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Music | News 100% | 14 Apr 2008
Autamata confirm Button Factory date The Hot Press Newsdesk
Pioneering electronic act Autamata have confirmed plans for a Dublin gig.

Music | News 98% |  8 Apr 2008
Walter Mitty, The Amazing Few for the Button Factory The Hot Press Newsdesk
Walter Mitty and the Realists and The Amazing Few will play the Button Factory on April 25.

Music | News 96% | 11 Jul 2008
Shellac for Button Factory The Hot Press Newsdesk
Cult Americans Shellac have announced an October visit to the Dublin Button Factory.

Music | News 95% | 30 Sep 2008
Codes set for Button Factory headliner The Hot Press Newsdesk
Codes underline their growing stature with an October headliner in Dublin’s Button Factory, which will doubtless feature all three of their Irish top 40 singles.

Music | News 94% |  9 Mar 2009
Jape announces Button Factory gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
Jape celebrates his recent Choice Music Prize win with a May date in Dublin's Button Factory.

Music | News 91% | 18 Nov 2008
Tongue and Cheek launch Button Factory club night The Hot Press Newsdesk
DJ duo Tongue and Cheek kick off their new monthly club night with a 'Party Monster Disco' at the Button Factory next week.

Music | News 91% | 28 Oct 2008
Damien Dempsey confirms show at Button Factory The Hot Press Newsdesk
Damien Dempsey has announced that he will be stopping off at the Button Factory in Dublin to put on an all-ages show in December.

Music | News 75% |  3 Jul 2009
Michael Jackson commemoration night in The Button Factory The Hot Press Newsdesk
Pay your respects to the legend next Tuesday

Music | News 73% | 11 Aug 2008
Paul Hourican heads Button Factory acoustic line-up The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Button Factory's recently-launched Acoustic Sessions continues this week with acts including Paul Hourican and Doug Sheridan.

Music | News 73% | 25 Jun 2008
Wallis Bird adds Button Factory show The Hot Press Newsdesk
London/Uranus(!) based singer Wallis Bird has announced the first date of her upcoming Irish tour.

Music | News 73% | 27 Aug 2009
RZA plays the Button Factory The Hot Press Newsdesk
He's also in a major Hollywood movie.

Music | News 72% | 25 Sep 2007
Bonde Do Role announce Dublin date The Hot Press Newsdesk
Brazilian hellraisers Bonde Do Role have added a November date in Dublin's newly-revamped Temple Bar Music Centre, now called The Button Factory.

Music | News 71% | 22 Jan 2009
Q-Tip confirms The Button Factory The Hot Press Newsdesk
 

Music | Main Event 70% |  7 Apr 2009
Codes to open for The Rakes The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin indie foursome Codes have bagged a support slot with Brit rockers The Rakes at their upcoming Button Factory date.

Music | News 70% |  3 Dec 2008
Lovefoxx to DJ in The Button Factory The Hot Press Newsdesk
The CSS woman brings her big bag of records to Dublin.

Music | News 69% | 21 Nov 2008
Paddy Casey and more for Simon's charity gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
Paddy Casey is among those who'll be taking part in the Dublin Simon Community's 'Longest Night' fundraiser at the Button Factory next month.

Music | News 68% |  4 Feb 2009
Squarepusher play The Button Factory The Hot Press Newsdesk
The UK electronica legend is promising a full live show.

Music | News 68% |  3 Jul 2009
W.A.S.P. headline The Button Factory The Hot Press Newsdesk
The big question is: will they be bringing the rack with them?

Music | News 67% |  7 Jul 2009
Tony Watkins and the Smokebreakers to play The Button Factory The Hot Press Newsdesk
The gig is in aid of the charity To Russia With Love

Music | News 67% | 19 Jan 2009
The Rakes play The Button Factory The Hot Press Newsdesk
And introduce fans to their new Berlin-inspired album, Klang.

