It’s still a.m. and the seagulls have been partying all morning. I have a wander through the decay of 1970s Blackpool and wonder if vapes had never become a thing what would these small businesses survive on. The shops are all despatch vehicles for cash and carries, with stock near its sell by date.
Rebellion 2025 the prequel
This was a man in form. One man, one drummer, a loud backing track and an attitude that belongs in a festival like this
Magic of the marketplace have produced a banger
“Are we machines that can’t change anything If we believed could we change everything”
The prongs are back in town
Dublin new wave sound and vision conceptualists announce a live show in Dublin’s Project Arts Centre, Temple Bar - Fri 11th July 2025
Canadia Skatepunks Curbside are hitting the streets
14 years since their last release Canadian punks Curbside are back with a blazing melodic punk rock single. I sent some questions off to Patrick in the band and got the following back
In memory of Pat
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 Ex – live in Paris
The gig didn’t disappoint. The Ex reinvent themselves every few years. Maybe this is the new generation with the same band members.
document 3 – 6 ; a mini tour
The Hope Collective set off on tour to capture the stories form Dublin 1977 scene, and Cork and Limerick of the 21st Century
document 6 – Limerick, Decades of DIY
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.
document 5 – Pop Music Management Book Launch
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.