JOSHUA RADIN ANNOUNCES LISSIE & THE STAVES AS SUPPORT FOR DUBLIN DATE
News last updated: 11-03-2010
JOSHUA RADIN’s new album ‘Simple Times’ is set for release on April 9th and new single ‘I’d rather be with with you’ is currently courting the nation’s airwaves.

WILLIE NELSON AND FAMILY - ON SALE NOW!
News last updated: 11-03-2010
Iconic American Country Superstar Willie Nelson and Family make a welcomed return to Ireland announcing 3 Irish Dates this June - 3rd June - The O2 Dublin, 4th June - INEC Killarney and 5th June - Royal Theatre Castlebar.

OLIVER COLE LAUNCHES DEBUT SOLO ALBUM
News last updated: 10-03-2010
Oliver Cole celebrates the release of his debut solo album with an intimate Sugar Club show on Saturday March 27th. Tickets priced €13.50 incl. booking fee are on sale now.

THE STORY OF MOWTOWN - LIVE AT THE OLYMPIA
News last updated: 10-03-2010
MCD Presents THE STORY OF MOTOWN live at The Olympia Theatre Saturday 8th May 2010

RAIN MACHINE TO PLAY ACADEMY DATE
News last updated: 10-03-2010
TV on the Radio’s Kyp Malone brings his critically acclaimed solo project, Rain Machine, to Dublin for a date at The Academy on Thursday 15 April. Tickets are on sale tomorrow, Wednesday 10th February, priced €18.50 inclusive of booking fee.

ELLIE GOULDING CONFIRMS PLANET PARADE FOR SOLD OUT ACADEMY DATE
News last updated: 10-03-2010
Ellie Goulding has confirmed that Irish band Planet Parade are to play to support to her sold out Academy date this Sunday March 14th.

KATE NASH AN INTIMATE DATE AT THE ACADEMY, DUBLIN WEDNESDAY 7 APRIL
News last updated: 10-03-2010
To celebrate the release of her new album, My Best Friend Is You, Kate Nash has announced an intimate date at Dublin's Academy on Wednesday 7 April.

BRANDI CARLILE ANNOUNCES INTIMATE ACADEMY DUBLIN SHOW
News last updated: 10-03-2010
Described by Sheryl Crow as “the most amazing voice I may have ever heard”, American Singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile is pleased to announce an intimate Academy Show in Dublin Friday 23rd April 2010.

SIMPLY RED FAREWELL - THE FINAL TOUR DUBLIN AND BELFAST CONCERT DATES CONFIRMED
News last updated: 10-03-2010
Simply Red have confirmed concert dates at The O2, Dublin on 07 November and The Odyssey Arena, Belfast on 08 November, 2010 as part of their final Farewell Tour. Tickets for Dublin and Belfast will go on sale next Friday 19 March at 9.00am.

CROOKERS RELEASE NEW ALBUM AHEAD OF EASTER SUNDAY ACADEMY BLOWOUT
News last updated: 09-03-2010
Italian producer duo CROOKERS play a late show at the Academy on Easter Sunday April 4th 2010. Their new studio album “Tons of Friends” has just been released worldwide to rapturous acclaim.

(HED)PE LIVE AT THE ACADEMY 2 THIS SATURDAY
News last updated: 09-03-2010
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.

PROPAGANDA PRESENTS THE OFFICIAL PASSION PIT AFTERSHOW PARTY THIS SAT!!
News last updated: 09-03-2010
In the wake of what was an epic second night with our friends Delphic, Propaganda returns this Saturday March 13th with an official aftershow party for PASSION PIT featuring a DJ set from DJ Shuttle (Ninja Tune/Passion Pit)!

EXTRA BEST AVAILABLE SEATS RELEASED FOR CESAR MILLAN ST PATRICKS DAY
News last updated: 09-03-2010
Extra Production hold seats have just been released for Cesar Millan Live at The O2 St Patrick’s Day next Wednesday. These seats are some of the best in the venue and are priced from €43.70 in bk fee.

