Hope Collective and Irish Pop Archive have a new project underway. Following on from the launch of Punks Listen the fanzine in Little Whelans in November we are looking to document the origins of the punk scene in Dublin in Little Whelans

Hope Collective and Irish Pop Archive have a new project underway. Following on from the launch of Punks Listen the fanzine in Little Whelans in November we are looking to document the origins of the punk scene in Dublin in Little Whelans
We were so lucky to have the so many good people write something for our collection of stories. We reached out to as many contacts as we had and they contacted their friends and so on. Humbled beyond belief.
I knew it was going to come to this. I didn’t want it to be now but there has been times in recent years when I knew I would be paying tribute to Pat Ingoldsby.
The gig didn’t disappoint. The Ex reinvent themselves every few years. Maybe this is the new generation with the same band members.
The Hope Collective set off on tour to capture the stories form Dublin 1977 scene, and Cork and Limerick of the 21st Century
Limerick has a rich tradition of DIY enthusiasts. We have assembled many of them to celebrate the creativity of this city and tell stories from people who were there creating their own scene.
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the dynamic relationship between the arts and business at UCC Library, with a focus on how these two often divergent worlds can work together.
UCC Library is hosting the Cork launch of Punks Listen Fanzine—a unique collection of personal stories about favourite records from musicians, writers, actors, and music fans.
Wardruna Olympia Theatre March 23 2025 Across the road from the site where the Viking man landed in Dublin is the Olympia Theatre. Wood Quay was the location that late in the last century was redeveloped. In Temple Bar where the theatre is located on its escorts is the Noseman Bar named as a nod … Continue reading Wardruna live Olympia
Come along and pay tribute to one of Dublins original punks, Dave Moloney
Irish pop archive and Hope collective return to Whelans with more oral stories of ireland music culture. This time it’s the turn on Ents Officers who helped build a vibrant music scene in the country
Today's Play of the day is a skate punk anthem about our public space, how “public” it is these days, and who gets to use i