IDLEWILD ANNOUNCE ACADEMY DUBLIN SHOW
News last updated: 08-02-2010
IDLEWILD have announced an Academy date on their forthcoming tour on Thursday 29 April. Tickets are on sale this Wednesday, 10 February priced €18 inclusive of booking fee.

JLS EXTRA SHOW
News last updated: 08-02-2010
The irresistible urban pop bounce of JLS’ debut single Beat Again eschewed all industry thinking about the potential of pop-stars born out of the reality TV genre and sailed to number one!Beat Again became the fastest selling debut of 2009.

THE TEMPER TRAP CONFIRM METEOR AWARDS PERFORMANCE
News last updated: 08-02-2010
The Temper Trap have just been added to the star studded line up at the Meteor Ireland Music Awards joining Westlife, The Script, Bell X1, Florence And The Machine, Paulo Nutini, Pixie Lott, The Coronas and Brian Kennedy and the Dublin Gospel Choir as performers on the night.

SNOW PATROL LIVE AT WARD PARK, BANGOR
News last updated: 08-02-2010
Band of Horses and General Fiasco have just been added as supports to Snow Patrol at Ward Park, Bangor on Saturday 5th June (subject to licence).

DEADMAU5 CONFIRMS OLYMPIA SHOW
News last updated: 05-02-2010
The Mau5 is Back!. The Hottest name in electronica DeadMau5 has just confirmed a Dublin date at the Olympia Show for Friday May 7th. Following on from his sold out Academy show last year this is one show that you will not want to miss!

THE SHOWER SCENE RETURN TO PLAY THE ACADEMY 2
News last updated: 05-02-2010
Following on from their sold old show last year, The Shower Scene return to play Dublin’s Academy 2 on Friday 9th of April. Tickets priced €10.00 including booking fee go on sale tomorrow morning at 9.00am.

THE COURTEENERS ANNOUNCE DUBLIN & BELFAST DATES
News last updated: 05-02-2010
Having just completed the recording of their second as yet untitled album with producer Ed Buller (Suede, Pulp) at the helm and mixed in New York with the legendary Michael Brauer, The Courteeners return with two Irish dates next month in Dublin and Belfast when they play on..

DAVID GRAY TO HEADLINE BARRETSTOWN INSPIRATIONS SHOW
News last updated: 05-02-2010
The 2nd Inspirations Gig in aid of Barretstown takes place on Friday March 5th at The Olympia. The night will feature a host of acts performing songs by their musical heroes and some of their own material. The line up includes David Gray, Paddy Casey, Mundy, Duckworth Lewis Method, Lir, Gemma Hayes, Jape, Villagers, Vengence & The Panther Queen, Ham Sandwich and The Dublin Gospel Choir. Organisers Gary Cohen and Dermot Doran also expect to announce some very special surprise guests in the next few weeks.

MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS ON SALE NOW
News last updated: 05-02-2010
Marina and the Diamonds will make a welcome return to Dublin this May. After selling out all dates on her February tour, Marina heads back out on the road in May to play a 14-date tour of the UK and Ireland.

RICKY GERVAIS ON SALE NOW!
News last updated: 05-02-2010
Ricky Gervais has confirmed a date at The O2, Dublin on Friday 23 April as part of his Science Tour. Tickets €40 including booking fee on sale now.

ONE REPUBLIC ON SALE NOW
News last updated: 05-02-2010
Grammy Award nominees One Republic have announced two dates as part of their forthcoming tour on Tuesday 13 April at Dublin’s Academy and Wednesday 14 April at The Limelight in Belfast.

SCOUTING FOR GIRLS ON SALE NOW
News last updated: 05-02-2010
Scouting For Girls have announced a five date Irish tour this April to celebrate the release of their new album Everybody Wants To Be On TV. The indie pop trio play:

WESTLIFE ANNOUNCE JEDWARD AS SPECIAL GUESTS
News last updated: 05-02-2010
Westlife have announced that Jedward are set to join them along with JLS as special guests for the bands forthcoming Croke Park concert on Saturday 5th June 2010.

O EMPEROR FOR DEBUT DUBLIN HEADLINE SHOW
News last updated: 04-02-2010
O Emperor have announced their first headline show in Dublin at Whelan’s on Thursday 6th May. The Waterford band have been receiving rave reviews for their single ‘Po’ and their live show is nothing less than magnificent.

N-DUBZ WITH SPECIAL GUEST FRANK JEZ ANNOUNCE FIRST EVER HEADLINE SHOW
News last updated: 04-02-2010
MOBO award winning hip hop trio N-Dubz are pleased to announce their first ever Irish headline show at the Olympia Theatre Saturday 24th April.

