 free tickets for frontline health care workers as a gesture of thanks for their hard work and dedication during the pandemic. Their commitment in these unbelievably challenging times has been truly inspiring and something which I know we all appreciate.”
Fri
16
Jul
2021

Napalm Death
Dolan's Warehouse
Limerick

West-Midlands grindcore legends Napalm Death return to Ireland for the firs time since 2017, playing Limerick's Dolan's Warehouse on July 16, following its rescheduling.

Formed in 1981, they're credited as pioneers of grindcore, bringing elements of crust punk & death metal, and still have the shortest song ever recorded in 'You Suffer' from their classic 1987 debut, Scum. They've released sixteen albums to date, showing remarkable evolution over the years.

Support comes from Unyielding Love and Okus.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced €23.50. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Sun
18
Jul
2021

Napalm Death
Limelight 2
Belfast

West-Midlands grindcore legends Napalm Death return to Ireland for the first time since 2017, playing the Limelight 2 on July 18 following its rescheduling.

Formed in 1981, they're credited as pioneers of grindcore, bringing elements of crust punk & death metal, and still have the shortest song ever recorded in 'You Suffer' from their classic 1987 debut, Scum. They've released sixteen albums to date, showing remarkable evolution over the years.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced £20.
Fri
23
Jul
2021
Sat
24
Jul
2021

Van Morrison
Ulster Hall
Belfast

In the first concerts held at the venue since March 2020, Van Morrison is set to play the Ulster Hall on Friday 23 & Saturday 24 July in an intimate, socially distanced performance (that caveat presumably against his wishes).

He released the double album, and his 42nd studio album Latest Record Project Vol. 1 earlier this year. Tickets are available from the Ulster Hall.
Sat
24
Jul
2021

Distanced Perspectives: Brigid Mae Power, Súil Amháin & Shammen Delly
Fanad Lighthouse
Donegal

(Socially) Distanced Perspectives, co-curated by one of Ireland’s leading selectors, Cian Ó Cíobháin, brings together three distinct contemporary Irish acts from the edges of the nation to the edge of Ireland’s most northerly county. This limited capacity, outdoor show takes place in the grounds of the iconic Fanad Lighthouse on July 24.

The lineup comprises ethereal folk singer-songwriter Brigid Mae Power, who recently released third album Head Above The Water - check out single 'Wedding of a Friend' - Kerry rapper Súil Amháin and hauntological Donegal ambient electronic artist Shammen Delly - check him out on Bandcamp.

Tickets are available here for bubbles of 5, priced €100. Doors open at 8pm.
Thu
29
Jul
2021
Fri
30
Jul
2021

Monolith Festival 2022
Cyprus Avenue
Cork

Paranoid Beast Promotions presents the third annual Monolith Festival, following two years of postponement, at Cyprus Hill over July 29 & 30.

Performing the festival are Downfall of Gaia, Elder Druid, God Alone, Jupiterian, Mord'A'Stigmata, Swallow the Sun, Vircolac, Benediction, Cancer, Conan, Coscradh, Hate, Necronautical, Owlcrusher, Ruairi O'Baoighill, Sodomized Cadaver, The Crawling, Ungraven, Vehement, Necronautical and more.

Tickets are priced from €38-€82, from Eventbrite.
Fri
30
Jul
2021

Millions of Dead Cops w/Lawfucker & PureSonic Outcasts
Voodoo
Belfast

Texan punk icons MDC, aka Millions of Dead Cops play Voodoo on July 30. One of the foundation stones of American hardcore, they formed in 1979, and their self-titled 1982 debut album remains a classic of the genre.

Support comes from Lawfucker and Puresonic Outcasts.

Tickets cost £16.36 from Eventbrite or £18 on the door. Doors open at 9pm.
Fri
30
Jul
2021
Sun
01
Aug
2021

All Together Now
Curraghmore Estate
Co. Waterford

Underground have been announced as the first headliner for All Together Now 2021, set to take place at Waterford's Curraghmore Estate.