Music | News 66% | 20 Mar 2008
Mouse Landing The Hot Press Newsdesk
Having moonlighted under the Von Sudenfed banner with Mark E. Smith, Mouse On Mars get back to the day job on April 25 when they play The Button Factory

Music | News 66% | 10 Dec 2008
Peter Bjorn & John announce Dublin date The Hot Press Newsdesk
Swedish indie trio Peter Bjorn & John have announced they will return to Ireland for a gig in the Button Factory next March.

Music | News 66% | 13 Oct 2008
James Murphy and Pat Mahony to play Dublin gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
It’s hot and sweaty nights out ahoy! as LCD Soundsystem mainman James Murphy pays an October DJ visit to Dublin’s Button Factory with DFA pal Pat Mahoney.

Music | News 65% |  1 Apr 2009
Lovefoxxx & Humanzi play the Button Factory The Hot Press Newsdesk
Humanzi also have a new single and album in the can.

Music | News 65% | 15 Nov 2007
The Rags play December date The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin group The Rags are taking a break from recording their debut album to play the Button Factory next month.

Music | News 65% | 11 Oct 2007
The Magic Numbers to play Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
They clearly loved us at Electric Picnic, cause The Magic Numbers are back already, with a December date pencilled in at The Button Factory.

Music | News 65% |  3 Nov 2009
Dublin City Jazz Orchestra takes up residency at the Button Factory The Hot Press Newsdesk
See the 17-piece band play every Monday in November.

Music | News 65% |  3 Sep 2008
The Walkmen are set for Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
New York indie fivesome The Walkmen play Ireland this November, with a date in Dublin's Button Factory.

Music | News 64% | 29 Jul 2008
Death rapper hits Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
Necro, a Jewish American rapper based in Brooklyn, is to play the Button Factory this October.

Music | News 64% | 17 Sep 2008
The Skatalites plan December Dublin show The Hot Press Newsdesk
Reggae pioneers The Skatalites make a pre-Christmas visit to Dublin when they hit The Button Factory this December.

Music | News 64% |  9 Oct 2008
Altan announce Dublin residency The Hot Press Newsdesk
Donegal folksters Altan have announced a month-long weekly residency at the Button Factory, Dublin, with special guests each night.

Music | News 64% | 19 Mar 2009
Jape postpones Dublin show The Hot Press Newsdesk
European touring commitments have forced Mr Egan to move his upcoming Button Factory gig to a later date.

Music | News 64% | 31 Aug 2009
Radiohead tribute for The Button Factory The Hot Press Newsdesk
Some familiar faces will be performing The Bends.

Music | News 63% | 12 Sep 2008
Estelle makes Irish headline debut The Hot Press Newsdesk
Recent Mercury hopeful Estelle will play the Button Factory, Dublin in November.

Music | News 63% | 27 Nov 2008
David Kitt confirms Irish gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
Kitt will be stopping off in his hometown to play some old tunes with new tracks from his latest album The Night Saver at the Button Factory.

Music | News 63% |  1 Dec 2008
Lordi bring their exploding codpieces to Ireland The Hot Press Newsdesk
Yup, metal fans are in for the most visceral of treat as the Eurovision-winners play the capital.

Music | News 63% | 10 Aug 2009
The Lookalikes reunite for 30th birthday show The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're playing the Button Factory next month.

Music | News 63% |  4 Dec 2008
Vibe for Philo in January The Hot Press Newsdesk
The 2009 Vibe for Philo festival, entitled Dancing in the Moonlight, will be at Temple Bar's Button Factory.

Music | News 62% | 14 May 2009
Amebix play Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
The anarcho-punks are in The Button Factory.

Music | News 61% | 20 Nov 2008
Saw Doctors documentary to premiere in Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Saw Doctors' documentary film Clare Island to Cape Cod will have its Irish debut screening at Dublin's Button Factory next week.