THE HIGH KINGS WITH THE WOLFE TONES RELEASE NEW CHARITY SINGLE FOR HAITI
News last updated: 04-02-2010
Finbarr Clancy, Brian Dunphy, Martin Furey & Darren Holden with THE WOLFE TONES performing together for the very first time on a very special charity single "ON THE ONE ROAD”

THE AFTERMATH CONFIRM MATT MCMANAMON AND 7 DAYS AS SUPPORT FOR ACADEMY 2 SHOW
News last updated: 04-02-2010
THE AFTERMATH play a headline show at The Academy 2 on February 12th 2010. Tickets at €12 including booking fee are on sale now.

THE DOORS ALIVE UNVEIL SET LIST FOR 12th FEBRUARY MIDNIGHT SHOW
News last updated: 04-02-2010
Following THE DOORS ALIVE’s sold out show at The Academy last August they are to return to Midnight At The Academy on Friday February 12th. Tickets priced at €16.50 including booking fee are available now from all Ticketmaster outlets nationwide.

JAMES VINCENT MC MORROW ANNOUNCES IRISH TOUR
News last updated: 04-02-2010
James Vincent McMorrow has announced an extensive Irish tour to coincide with the release of his debut album Early in the Morning.

VILLAGERS TO SUPPORT WILD BEASTS AT THE ACADEMY
News last updated: 04-02-2010
The fantastic Wild Beasts return to Dublin next March after their sell out Academy 2 performance in November. They will now play the Academy Dublin on Saturday March 27th 2010 and will be joined by special guests Villagers. Tickets for Wild Beasts priced €17 including booking fee are on sale now from Ticketmaster and usual outlets nationwide.

OSCAR NOMINATION FOR 'THE SECRET OF KELLS'
News last updated: 03-02-2010
The animated film feature 'The Secret of Kells' featuring music by Kíla and Bruno Coulais has just been nominated for an Oscar in the Animated Feature Film section.

FLYLEAF SOLD OUT
News last updated: 03-02-2010
Flyleaf have announced an all ages matinee show at the Academy 2 on Sunday 28 March.

THE BLOODY BEETROOTS DEATH CREW 77’ LIVE AT THE ACADEMY THIS MARCH
News last updated: 03-02-2010
THE BLOODY BEETROOTS DEATH CREW 77’ have announced a show for this March. They will be doing a live show on Paddy’s eve March 16th 2010 at the Academy, Dublin. Tickets priced €30 including booking fee are on sale now from Ticketmaster and usual outlets nationwide.

COLDWAR TO OPEN FOR EYEHATEGOD
News last updated: 03-02-2010
COLDWAR have been chosen to open for EYEHATEGOD who play The Academy on Easter Saturday 3rd April.

FUN LOVIN'CRIMINALS LIVE IN DUBLIN - TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!
News last updated: 03-02-2010
New York’s FUN LOVIN’ CRIMINALS have announced an intimate Academy date on Easter Sunday April 4th. New album “Classic Fantastic” is set for release on February 26th. This will be preceeded by lead single “Classic Fantastic” on February 19th.

KEITH BARRY THE ASYLUM LIVE AT THE OLYMPIA
News last updated: 03-02-2010
Following on from his 5 sold out shows at the Olympia Theatre and his sold out national tour this January, Keith Barry is back with his brand new show - The Asylum! Fans battled through the treacherous snow and elements in January to catch Keith in his most controversial and outrageous show to date and were not left disappointed.

FUN LOVIN’ CRIMINALS ANNOUNCE INTIMATE DUBLIN DATE AND NEW ALBUM
News last updated: 02-02-2010
New York’s FUN LOVIN’ CRIMINALS have announced an intimate Academy date on Easter Sunday April 4th. New album “Classic Fantastic” is set for release on February 26th. This will be preceeded by lead single “Classic Fantastic” on February 19th.

THE LAST WALTZ TRIBUTE LIVE AT THE OLYMPIA THEATRE
News last updated: 02-02-2010
A spectacular live re-enactment of the music from Martin Scorsese's documentary 'The Last Waltz' with ten piece band, full brass section, and all the special guests.

MIKA - SECOND OLYMPIA SHOW CANCELLED
News last updated: 02-02-2010
MIKA regrets to announce that he will have to cancel his upcoming Olympia show scheduled for Tuesday February 16th 2010. Unfortunately Mika is needed in London on February 16th to attend the Brit Awards.

KNIGHTS OF LEON RETURN TO THE ACADEMY!
News last updated: 02-02-2010
KNIGHTS OF LEON have confirmed a Midnight at The Academy date on Friday 14th May. The KINGS OF LEON tribute act pay extreme attention to detail and deliver an airtight performance of KOL’s smash hits.

ANNOUNCING MATINEE SHOW FOR STAR WARS IN CONCERT - THE O2 SUNDAY 7TH MARCH
News last updated: 02-02-2010
Due to phenomenal public demand a matinee show has been added for Star WarsTM: In Concert on Sunday 7th March. This unique multi-media event featuring music from all six of John Williams’ epic Star Wars scores will take place at The O2 Dublin Sunday 7th March 2010 for 2 shows.

GREEN DAY WIN "BEST ROCK ALBUM" GRAMMY
News last updated: 01-02-2010
Green Day won the Grammy for Best Rock Album for their 2009 release '21st Century Breakdown' at yesterday’s 2010 Grammy Awards.

