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The Gods of Rock have listened to our prayers.

After selling out their Whelan's show, which is scheduled for Thursday, 6 December, The Blizzards have now announced a SECOND show for Friday 7 December. Thank the Lord for that.

The Blizzards vs Tebi Rex are releasing the second single I Need A Win from their upcoming full-length album next week, and lucky for us it will be available across all digital platforms.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Diverse Irish hip-hop youngsters Tebi Rex collaborate with rockers The Blizzards to create one of the biggest feel-good tracks of the year.

The band have come back with a bang in 2016, now bringing us their first studio album in a decade, due this Autumn. WE CANNOT WAIT.

It's sure to be unreal, so you'd be mad to miss them at Whelan's showing us why they remain one of Ireland's biggest bands.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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I Need A Win  is out everywhere now.

Tickets on sale now – €22.90 from Ticketmaster

Doors open at 8.00pm, and the gig is for over 18s only.

GET 'EM ASAP, FOLKS. We all want to stare at Bressie while listening to sweet sweet tunes, let's get real.

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Halloween is offish over so we can now talk about Christmas and New Years without sounded crazy, right?

Now in its seventh year, New Years Festival Dublin [NYF Dublin] is back again to help us ring in 2019 with three unreal events – a dazzling lighting spectacle called Liffey Lights Midnight Moment and 3Countdown Concert with amazing music acts that will give you a New Years Eve night to remember.

We can officially reveal that the headlining act is none other than the fab Gavin James.

Supporting acts are Hudson Taylor, Inhaler and Wild Youth.

Seriously, whatta line-up.

Gavin James is taking to the stage and we are buzzing about the news – as is he.

''I'm very excited,'' he says. His album is, Only Ticket Home, came out last week and it has already climbed to the top of the charts.

He's also getting ready to go back to touring; something he loves.

''I've got a little scooter that I use now while Im on tour to get around. I''m trying to get friends that come with me do it too – we can be a little scooter gang.''

Speaking of NYE, what's in store for him in 2019?

''World tour time. We're heading to London, Europe, then America which will take me right into festival season, it's pretty full on.''

His NYF show also might be a little different to the previous ones – all thanks to his brand new Les Paul guitar.

While acoustic guitar is his thing, he just might mix it up – so you might hear some electric guitar courtesy of Mr Gavin James come NYE.

Also on the bill is Irish folk/Americana duo Hudson Taylor made up of brothers Harry and Alfie.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Harry admits that NYE is generally a "divisive" night but one that him and his brother love, mainly because they go out busking.

Plus "its good to do the cheesy countdown thing."

We couldn't agree more.

Fresh from supporting Hozier, the Hudson Taylor lads might be gearing up for their own headline tour in the new year. So what better time to see them then to close out 2018?

To make it even better, their younger sister Halli will join them on stage and she herself has just released her first single, "Fukc Fear" so she is one to watch – exciting stuff.

Also playing will be Dublin four-piece Inhaler, who might be fresh from their Leaving Cert but they are more than ready to put on an amazing show.

So what should you expect from them? 

"A lot of new songs. We only have two songs on Spotify and they came out like two years ago and our music's changed since then."

Their influences include a lot of 1980 's references – think Depeche Mode. While they've been playing together since 2016, 2019 looks set to be the year where they are gonna be releasing new music and a brand new single.

With amazing artists like these playing at NYF, you know where you gotta be on the 31st of December – see you there.

Tickets for NYF Dublin are 29.90 including booking fee and will be on sale from Monday November 5th qt 9am from Ticketmaster outlets nationwide and www.ticketmaster.ie.

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The Riptide Movement will play Vicar Street on Saturday, 1st December. 

Tickets are priced at €25, which is inclusive of booking free, and will be on sale from the 5th of July at 10am from Ticketmaster.ie. 

The announcement follows the release of their new single, Plastic Oceans

Plastic Oceans was recorded in London with producer Chris Coady (Future Islands, Slowdive) and has a firm backbone of the kind of melodic indie rock that has seen the band build a strong following in their native Ireland, clocking up various #1 records.

The band will continue their heavy touring schedule this summer, putting in appearances in coastal areas.

They will be using their latest single to spread the important environmental message that our beaches, coastlines, rivers, cities and towns need to be kept litter and plastic free if we're to stop the oceans from becoming even more polluted by plastic waste.

Visit www.ticketmaster.ie for Vicar Street tickets from July 5th. 

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If you're lucky enough to be going to the T Swift gigs on Friday or Saturday, there are a few things you need to know before you put on your red lipstick and head to Croker.

