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Exploring the experiences of music artists with emerging technologies
May 5th by Kenn
Have your say in your future!
This research explores the experiences of music artists with emerging technologies, which aims to shine a light on the different attitudes and motivations music artists have regarding this type of technology and its actual or anticipated impact on their career.
CALL FOR IMMEDIATE GOVERNMENT ACTION TO SECURE THE FUTURE OF IRELAND’S LIVE EVENTS SECTOR
June 24, 2020 by Kenn
In response to the Covid-19 crisis in the Irish live events industry, the working group EPIC (Event Production Industry Covid-19) has been formed to represent the interests and concerns of the 3,500 individuals and businesses involved full time and the 15,000 people part-time in producing live events.
Band Together
April 03, 2020 by Kenn
As COVID-19 continues to spread, it’s times like these that we need to band together to get through. We’ve put together a list of resources and supports available for artists and music businesses, which we hope will make life a little easier. You can also discover some pretty cool tunes in our Band Together playlist.
DAVID GRAY “WHITE LADDER: THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY” TOUR DATE ANNOUNCED
January 10, 2020 by Kenn
The biggest selling album of all time in Ireland and one of the greatest and most heart-warming word-of-mouth successes in music, White Ladder will be performed by Gray with all the original band members and with all the original equipment to recreate the record in its entirety, plus a set of the greatest hits.
Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds Play Dublin's 3Arena 8th & 9th May 2020
October 25, 2019 by Kenn
Following a sold out show for Friday, 8th May, Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds have announced a second show at 3Arena Dublin, Saturday 9th May 2020 due to phenomenal demand. Their seventeenth studio album, Ghosteen, is now available.
Derry instrumentalist ROE brings ``Grumpy Electro-Pop`` sound to Whelan's.
September 30, 2019 by Kenn
19-year-old ROE from Derry (Ireland), plays Whelans 28 February 2020. Tickets on same now.
Laying down her unique brand of self-styled “Grumpy Electro-Pop”, she has been blazing a trail for young female indie artists across Ireland, UK, Europe and beyond.
Laying down her unique brand of self-styled “Grumpy Electro-Pop”, she has been blazing a trail for young female indie artists across Ireland, UK, Europe and beyond.
Bjork Tickets on sale now
August 06, 2019 by Kenn
Björk’s Cornucopia Debuts in Europe. According to Björk, this is her “most elaborate stage concert yet, where the acoustic and digital will shake hands, encouraged by a bespoke team of collaborators. Cornucopia is probably as expansive as I will get … an effort to find an equilibrium between all areas.”
Dermot Kennedy plays 3Arena on 22 and 23 December 2019!
JUNE 13, 2019 by Kenn
Global star on-the-rise Dermot Kennedy today releases his incredible new single ‘OUTNUMBERED’, alongside the release date for his debut album ‘WITHOUT FEAR’ – due September 27th – and his biggest ever UK and Ireland tour in December.
Picture This: Live at Botanic Gardens
December 17, 2018 by Kenn
PICTURE THIS has been confirmed as the first Act to play a brand new Festival for Belfast. Live At The Botanic Gardens will be a series of outdoor concerts held in the picturesque setting of Belfast City’s famous gardens during June 2019.
Glen Hansard Live at Vicar Street
November 27, 2018 by Kenn
After selling out Amsterdam Carré (March 7) and Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie (March 8) in less than an hour, singer-songwriter Glen Hansard is pleased to announce he will be returning to Europe and IRL/UK, joined by a band, for an April / May 2019 tour.
a-ha: Hunting High And Low Tour
November 05, 2018 by Kenn
a-ha have always set themselves challenges. In 2018, their the MTV Unplugged tour proved that their songs could be given new settings and remain as alive and as impactful as ever. Now, pushing even further, they are announcing that their October and November 2019 tour will be different from anything they have previously undertaken.
The Salty Dog at Electric Picnic
August 16, 2018 by Kenn
“The turn-of-the-century harbour that provides a bosom to the gloriously decadent Salty Dog once again comes to life”
It’s Electric Picnic time again and the funkiest picnic we know would not be the same without some thirst inducing antics from our favourite shipwreck. So get your oars out and paddle for safe lands with some pirate tunes to keep your mouth from getting dry.
It’s Electric Picnic time again and the funkiest picnic we know would not be the same without some thirst inducing antics from our favourite shipwreck. So get your oars out and paddle for safe lands with some pirate tunes to keep your mouth from getting dry.
beatvyne's Electric Picnic - Pick
August 14, 2018 by Kenn
Electric Picnic continues to top the festival experience chart, with a stellar line up from Kenrick Lamar, NERD, Massive Attack, Picture This, Dua Lipa, St. Vincent, Ben Howard, and home grown heroes like Delorentos, Ham Sandwich, David Keenan, Le Galaxie and many more!
beatvyne artists at Electric Picnic 2017
August 21, 2017 by Kenn
Summer is just over, it’s nearly back to school time! It can only mean one thing! Electric Picnic is just here and it’s time for the adults to play. While murmurs of discontent surround the lineup, thousands will nevertheless flock to Stradbally and be treated to a an audio and visual feast!
Who to look out for at the ‘Ones To Watch’ Whelan’s
January 12, 2017 by Kenn
Ireland is a buzz with music these days and our friends at Whelan’s are showcasing a tasty slice of the sounds happening round town as of late. Yes, the uber cool Ones To Watch festival is back and kicks off tonight Thursday 12th Jan. We recommend you get along, even if it is cold out! It’s sure to warm you up!
HARD WORKING CLASS HEROES LINE UP ANNOUNCED!
August 19, 2016 by Bella
The festival will be on from the 6th-8th of October spread over a number of Venues around Dublin City Centre. HWCH is now in it’s 14th year and has added a new aspect to the showcase this year – 25 selected companies will get a chance to pitch their ideas to VCs and investors over the weekend and will also be given access to mentoring, panels and tip sessions the same way bands have had with HWCH since its first year in 2003. There’s also an open call for new ideas and startups who want to pitch to Irish startup supports.