AMERICAN SUPERSTAR KRIS KRISTOFFERSON SET FOR RARE KILKENNY GIG
News last updated: 01-02-2010
Legendary singer songwriter Kris Kristofferson is pleased to announce a rare intimate show at The Hub at Cillin Hill, Kilkenny on the 17th August 2010. This will be an exclusive chance for you to catch one of the world’s biggest singer songwriters performing all his greatest hits in an up close and personal venue.

ALBERTA CROSS - A BAND YOU MUST HEAR
News last updated: 01-02-2010
Q Magazine have just nominated Alberta Cross as one of their "20 Bands You Must Hear."

LYLE LOVETT AND JOHN HIATT DOOR AND STAGE TIMES!
News last updated: 01-02-2010
Four-time Grammy Award winner Lyle Lovett and US cult singer-songwriter John Hiatt come together for two special acoustic concerts at The Waterfront Hall, Belfast on February 16th & The Olympia Theatre, Dublin on February 17th.

LIMITED NUMBER OF OPENING NIGHT TICKETS FOR TRACES, LES 7 DOIGTS DE LA MAIN NOW JUST 20 EURO!
News last updated: 29-01-2010
Following a sold out run as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival in 2007, Les 7 doigts de la main - 7 fingers – are pleased to announce TRACES for a 6 night run at the Olympia Theatre Dublin 12th to the 17th April 2010.

CROWDED HOUSE EXTRA CONCERT DATE CONFIRMED
News last updated: 29-01-2010
Crowded House have confirmed a second concert date at The Olympia Theatre, Dublin on 31 May, 2010.

PEPPA PIG EXTRA SHOW ADDED DUE TO PUBLIC DEMAND!
News last updated: 29-01-2010
MCD are pleased to announce that an extra date for Peppa Pig at The Olympia Theatre, Dublin has just been added! The extra show will take place on Friday, June 11th at 4pm.

FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THE DRUMS - SOLD OUT
News last updated: 29-01-2010
Florence and the Machine returns to Dublin this May to open the Cosmic Love tour with two special shows at the Olympia Theatre on Sunday 2nd and Monday 3rd

EVELYN EVELYN WITH AMANDA PALMER (DRESDEN DOLLS), JASON WEBLEY AND SXIP SHIREY
News last updated: 29-01-2010
Brechtian-punk-cabaret queen AMANDA PALMER returns to Dublin with a phenomenal brand new live show EVELYN EVELYN for an Academy date on April 19th. The show with Jason Webley and Sxip Shirey will follow the release of new album EVLEYN EVELYN due out at the end of March. Tickets priced at €22.50 including booking fee go on sale on Monday 1st February.

MAN IN THE MIRROR SET LIST REVEALED AHEAD OF OLYMPIA SHOWS
News last updated: 29-01-2010
Following three sold out nights at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre, 2 sold out shows with standing ovations at Cork Opera House as well as a compliment of sold out shows across the country in 2009, MAN IN THE MIRROR returns to its home at The Olympia Theatre this February.

GLAMOUR OF THE KILL CONFIRM SUPPORT FOR DUBLIN DATE
News last updated: 28-01-2010
GLAMOUR OF THE KILL are to play an over 14’s Academy 2 date on Saturday 24th April. The York post hardcore band have toured with heavyweights such as Bullet For My Valentine, Avenged Sevenfold, Darkest Hour and Dragonforce – now they come to Dublin for their first headline show.

STONES IN HIS POCKETS - SIMON DELANEY STARS IN UPCOMING FAME TALENT SEARCH ON RTE TV
News last updated: 28-01-2010
Stones In His Pockets star Simon Delaney is set to feature in RTE TV’s new production Fame.

KERBDOG TO BE HONOURED IN DUBLIN THIS MARCH
News last updated: 28-01-2010
‘Pledge: A Tribute to Kerbdog’ is a tribute album to legendary Irish rock band KERBDOG. Despite splitting up in 1998 and only recording two albums, KERBDOG has influenced many present day bands. The album will be released at The Academy 2 on Saturday 6th March.

NERINA PALLOT ANNOUNCES INTIMATE DUBLIN SHOW
News last updated: 28-01-2010
Nerina Pallot has announced an intimate show at The Sugar Club, Dublin on Tuesday 4 May. Tickets are on sale from Monday, 1 February priced 16 euro inclusive of booking fee.

BLOOD RED SHOES TO INCLUDE ACADEMY GIG IN NEW TOUR
News last updated: 28-01-2010
Brighton post-grunge duo BLOOD RED SHOES have announced a Dublin date as part of their upcoming Irish tour, to coincide with the release of their 2nd studio album “Fire Like This”.

THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS ANNOUNCE STREET DRUM CORPS AS SPECIAL GUESTS
News last updated: 28-01-2010
Thirty Seconds To Mars return to Ireland to play an exclusive show at the O2, Dublin on Friday 26 February.

