• Martin A. Egan Tribute Gig

    February 2, 2017 - By 

    In November 2015 we lost a wonderful and powerful presence on the Irish music and literature scenes, Martin A. Egan – singer, songwriter, poet, artist and all-round visionary. On March 3 at the Bello Bar in Dublin, some of Martin‘s friends and family will get together to pay tribute to him with music and words. The event will also serve as a launch for Martin‘s magnificent final album, A Man in Full. The line-up for the event will include Carol Keogh, Brian Conniffe, Brian Damage & Krysstal, Will Merriman, Tommy Keane, Ben Prevo, Sean Millar, Davóg Rynne, Robin James Hurt, Ruairi…

  • The LP Belfast Launch Night

    January 27, 2017 - By 

    In the first of a new listening party series, Belfast’s House Bar on Stranmillis will host the launch of The LP on Friday, January 27. The concept is simple: people show up, buy drinks and the organisers play a great album, uninterrupted, from start to finish. First up is Childish Gambino’s third studio album, “Awaken, My Love!”, released via Glassnote Records back in December. The album play will be followed by the LP DJ set, featuring funk, soul, hip-hop, disco, house and breaks. Entry for the launch is free and there’ll be some free good, as well as drink offers. Contact thelpbelfast@gmail.com…

  • #CorkLovesMusic

    January 27, 2017 - By 

    Presented in association with First Music Contact, the inaugural #CorkLovesMusic will see a standalone series of free music industry clinics, talks and performance events kick off in Coughlan’s on Wednesday, February 22. Set to run throughout the year, the opening event will feature one-one-clinics with FMC CEO Angela Dorgan, talks featuring Young Wonder/aboveDat producer Ian Ring, venue promoter Joe Kelly and arts journalist Ellie O’Byrne, as well as performances from Sillk, The Sunshine Factory and Ghostking. Reserve your place at the launch here and keep ’em peeled more announcements throughout the year. Leaf EP by GHOSTKING IS DEAD

  • God’s Waiting Room Valentine’s Special

    January 8, 2017 - By 

    Following on from a very memorable festive feast for senses in the company of Andrew Weatherall back in December, David Holmes‘ God’s Waiting Room will return to Belfast’s Maple Leaf Club on Saturday, February 11 for Valentine’s Day special. Headed by Montréal artist, producer and “detached crooner deep within a dystopian discotheque” Bernardino Femminielli, the night will also feature a 4 hour DJ set from Holmes and DIE HEXEN live, as well as Jeff Doherty and Mark Gilliland in Room 2 and films/visuals courtesy of Stephen Hackett and Jason Deadman. Set to be compered by Joe Lindsay, the first 200 through the…

  • The Thin Air and Moving On Music present: Damo Suzuki (CAN) with Blue Whale and Robocobra Quartet

    December 9, 2016 - By 

    Presented by The Thin Air and Moving On Music, the legendary Damo Suzuki, vocalist of pioneering Krautrock group CAN, will return to Belfast for a fully improvised show with experimental rock maestros Blue Whale, and Californian improviser, sound artist, inventor and writer, Paul Stapleton. Support on the night comes from one of the country’s very best bands, Robocobra Quartet. This is set to be an unmissable event for anyone with even a passing interest in experimental and improvised music. Featuring “an assembly of sound carriers to communicate with each other and the audience”, Damo Suzuki has performed as ‘Damo Suzuki’s…

  • AVA x NYE x Shine @ QUBSU

    November 14, 2016 - By 

    Following the success of their debut collaboration last New Year’s Eve, Belfast’s premiere electronic festival AVA will team up with Shine once again on December 31 at the home of the latter, Belfast’s Queen’s Students Union. Taking place across 3 rooms once again, Sunil Sharpe, Dave Clarke, Chris Hanna, Guerilla Shout, DSNT resident Ryan Dallas, Marion Hawkes and Claire Hall of GIRL and Clockwork are amongst those that will make an appearance for the annual blow-up.  Check out the full line-up below. A limited amount of early bird tickets will go on sale on Tuesday, November 14 from 10am from here, priced…

  • Freenix & The Haunted Hollow

    October 29, 2016 - By 

    Presented by our favourite Irish record store, Little Gem (and friends), Freenix & The Haunted Hallow will take over the Bandstand of Dublin’s Phoenix Park on Sunday, October 30 for a “haunted afternoon of treats, tricks, arts and HORRORRRRR!” until dusk. A free and family friendly event running from 2-6pm, the afternoon Bandstand will play host to performances from School Tour, Crowhammer, Ewa Gigon and the Little Gem Band. Fancy dress is also very much encouraged. Split Tape With Patrick Kelleher by School Tour

  • The Sudden Club Weekender

    October 20, 2016 - By 

    Across the weekend of December 9-11, Cork’s The Kino will play host to The Sudden Club Weekender, a series of must-see shows curated by the Southern Hospitality Board. With full weekend tickets priced at a very reasonable €36 and one night tickets ranging from €12-€16, the shows will be headlined by Limerick hip-hop masters Rusangano Family, Cork psych five-piece The Altered Hours and London-based singer-songwriter Rozi Plain. See the full show details below. The Sudden Club: Rusangano Family + Bantum Friday 9th December, 7.30pm Price: €16 The Sudden Club: The Altered Hours + The Bonk Saturday 10th December, 7.30pm Price: €13 The…

  • Fantasy 12: A Fantastical Trip Into Iconic Album Artwork

    October 14, 2016 - By 

    Presented by Hen’s Teeth Prints, This Greedy Pig and Choice Cuts, Fantasy 12 will present a “fantastical trip into iconic album artwork” at The Copper House on Dublin’s Synge Street from October 13-16. Featuring a decidedly dope roster of respected and lauded labels, artists and designers from the world including Nick Gazin (Run The Jewels), Shit Robot (DFA), Lemi Ghariokwu (Fela Kuti), Glen E. Friendman (Beastie Boys), Ian Anderson (Warp) and Tony Hung (Blur), Fantasy 12 asks record labels a simple question: “If there were no boundaries and you could release an album from an iconic artist (past or present), what…

  • Bullitt Presents: Ryan Vail [Live]

    October 13, 2016 - By 

    Belfast’s Bullitt hotel on Church Lane runs a free admission performance as part of a new series of events, kicking off with a free live show from Derry electronic musician Ryan Vail in their bar on Saturday, October 15. Combining electronic, classical & folk, amongst other genres, Vail (above) has released three EPs and a collaborative album, Sea Legs, with Ciaran Lavery, and just released his debut album, For Every Silence, nominated for an NI Music Prize. Check out the video for ‘Wounds’ from earlier this year below. Admission is free and doors open at 8pm. DJ duties come from Girls Names‘ Cathal…