Tickets are available here, priced €220 for the weekend.
Fri
30
Jul
2021
Sat
31
Jul
2021

Van Morrison
Ulster Hall
Belfast

In the first concerts held at the venue since March 2020, Van Morrison is set to play the Ulster Hall on Friday 30 & Saturday 31 July in an intimate, socially distanced performance (that caveat presumably against his wishes) - following immediate sellouts of his first two dates the previous weekend.

He released the double album, and his 42nd studio album Latest Record Project Vol. 1 earlier this year. Tickets are available from the Ulster Hall.
Wed
11
Aug
2021

Herbie Hancock
National Concert Hall
Dublin

14-time Grammy winner and living legend Herbie Hancock is set to play the National Concert Hall on August 11. He'll take an all-star band for an intimate performance.

In addition to being recognised as a legendary pianist and composer, Herbie Hancock has been a significant part of almost every popular music movement since the 1960s. As a member of the Miles Davis Quintet, in his development of new approaches on his own recordings, followed by his work in the 70s - with record-breaking albums like the jazz-funk of Headhunters.

Tickets are available from NCH.ie, priced €49.50.
Thu
12
Aug
2021

Baxter Dury - In Conversation
Ulster Sports Club
Belfast

English indie musician Baxter Dury - son of Ian Dury - has recently released his memoir Chaise Longue, and is set to appear at the Ulster Sports Club for a conversation with broadcaster Joe Lindsay about it. The set will be followed by a DJ set from Jeff Doherty.

Signed to Rough Trade, he's released six albums, the most recent being 2020's The Night Chancers. Check out 'I'm Not Your Dog'.

Tickets are available from Starr Records, priced €12.
Thu
12
Aug
2021

EastSide Arts: Problem Patterns, Strange New Places & Gender Chores
Vault Artist Studios
Belfast

As part of Belfast's EastSide Arts Festival, a night entitled Punk Threatens No One brings together, in one night, three of Belfast's finest punk acts on August 12. On the bill are Problem Patterns - check them out here, the emo-tinged Strange New Places and DIY trio Gender Chores.

Tickets are priced £15 from EastSide Arts. Doors open at 8pm, and it's a BYOB event.
Fri
13
Aug
2021

Fontaines D.C.
Custom House Square
Belfast

One of the most stratospheric rises we've seen in some time has been post-punks Fontaines D.C., and they've announced a Custom House Square show on August 13.

Their debut album Dogrel was Mercury & Choice-nominated, they've toured endlessly with labelmates Idles, and although worldly in influence, distinctly allude to Irish vernacular in everything they've done thus far. They released their second album, A Hero's Death in 2020. Check them out Live on KEXP.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 6pm.
Sat
14
Aug
2021

25 Years of Shine: Patrick Topping, Len Faki, Elliot Adamson & Ammara
Custom House Square
Belfast

Celebrating 25 Years of Shine, British DJ/producer Patrick Topping brings his Trick show to the biggest Belfast audience he's ever played to at Custom House Square on August 14. He'll be joined by Berghain resident Len Faki, Elliot Adamson and recent signing Ammara.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Gates open at 6pm.
Sat
14
Aug
2021

The Night Institute Presents: EastSide Electronica
C.S. Lewis Square
Belfast

One of NI's longest-running independent club nights, The Night Institute, holds a bill of its finest electronic acts & DJs at CS Lewis Square on August 14. Performing are Marion Hawkes, a live set from This Ship Argo, with the institute's Timmy Stewart and Jordan Nocturne playing the square.

Tickets are available from EastSide Arts. Doors open at 6pm, with things kicking off at 7pm.
Fri
20
Aug
2021
Sun
22
Aug
2021

Meadows Festival
IMMA, The Royal Hospital Kilmainham
Dublin

IMMA at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham is to provide the setting for Meadows Festival, running two bills per day over the weekend of August 20-22.