Music | Interview 61% |  6 May 2009
Sprocks of Ages Celina Murphy
From the check shirts to the bolo ties to the facial hair, Dublin blues quintet HOT SPROCKETS are a band committed to their genre. Granite-voiced lead singer Wayne Soper lets Celina Murphy in on the secret of getting fans to scale your speakers and writing skanky lyrics about hoochies.

Music | News 61% |  4 Jun 2008
Ham Sandwich to play at midsummer gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
Phantom 105.2 will throw 'The Longest Day' bash in The Button Factory this month to celebrate Irish musical talent.

Music | News 61% | 24 Sep 2008
Carly Sings among acts for JK Ensemble Sessions The Hot Press Newsdesk
Carly Sings, Chequerboard and The Jimmy Cake are just three of the acts performing at John Kelly's JK Ensemble Sessions at The Button Factory next week.

Music | News 60% |  3 Mar 2009
A Certain Ratio play Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Manchester legends celebrate their 30th birthday in the Button Factory.

Music | News 59% |  1 Oct 2008
Lykke Li for Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
Stockholm pop sensation Lykke Li heads for Ireland in November with a date in the Button Factory.

Music | News 59% | 20 May 2008
Little Party People give kids a chance to dance The Hot Press Newsdesk
A baby disco in the Button Factory this weekend aims unite parents and toddlers on the dance floor.

Music | News 59% | 18 Aug 2009
Yellowman confirms Dublin gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
The dancehall star is in The Button Factory.

Music | News 59% |  4 Jun 2008
Robert Forster to play Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
Go-Betweens co-founder Robert Forster will play Dublin's Button Factory in September.

Music | News 59% | 19 Jun 2009
Johnny Cash tribute night The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's happening next month in the Button Factory.

Music | News 58% |  8 Sep 2009
Mundy announces November gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
The boy from Birr will play The Button Factory

Music | News 57% | 25 Sep 2009
The Universal Funk Orchestra pay tribute to John Martyn The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're playing the whole of Solid Air in The Button Factory.

Music | News 57% | 14 Apr 2009
Hillbilly Casino make Dublin debut The Hot Press Newsdesk
The rockabilly wing of the Motorhead fan club are in The Button Factory.

Music | News 56% | 22 Sep 2009
Late of the Pier play The Button Factory October 3 The Hot Press Newsdesk
Following show-stealing performances at the Sonar, Reading and Leeds Festivals, Late of the Pier will play Transmission at The Button Factory on Saturday October 3

Music | News 56% | 21 Sep 2009
The XX make Dublin debut at The Button Factory this December The Hot Press Newsdesk
Following on from their performance at Electric Picnic, South London foursome The XX will play The Button Factory on December 19.

Music | News 56% |  7 Aug 2008
Brooklyn rapper Necro for Button Factory slot The Hot Press Newsdesk
The latest Jewish rapper to explode out of Brooklyn, Necro, makes his Dublin debut on October 3 in The Button Factory.

Music | News 56% | 11 Jun 2008
China Crisis to play Button Factory The Hot Press Newsdesk
There’s more ‘80s nostalgia to be had on July 5 when China Crisis visit the Button Factory.

Music | News 56% |  6 Jun 2008
New Young Pony Club DJ set to play the Button Factory The Hot Press Newsdesk
The New Young Pony Club bring their DJ boxes to Dublin on July 26 for a night of record-spinning mayhem in the Button Factory.

Music | News 56% | 23 Nov 2007
UPDATED: Bonde Do Role cancel Button Factory show The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tomorrow night's Bonde Do Role gig in Dublin's Button Factory has been cancelled.

Music | News 56% | 12 Sep 2007
TBMC to be renamed 'The Button Factory' The Hot Press Newsdesk
The venue formerly known as the Temple Bar Music Centre has a new name: The Button Factory.

Music | News 52% |  4 Jun 2009
Dirty Epics to play Dublin date The Hot Press Newsdesk
They will be playing one gig before their Oxegen performance.