CONCERN EMERGENCY APPEAL FOR HAITI
News last updated: 28-01-2010
In response to the earthquake disaster in Haiti, we are seeking your assistance to help us to raise funds for Concern's emergency response activities on the ground in Port au Prince, Haiti.

OCEAN COLOUR SCENE RELEASE NEW ALBUM AHEAD OF OLYMPIA DATE IN MARCH
News last updated: 27-01-2010
Birmingham’s emperors of rock’n’folk OCEAN COLOUR SCENE have announced that they will be releasing a new album, Saturday, on 1st February - a month before their highly anticipated Olympia Theatre date on March 6th. The album released a digital single, Magic Carpet Days earlier this week.

MUMFORD AND SONS SOLD OUT
News last updated: 26-01-2010
Gentlemen of the road, British folk rockers Mumford & Sons are pleased to announce details of a new Ireland and UK tour for next year including at date at the Academy, Dublin on Thursday 18 March.

CASHIER NO.9 TO SUPPORT AIR AT THE OLYMPIA THIS FEBRUARY
News last updated: 26-01-2010
The legendary AIR have announced that they will play the intimate surrounds of Dublin's Olympia Theatre next February 2010. They will bring their stunning live show to Dublin on February 23rd and due to demand they will play an extra date on February 24th 2010 .

ESKIMO JOE ANNOUNCE ONLY IRISH SHOW OF 2010
News last updated: 26-01-2010
To celebrate Australia Day, Eskimo Joe have announced their only Irish date this year at The Academy, Dublin on Saturday 15 May. Tickets are on sale from this Friday, 29 January priced €16.50 inclusive of booking fee.

DELORENTOS HEADLINE THE ACADEMY THIS MARCH
News last updated: 25-01-2010
Delorentos make a welcome return to the Academy, Dublin on Friday 26 March. Tickets are on sale this Thursday, 28 January priced €20 incl. booking fee.

PENDULUM TO UNVEIL NEW MUSIC ONLINE BEFORE THEY PLAY DUBLIN AND BELFAST THIS MAY
News last updated: 22-01-2010
PENDULUM have announced that they will play two exclusive live Irish shows as part of their 2010 UK and Ireland tour. They will play the Ulster Hall, Belfast on May 17th followed by their only Dublin show in the intimate surrounds of the Olympia on May 18th 2010.

THE CHAKRAS AND PLANET PARADE ANNOUNCE WHELANS DATE
News last updated: 20-01-2010
The Chakras & Planet Parade have been lined up for a special showcase gig at Whelan’s on Monday 22 February. Tickets are on sale tomorrow, Thursday 21 January, priced €12 inclusive of booking fee from Ticketmaster outlets.

YEAR LONG DISASTER TO JOIN KARMA TO BURN ON TOUR
News last updated: 20-01-2010
Year Long Disaster have been confirmed to support Karma To Burn on their forthcoming tour including a stop off at Dublin’s Academy 2 on Friday 23 April. Tickets are on sale now priced €14.35 incl. booking fee.

(HED)PE ANNOUNCE ACADEMY 2 DATE FOR MARCH 13TH
News last updated: 19-01-2010
California’s (hed)pe will be embarking on a 15 date tour in March 2010 and have included a Dublin date at The Academy 2 on Saturday 13th March. Tickets priced €15.50 including booking fee are on sale now.

RIHANNA ANNOUNCES A SECOND DUBLIN DATE! 26th May 2010!
News last updated: 18-01-2010
Tickets on sale this FRIDAY, JANUARY 22nd AT 9 AM. Live Nation are thrilled to announce that due to phenomenal public demand, music superstar and Grammy Award winner Rihanna has just added a second date at The O2 Dublin on May 26th 2010.

THE CORONAS ANNOUNCE OLYMPIA THEATRE SHOW!
News last updated: 18-01-2010
Following their 3 sold out Academy shows last week, The Coronas are pleased to announce their return to the Olympia Theatre on December 10th 2010.

LYNYRD SKYNYRD LIVE AT THE 02 – COMPETITION!!
News last updated: 18-01-2010
Tune into TodayFM’s Paul McLoone show all week this week and you could be rocking out at Lynyrd Skynyrd O2 concert on March 10th for free!

TUNE IN TO RICK O'SHEA FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN AN EXCITING JAMIE CULLUM COMPETITION!
News last updated: 18-01-2010
2FM’s Rick O’Shea will be giving away a prize that money can’t buy every day on his show this week. Tune in between 12 noon and 3pm to be in with a chance of being picked to join Jamie Cullum at a private recital on the Westbury Hotel’s grand piano on May 9th – the day of his Olympia concert!

ELLIE GOULDING ANNOUNCES DEBUT IRISH SHOW FOR THE ACADEMY THIS MARCH
News last updated: 14-01-2010
Ellie Goulding, winner of the critics ‘choice award' for the 2010 Brits and the top choice for the much coveted BBC Sound of 2010 list has announced details of her debut Irish live show. She will play the Academy, Dublin on March 14th 2010.

