We were gearing up to spend America's Independence Day in the company of rising star Nicki Minaj but a scheduling conflict has put paid to that. Due to play Dublin's Olympia Theatre on July 4, a previously unforeseen clash means the gig has been moved to August 21. Naturally, all tickets for the original sold-out date are valid for the new one.

The Trinidadian-born pink-wigged singer/rapper shot to fame with the release of her debut album Pink Friday in 2010. Known for championing the alter egos, Minaj has collaborated with the likes of Kanye West, Drake, and most recently Madonna on the Queen of Pop's latest release MDNA.