ROOFTOP ANTHEM ANNOUNCE ACADEMY 2 DATE
News last updated: 09-03-2010
Rooftop Anthem have announced a headline date at the Academy 2 on Thursday 14th April. They will be joined by guests Soundproof and Dublin singer songwriter Paul Toal. Tickets are on sale now priced €10 incl. booking fee from Ticketmaster outlets.

LIGHTNING SEEDS LIVE AT THE ACADEMY DUBLIN THIS MAY
News last updated: 08-03-2010
Lightning Seeds have confirmed a special performance at The Academy Dublin Sunday 9th May 2010.

DUBLINS 98 STAR WARS PARADE TAKES OVER O' CONNELL STREET
News last updated: 08-03-2010
O’ Connell Street, Dublin came to a standstill yesterday as 50 Dublin’s 98 competition winners took part in a Star Wars parade from the Gresham Hotel to Star Wars Live in Concert at The O2 7th March.

ELI “PAPERBOY” REED & THE TRUELOVES PLAY THE ACADEMY
News last updated: 08-03-2010
Eli “Paperboy” Reed makes a welcome return to Dublin on Wednesday 19 May for a date at the Academy, Dublin with his band The True Loves. Tickets are on sale now priced €16 inclusive of booking fee at Ticketmaster outlets

ROBERT CRAY LIVE AT THE OLYMPIA THEATRE
News last updated: 08-03-2010
5 time Grammy Award winner Robert Cray is pleased to announce a Dublin show this Summer. Cray will bring his soothing, soulful voice, crisp, clean guitar work, and innovative modern blues sound to the Olympia Theatre for one night only this June 29th 2010.

HEADLINERS ARCADE FIRE TO LIGHT UP OXEGEN - FATBOY SLIM ALSO ADDED
News last updated: 08-03-2010
Tickets On Sale 8am Friday!

PLANET PARADE AND JOE ECHO JOIN DELORENTOS AT THE ACADEMY
News last updated: 05-03-2010
Two of Ireland's rising stars are set to join Delorentos at their Academy show on March 26th.

FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS SELL OUT IN 20 SECONDS
News last updated: 05-03-2010
New Zealand folk comedy duo Flight of the Conchords have sold out their 2 Olympia Theatre Shows this morning in a record 20 seconds.

SURFER BLOOD ANNOUNCE ACADEMY DUBLIN DATE
News last updated: 05-03-2010
Surfer Blood have announced details of their debut Irish show at The Academy on Friday 30 April. Tickets on sale now

PENDULUM FOR FULL LIVE SHOWS IN BELFAST AND DUBLIN THIS MAY
News last updated: 04-03-2010
PENDULUM play two live Irish shows as part of their upcoming 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 Theatre on May 18th, to coincide with the release of their massively anticipated new album Immersion the same month.

MARY BLACK MAKES WELCOMED RETURN TO THE OLYMPIA THEATRE
News last updated: 04-03-2010
One of Ireland's best loved performers Mary Black has just confirmed 3 special Olympia Theatre shows Thursday 17th, Friday 18th and Saturday 19th June 2010.

MAN IN THE MIRROR - THE ANNIVERSARY TOUR FOR THREE NIGHT OLYMPIA THEATRE RUN IN JUNE
News last updated: 04-03-2010
MAN IN THE MIRROR a musical tribute to Michael Jackson returns in June for 'The Anniversary Tour' with a special show dedicated to the 'King of Pop'

CATHY DAVEY - LIVE AT THE OLYMPIA THEATRE
News last updated: 03-03-2010
Double Platinum selling Cathy Davey has just confirmed a performance at the Olympia Theatre Dublin, Friday 14th May 2010 as part of a full Irish Tour. This special Olympia show will be her 1st Dublin show in 16 months where she will showcase some never before heard songs from her new album along with all the favourites.

RICKY WARWICK ANNOUNCES ACADEMY 2 DATE
News last updated: 02-03-2010
Singer/songwriter/guitarist Ricky Warwick has announced a Dublin date at the Academy on 27th April. Ricky released his third solo record - BELFAST CONFETTI last April.