THE SAW DOCTORS FINAL FEW TICKETS AVAILABLE
News last updated: 13-01-2010
The Saw Doctors will take to the stage at the Olympia Theatre on Saturday 27th February for one night to perform all the hits in the venue they love the most.

LOCAL NATIVES LIVE AT THE ACADEMY 2 THIS MARCH
News last updated: 13-01-2010
Silver Lake, Los Angeles is home to folk-pop quintet Local Natives from where an excited buzz has been filtering over to our shores since the Californians stormed SXSW back in March last year.

JESCA HOOP ANNOUNCES INTIMATE DATE AT THE ACADEMY 2 ON FEBRUARY 25th
News last updated: 12-01-2010
JESCA HOOP flabbergasted Irish & UK media with the release of her debut album “Hunting My Dress” last November. Now she is delighted to announce an intimate show at The Academy 2 on February 25th.

ASLAN CONFIRM OLYMPIA SHOW FOR PADDY’S EVE
News last updated: 12-01-2010
Irish rock Legends ASLAN have confirmed their now annual and eagerly anticipated Paddy’s trip to the Olympia. This year sees them play on the eve of St Patrick’s Day, March 16th 2010.

YOU ME AT SIX ANNOUNCE SUPPORTS FOR MARCH TOUR
News last updated: 12-01-2010
You Me At Six have announced supports for their upcoming Irish shows at Mandela Hall, Belfast (March 27) and the Olympia Theatre (28) to end their forthcoming spring tour.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL ON SALE NOW!
News last updated: 08-01-2010
Between whirlwind and lull, prowess and poetry, Saltimbanco takes spectators on an allegorical and acrobatic journey into the heart of the city.

CODES CHANGE ACADEMY DATE, ADD REGIONAL SHOWS AND ANNOUNCE SPECIAL GUESTS
News last updated: 07-01-2010
CODES have moved their scheduled Academy date on Saturday February 20th to the following weekend and will now play the Middle Abbey Street venue on Saturday February 27th.

THE ANTLERS CONFRIM ACADEMY SHOW FOR THIS MAY 2010
News last updated: 06-01-2010
The Antlers return to Dublin this May 2010 after their sold out performance at the Academy 2 last December. They will play the Academy on 24th May so don’t miss the chance to see them live the second time round! Tickets priced €16.50 are on sale now from Ticketmaster and usual outlets nationwide!

ISLANDS TAKE TO THE ROAD ON EUROPEAN TOUR NEXT SPRING
News last updated: 05-01-2010
ISLANDS are Dublin bound for an Academy 2 date on March 30th as part of their highly anticipated European tour. Tickets are now on sale through all Ticketmaster outlets nationwide.

PEARL JAM ANNOUNCE A LIMITED NUMBER OF EXTRA TICKETS RELEASED FOR BELFAST
News last updated: 05-01-2010
Pearl Jam announce a limited number of extra tickets for their forthcoming June 23rd date at The Odyssey Arena, Belfast.

AIRBOURNE DUBLIN DATE AT THE ACADEMY RESCHEDULED
News last updated: 04-01-2010
AIRBOURNE have rescheduled their Dublin date at the Academy. The band originally lined up to play on February 13th 2010 will now play on 14th April 2010 due to scheduling difficulties.

DINOSAUR ENCOUNTER - BLOCKBUSTER EXHIBITION NOW OPEN!
News last updated: 23-12-2009
The Ambassador Theatre in association with the Natural History Museum, London, is proud to present DINOSAUR ENCOUNTER, a blockbuster exhibition which will allow you come face to face with the world’s largest known land animals - ancient creatures of mystery and intrigue!

HERE COME THE GIRLS: WEDNESDAY 23RD DEC IS NOW POSTPONED
News last updated: 23-12-2009
Here Come The Girls are bitterly disappointed to announce that due to unforeseen logistical problems, arising from the regrettable earlier cancellation caused by the severe weather conditions in Manchester, they have been forced to postpone tonight’s (Wednesday 23rd December) performance until their new tour in April 2010.

SHOCKWAVES NME AWARDS SHOWS 2010 COME TO DUBLIN AND BELFAST 21 & 22 FEBRUARY
News last updated: 22-12-2009
The Shockwaves NME Awards Shows are ready to rock the Emerald Isle - bringing the best in cutting edge music as The Maccabees, Two Door Cinema Club and Funeral Suits storm onto the Academy Dublin stage on February 21st .

GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT INCLUDED IN LAST.FM's TOP 100 ACTS IN THE WORLD OF 2009
News last updated: 22-12-2009
Irish post-rock instrumental trio GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT have been placed in Last.fm’s top 100 acts in the world of 2009. 10,280 last.fm subscribers saw GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT live at 114 gigs in 19 countries in 2009.