Singer-songwriter David Keenan and Galway's Niamh Regan play Friday's matinee show, opening at 4pm, with the evening hosting Dundalk noise-merchants Just Mustard and experimental folk singer John Francis Flynn - opening at 7.30pm. Saturday's matinee features CMAT and folk-pop duo Saint Sister, with the evening show seeing sets from A Lazarus Soul and Lisa O'Neill. The Sunday will feature Glasshouse - a Dublin ensemble who interpret the works of influential artists. Sunday afternoon will have the work of Kate Bush and David Bowie, while the evening has Prince and Joni Mitchell.

Tickets are priced from €19.10 per person from Ticketmaster, with bubbles of 4 & 6 available.
Tue
24
Aug
2021

Nile Rodgers & Chic
Waterfront Hall
Belfast

One of the most essential live draws in recent years, funk/disco/pop songwriter Nile Rodgers and Chic return once more (nature is healing), playing Belfast's Custom House Square on August 24.

Regarding themselves as a rock band in a disco movement, the group released an almost-inappropriate number of classic disco/funk/soul singles in their original run from '76-'83. Nile Rodgers and bassist Bernard Edwards had been playing together for years, finally releasing Chic's debut single 'Everybody Dance' in 1977.

These days, they're one of the naturally tightest live bands in the world, selling out practically everywhere they go, with setlists peppered with some of the instantly recognisable hits - from Madonna to Daft Punk - penned by frontman Rodgers from the '70s through until today.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 6pm.
Thu
26
Aug
2021

Dublin Quays Festival: The Bonk
The Sound House
Dublin

One of Ireland's most singular acts, former O Emperor man Phil Christie's part-improvised, experimental jazz-psych-garage-60s-pop outfit The Bonk, are set to play Dublin Quays Festival on August 26. Check out 'May Feign'.

Tickets are priced €10 from Universe.com. Doors open at 8.30pm.
Fri
27
Aug
2021

Mall Grab, Floorplan, Brame & Hamo, Yazzus & Holly Lester
Custom House Square
Belfast

Following his last sell-out Belfast show, Australian DJ Mall Grab plays Shine at Custom House Square on August 27.

Supporting on the bill are Robert Hood, aka Underground Resistance's Floorplan, Sligo-born, Berlin-based Brame & Hamo, as well as London's Yazzus and Irish selector Holly Lester.

Tickets are priced £27.50, available from Ticketmaster. Gates open at 6pm.
Fri
27
Aug
2021
Sat
28
Aug
2021

SoFFT Nights: Soda Blonde, Maija Sofia & Callistan
Dunderry Park
Co. Meath

Following a string of successful SoFFT Nights events in Dunderry Park, Meath throughout the year, another weekend is scheduled for August 27 & 28. Acts performing are Soda Blonde, Maija Sofia and Callistan. The weekend will also feature wellbeing initiatives, talks & a craft market.

Tickets are priced €67 from Tickets.ie. Gates open at 1pm.
Sat
28
Aug
2021
Sun
29
Aug
2021

SCOOTER: God Save The Rave
Custom House Square
Belfast

German rave legends Scooter return to Belfast for a long-overdue party at Custom House Square on August 28 & 29, the latter date added due to demand. Expect a marathon of hits, with flamethrowers and pyrotechnics.

Tickets are on sale from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 6pm.
Wed
01
Sep
2021

Robocobra Quartet
The Workman's Club
Dublin

Experimental Belfast jazz-punk outfit Robocobra Quartet are set to play a run of Irish dates in September, kicking off at the Workman's Club on September 1.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.
Thu
02
Sep
2021

Robocobra Quartet
Roisin Dubh
Galway

Experimental Belfast jazz-punk outfit Robocobra Quartet are set to play a run of Irish dates in September, playing the Roisin Dubh on September 2.

Tickets are available from the Roisin Dubh.
Fri
03
Sep
2021

Robocobra Quartet
Kasbah Social Club
Limerick

Experimental Belfast jazz-punk outfit Robocobra Quartet are set to play a run of Irish dates in September, playing Limerick's Kasbah Social Club on September 3.

