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OXEGEN is set to be invaded by a brand new stage this summer.
Heineken Green Spheres will descend upon Europe’s favourite rock and roll weekend in Punchestown this July, bringing the best summer sounds from legends and those in the making. Heineken Green Spheres pitches its tent with the fans and will transport them to a unique space where they can get their music kicks over the weekend.
Alongside headliners 2 Many DJs, Pet Shop Boys and Manic Street Preachers, the Heineken Green Spheres stage will host over 20 acts belting out top notch tunes over the weekend.
Home grown talent takes a bow on Friday with Republic of Loose, Fight Like Apes and God Is an Astronaut taking to the stage. Mogwai return after their acclaimed three night stand in the Academy this spring.
On Saturday, TV on the Radio make their Irish festival debut in what is set to be one of the highlights of the festival. The wonderful Regina Spektor showcases her new release ‘Far’ and Peter Doherty will be dropping by.
Sunday sees Foals return with some slices from their next album and Glasvegas make yet another triumphant trip to these shores. And for those of you who will miss out on seeing Friendly Fires at the Heineken Green Spheres gig in Waterford on May 27th, rest assured cause they’re back on the Sunday.
“We are delighted to be extending our involvement in the festival,” said David Moore, Heineken Music Brand Manager. “The addition of the Heineken Green Spheres stage is a great opportunity to showcase a fantastic line-up in the best possible setting.”
For further information please contact: Michael McDermott – 086-3893248
Oxegen takes place in Punchestown Racecourse, Naas, Co Kildare from10th – 12th July (subject to licence). Tickets are on sale via Oxegen’s official ticket partner www.ticketmaster.ie
The full Heineken Green Spheres stage line-up is:
FRIDAY 10th July
2 MANY DJ’S
REPUBLIC OF LOOSE
MOGWAI
FIGHT LIKE APES
DREADZONE
GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT
SATURDAY 11TH JULY
PET SHOP BOYS
TV ON THE RADIO
PETER DOHERTY
REGINA SPEKTOR
THE SATURDAYS
DANIEL MERRIWEATHER
GARY GO
SUNDAY 12TH JULY
MANIC STREET PREACHERS
GLASVEGAS
JASON MRAZ
FOALS
FRIENDLY FIRES
NOISETTES
IGLU & HARTLY
May 29th, 2009
On Wednesday 22 August, Bud Rising commences in Dublin at 17.30 bringing three rebellious acts to whip your Wednesday into shape. The line up:
- Silversun Pickups 17.45
- Nine Inch Nails 18.45
- Foo Fighters 20.30
Silversun Pickups (also known as SSPU)
A well thought out opener to a well thought out festival – SSPU open the live music event at Dublin’s Marlay Park blasting out favourites such as Well Thought Out Twinkles and Kissing Families.
The band have been likened to The Smashing Pumpkins, so you know there’s no need for them to visit the School of Rock - well there wouldn’t be as band member Tanya Haden has already picked up tips from husband Jack Black.
Nine Inch Nails
Industro-rocky sounds and anti-US political messages are to be expected from Trent Reznor’s live ensemble at the gig at Marlay Park.
The release of the latest Nine Inch Nails album, Year Zero, in April is part of a concept album and spin off reality game that aims to capture the imagination of future generations.
Reznor’s album envisages an Orwellian existence and is a reaction against the Bush administration and US Military – so music fans should be prepared for some speeches and stunts dotted throughout the performance.
Previous NIN gigs saw Reznor plant flash drives randomly for fans to find – so who knows what to expect at this live event in Dublin.
Find out more about the Year Zero spin-off game
Foo Fighters
Foo fans will be anxious to hear new material from the Foo Fighters when they play live in Dublin. The band’s latest album Echoes, Silence, Patience and Grace, is set for release on September 25, 2007 and marks a reunion for the band with record producer Gil Norton. Gil helped produce The Colour and The Shape in 1997.