First off, doors are at 5:45pm, Charlie XCX goes on at 6:30pm, and she's followed by Camilla Cabello at 7:15pm (though these times may change slightly because of increased security measures).

Attendees are advised to arrive with plenty of time to spare, and no later than 8pm. You'll need to extra time to go through the security check before all the acts start. No queueing is allowed before the gates open since it could disrupt the residents in the neighbourhood. 

And sorry to all of you backpack fans – rucksacks and large handbags should be left at home. There are also no cloakroom or storage facilities available at the site, and bags can't be left at entrances or surrounding areas.

Security checks will be going on, so those who come with backpacks or large bags in tow may be refused entry or experience a bit of a delay. It's recommended that your bag is about A5 size (or 5.8 by 8.3 inches). Everything will be subject to a search.

Don't forget that it's an outdoor event, so come prepped for the weather but leave your umbrella at home as they're not allowed.

Objects that are also forbidden include:

  • Glass or cans
  • Alcohol
  • Garden furniture
  • Selfie sticks
  • Flares
  • Professional cameras
  • Cameras with a detachable lens
  • Video cameras
  • Audio recording devices
  • iPads
  • GoPros

For the full list of prohibited items, you can check here.

Kids under five aren't permitted as the promoter says large outdoor concerts aren't a suitable environment for them.

Under 14s aren't allowed in the pitch standing area, and under 16s must have a parent or guardian with them at all times wherever they are.

The promoters and An Garda Síochána can refuse admission to anyone under the influence of alcohol.

Re-admissions are not allowed, so be sure that if you leave the concert you're really ready to go.

And though we get wanting to beat the traffic, it's requested that concert-goers not rush to the exits after Taylor is done dazzling them.

Speaking of traffic, it's recommended that you give yourself an extra two hours travelling time getting both to and from the event.

Fans are all encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit to the venue (but if you must drive, please carpool).

Irish Rail will operate additional services on both nights, including a Dublin Heuston to Galway train at 12:30am and other trains to be confirmed. You can check on additional services at their website.

If you're looking for more info on the event (including approach routes), check out the public notice here. You can also email customercare@mcd.ie if you have any remaining questions.

So stay safe, leave the tote bag at home, and enjoy yourself! 

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Ed Sheeran is due to play a string of concerts around Ireland next month. The Shape Of You singer will perform to thousands of fans across the country, with shows in Cork, Galway, Belfast, and Dublin.

Ahead of the Thinking Out Loud singer’s gigs, Aiken Promotions have issued a warning to fans about his upcoming Irish shows.

They issued a statement asking fans not to queue for the gig. “The venue gates will open at 5 pm. No early queueing will be permitted."

They have also advised concertgoers not to bring a bag to the concert.

“Please do not bring a bag unless it is totally necessary. People without bags will be fast-tracked. If you must bring a bag it needs to be smaller than A4 size. Bags under A4 size will be subject to a search which will result in unnecessary queuing,” they warned.

The organisers urged people to check the date on their ticket before attending the concert. The Galway Girl singer has nine Irish dates lined up so make sure to check the venue and date details on your ticket.

 

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“Please remember to keep your tickets safe and check your tickets to ensure you are attending on the correct date and going to the correct venue.”

The public has also been warned about buying tickets from ‘bogus ticket sellers’ or unofficial websites as the tickets will not guarantee access to the concert.

Ed Sheeran will kick off his Irish tour in Pairc Ui Caoimh in Cork on Friday, May 4, and will end at Dublin’s Phoenix Park on May 19.

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Erasure fans, prepare for a bit of disappointment. 

Due to illness and on doctor’s advice, tonight and tomorrow night's sold out concerts at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre have been postponed.

Taking to Instagram, the band wrote: 'After having to cancel last night's concert at The Olympia in Dublin we are deeply sorry to announce that Erasure will also be postponing tonight and tomorrow's shows at the same venue.'

 

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'Andy Bell has been fighting an infection and was yesterday advised by a throat-specialist to postpone last night's show, the first of three successive sold-out nights the band were due to play at the venue this week.'

'Having returned to the same specialist today Andy has been advised to rest his voice for a little longer and as a result, and with deep regret, we have to announce that the band's scheduled shows tonight (Tuesday) and tomorrow (Wednesday) have also been postponed.'

'We are very aware how devastating this news will be to our loyal audience, and we can only assure you that we would not have taken such drastic action unless it was considered completely necessary.'

The news follows the postponement of the bands concert last night. 

Tickets for all original dates will remain valid for the rescheduled dates which will be confirmed within the next 48hrs.