Tickets are available from Dolans.
Fri
03
Sep
2021

Other Voices & Galway International Arts Festival Present: Courage
Online
Other Voices

For the first time, Other Voices & Galway International Arts Festival join forces to present the one-off broadcast of 'Courage', on September 3. Streamed live from Galway city's 13th Century St. Nicholas' Church, the lineup features Galway dream-pop & 6Music darlings NewDad, afro-pop star Tolü Makay, avant-garde composer & performer Anna Mullarkey, as well as the duo of Susan O'Neill and Mick Flannery.

Things kick off at 9pm, with streaming info available at Other Voices & GIAF.
Fri
03
Sep
2021
Sat
04
Sep
2021

SoFFT Nights: Pillow Queens, Roe, Art of Algebra & Dani Larkin
Dunderry Park
Co. Meath

Following a string of successful SoFFT Nights events in Dunderry Park, Meath throughout the year, another weekend is scheduled for September 3 & 4. The acts performing are Pillow Queens, with support from Roe, Art of Algebra and Dani Larkin. The weekend will also feature wellbeing initiatives, talks & a craft market.

Tickets are priced €67 from Tickets.ie. Gates open at 1pm.
Sat
04
Sep
2021

Leo Miyagee
Ulster Sports Club
Belfast

As part of the Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival, Leo Miyagee is set to launch his debut album, Act 3 at the Ulster Sports Club on September 4. Check him out live here. Warming up is London's Nikki O.

Tickets are available from CQAF, priced £6 in advance. Doors open at 7.30pm and the club will host a Plain Sailing afterparty featuring Carlton Doom and MC Emby for an evening of garage, techno, breaks and more.
Tue
07
Sep
2021

Gwenifer Raymond
The Sunflower
Belfast

American primitive-ancestor Gwenifer Raymond brings her blend of guitar, banjo & Appalachian folk to the Sunflower on September 7 as part of the Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival. Playing with a mastery of form and mood that belies her years - check out 'Sometimes There's Blood'.

Tickets are priced £10 from Ticketsolve. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Wed
08
Sep
2021

Robocobra Quartet
Ulster Sports Club
Belfast

Experimental Belfast jazz-punk outfit Robocobra Quartet are set to play a run of Irish dates in September, playing Belfast's Ulster Sports Club on September 8.
Wed
08
Sep
2021

Lisa Hannigan
Festival Marquee, Custom House Square
Belfast

Irish songstress Lisa Hannigan is set to headline the Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival's Marquee on September 8. She's currently working on her fourth studio album, following her recent Live In Dublin LP. Check her out performing 'Undertow' alongside Loah.

Tickets are priced £16 from CQAF. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Thu
09
Sep
2021

Margaret Glaspy
Whelan's
Dublin

Young Californian singer-songwriter Margaret Glaspy is set to play Whelan's on September 9.

Her second album, Devotion came out in March to positive reviews - check out 'Stay With Me'.

Tickets cost €17 from Tickets.ie. Doors open at 8pm.
Fri
10
Sep
2021

Deptford Northern Soul Club vs Superfly Funk and Soul
Ulster Sports Club
Belfast

Having thrown years of parties around Belfast, the Superfly Funk & Soul Club join forces with the Deptford Northern Soul Club to hold what's no doubt set to be a wonderful night of tunes at the Ulster Sports Club on September 10. Supporting is DJ Sarge.

Tickets are priced £7 from CQAF. Doors open at 10pm.
Sun
12
Sep
2021

An Evening With Foy Vance
The Empire Music Hall
Belfast

Singer-songwriter Foy Vance plays Belfast's Empire on September 12, following his fourth album Signs of Life.

He debuted in 2000 with the Blueprints EP. His second album, 2013's Joy Of Nothing won the Northern Ireland Music Prize, and he's worked with the likes Ben Affleck. His new record is his second on Ed Sheeran's Gingerbread Man Records, following up on 2016's The Wild Swan.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.
Sun
12
Sep
2021

Flook
The Duncairn
Belfast

Taking inspiration from their roots in the Irish and English traditions, Flook spin traditionally-rooted tunes over precise acoustic grooves, with a rare blend of fiery technical brilliance, delicate ensemble interaction and a bold, adventurous musical imagination. They're set to play the Duncairn on September 12, having recently released their first album in 14 years, Ancora.