ASLAN TO PERFORM LIVE ON TV3 TOMORROW MORNING!!
News last updated: 02-03-2010
Check out Aslan performing a live set on TV3’s Ireland AM tomorrow morning just after 8am. Christy and Billy will be talking about their new postage stamp they have developed themselves and their Olympia date.

ONE REPUBLIC ANNOUNCE THE SHOOS AS SPECIAL GUESTS
News last updated: 02-03-2010
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.

THE SAW DOCTORS ADD OLYMPIA SHOW AFTER SOLD OUT WEEKEND GIG
News last updated: 01-03-2010
The Saw Doctors are pleased to announce a special Olympia Theatre show Saturday 25th September due to phenomenal demand following their sold out show at the Theatre at the weekend.

JLS LIFT THE ROOF AT THE O2!! EXTRA SHOW ADDED!!
News last updated: 01-03-2010
JLS played their biggest Irish headline gig ever at a packed SOLD OUT O2 Dublin on Saturday. Due to extra demand the band will now return to Dublin 9th January 2011. Tickets are on sale now and selling fast so book early to avoid disappointment.

THE BLOODY BEETROOTS DEATH CREW 77’ LIVE THIS PADDY'S EVE
News last updated: 01-03-2010
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.

BRITISH COLUMBIA'S YOU SAY PARTY! WE SAY DIE! (AKA YSP!WSD!) ARE COMING TO DUBLIN!
News last updated: 01-03-2010
Having reinvented themselves with their spirited style of New-Wave, and a new depth of material, the band released their much-anticipated third album, XXXX, on Paper Bag Records in the latter half of last year.

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS CONFIRM OLYMPIA THEATRE CONCERT TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY
News last updated: 01-03-2010
In anticipation of their forthcoming self-titled album set for release on May 21, Stone Temple Pilots is going on tour.

SEPULTURA FOR ONE OFF ACADEMY DATE IN JULY
News last updated: 26-02-2010
SEPULTURA have confirmed a one off Irish show at The Academy on July 18th. The band are currently touring across Europe and the UK with their latest studio album A-Lex. Tickets priced €25 including booking fee on sale now through all Ticketmaster outlets nationwide.

WHERE YOUR BEDROOM IS THE STAGE!! WEEKLY WEBCAST TO OFFER BANDS THE CHANCE TO RECORD, TOUR AND HIT SOME OF THE BEST FESTIVALS THIS SUMMER
News last updated: 26-02-2010
Red Bull Bedroom Jam, the weekly live music webcast for young, emerging bands will return on 1st March and this year it’s open to entries from Ireland.

MICHAEL BUBLE SECOND CONCERT DATE JUST ADDED LIVE AT AVIVA STADIUM, DUBLIN TICKETS ON SALE NOW
News last updated: 26-02-2010
Due to phenomenal demand Michael Buble has added a second concert at Aviva Stadium, Dublin on Saturday 25th September, 2010. His concert on Friday 24th September is sold out.

MGMT SOLD OUT
News last updated: 25-02-2010
On the heels of announcing the release of their sophomore record on 12 April 2010, MGMT will embark on a eight city tour, beginning in London on March 18 at Heaven and running through April 6 in Sydney at Club Metro (see below for full itinerary). MGMT will be playing selections from Congratulations, the follow up to their 2008, critically acclaimed debut Oracular Spectacular.

THE CAT EMPIRE ANNOUNCE IRISH DATE AT THE ACADEMY
News last updated: 25-02-2010
THE CAT EMPIRE are one of Australia’s biggest and best known international touring bands. They have just confirmed an Academy date for Friday 29th October 2010.

NIK KERSHAW ANNOUNCES INTIMATE SEATED ACADEMY DATE
News last updated: 25-02-2010
Eighties teen idol NIK KERSHAW has announced an intimate fully seated show at The Academy. This Dublin show which is part of his “No Frills Acoustic Tour” will take place on May 4th and tickets priced at €25 including booking fee go on sale on Friday 26th February at 9am.