CALLING ALL PINK FLOYD FANS!
News last updated: 17-12-2009
Audiences are invited to witness the definitive Pink Floyd experience as The Spirit Of Pink Floyd Show bring their breathtaking music and stunning visual and lighting effects to The Olympia Theatre Dublin Sunday 10th April 2010 – the ideal present for any Floyd fan this Christmas.

ELVIS IS IN THE BUILDING:KEVIN DOYLE SINGS THE ELVIS PRESLEY STORY
News last updated: 16-12-2009
For two nights only, Kevin Doyle Sings the Elvis Presley Story will commemorate the life of the King of Rock and Roll through his music in Dublin’s Olympia Theatre on the 12th and 13th February 2010.

PETER KAY - FIFTH AND FINAL DATE ADDED
News last updated: 16-12-2009
A fifth and final date has just been confirmed for Peter Kay at The O2, Dublin on 02 May, 2011. Tickets priced €44.20 including booking fee will go on sale this Friday 18 December at 11.00am.

WALLIS BIRD ANNOUNCES ACADEMY SHOW
News last updated: 15-12-2009
Irish singer songwriter Wallis Bird has just announced a performance at the Academy Dublin 24th March 2010 following her incredible Irish tour in October.

THE ULTIMATE XMAS PRESSIE FOR ALL DAD ROCKERS THIS YEAR...STATUS QUO LIVE IN IRELAND
News last updated: 15-12-2009
The legendary Status Quo are pleased to announce 3 Irish dates this June 2010. Tickets for the Waterfront, Belfast are on sale now with tickets for Castlebar and Killarney going on sale this Thursday 17th December at 9am.

LAURA MARLING FOR ACADEMY DATE NEXT APRIL
News last updated: 15-12-2009
LAURA MARLING has announced an Academy date for 10th April 2010. Tickets at €18.50 including booking fee go on sale this Friday 18th December through all Ticketmaster outlets nationwide.

THE BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE CONFIRM DUBLIN DATE FOR MAY 2010
News last updated: 14-12-2009
THE BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE are set for an Academy date in Dublin next May 20th as part of their 2010 European tour. Tickets priced at €23 including booking fee are on sale now from all Ticketmaster outlets nationwide.

SAVING AIMEE CANCELLED
News last updated: 14-12-2009
Saving Aimee regret to announce that they have been forced to cancel their upcoming Dublin date at The Academy on 20th February 2010.

JOHN BUTLER TRIO ANNOUNCE OLYMPIA THEATRE DATE
News last updated: 14-12-2009
John Butler Trio have confirmed a date at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre on Thursday 8 April. Tickets go on this Friday, 18 December.

NIGHTS ON BROADWAY – THE BEE GEES STORY: LIVE AT THE OLYMPIA NEXT APRIL 25TH
News last updated: 14-12-2009
This is the show that Bee Gees fans everywhere have been waiting for! Nights on Broadway The Bee Gee’s Story will amuse charm and delight all Bee Gee’s and music fans alike. This fantastic new show will showcase at the Olympia Theatre on Sunday April 25th 2010.

ANDREA BOCELLI ON SALE NOW!
News last updated: 14-12-2009
Having played to tens of thousands of fans across the UK and Ireland in 2009, multi-million selling Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will return in the autumn of 2010 for a massive O2 Dublin show. The world's biggest selling classical artist will be performing at The O2 Dublin on November 22nd 2010.

THE ULTIMATE XMAS PRESSIE FOR ALL DAD ROCKERS... STATUS QUO LIVE AT THE WATERFRONT
News last updated: 11-12-2009
The legendary Status Quo have confirmed a special performance at the Waterfront Belfast Thursday 3rd June 2010.

DROPKICK MURPHYS ANNOUNCE THREE DATE IRISH TOUR
News last updated: 10-12-2009
Dropkick Murphys have announced a three date Irish tour calling at Dublin, Belfast and Cork in April. The Celtic punk band will play St. Georges Market in Belfast on Tuesday 20, Savoy Theatre in Cork on Wednesday 21 and The Olympia Theatre in Dublin on Thursday 22 of April.

LEONA LEWIS - ON SALE NOW!!
News last updated: 10-12-2009
Due to phenomenal public demand Leona Lewis has added a second O2 Dublin show 29th June 2010. Hot off the heels of Leona’s first ever concert performance at London’s Hackney Empire last month, Britain’s most successful female musical export has announced an arena tour next summer which includes two O2 Dublin shows 27th June (SOLD OUT) and now 29th June 2010.

OXEGEN UP FOR ANOTHER AWARD!
News last updated: 09-12-2009
After winning Best Overseas Festival at The UK Festival Awards and being crowned Top International Festival at The Billboard Touring Awards, we’re positively drowning in bling over at OXEGEN HQ!

GROOVE ARMADA LIVE AT THE OLYMPIA THIS FEBRUARY 2010
News last updated: 09-12-2009
I see you Baby...! Superstar DJ’s GROOVE ARMADA have confirmed a Dublin date for next year. They will play the Olympia Theatre on Friday February 26th 2010. Tickets priced from €35.60 including booking fee go on sale next Thursday February 17th at 9.00am.

