For document 9 we move to Galway and celebrate the rich history of its scene. In conjunction with Torann punk and metal weekend Hope Collective takes over the Rosin Dubh for a night of chats.
The Ex live on
This is no ordinary gig, it is a recital of righteousness and The Ex are still leading the field in intelligent noise for the 21st Century.
Weddoes Live
The Wedding Present back in Dublin at Whelans and still incredible live after four decades
document 8 – we go again
There will be chats about the underground gigs and how people are still creating things along with some music being played. It’s not a re-union but more of a rekindling
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
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
Wardruna live Olympia
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
Punks Listen Launch Night
The launch of the Punks Listen fanzine In aid of the Irish Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal took place in Little Whelan’s, Wexford St, Dublin on Monday 18 November - admission was free but the fanzine was €10.
Chewie in the Button Factory
“Question everything you’re told” Jake Burns sings as I take my seat upstairs in the Button Factory. The between band tracks are always good at a Chewie gig and Stiff Little Fingers greet me inside.