Music | News 51% | 28 Oct 2008
David Kitt to return to Ireland The Hot Press Newsdesk
Coming off of a brief New York sojourn, Dublin's own singer-songwriter David Kitt will be making several stops throughout Ireland in November and December

Music | News 45% | 26 Sep 2007
Of Montreal return to Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
They're back! Everyone's favourite practitioners of indie glam Of Montreal are to play Dublin once again.

Music | News 44% |  8 Nov 2007
CowBoy Robot to launch debut album The Hot Press Newsdesk
CowBoy Robot, a Los Angeles band who came to Ireland to start their musical career, have announced details of their debut album launch party.

Music | News 44% | 11 Sep 2008
Carly Sings adds Dublin date The Hot Press Newsdesk
Carly Sings brings her The Glove Thief debut to Dublin's Sugar Club next month.

Music | News 44% | 27 Feb 2008
UPDATED: The Streets lead Bud Rising line-up The Hot Press Newsdesk
The line up for this April's Bud Rising weekend will feature The Streets, Hard Fi, The Raveonettes, The Ting Tings, Maps, Erol Alkan, Future Of The Left, Fight Like Apes and Hadouken!, among others.

Music | News 43% | 16 Sep 2008
The Steve Reid Ensemble visit Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
Steve Reid brings his jazz ensemble, featuring Four Tet man Kieran Hebden – to Dublin next month.

Music | News 43% |  7 Oct 2008
Mick Flannery for Dublin headliner The Hot Press Newsdesk
Cork songsmith Mick Flannery, whose White Lies is currently riding high in the album charts, has lined-up a Dublin show in December.

Music | News 43% | 12 Sep 2007
The Black Lips to make Irish debut The Hot Press Newsdesk
Atlanta band The Black Lips are to play their first Irish show.

Music | News 43% | 22 Apr 2009
Le Galaxie release EP, plan live dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
The band are set to release their debut EP, Transworld, on Friday May 15, with a list of Irish dates lined-up in support.

Music | News 42% | 20 Jul 2009
UPDATE: Noisettes gig moved to Vicar Street The Hot Press Newsdesk
The punk-pop stars play Dublin in October

Music | News 41% | 19 Nov 2008
Futurecop! to perform at Button Factory The Hot Press Newsdesk
UK group Futurecop! plan to make their debut Irish performance at the Button Factory's Muzik showcase with iRate Soundsystem supporting.

Music | News 41% |  9 Jun 2008
UPDATE: DKT MC5 extend Irish visit The Hot Press Newsdesk
Re-formed '60s rockers MC5 will now play Dublin and Belfast next month.

Music | News 41% | 11 Feb 2008
Matt Schofield Trio to play Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
Matt Schofield is bringing his blues-funk-jazz threesome to Dublin for a show later this week.

Music | News 41% | 31 Jul 2008
The Jimmy Cake to play Vicar Street The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Jimmy Cake have added a show in Dublin's Vicar Street to the current mini tour of Ireland.

Music | News 40% | 21 Feb 2008
The Notwist to play Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
Cult German indie rockers The Notwist make a long-overdue visit to Ireland in June.

Music | News 40% | 11 Dec 2007
Pigeon Detectives add Irish dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
British rockers The Pigeon Detectives must really love us, cause they're back for the second time since July.

Music | News 40% |  5 Oct 2007
65daysofstatic for Dublin and Cork The Hot Press Newsdesk
65daysofstatic are to make their fourth visit to Ireland this year.

Music | News 40% | 29 Sep 2008
The Damned plot Irish dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
London punks The Damned play two Irish dates this November, in Dublin and Belfast.

Music | News 40% |  1 Nov 2007
Foals to play Phoenix Park after-party The Hot Press Newsdesk
Bloc Party-supporting Foals will be playing a late city-centre gig after the Phoenix Park show next Saturday.

  40% | 16 Oct 2008
Fred tour dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
 

Music | News 40% |  6 Dec 2007
Jack Penate for Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
Jack Penate will be playing Dublin next March.

