Dublin city continues to lose the spaces that have defined it, as rising costs, and a lack of governmental help, means businesses are struggling to survive. It’s not just nightclubs with restrictive licensing laws and rising costs that are suffering. There are now only 90 nightclubs left in Ireland, and restaurants are on a similar…

As first published on Nialler9 - Ukiyo is the latest victim of rising Dublin hospitality costs

The fourth edition of our Indie Sleaze party is back after its last venue outing in May and appearance at All Together Now. Once more into the indie sleaze disco breach, this time on a Saturday, on my actual birthday, and with Claire Beck on the decks too. The next Indie Sleaze Disco takes place @…

As first published on Nialler9 - Our Indie Sleaze Disco party is back this September

The best little festival in the land is back for its 10th year, and here’s all you need to know about Another Love Story at Killyon Manor in Westmeath. What’s different about ALS? One thing you should be aware of, if it’s your first time, as has been the case since day one 10 years…

As first published on Nialler9 - All you need to know about Another Love Story Festival this weekend

The New York rapper is coming to the Olympia after his weekend set at Electric Picnic. Nas 1994 debut album Illmatic has remained one of the best albums in rap, continually influencing new generations with its complex lyrical tableaus borne from the Queensbridge housing projects, and productions from DJ Premier, Large Professor, Pete Rock and…

As first published on Nialler9 - Nas Illmatic 30th anniversary tour for Dublin

The dressing gown DJ sensation went viral for sharing his love of dance music classics. The sudden success of his Instagram and TikTok video conference was accelerated by a young audience who are keen to discover rave underground classics in a friendly accessible manner, a contrast to an industry that can often platform snobbishness about…

As first published on Nialler9 - Viral DJ Fish56octagon is playing a Dublin show

Prompted by the recent sale of Bandcamp from Epic Games to Songtradr, and the precarious nature of artists placing music on digital music platforms, Subvert is aiming to offer an artist-driven alternative that won’t be bought and sold to the market. Subvert says it’s “a Bandcamp successor that is collectively owned, stewarded, and controlled by its…

As first published on Nialler9 - Subvert is a new co-op “Bandcamp successor” that allows artists to become founders

Conor O’Brien also has a lyric book out this September. Coming off the back of new album That Golden Time, and a recent outdoor Trinity Summer Series show, Villagers will play3Olympia Theatre on 8th December 2024. Support is from Canadian musician, Arcade Fire collaborator and violinist Owen Pallett. Tickets from €35.15 plus fees go on…

As first published on Nialler9 - Villagers for Dublin 3Olympia show with special guest

With summer festival season nearly over, the Dundalk trad folk pintmen have announced seven new shows this December. Presumably, there won’t be any extra dates added or the title of 7 Drunken Nights Irish tour title isn’t going to work. 7 Drunken Nights is both an instruction and a nod to the traditional song of…

As first published on Nialler9 - The Mary Wallopers for 7 Drunken Nights Irish Christmas tour

Gig Guide Highlights: Killer Mike, Kettama, The Magnetic Fields, Artemas, Lucius, Revival Season, Colleen "Cosmo" Murphy, Deacon Blue, Malaki, Puzzy Wrangler, Onion Boys, Jeff Buckley Grace tribute, The The, Souls of Mischief, Party For Palestine Fundraiser.

As first published on Nialler9 - The best gigs in Dublin this week: August 20th to 26th

Tickets for 2025 edition of the festival will go on sale on Wednesday August 21st at 9am. As previously announced, Electric Picnic 2025 will take place on 29th –  31st August 2025 at its home of Stradbally Hall, Co. Laois. The loyalty scheme closed on August 9th. EP is still announcing stages and lineups as the festival takes place this…

As first published on Nialler9 - Electric Picnic announce when tickets for 2025 are on sale

The Irish dance festival Fuinneamh has dropped its 2024 lineup in full, a month out from the festival. Fuinneamh takes place in Bellurgan Park in Louth from September 14th to 16th, and features a lineup of electronic music and Celtic folk and alternative music – house, techno, drum & bass, punk, indie, electro, trad, and…

As first published on Nialler9 - Fuinneamh Festival announces full lineup

Anachronica is the abandoned city-themed stage stage at Electric Picnic that is more colloquially known as the Rave In The Woods. This year’s lineup of house, techno, garage and electronic DJs have been announced… and will play in the 40 metre building which is engineered by recycled materials, surrounded by trees with lasers. Playing this…

As first published on Nialler9 - Rave In The Woods lineup announced for Electric Picnic

Terribly sad news has reached of the passing of Eoin French, the Cork singer-songwriter who was the driving force behind the band Talos. French had been privately battling with cancer, and passed away over the weekend. Condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. His family posted a message on his socials saying: “It is with…

As first published on Nialler9 - Eoin French of Talos has passed away

Culture Night Cork County and Cork County Council are supporting two flagship late night free events taking place on Friday 20th September as part of Culture Night outside of Cork city. The free gigs take place Connolly’s Of Leap in West Cork, and at Sirius Arts Centre, in the harbour town of Cobh, outside Cork…

As first published on Nialler9 - Culture Night Cork late night events in Leap & Cobh, with Darren Emerson, JFDR, Curtisy, Electronic Music Council & more

The nominees for AIM’s Independent Music Awards have been announced. Jorja Smith, Barry Can’t Swim, CASISDEAD and Sampha lead with two nominations each, while Irish acts Fontaines D.C. and Kneecap are nominated for best Independent track. A public vote for Best Live Performer is now open too. The awards will be announced at a ceremony…

As first published on Nialler9 - Fontaines D.C., Barry Can’t Swim, Kneecap among nominees for AIM Independent Music Awards

Homobloc has announced its lineup for the festival in Manchester on Saturday November 9th at Depot Mayfield. The English festival has made its reputation as one of the best queer festivals going and this year’s headliners include Christine And The Queen, 2Manydjs B2B Confidence Man Djs, Shygirl Homobloc is the brainchild of Luke Una, and…

As first published on Nialler9 - Homobloc announces lineup: Christine And The Queens, 2ManyDJs B2B Confidence Man DJs, Tiga & more

Gig Guide Highlights: Electric Picnic weekend, AC/DC, Too Many DJs, TV Girl, Marta Del Grandi, The Deadlians, Swiftogeddon, Onecanchan x Katma, The Girl's Room, Cultúr, MIRANDA!

As first published on Nialler9 - The best gigs in Dublin this week: August // Electric Picnic weekend

A new record shop has opened in Limerick city. Adding to the recent addition of vinyl-lead record shop at Racket Space in Dublin with Absys Records, Downbeat Records has been opened by Frankie O’Mahony, and specialises in records for DJs and collectors, dance and world music. O’Mahony says of the new shop is inspired by…

As first published on Nialler9 - New record shop opens in Limerick city – Downbeat Records