DICKIE ROCK LIVE AT THE OLYMPIA FOR A SPECIAL VALENTINES DAY PERFORMANCE
News last updated: 08-12-2009
One of Ireland’s most famous crooners, Dickie Rock is back to play the Olympia theatre on Valentine’s day February 14th 2010.

SEAN LOCK - LOCKIPEDIA - LIVE AT THE OLYMPIA THEATRE
News last updated: 07-12-2009
Lockipedia: Is a brand new stand-up show from the comedian Sean Lock. Lockipedia: Is a very unreliable, misleading but highly entertaining information resource.

BOYCE AVENUE ANNOUNCE ACADEMY DATE
News last updated: 07-12-2009
Following two highly successful debut shows in the Academy earlier this year Boyce Avenue are returning to play an All ages show in The Academy main room on Monday 22 March. Tickets are on sale this Friday priced €21 incl. booking fee.

METALLICA CONFIRM EXTRA BELFAST CONCERT DATE
News last updated: 03-12-2009
Metallica have confirmed a second concert at the Odyssey Arena, Belfast on 12 May 2010. Metallica will now play two dates on 11 and 12 May 2010.

39 STEPS - THE WEST END HIT COMEDY TO COME TO DUBLIN NEXT MAY
News last updated: 01-12-2009
Irish audiences will have their own opportunity to see the West End’s longest-running comedy at the Olympia Theatre in May next year. The 39 Steps – adapted by Patrick Barlow and directed by Maria Aitken –tours the UK and Ireland from 18 January to 5 June.

ERRORS ANNOUNCE ACADEMY 2 DATE FOR MARCH
News last updated: 01-12-2009
Scottish post electro rockers Errors have confirmed a March date at the Academy 2 on Thursday 25th. Tickets are on sale now priced €13.50 inclusive of booking fee at Ticketmaster outlets.

PERSONAL Q&A WITH CESAR MILLAN, THE DOG WHISPERER!
News last updated: 30-11-2009
A limited number of VIP tickets have been released for the Cesar Milan show in the O2 and the Odyssey. As well as a dedicated entrance and merchandising stand , the VIP tickets will have their own Question and Answer session with Cesar after the main show!

KISS ON SALE NOW!!
News last updated: 27-11-2009
Rock legends KISS are set to bring their new “Sonic Boom Over Europe: From the Beginning To the Boom” tour to Europe in Summer 2010.

CHIPMUNK SOLD OUT
News last updated: 27-11-2009
There are few who possess the tenacity and talent of Chipmunk. Despite being just 18 years-old, the Tottenham teenager has already achieved more than most could dream of.

CROOKERS ON SALE NOW!
News last updated: 27-11-2009
CROOKERS have announced that they will play a late show at the Academy next April 4th 2010. This Easter Sunday bash will be one not to miss! Tickets priced €26.20 including booking fee ON SALE NOW

YEASAYER ANNOUNCE ACADEMY SHOW
News last updated: 25-11-2009
Yeasayer return to Dublin on Friday 19 February for a date at the Academy in support of their forthcoming new album, Ambling Alp.

OLYMPIA PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS SINGIN’ I’M NO A BILLY, HE’S A TIM
News last updated: 25-11-2009
Billy, a die-hard Rangers fan, and Tim, a faithful Celtic supporter, are locked up together on the day of the Old Firm Match. Can Harry the ever watchful turnkey keep them apart?

MACHINE HEAD LIVE AT THE OLYMPIA THIS FEBRUARY
News last updated: 25-11-2009
The outstanding Machine Head are bringing their high energy live show to the Olympia next February 28th 2010. Tickets priced from €33.60 including booking fee go on sale this Thursday at 9.00am.

LITTLE BOOTS MAKES IRISH DEBUT AT THE ACADEMY THIS FRIDAY
News last updated: 23-11-2009
Pop music’s brightest new star Little Boots will make her debut headline show appearance at Dublin’s Academy this Friday 27th of November. A limited number of tickets are available for the show priced €18.50 incl. booking fee.

STEVE HARLEY "STRANGER COME TO TOWN" TOUR VISITS
News last updated: 23-11-2009
Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel are pleased to announce a special performance at the Academy, Dublin Sunday 23rd May as part of a fifteen date tour across the UK and Ireland in May and June 2010.

SKINDRED CONFIRM MARCH ACADEMY SHOW
News last updated: 20-11-2009
SKINDRED have announced a date at the Academy, Dublin on Saturday 20 March. Tickets priced €16.50 inclusive of booking fee go on sale tomorrow, Saturday 21 November at 9 am at usual Ticketmaster outlets.

GIRLS ANNOUNCE WHELANS SHOW
News last updated: 20-11-2009
GIRLS have announced a date in Whelan’s on Monday 1st March. Tickets are on sale now priced €16.50 inclusive of booking fee.

CHECK OUT CALVIN HARRIS LIVE SET FOOTAGE AND EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW!!
News last updated: 18-11-2009
Calvin Harris chats to James O'Neill from Bitches with Wolves after his live set last Friday 6th November.

