Rebellion 2017 day 1 And so we return. A little greyer, mostly a little bigger but no less enthusiastic. Blackpool 2017 for this first weekend of August is less kiss me quick and donkey rides and more punk rock nostalgia as the home of the 80s political conferences is taken over by the punks. 7 … Continue reading Rebellion 2017 – Day 1
Rebellion 2017 Bratakus,
BRATAKUS It's not even four o,clock and I already have a new favourite band. Girls and boys looking for contemporary punk role models need look no further They are two-piece, so lazy comparisons with House of f Freaks and even Carter the USM are inevitable, yet that shouldn't take away from how original and … Continue reading Rebellion 2017 Bratakus,
A week of punk
"Punk rock saved my life", Derrick Johnston proclaimed one Monday night in the hut to an audience one could quite comfortably count with two hands and we knew exactly what he meant. My saving wasn't on the form of punk but it certainly shaped my life. So many decisions I make on a daily basis … Continue reading A week of punk
May fest 2017
Hope Collective are delighted to be involved with Mayfest 2017. Mayfest is a celebration of Workers Clulture and is running nightly in Liberty Hall from May 1 to May 12. Our event is on Tuesday May 2 with an event compered by Actor Bryan Murray. Joining Bryan will be Fran QUigle (booker of McGonagles in … Continue reading May fest 2017
Banter – Feb 21
On Tuesday February 21, myself, Michael and a number of those who’ve contributed to the book - plus some surprise guests - will join Jim Carroll at Banter to talk about the book, the notion of favourite gigs and read their selections as well. Audience contributions welcome too. Guests speaking include.... Ellie & Louise McNamara … Continue reading Banter – Feb 21
A thought for the year
Since when Since when Has financial cost usurped human dignity? Has the market dictates what we do for our people? Is it ok to ignore human suffering? Has our walk through life blinded us to the streets? So let's Talk Belong Communication is vital to our sense of belonging If you see a business you … Continue reading A thought for the year
Well, did I do it?
It was during my Christmas break in 2015 that I set myself a challenge - Read 52 Books in a year. 1 a week - should be easy? It all started with Steven Gerrard - a christmas present The road to wigan pier followed closely. George Orwells tale of how we can show a brighter future … Continue reading Well, did I do it?
In Concert – out now Supporting Irish Red Cross
It's been over 12 months in the making but we have finally released In Concert, Favourite Gigs of Ireland's Music Community. When we first saw the heartbreaking pictures from Aleppo we reached out to those people we know best, our friends in the music community. Six months ago Hope *2 came out and this featured … Continue reading In Concert – out now Supporting Irish Red Cross
A celebration of DIY -Dublin October 8+9
Hope Collective are proud to be part of the Dublin DIY Festival taking place next month. Having come together last year for a night of punk rock and hip-hop, The Hope Collective have once more joined forces with State Magazine and are proud to present an all ages day long event in Dublin Workman's Club, supporting Oxjam Ireland's work … Continue reading A celebration of DIY -Dublin October 8+9
Welcome to the camboys, anyone want in?
Camboys Curve 10 songs of sadness and recovery but somewhere deep down there's hope. It's a reflection of life and jack Williams sings of relationships in a lo-if manner that just seem to relate. I'm thinking more as a parent of a teenager and what they might be going through as their adventures of life … Continue reading Welcome to the camboys, anyone want in?