Foo Fighters front man and lead vocalist Dave Grohl also has links with funnyman Jack Black as they appeared dressed in drag as frisky rednecks on the video for Low which was banned from MTV! Grohl also played drums on Tenacious D’s 2001 debut album and played the devil in the video for Tenacious D’s song Tribute.
Get a sneak preview of The Pretenders, the first single to be released off the new Foo Fighter’s album
For the latest Foo music news and tour dates, visit the main site
No patience? Book tickets to see them headline and kick off this Bud-tastic live music event in Dublin
August 6th, 2007
The Kaiser Chiefs and the Fratellis are all set to brighten up the bank holiday weekend on Sunday 26 August as the main acts at Marlay Park so book now before the riot to get tickets for this music event in Dublin kicks off.
The Kaiser Chief’s animated stage presence at this live event in Dublin ties in with the launch of their latest single “The Angry Mob” (out 20 August). The band recruited the services of Beano artists for the artwork on the single and the only place you can order the comic strip and an exclusive 7” (remember them?!) with the full Beano comic strip is from this special Kaiser Chief site.
Don’t you wish that you could be Beano-fied too? I always wanted to be Dennis The Menace! The closest you can get is to create your own comic on the Beano site.
This gig and the Damien Rice one I blogged about earlier are part of the Bud Rising Summer concerts taking place in Dublin on Wednesday 22, Saturday 25 and this one on Sunday 26 August.
Gates open at 3.30pm with our very own Irish rockers, Ash, The Blizzards and Royseven opening the music-fest.
Your plan at this music event in Dublin might go a bit like this:
—Head to bar when gates open 15.30
—Take in the sincere lyrics of Royseven 15.45
—Get blown away by The Blizzards 16.30
—Burn out dancing to Ash 17.50
—Snog a random at The Fratellis 19.15 
—Bump into the random’s boyfriend and inadvertently start a riot whilst the Kaiser Chiefs play around 20.45
—Pass out around Midnight..
Or let me know how your day out in Dublin’s Marlay Park went and add a review of this music event in the comments section below….
August 1st, 2007
See the home-grown talents of Mr Damien Rice and some very special guests over the bank holiday weekend on 25 August in Dublin’s Marlay Park.
The gig in Dublin will take place come rain, hail or shine and the organisers are advising fans to “dress appropriately”. So pack your wellies, sunglasses and waterproofs and book your tickets for this melodic music event now.
It’s refreshing news that Damien and co are tough enough to perform whatever the weather. All too often the plug is pulled on an outdoor gig because of the weather and there’s nothing worse than looking forward to a music event only to hear it’s cancelled a few days before.
Damien is tough though, after splitting from rock band Juniper (now Bell X1), busking around Europe and gigging live in coffee bars around Dublin he has now found success with albums O and 9, tracks from which he’ll perform at the music event in Dublin at Marlay Park.
The line up for this live music event in Dublin’s Marlay Park looks a bit like this:
- KT Tunstall
- Guillemots
- Willy Mason
- Fionn Regan
Find out more about the gig in Dublin over at our main site, dublinevents.com
Or book now!
July 30th, 2007
Innovative circus performer Kwabana Lindsay ensured Circus Week got off to a flying start on Sunday with his amazing aerial acrobatic show ‘Fiddler on a Rope’. The audience were amazed by his challenging, dangerous stunts.
Circus Week forms part of the annual Diversions Festival and will see the streets and public spaces of Temple Bar transformed into a circus arena for 7 days of spectacular outdoor performances from Irish and international circus acts including acrobatics, trapeze, magic and stilt walking performances throughout the week. Highlights include:-
· The premiere of a new walkabout circus performance called ‘The Sommelliers’ from UK circus pioneers Bongo Bolero;
· The Italian Kerrymen known as the Fanzini Brothers new show ‘Deathwish’; and
· A one-day extravaganza of Irish circus throughout the streets of Temple Bar (Sunday 22nd, from 1pm).
Plus lunchtime performances in acrobatics, trapeze, magic and stilt walking throughout the week!