ATOMIC KITTEN STAR LIZ MCCLARON SET TO JOIN THE CAST OF THE WAR OF THE WORLDS!
News last updated: 17-11-2009
Back by phenomenal demand, Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds - Alive on Stage! is set to return to major arena’s around the UK and Europe in 2010/2011.

JAMIE T RESCHEDULES SOLD OUT UK AND IRISH TOUR - IRISH DATES MOVE TO BIGGER VENUE DUE TO DEMAND
News last updated: 12-11-2009
Jamie T’s postponed sold out Irish dates have been rescheduled to take place at bigger venues to accommodate demand for tickets. Tickets for new Academy, Dublin and Mandela Hall, Belfast dates go on sale tomorrow Friday 13th at 10am.

PASSION PIT SOLD OUT
News last updated: 08-11-2009
Massachusetts electro – poppers PASSION PIT will return to Dublin next March 2010 after they play a sell out show at the Academy, Dublin tonight. The band will play in the intimate surrounds of the Olympia on Saturday 13th March 2010.

BAND OF SKULLS ANNOUNCE ACADEMY 2 SHOW
News last updated: 06-11-2009
Band of Skulls have announced a Dublin date at the Academy 2 on Thursday 18 February. Tickets are on sale now priced €13.50 inclusive of booking fee.

NEWTON FAULKNER ANNOUNCES CHARLOTTE O'CONOR AS SUPPORT
News last updated: 02-11-2009
Ahead of his sold out Academy, Dublin show this Friday Newton Faulkner has just announced a new must-see 14-date Irish and UK tour, starting in Galway on 27th February 2010 and finishing at London’s Hammersmith Apollo on 17th March 2010. Tickets will be available from this Friday 9th October.

TINCHY STRYDER TO PLAY THE OLYMPIA FEBRUARY 2010
News last updated: 21-10-2009
The Uk’s no.1 urban artist Tinchy Stryder has gone from strength to strength this year and has firmly cemented himself as ‘the’ one to watch for 2010. Tinchy plays a sold out show next week at the Academy on October 29th and he will return to Dublin in 2010 to play a very special all ages show at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre on February 25th 2010.

HOCKEY ANNOUNCE ACADEMY RETURN
News last updated: 19-10-2009
HOCKEY have confirmed a return to Dublin’s Academy on Sunday 28 February. Tickets priced €17.50 inclusive of booking fee are on sale from this Wednesday, 21 October.

CHRIS DE BURGH ON SALE NOW!
News last updated: 15-10-2009
Following his 3 sold out Gaiety Shows this August/September, Chris de Burgh & band will perform at The O2, Dublin 21st April 2011 as part of the ‘Moonfleet’ tour.

SMOKIE - STILL MAKING THE WORLD ROCK! LIVE AT THE OLYMPIA FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY
News last updated: 06-10-2009
They must be the most travelled band in the world and they’re at it again with a long awaited return appearance to Dublin where they will perform for one night only at the Olympia Theatre 18th March 2010.

R.E.M. LIVE AT THE OLYMPIA IN DUBLIN RELEASED FRIDAY OCTOBER 23RD '09
News last updated: 06-10-2009
“R.E.M. Live at the Olympia” is a two-CD set featuring 39 songs from their acclaimed 2007 working rehearsals in Dublin, Ireland.

R.E.M. set up camp at the venerable Olympia Theatre in Ireland’s capital city and tested new material over five nights before passionate, capacity crowds.

CAMILLA KERSLAKE’S RULE THE WORLD FAST BECOMING INTERNET SENSATION
News last updated: 29-09-2009
29/9/09 – Camilla Kerslake’s take on Take That’s Rule The World is fast becoming a You Tube hit!

TOM MCRAE RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 2010
News last updated: 15-09-2009
Singer songwriter Tom McRae has rescheduled his Dublin date at the Academy. Tom originally lined up to play on October 11th will now play The Academy on March 12th 2010. All tickets for the October show will be valid for the rescheduled date however in the interim ticket holders can obtain full cash refunds at the point of purchase.

MCD GUESTLIST CHARITY DONATIONS
News last updated: 15-09-2009
Guests donate 2,178.50 euro for Hospice.

CHRIS REA ANNOUNCES 2010 TOUR
News last updated: 07-09-2009
Chris Rea, one of England’s greatest singer songwriters and world renowned slide guitar player will hit the road once again in the Spring of 2010 playing 18 cities across the UK and Ireland in support of his forthcoming 2 CD Greatest Hits album ‘Still So Far To Go – The Best Of Chris Rea’ released on October 5th through Warner Music.

THE HISTORY OF SLANE CONCERTS (1982 - 2009)
News last updated: 18-08-2009
The concerts that have taken place in Slane Castle from 1982 - 2009.

Transport Information for The O2 Dublin
News last updated: 04-03-2009
Please see here for all information on how to get to The O2, Dublin.

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