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When it comes to Christmas shopping, you can never go wrong with tickets to a gig.

So, props to our beloved Michael McIntyre, who decided to add an extra date to the Dublin leg of his Big World Tour next June!

In addition to his gigs on Friday June 8 and Saturday June 9, the British stand-up has chosen to wow the masses on Thursday June 7.

And we are pumped!

Michael will be performing in arenas across the UK and Ireland as well as revisiting Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa and Norway and heading to America, Canada, Switzerland, Iceland, Sweden, Malta and the Netherlands for the first time.

In the UK, Michael has performed three arena tours selling over 1.5 million tickets, including a record 28 times at London's 16,000 capacity O2 Arena where he was awarded the keys to the venue along with Prince, Take That and One Direction.

Around the world, Michael has previously sold out arenas in New Zealand, Australia and Dubai and holds the record for the biggest selling comedy shows in South Africa and Norway.

Michael currently presents his own television show Michael McIntyre's Big Show on BBC1. The last series averaged over 6.5 million viewers and recently received two BAFTA nominations.

Ladies, tickets go on sale Wednesday at 9am!

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2018 is shaping up to be a pretty good year on the gig front, and this latest announcement has just pushed our excitement levels (and bank accounts) over the edge.

Delorentos will play an intimate show in Whelan's on Friday, April 13 to coincide with their upcoming album, which is due to be released early next year.

With five studio albums already under their belts, Delorentos have proved themselves as one of Ireland's most dynamic and exciting musical acts.

The band will also preform at venues in Cork, Limerick and Galway in the run up to the Dublin show.

Tickets are €22.90 and go on sale this Friday, November 17 at 9am from Ticketmaster.

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Missed him last time around? Never fear.

Liam Gallagher has just announced an amazing summer concert at one of Ireland's most beautiful outdoor arenas. 

The former Oasis frontman has had a busy summer, playing huge shows at international festivals such as Lollapalooza and Reading, and next summer he will kick off his festival circuit with an open air gig at Malahide Castle. 

 

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Coming to the venue on June 15, the musician will perform his greatest hits to a crowd of 20,000. 

He will also be performing his new album As You Were, which went straight to number 1 in the Irish charts. 

This is sure to be an unmissible event. Tickets go on sale from Ticketmaster on Friday November 3 at 9am. 

 

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The tickets will be available from €49.90.

See you in the virtual queue. 

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Dua Lipa has been having a major moment, and has topped the Irish charts for weeks with her hit New Rules

The singer announced one Dublin date in her UK 2018 tour, set for April next year. 

Tickets for the covetable gig went on sale this morning, and according to dismayed Twitter users, sold out in seconds. 

The singer even added a second date due to the massive demand, on April 9, which is already sold out too. 

Tickets for the Olympia Theatre concert were going for a mere €29.40.

However, they are now being sold on Ticketmaster's re-sale website, Seatwave, for a whopping price. 

There are eight tickets available for the Olympia Theatre gig being sold on the site for €570.00 each. 

Want you and your closest seven mates to enjoy the gig? Prepare to part ways with €5,377.04. 

Fans are outraged by the massive cost of the re-sale tickets, and are now calling on the musician to notice of the issue.

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If belting out a rendition of Ride On or The Voyage is your jam, then prepare to get excited. 

Irish folk singer Christy Moore is about to embark on a series of gigs right here in Dublin.

The Irish icon will make a very welcome return to Vicar Street for a series of sessions in December and January.

Christy will be returning to gigging with a brand new album, called On The Road, which will be released this November.

Over the past two years, Christy has recorded all gigs, streamlining his collection down to 24 tunes recorded at 17 separate venues. 

Christy has performed at Vicar Street almost 200 times.

Tickets are priced at €39.50, €45.00 and €49.50, and will go on sale on Thursday October 5 at 9am through www.ticketmaster.ie.

We'll be giving Joxer our absolute best go…

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Last night, Kildare band, Picture This, teased fans and followers by revealing they had a whopper announcement up their sleeve.

Taking to Twitter, the lads wrote: "We have a massive announcement coming tomorrow. but we have a feeling the cat may already be out of the bag."

And now the time has come.

Jimmy and Ryan, who stormed it at Longitude over the weekend, are set to headline their biggest shows to date with gigs scheduled for Belfast's SSE Arena on October 27 and Dublin's 3 Arena on November 7!

If you want to see the guys in action, you need to bring your A-game this Friday morning when tickets go on sale at 9am.

And at just €36.50 a pop, we're sensing a sell-out.

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