Music | News 40% |  6 Nov 2007
New Model Army announce Irish dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
The English punk-rock group will bring their sound to Ireland.

Music | News 40% |  1 Apr 2008
Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip adds four gigs to Irish tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Essex band have added four dates to their Irish tour in May.

Music | News 40% |  7 Feb 2008
Black Mountain announce Irish show The Hot Press Newsdesk
Canadian nu-prog merchants Black Mountain are to play Dublin in May.

Music | News 40% | 28 Jan 2008
Efterklang announce Dublin visit The Hot Press Newsdesk
Danish orchestral post-rockers Efterklang have confirmed a return to Dublin in March.

Music | News 40% | 28 May 2008
The Hoodoo Gurus plan Dublin show The Hot Press Newsdesk
Australian group The Hoodoo Gurus stop off in Dublin on their way to Glastonbury this summer.

Music | News 40% | 20 Sep 2007
Amp Fiddler to play Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
Detroit funkmeister Joseph 'Amp' Fiddler is coming to Dublin.

Music | News 40% | 14 Feb 2008
Dave Geraghty announces rescheduled gigs The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dave Geraghty is to make up for his recent gig cancellations with some new dates in May.

Music | News 40% | 30 Sep 2008
Details announced for 2009 Vibe For Philo The Hot Press Newsdesk
The 23rd Vibe For Philo takes place under the ‘Dancing In The Moonlight’ banner in Dublin next January.

Music | News 40% |  8 Dec 2008
Temple Bar TradFest reveals programme The Hot Press Newsdesk
Paddy, Seamus and Kevin Glackin reunite for the first time in years to open the 2009 Temple Bar TradFest on January 29.

Music | News 39% |  7 Jul 2008
MC5 cancel Irish dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
There’s disappointing news for MC5 fans with “health problems” leading to the cancellation of a week of gigs, including dates in Dublin and Belfast.

Music | News 39% |  7 Nov 2007
Band Of Horses Dublin show announced The Hot Press Newsdesk
Up-and-coming Appalachians Band Of Horses will be playing Dublin next February

Music | News 39% |  6 Dec 2007
The Coronas add second Dublin date The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Coronas have added a second pre-Christmas date in the capital due to huge demand.

Music | News 39% |  9 Nov 2007
Cathy Davey announces Christmas tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
After a successful series of residencies around the country, Cathy Davey has announced a fresh series of dates for a pre-Christmas tour.

Music | News 39% | 28 Nov 2007
2008 'Vibe For Philo' details announced The Hot Press Newsdesk
The 22nd annual 'Vibe For Philo' - the Phil Lynott tribute night - is set to take place in January.

Music | News 39% | 26 Oct 2007
Stars to return The Hot Press Newsdesk
Montreal quintet Stars are to make another visit to our shores in the new year.

Music | News 39% | 13 May 2008
The Kinetiks, Codes among bands for Burma fundraiser The Hot Press Newsdesk
Irish musicians, including The Kinetiks, Codes, John Spillane and The Distractors, have organised a charity fundraiser to help the victims of the recent cyclone in Burma.

Music | News 39% | 12 Sep 2008
Pod lines-up weekend comedy fest The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin's Pod Concerts has lined up a stellar comedy bill to take place over the October Bank Holiday weekend, featuring Roseanne Barr, Sean Hughes, Jim Jeffries and more.

Music | Interview 39% | 26 Feb 2008
Twin sister is watching you Patrick Freyne
Patrick Freyne interviews Tegan from Tegan and Sara about their brilliant new album The Con, her twin sister and obsessively recording the minutiae of her life.

Music | News 39% | 28 Aug 2008
Wallis Bird for Electric Picnic and Irish Tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
Irish singer-songwriter Wallis Bird is to play Friday at the Electric Picnic, before embarking on a full Irish tour later in the year.

Music | News 38% | 22 Nov 2007
Calling all talent: Support The Damned! The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Damned are looking for local talent to support them when they play Dublin and Belfast next month.