Tickets are available from Eventbrite. Doors open at 7pm.
Mon
13
Sep
2021

An Evening With Foy Vance
Whelan's
Dublin

Singer-songwriter Foy Vance plays Whelans on September 13, following the release of his fourth album, Signs of Life.

He debuted in 2000 with the Blueprints EP. His second album, 2013's Joy Of Nothing won the Northern Ireland Music Prize, and he's worked with the likes Ben Affleck. His new record is his second on Ed Sheeran's Gingerbread Man Records, following up on 2016's The Wild Swan.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 8pm.
Tue
14
Sep
2021

Skullcrusher w/Runner
The Workman's Club
Dublin

Having recently released EP Storm In Summer, LA-based songwriter Helen Ballentine, aka Skullcrusher, is set to play The Workman's Club on September 14.

Tickets are priced €15 from Ticketmaster and Tickets.ie.
Wed
15
Sep
2021

Boy Pablo
Button Factory
Dublin

Indie-pop singer-songwriter Boy Pablo plays the Button Factory in a rescheduled venue upgrade on September 15 from March 20, following the release of debut LP Wachito Rico. Check out 'Rest Up'.

Tickets are priced €25 from Tickets.ie.
Thu
16
Sep
2021

Junk Drawer
The Black Box
Belfast

Belfast-based indie-psych multi-instrumentalists Junk Drawer hold the long-awaited launch of their NI Music Prize-nominated debut album Ready For The House 18 months on from its April 2020 release. Watch the video for 'Ego Death In Akron, Ohio'.

Support comes from Phil Christie-fronted Irish psych-jazz-garage-pop outfit The Bonk - check out 'May Feign' - and Big Daisy - check out 'Go Outside'.

Tickets are available from Ticketsolve, priced £7 in advance, £9 on the door, or £21 including an LP. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Thu
16
Sep
2021

NewDad
The Spirit Store
Dundalk

Following the release of their highly successful debut EP Waves, indie-pop outfit NewDad are set to play The Spirit Store on September 16. Check out 'Slowly'.
Fri
17
Sep
2021

Toots & The Maytals
Olympia Theatre
Dublin

One of the few living legends of original Jamaican rocksteady & reggae, Toots & The Maytals are set to play the Olympia Theatre on September 17.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7pm.
Fri
17
Sep
2021

NewDad
Mike The Pies
Listowel

Following the release of their highly successful debut EP Waves, indie-pop outfit NewDad are set to play Mike The Pies, Listowel on September 17. Check out 'Slowly'.
Sat
18
Sep
2021

Goat Girl
Whelan's
Dublin

Following the January release of new album On All Fours, indie pop quartet Goat Girl have announced a show at Whelan's on September 18. Check out the video for 'Sad Cowboy'.

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster, priced €15. Doors open at 8pm.
Sat
18
Sep
2021

NewDad
Kasbah Social Club
Limerick

Following the release of their highly successful debut EP Waves, indie-pop outfit NewDad are set to play Limerick's Kasbah Social Club on September 18. Check out 'Slowly'.
Sat
18
Sep
2021

Iarla Ó Lionáird, Úna Monaghan & Kevin Murphy
The MAC
Belfast

Moving on Music presents a much-anticipated collaboration featuring vocalist Iarla Ó Lionáird, harpist and sound artist Úna Monaghan, and cellist Kevin Murphy.

Renowned vocalist and member of supergroup The Gloaming, Iarla Ó Lionáird is one of Ireland’s most distinctive voices. A master of the Sean Nós singing tradition, his willingness to embrace and develop new ideas while guiding songs along gorgeous musical pathways distinguishes him as a true pioneer. Úna Monaghan is a highly respected harper and sound artist, who mines her degree in astrophysics for musical inspiration and constantly challenges the boundaries of her instrument using electronic technologies. Slow Moving Clouds’ cellist Kevin Murphy is an immensely skilled collaborator who has been the inspiration behind many imaginative projects, past and present.

Tickets are available from Moving On Music. Capacity is limited, and doors open at 7pm.