In the first of a new regular feature called Roving Eye, our photographer Tara Thomas sets off around Europe with some of the best and brightest bands our fair Isle has to offer. Documenting the trials and tribulations of touring life, Tara heads to Brussels with The Minutes. In her own words, she breaks down the entire proceedings from load-in to bed-down. ___ Brussels is a surprising city. My expectations of a drab grey place were unfounded, for it’s emblem is the Manneken Pis, a urinating little boy. He symbolises the rebellious nature of the city and its capacity for…
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We followed Pennsylvanian rockers Halestorm on their Irish tour taking in The Academy in Dublin and Limelight in Belfast with support from Wilson. Check out the galleries below by Carlos Daly and Liam Kielt. The Academy, Dublin by Carlos Daly The Limelight, Belfast by Liam Kielt
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Making their long-awaited return to the city, Placebo played to a sold-out crowd at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast last night. Photos by Alan Maguire.
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Jungle played the Olympia Theatre on Monday night with support from All Tvvins. Photos by Aidan Kelly-Murphy.
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Placebo made a long awaited return to the Olympia Theatre in Dublin last night. Photos by Isabel Thomas.
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A Bad Cavalier played our very own Tuesday Throwdown at Lavery’s bar in Belfast the other night, with the lads from ASIWYFA coming out to show their support for their fellow band member. Photos by Liam Kielt.
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Elastic Sleep live at Whelan’s in Dublin with support from Other Creatures. Photos by Carlos Daly.
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Richie Egan brought his band Jape on a tour of Ireland in support of the immense new album This Chemical Sea , taking in the Academy in Dublin, Roisin Dubh in Galway and Cyprus Avenue in Cork (plus a later date in Belfast which will be covered in a few weeks). Check out our three comprehensive galleries below from each night by Sean McCormack, Tara Thomas and Brid O’Donovan. Roisin Dubh, Galway by Sean McCormack. The Academy, Dublin by Tara Thomas. Cyprus Avenue, Cork by Brid O’Donovan.
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Darling launched their second EP at the Sugar Club in Dublin over the weekend. Photos by Colm Moore.
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Sick Of It All make a long awaited return to Ireland, taking in Belfast’s Limelight 2 on Monday night with support from By Any Means and Murdock. Photos by Liam Kielt.