Even better, all events are FREE.
July 16th, 2007
The idyllic grounds of Stradbally Hall may not seem like the most obvious place for a music festival, but since 2004 the Electric Picnic has brought some of rock’s biggest names to these rolling fields.
Since it began as a one-day event, the Electric Picnic has always been unique among music festivals. And not just because of the mix of music.
At the Electric Picnic, you can enjoy the 24-hour cinema, watch some great plays, get a makeover in the Pamper Palace and even fire off a few rounds at paintball.
If you’ve ever thought festival food consisted of dodgy kebabs and burgers, the Electric Picnic will change your mind. There is plenty of high quality, organic food, including mouth-watering barbequed steaks.
All the traders at the Electric Picnic will be using Fair Trade ingredients where possible and the festival is doing all it can to become carbon neutral.
This year the Electric Picnic has teamed up with Act for Climate. Their ‘Adopt a TD’ scheme will help ensure Ireland’s politicians get the message about global warming.
The Electric Picnic could well be the world’s most ethical music festival. Looking at the line-up, it will also be one of the most entertaining.
The 32,500 fans who were lucky enough to get tickets for the Electric Picnic’s three-day weekend will get to see an unbelievable range of acts.
Other festivals may say they have a diverse line-up, but few can compare to the Electric Picnic. It’s not often you get to see Iggy Pop play on the same bill as the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain.
The festival has always made a point of including many up-and-coming acts, making it a great stepping stone for younger bands. It also features classic acts such as Sonic Youth, ensuring there is an older audience compared to other festivals.
The Electric Picnic runs from the 31st of August to the 2nd of September.
July 11th, 2007
Over 80,000 fans enjoyed a weekend of music and mud at the Oxegen festival.
The Killers brought the weekend to a close, with a storming set. Their brand of indie rock had the whole of Punchestown Racecourse bouncing.
Saturday was headlined by Snow Patrol and Muse. Snow Patrol were given a heroes welcome, for what was treated as a homecoming.
Over the last year, the Northern Irish band have become one of the biggest acts in the world, and few bands could have followed them.
Fortunately, Muse were the perfect choice.
Their flamboyant art-rock is made for festivals, and Muse brought Saturday to a close with a bang.
The eclectic mix of music meant Oxegen had something for everyone. Tori Amos drew an appreciative crowd, which enjoyed her experimental piano ballads. At the other end of the musical spectrum, the Wu Tang Clan also thrilled their fans, proving they are the kings of gangsta rap.
The Gossip, Scissor Sisters, Avril Lavigne and Mika were all making their first appearance at Oxegen, but they all played liked festival veterans.
This year’s Oxegen festival also saw many acts returning to Punchestown. Razorlight, The Kooks, Maximo Park and Daft Punk were all given a warm welcome by the fans at Oxegen.
If the 100 bands weren’t enough for you, the festival featured some of Ireland’s best comedy talent in the Laughter Lounge tent. There was also a fun fair and, thanks to the less than ideal weather, plenty of opportunities to enjoy mud wrestling and mud slides. In fact, anything that involved mud.
But the rain couldn’t dampen spirits, and no doubt people have already started counting down to Oxegen 2008.
July 9th, 2007
Dublin has a lot to offer throughout the year, and summer probably has more than its fair share of events to entertain visitors and locals.
There is fun for all the family at the various Activity Days. Throughout July, venues around Dublin will be hosting a selection of live music, circus workshops, puppet and magic shows, face painters and bouncy castles.
Each activity day starts at 3 pm and they will be on at:
1st of July at Bunting Road
8th of July at Fairview Park
22nd of July John Paul Park
29th of July Johnstown Park
And that’s not all. There is a great range of concerts throughout the summer. The Lunchtime Concerts series is on at 1 pm – 2 pm and features:
The Army Band - 4th July - Merrion Square
The Garda Band - 10th July - Herbert Park
Mary McEvoy & Friends - 11th July - Civic Offices
Avondale - 18th July - Wolfe Tone Park
The Niall Toner Band - 25th July - Civic Offices
Crofton Folk Band - 1st August - Herbert Park
If you have the energy for shopping after all that, you should see the Smithfield Summer Market. Opening in August 3rd, this is the biggest open air market Dublin has ever seen.
