Dublin's Hope Collective
The Parish Punk freesheet [email protected] http://theparishpunk.tumblr.com/ It's great to see the parish punk coming out with some regularity. This is issue 4 and clodagh's writing style shines through. It's like she's sitting in her kitchen in rural ireland having a chat with each and every reader. And so we read about the sort of things … Continue reading Zine of the Week – Parish Punk
Tuff Enuff records, the DIY label putting out feminist-advocating/queer-identified punk entertainment. first came to my attention when I captured a middle ones live release. The middle ones brought me back to a carefree C86 world of clever lofi pop records. Back then they were also know as riots not diets and featured strong artists regardless of … Continue reading Label of the Week – Tuff Enuff
Hope Show 108 - the lowdown Hope Show 108 1. Hard left - Hard Left Rules OK 2. Victims Family - I'm being followed around by the CIA 3. Soulside - Punch The Geek 4. Epic Problem - Weak 5. Vanilla Pod - A47 6. Hard Skin - Make My Tea 7. The Pukes - … Continue reading Hope Show 108 – the lowdown
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrdl4ijru8o&w=640&h=360] Another annual event is the Dublin Trad Fest (nearly typed trade there, now that would be a different type of festival). It started in 2006 and each year there is always something there for folkies and non-folkies. It takes place over the last week of January, 27 - 31 in many venues around … Continue reading Dublin Trad Fest – coming soon
I will never forget the first time the ex came to Dublin. We had been putting on gigs for a few years and had seen many troubadors in those initial days. My parents had a world opened up to them they never knew existed as bands came for lunch before their Dublin gigs. The biggest … Continue reading Bands that changed a life – The Ex
The year isn't starting slowly - Main event of the week is the Sea Pinks lp launch in Bello bar Sea Pinks are a Belfast trio consisting of Neil Brogan (ex-Girls Names), Steven Henry and Davey Agnew. Together, they unite on forging blissful guitar pop out of everyday tension. There’s a fizz and fire … Continue reading Jan 8 news
This is the first in a weekly series all taken from Hope 2. The fanzine sees a collection of 70 contributors from the punk rock world. All asked the same question My Favourite Gig by Mike Schulman, Slumberland Records (also in Hard Left) The Jesus & Mary Chain Washington, DC in October 1985 "I'd … Continue reading My Favourite Gig – Mike Schulman
First fortnight is well underway at the moment with a full range of evets over the next 12 days First Fortnight is a charity-based organisation with the express aim of challenging mental health prejudice through the creative arts. We believe the arts allow us to create a space where people can talk about mental health … Continue reading First Fortnight – Challenge Mental health Prejudice
The road to Wigan pier George Orwell Penguin Press Nearly 80 years since it was written this book has been the introduction to a new chapter for me. I have decided to attempt 52 books in a year and where better to start than with a classic. When the first paragraph of that classic ends … Continue reading Book of the Week – The Road to Wigan Pier
In an age of interesting political departures one that has been prevalent is Claiming Our Future. They are a national non-party-political civil society network that comprises individuals and organizations from a broad range of civil society sectors. Established in 2010, COF aim to make real the values of equality, environmental sustainability, participation, accountability and solidarity. It's … Continue reading Claiming Our Future – Annual Assembly Dublin
