The Book Of Mormon is coming to Dublin, the musical’s official website has confirmed. The hugely successful comedy musical The Book Of Mormon is coming to Dublin nine years after it debuted on Broadway. The production announced the news on Facebook earlier today with a picture of a poster promoting the musical in front of […]
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There’s been a revived interest in cheerleading lately, thanks in part to the Cheer series on Netflix. But now one of the cult classics is bringing the action to a stage near you. Bring It On the musical is coming to Dublin, and we’re feeling peppier already. Loosely based on the popular movie of the […]
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US singer-songwriter Beck has announced that he will perform as part of the Trinity Summer Series in Trinity College this July. Beck will take to the stage at the city centre campus on Sunday, July 5 as part of his European Hyperspace tour. The star, who will turn 50 three days after his Dublin show, […]
6 years ago
Christmas and music go hand in hand here in Dublin, with Glen Hansard et al regularly gathering on Grafton Street for a sing-song on Christmas Eve. Well, a new music documentary takes things just slightly south-west and back in time by three years. We Will Sing was filmed in Whelan’s on Wexford Street on Christmas […]
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Set in Whelan’s, We Will Sing is a fly-on-the-wall style video showing live footage of some of Ireland’s top musicians. All in aid of charities such as the Simon Community and the Peter McVerry Trust, organisations that work with the country’s homeless community. Described as “a session in the truest sense of the word”, it […]
6 years ago
Back by popular demand. Copper Face Jacks: The Musical, a smash-hit musical by Paul Howard, will return to the Olympia Theatre for a third run. Following on from two highly successful showings in 2018 and 2019, the musical is set for a grand return in summer 2020. Expect plenty of craic, tunes and lots of […]
6 years ago
Plans are in place to use Tallaght Stadium as a live music venue that will accommodate 20,000 people. A new north stand is set to open at the arena, which is owned by South Dublin County Council. There are also plans for a new corporate area from which attendees can enjoy live music concerts, festivals […]
6 years ago
For those of you who just can’t get enough Dermot Kennedy in your life, we’ve got some good news. Dermot, who has wasted no time in becoming one of Ireland’s most beloved modern musicians, continues to dominate the country’s radio airwaves with hits from his debut studio album, Without Fear. Most music fans have been on […]
6 years ago
Leonard Cohen may have passed away in 2016 but his incredible musical talents mean that his legacy will live on forever. Over a career that spanned 60 years, the Canadian musician wowed audiences with his vast array of timeless albums and mesmerising live performances and if you were never lucky enough to catch him in […]
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As the years tick along in life, you find yourself going against musical trends in many ways. Gone are the hardcore beats of Scooter and the lyrically questionable rhymes of Eminem and gradually your ears become more attracted to softer, more soulful sounds. But enough about this writer’s misspent youth. As I’ve gotten older, one […]
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We have been buzzing for Love Sensation, Dublin’s brand new music festival since it was announced earlier this year. Sure look, you can never have enough festivals, can you? Featuring a stellar line-up including Lily Allen, Clean Bandit, Kelis, Mother DJs and queens from the hit show RuPaul’s Drag Race like Naomi Smalls and Monét […]
7 years ago
The musical version of the hit film is to hit The Olympia Theatre. Little Miss Sunshine: The Musical is coming to the capital this Summer. The Oscar-winning film, made famous by Toni Collette, Steve Carrell and Abigail Breslin, has been turned into a musical comedy by Tony Award-winners James Lapine (Into the Woods) and William Finn […]
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