As well as stalls selling something for everyone, the Smithfield Market hosts street entertainment and kids’ activities. There is also a picnic area so you can relax.
The Smithfield Summer Market is open every Friday and Saturday until September 1st.
If you want a taste of the exotic, the Eurocultured Festival is sure to satisfy you.
This free festival features the best in European art, dance, music, performance and cuisine at Smithfield Plaza on Saturday August 18th.
Over 150 top performers from across Europe will be coming to Ireland for the Eurocultured Festival. Expect to see street art, flamenco dancing, DJs, live music, workshops and much more.
The summer in Dublin is always filled with activities, and there is a lot more to do in 2007 as well as the options here.
June 25th, 2007
The outspoken and controversial Sinead O’Connor is due to appear at the Oxegen festival at Punchestown Racecourse on Sunday 8th July. Love her or loathe her, she should be one of the most interesting acts at the event.
Ireland’s Sinead O’Connor is probably as well known for her interviews and personal life as she is for her music. She’s been ordained as a priest in a small Catholic sect, came out of the closet in 2000, put herself back in soon afterwards and was boycotted by radio stations across the USA after her infamous Saturday Night Live appearance in 1992, when she tore up a photo of the Pope during a performance.
But Oxegen is about the bringing great music to Ireland, and she’ll be sure to deliver. With a back catalogue that takes in reggae, gospel, traditional Irish music, pop and rock, Sinead O’Connor alone is almost as diverse as all the rest of the Oxegen festival.
Oxegen 2007 promises to be the greatest rock n roll event in Ireland, with acts like Snow Patrol, The Killers, Tori Amos, My Chemical Romance, Wu Tang Clan, Daft Punk and Mika among the acts playing over the weekend.
There are also still plenty of rumours swirling around, with some commentators suggesting that Bono and Radiohead will be appearing.
Whether any of the rumours turn out to be true or not, fans know they will be in for a great weekend.
Over 80,000 music lovers will be at Oxegen 2007, on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th July. Tickets sold out in just over an hour as lucky fans got there hands on tickets for some of the best music in Ireland.
As well as many established bands, two unsigned acts will be part of the Oxegen festival. The winners of the Platform II Battle of the Bands will have a dream come true as they join the bill at Oxegen ’07.
It should be one of the biggest music events in Ireland.
June 11th, 2007
When it comes to any occasion, Irish people are world famous for the gig they create. Easter being one of the most honoured and auspicious day of Ireland brings so many celebrations and traditions to be followed at this special occasion. It’s indeed a day to meet your relatives, spend a day with them, share Easter eggs and have pleasurable gatherings collectively.
If you’re inclined to discover the enchanting activities which effervescent Easter celebrations then logon to http://www.dublinevents.com/easter/.
March 29th, 2007
St. Patrick’s Day… a day that rings a bell: Recognize yourself being Irish and enjoy its real fun. The day lets us know how to spread happiness and joys, to chortle away all qualms and worries, to dance Irish jigs and last but not the least to cook, feast and party the Irish way. Notwithstanding all these revels, the day also reminds us about St. Patrick. So, if you want to send your friends and acquaintances warm wishes of St. Patrick’s Day, use our web-based free flash e-cards in the section, St. Patrick’s Day Greetings.
March 2nd, 2007
St. Patrick’s Festival is now by far the biggest annual event in the country providing entertainment for all interests and ages. The Festival programme has music, theatre, family carnivals, comedy, street arts, visual arts, dance, a treasure hunt, symposium, cavalcades of vintage cars and much more. To learn more details about the festivities, celebrations and happenings all over Ireland during Saint Patrick’s Festival, visit the section of Patrick’s Day on Dublin Events.