MYSTERY JETS ANNOUNCE APRIL ACADEMY SHOW
News last updated: 25-02-2010
Mystery Jets have announced an April date in Dublin on their forthcoming tour when they play on Saturday 17th at the Academy. Tickets are on sale from tomorrow priced €18.50 inclusive of booking fee.

THE SMITHS INDEED TO PLAY MIDNIGHT AT THE ACADEMY THIS APRIL
News last updated: 25-02-2010
To mark the 25th anniversary of the release of Meat Is Murder, top UK tribute, THE SMITHS INDEED have announced a Midnight at The Academy show for Friday April 23rd.

WESTLIFE EXTRA PREMIUM TICKETS FOR CROKE PARK
News last updated: 24-02-2010
Additional premium tickets have just been released for Westlife at Croke Park this summer are on sale now!

CHRIS REA DOOR AND STAGE TIMES
News last updated: 24-02-2010
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.

FAMILY FORCE 5 ANNOUNCE DEBUT IRISH HEADLINE SHOW
News last updated: 23-02-2010
Following a very successful guest slot to Cobra Starship in the Academy recently, Family Force 5 have announced their debut Irish all ages headline show at the Academy 2 on Tuesday 27 July. Tickets are on sale now priced €15 incl. booking fee.

WALLIS BIRD WINS BEST IRISH FEMALE AWARD
News last updated: 22-02-2010
This year’s winner of the Best Irish Female Meteor Award Wallis Bird has announced a performance at the Academy Dublin 24th March 2010 following her incredible Irish tour in October.

MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS LIVE AT TRIPOD THIS MAY & BRAND NEW ALBUM ON SALE NOW!
News last updated: 22-02-2010
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.

MIDNIGHT AT THE ACADEMY ANNOUNCES TOP AC/DC TRIBUTE HELLS BELLS
News last updated: 22-02-2010
The Academy is preparing to be thunderstruck on Friday 16th April as it has been announced that HELL’s BELLS are Dublin bound.

MIDNIGHT AT THE ACADEMY ANNOUNCES THE STONE ROSES EXPERIENCE
News last updated: 22-02-2010
THE STONE ROSES EXPERIENCE are set to resurrect the vibes of the Hacienda at The Academy on Friday June 11th. Tickets at €16.50 including booking fee are on sale now. Band on stage at MIDNIGHT!!

...BONKERS! DIZZEE RASCAL TO HEADLINE TRINITY BALL 2010
News last updated: 22-02-2010
Its back and bigger than ever! The most eagerly anticipated ball of this year has been announced, The Trinity Ball 2010 will take place on Friday April 16th live on Campus spread out over 5 very impressive stages.

O EMPEROR CONFIRM IAN WHITTY AND THE EXCHANGE AS SUPPORT FOR WHELANS DATE
News last updated: 18-02-2010
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.

BRENDAN O'CARROLL, DON BAKER, EOGHAN QUIGG, BOULEVARD, GERRY BROWNE, AND MANY MORE PERFORM AT THE TEENLINE VARIETY SHOW!
News last updated: 17-02-2010
Teen-Line Ireland is delighted to announce details of their Variety Show in the Olympia. It promises to be a fun filled entertaining evening in aid of a very worthy charity.

DON’T MISS THE ACADEMY BOUND ANTLERS ON OTHER VOICES TONIGHT
News last updated: 17-02-2010
The fantastic Antlers return to Dublin this May after their sold out performance at the Academy 2 last December. They will play the Academy on 24th May 2010.The band are also featured on tonight’s Other Voices show on RTE 2 so be sure to tune in for a sneak peak of what you can expect from them when they play Dublin in May. This is one show you will not want to miss this Summer.

INGRID MICHAELSON PLAYS THE ACADEMY 2
News last updated: 17-02-2010
New York indie pop singer Ingrid Michaelson has announced a date at the Academy 2, Dublin on Wednesday 19 May. Tickets are on sale tomorrow priced €13.50 incl. booking fee.

RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE ANNOUNCE GALLOWS AS SPECIAL GUESTS
News last updated: 17-02-2010
Rage Against the Machine have announced their first ever show at The O2, Dublin on June 8th, 2010.

