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

Pete Holidai was one of the founding members of the Radiators from Space whose original line-up produced two albums for London based Chiswick records. Chiswick was one of the first UK based indie labels started by Irish born Ted Carroll. Pete has just released On The Jukebox in the Corner and has a new record coming in March.

Elvera Butler was a key figure in the development of Ireland’s live music industry. Starting from UCC she promoted gigs in the Arcadia Ballroom and established it as one of Ireland’s most important live venues. She brought acts including The Stranglers, The Cure, The Specials, The Radiators from Space and U2 to Cork. The venue was alcohol-free which was revolutionary for the era. Later she established the Reekus record label.

 

Eoin Freeney was a key figure in Ireland’s post-punk music scene. He was closely associated with Dave Clifford’s vital Vox fanzine and was well known as the singer with Chant! Chant! Chant! Eoin used the DIY principles of punk to advance the cause of a more inclusive Ireland. His work for the gay community has been widely celebrated.

 

Peter McCluskey was one of the key members of The Strougers, a band who were regarded as one of the finest young acts in the vibrant Dublin post-punk scene. Soon afterwards, Peter was a driving force in the Danceline Club and in the Danceline record label. His hard work provided many acts with important early opportunities. He is also an accomplished painter and poet.

 

Steve Rapid was one of the outstanding figures in the Dublin punk and post-punk scenes. A visionary and a tireless innovator, he launched the Raw Power fanzine to spread the word about DIY. With the Radiators from Space he was a key figure in amplifying the socially inclusive youth-focused sound of punk and rebel rock. He is also a highly acclaimed graphic artist with a considerable body of celebrated work.

 

Bernie Furlong was one of a very small number of Ireland people who experienced at first hand the early London punk scene in the summer 1977. Although she had just left school at the time, she was inspired by the sound, style and attitude of that scene. She brought her own version of that energy to her dynamic performances with the Dublin psychedelic carnival band, The Golden Horde. She is a social activist with a considerable legacy in community projects.


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