February 28th, 2007
Folks!! Do you expect a bit extraordinary from a culture-enriched city like Dublin?
Yes, Dublin provides people of all age groups a true opportunity to enjoy “The Grand International Puppet Festival”.
Puppets… the love of every child!
The grand International Puppet Festival has got ample to tempt the citizens of Ireland and the tourists coming all over the world every year. Puppets from all over the world come here every year to entertain the spectators. Visit Exhibition of Puppets to get information at length.
February 8th, 2007
Temple Bar Trad, Irish Music & Culture Festival brings you a lively four day celebration of traditional Irish music and culture, including live concerts from some of Ireland’s most talented musicians, showcase concerts, workshops, music pub trail, festival club, family events, story telling, photo exhibition and much more!. The festival will be commenced on Jan 25 till Jan 28. Get more information by browsing the section, Dublin Events Festivals.
January 24th, 2007
In September, be sure to visit Galway for the largest food festival in Ireland. Called the Galway International Oyster Festival, this event sees almost 100,000 oysters consumed by the visitors! There’s also lots of dancing, music and fun to be had here. Travel to Cork City at the end of October for the Cork Jazz Festival and discover the magical music played by hundreds of musicians in the largest annual Jazz event of Ireland. From the middle of October to early November, you can enjoy three great opera productions as well as lots of music, fireworks, concerts and parties in the Wexford Opera Festival.
December 11th, 2006
In July, tourists can visit Galway County for the Galway Arts Festival, where they will be treated to entertainment in almost all its forms. August is an especially busy month with regard to festivals in Ireland. The Waterford Spraoi Street Festival attracts a huge number of tourists. The number of people in the parade alone can reach almost 70,000! Muff Festival is a wacky and bizarre event lasting three days with lots of competitions and weird happenings. Beware of entering pubs during this event or you may get slapped with a fine for looking weird! The Puck Fair also lasts three days and features a horse fair, open air concerts at night, parade, a coronation ceremony for King Puck and an almost blinding display of dazzling fireworks. The Kilkenny Arts Festival continues for 10 days. A myriad of activities can be enjoyed here by the tourists which include dance, theatre, films, outdoor events and musical events featuring classical, jazz and traditional Irish music. Rose of Tralee International Festival is a magnificent event with parades, theatre and street entertainment with the main attraction being a spectacular beauty contest. It is one of the most watched events on television in Ireland. Last but not the least, visit Clonmel in County Tipperary for the Fleadh Cheoil, a massive music competition featuring artists from all over Ireland. All these exciting festivals and more take place in August so keep this in mind when planning your vacation in Ireland if you want to see the culture and traditions of Ireland in all their glory.
December 8th, 2006
Festivals are a great way to have fun and discover the joyous nature of the Irish people. In June, come to Dublin, County Wicklow and County Kildare to enjoy the “Music in Great Irish Houses Festival”. This festival is almost thirty years old and introduces you to the sweet symphonies of international musicians in Georgian houses and mansions. Eigse Carlow Arts Festival features all kinds of fascinating music and entertainers strutting their stuff on the streets. In the Galway Pride festival, you can join parades wearing fancy dresses and have lots of fun partying.
December 7th, 2006
Dublin City presents Smithfield Christmas On Ice
“Smithfield on Ice” is Dublin’s original open-air Ice Rink. It returns to Smithfield for its fourth season.
It will keep providing a spectacular ice rink for Dubliners and visitors to enjoy this festive season till 7th Jan, 2007.
Mon - Fri 10:30 – 21:30
Sat - Sun 9:00 – 21:30
For more information, visit Dublin Events Festivals
November 21st, 2006
Each day in Dublin is just like a festival. Dublin and festivals; both have a close relationship because Dublin brings a variety of festivals including cultural, art, religious festivals along with book fairs, fun fairs, food festivals, fashion festivals and film festivals and many many more. And all that not every year, neither every month rather it is every week. Visit the section of Dublin Festivals to get up-to-date festival activities.
September 22nd, 2006