ERRORS ANNOUNCE CHANNEL ONE AS SPECIAL GUESTS
News last updated: 16-02-2010
Malahide four-piece Channel One have been announced as special guests to Errors in the Academy 2 on Thursday 25th March. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster outlets, priced €13.50 inclusive of booking fee.

THE HISTORY OF SLANE CONCERTS (1982 - 2009)
News last updated: 16-02-2010
The concerts that have taken place in Slane Castle from 1982 - 2009.

JODY HAS A HITLIST ANNOUNCE ALL AGES EASTER HOLIDAYS SHOW
News last updated: 15-02-2010
Meteor Award Nominee’s Jody Has A Hitlist have announced an Easter Holidays matinee all ages headliner at The Academy on Thursday 8 April. Tickets are on sale now priced €14.80 inclusive of booking fee.

BOYCE AVENUE ON SALE NOW
News last updated: 12-02-2010
Following two highly successful debut shows in the Academy earlier this year Boyce Avenue are returning to play two very special all ages shows on Sunday March 21 in the Spring and Airbrake, Belfast and on Monday 22 March in The Academy main room, Dublin. Tickets are on sale now.

DISNEY LIVE! PRESENTS THREE CLASSIC FAIRY TALES
News last updated: 12-02-2010
Designed to Dazzle with An Authentic Theatrical Experience for the Entire Family. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald and Goofy guide audiences on a journey through the stories of three beloved princesses.

RIHANNA ANNOUNCES PIXIE LOTT AS A SPECIAL GUEST
News last updated: 11-02-2010
Rihanna has just announced that Pixie Lott is set to join her as a special guest at The O2, Dublin on 22nd (sold out) and 26th of May and The Odyssey Arena, Belfast on the 24th May.

THE DUKE & THE KING ANNOUNCE ACADEMY 2 SHOW FOR THIS APRIL
News last updated: 11-02-2010
The Duke & The King, a soul-folk-glam ensemble from the sticks of New York founded have announced a Dublin date for this Spring. They will play the Academy 2 on April 30th 2010.

THE LAST WALTZ TRIBUTE LIVE AT THE OLYMPIA THEATRE
News last updated: 11-02-2010
"The Last Waltz", was a live show filmed and directed by Martin Scorsese which commemorates the history and music of Bob Dylan and 'The Band' and is regarded as the greatest rock and roll concert movie of all time.

SKINDRED PLAY THE ACADEMY 2 THIS MARCH
News last updated: 10-02-2010
Welsh reggae rockers Skindred play a date at the Academy 2, Dublin on Saturday 20 March. Tickets priced €16.50 inclusive of booking fee are on sale now.

METALLICA - EXTRA TICKETS ON SALE
News last updated: 09-02-2010
Extra tickets for Metallica’s second concert at the Odyssey Arena, Belfast on 12 May will go on sale this Friday 12 February at 9.00am

ALTERNATIVE MISS IRELAND XVI 2010 SUNDAY 14 MARCH, OLYMPIA THEATRE DUBLIN
News last updated: 09-02-2010
The ribald beauty pageant with a big pink & green heart, Alternative Miss Ireland, celebrates her 16th pageant this March.

THE HIGH KINGS WITH THE WOLFE TONES PERFORMING TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME ON A VERY SPECIAL CHARITY SINGLE "ON THE ONE ROAD”
News last updated: 09-02-2010
“We are delighted to be able to help GOAL’s work for the relief effort in Haiti. We were all greatly moved by the extent of the tragedy and hope that the proceeds from this single can go some small way towards helping the people most affected,” the guys said today.

N-DUBZ WITH SPECIAL GUEST FRANK JEZ ANNOUNCE BELFAST SHOW
News last updated: 09-02-2010
MOBO award winning hip hop trio N-Dubz with special guest Frank Jez are pleased to announce a show at Georges Market Belfast Sunday 25th April 2010.

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.

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..

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Transport Information for The O2 Dublin
News last updated: 04-03-2009
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