Astley’s return comes on the back of the ‘Rickrolling’ phenomenon, which has seen 25 million internet users tricked into viewing his ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ video. Add in a nomination for Best Ever Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards – someone is possibly extracting the urine – and his profile is as high as it’s ever been.

The Here and Now Christmas Party will be coming to RDS on December 13. Tickets for the show start at €75.

Also Dublin-bound on February 27 are Scottish duo Hue And Cry who want €28 in return for letting you see their Whelan’s gig.