I was delighted for Hope Collective to be part of We Shall Overcome festival. Over €2,000 was raised for Aoibhneas and the Saol Project, thank you to all the bands and those who volunteered to make it such a success
Some words with the last mile
Canadian punks, the last mile are coming to Ireland and the UK this week and next. It is a throwback, for me, to the diy tours I was involved in helping out with in the 80's and 90's. Everything based on trust, things backfiring and a real feeling of camaraderie amongst it all. I helped organise the Dublin leg tomorrow and in advance sent the band off some questions
We Shall Overcome 2022
Since May 2015 organisers have run more than 1100 events in 150 different towns and cities worldwide, raising an estimated £675,000 worth of food, cash, clothing, bedding, furniture and electrical goods for those struggling. This year sees two events over 2 different nights celebrating culture and musicians looking to reach out and help
Keep on chiming
Some words with Padraig from Australian Irish noise duo Chimers in advance of their appearance at the We Shall Overcome Festival in Bohs bar on Friday
This weeks gigs: Sep 19 – 25
This weeks Dublin gigs sees the return of We Shall Overcome Festival where musicians reach out and give a helping hand. Highlights include the last mile on Friday and Pete Holidai with tony st ledger on Saturday
This Weeks Gigs – May 7 -13
This Weeks Gigs - May 7 -13 Another busy week with the highlight for me being Liberty Hall on Tuesday as a group of punks old and new talk about music as a vehicle for change. We spent a fair bit of time putting this bill together,all under the we shall overcome banner in conjunction … Continue reading This Weeks Gigs – May 7 -13
Play Of The Day: Joe Solo – Not on our watch
Joe Solo Not on our watch [bandcamp width=100% height=120 album=3531147136 size=large bgcol=ffffff linkcol=0687f5 tracklist=false artwork=small] Prolific up troubador joe Solo is back again. A new year means a new album and joe has no intention of resting. Along as one man is still in chains the fight will continue. Joe has a manifesto, a soundtrack … Continue reading Play Of The Day: Joe Solo – Not on our watch
We Shall Overcome 2018 teams up with Mayfest
******STOP PRESS****** Dunstan Bruce has cancelled but all systems go for this night. Joe Solo, Cassandra Fox, Sarah from Pillow Queens, Leigh from Sissy, Bitzy from Lee Harveys/Stougers, Filmmaker Chiera Vialle, Actor Cilléin McEvoy all lined up Update - May 8 Line Up is as follows 7.30-8.15. Kitty Kav From the Boy Scouts and Berniie … Continue reading We Shall Overcome 2018 teams up with Mayfest
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
We Shall Overcome Benefit (m)haol, The Winter Passing, Dah Jevu, Damola Dublin 2015
October 4 2015 We Shall Overcome Benefit (m)haol, The Winter Passing, Dah Jevu, Damola Grand Social The Grand Social