Indie-folk stars First Aid Kit have confirmed a return to Dublin this autumn for a show in the Olympia Theatre. The band will be releasing their third full length album, Stay Gold, on June 10. Tickets for the Swedish duo – performing on September 18 – will cost €25 and go on sale this Friday, May 16 at 9am.
Brooklyn indie rockers The Antlers will be paying Dublin a visit this October this coincides with the release of the band’s fifth studio album, Familiars, due for release in June. The show will take place on October 10 at the Olympia Theatre, with tickets priced at €22.50. These go on sale this Friday May 9 at 9am. Last month The Antlers unveiled the video for ‘Palace’, the first single to be taken from Familiars. Watch it below.
The Bulmers Live At Leopardstown has announced its return for a sixth year with eight dates lined up for the summer season. The series of dates, which feature a live performance after a day of racing, will include Irish acts Raglans, Heathers, Ham Sandwich, Sharon Shannon and The Stunning. A selection of Manchester veterans will also be performing; The Charlatans, former Smiths’ guitarist Johnny Marr, and former Joy Division/New Order bassist Peter Hook . Check out the line-up below. Thursday June 12 – Raglans Thursday June 19 – Heathers Thursday July 3 – Ham Sandwich Thursday July 10 – Peter Hook…
Hotly tipped American electro-poppers Future Islands will be paying Dublin a visit this November with a date confirmed at Vicar Street. Tickets for the show, taking place on November 2 are priced at €20, and go on sale today,Thursday, April 10 at 9am. This show follows the release of the critically-acclaimed Singles album, which came out earlier this year.
Another big name show has been announced this afternoon, with Jack White being confirmed for a slot at the Royal Kilmainham Hospital. The former White Stripes frontman – also of the Raconteurs and the Dead Weather – will be playing on the June 26, and will be releasing his second solo album, Lazaretto, on June 10. Tickets for the show are priced at €44.50, and go on sale this Friday April 11 at 9am.
Yet another act announced for the ever-growing series of gigs at Marlay Park, with self-proclaiming messiah of hip-hop Kanye West and man of the moment Pharrell Williams coming to these shores on July 2 this year. The show will be West’s first appearance in Ireland since he played Dublin’s 02 with Jay-Z back in June, 2012. Tickets for the gig are priced at €59.50 and go on sale this Friday April 11 at 9am.
Here’s a bit of a surprise for you folks; English rockers Kasabian are heading off the beaten track with an Irish tour. The news only came out of the Kasabian camp through their website and facebook page, and the band have Cork, Limerick, Galway and Derry in their sights. There are no details of any shows in the more established cities of Belfast and Dublin it sure is refreshing to see a high-profile band playing at some smaller venues around the country. Tickets went on sale at 12, and the ticket details can be found on the band’s website: http://kasabianlive.com/2014/04/four-irish-dates-announced-presale-live-12pm-today/…
Legendary singer-songwriter Paul Weller will be paying Dublin a visit this summer when he calls over to the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham on Monday, June 24. Tickets are €44.50 and go on sale this Friday, April 4 at 9 am. The fast-rising Tom Odell will be providing support on the night.
Dublin indie rock band Little Green Cars will be paying a visit to the Mayo town this summer for Westport Festival 2014, alongside the likes of Morrissey & Marshall and Tinariwan. Tickets for the event are priced at €76 for one day, and €131 for the weekend, with under 17s able to enter for €41. The latest acts will be joining the likes of Bryan Adams and Kool & the Gang on the 28th and 29th of June.
The Killers will be coming to Belfast to perform as part of the Tennents Vital series of gigs. The show will take place at the Boucher Road Playing Fields, Belfast on the 21st of August. And if the prospect of the American band doesn’t have you excited enough already, Bastille will also be playing on the night. Tickets for the show will cost €49.50 and will go on sale next Monday, March 31 at 9am.