Music | News 38% | 17 Oct 2007
The Coronas announce Christmas show The Hot Press Newsdesk
Popular quartet get ready to shine in Dublin.

Music | News 38% | 15 Nov 2007
The Damned seek support for Irish shows The Hot Press Newsdesk
UK punks The Damned come to Ireland for two dates next month, and are looking for local acts to play support.

Music | News 38% | 10 Nov 2008
The Brothers Movement confirm Irish gigs The Hot Press Newsdesk
The band that rose Phoenix-like from the ashes of Mainline, The Brothers Movement, hit the road this month in support of their debut ‘Blind’ single.

Music | News 38% |  6 Feb 2008
Ane Brun for Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
There’s glacial Scandinavian cool to be had in May when Ane Brun comes to Dublin.

Music | News 38% | 23 Jun 2009
Tonight: Raw Sessions acts prepare for final The Hot Press Newsdesk
Catch the penultimate episode of the Sony Ericsson Raw Sessions tonight at 11.40pm.

Music | News 37% | 25 Sep 2007
Black Soul Strangers plan Irish tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin's Black Soul Strangers have announced a series of Irish dates for the coming month, including stop-offs in Dublin, Limerick, Cork and Derry.

Music | News 37% |  4 Apr 2008
Jimmy Cake return with new LP and line-up The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin's Jimmy Cake are back following a five year break.

Music | Interview 37% |  9 Dec 2008
A Lykke Li story Paul Nolan
Nordic indie sensation LYKKE LI on charming Conan O'Brien, living it up Amy Winehouse-style (well, sort of) and why it's important to keep the odd thing secret from the media...

Music | News 37% | 26 Jun 2009
Raw Sessions: The final gig tonight! The Hot Press Newsdesk
Who will be named as the Sony Ericsson Artist of The Year?

Music | News 37% |  1 Jul 2009
Vote for your Raw Sessions winner! The Hot Press Newsdesk
Last night’s episode of the Sony Ericsson Raw Sessions saw the three finalists play a live final – now it's up to you to vote for your favourite to become Sony Ericsson Artist of the Year.

Music | News 37% |  2 Apr 2009
Director return with new album The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's called I'll Wait For Sound, and apparently it's ace!

Music | Interview 37% | 18 Sep 2009
THE BATS ARE IN THE BELFRY Olaf Tyaransen
In between starting a family and touring the globe with Bell X1, David Geraghty has managed to find the time to squeeze out a second solo record, The Victory Dance. He talks about dealing with bat infestations, bestriding U2’s ‘Claw’ stage and tackling the fraught subject of 9/11 in song.

Music | News 37% | 12 Sep 2008
Hot Club de Paris plot Irish tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
Liverpool's Hot Club de Paris visit Ireland for four dates this November, taking in Galway, Cork, Dublin and Belfast.

Music | News 37% | 26 Jan 2009
Imelda May returns to Ireland The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Dublin rockabilly singer is also shooting up the iTunes chart.

Music | News 37% | 18 Jun 2008
Cadence Weapon to play Irish dates The Hot Press Newsdesk
Canadian hip-hop artist Cadence Weapon will support Operator Please on their Belfast date next month, with a Dublin gig the next day.

Music | News 36% | 30 Jun 2009
Catch the Raw Sessions live final tonight! The Hot Press Newsdesk
The final episode of Sony Ericsson’s Raw Sessions is on RTÉ Two tonight at 23.45, where the three contenders for the Sony Ericsson Artist Of The Year will battle it out in a live final.

Music | News 36% |  7 Nov 2008
Japanese Popstars remix Beyonce The Hot Press Newsdesk
Derry dance mavericks The Japanese Popstars edge ever closer to the big time with a remix of ‘If I Were A Boy’, the lead single from Beyoncé’s new I Am… Sasha Fierce album.

Music | News 36% | 27 Jun 2009
Raw Sessions: last chance to catch the penultimate episode! The Hot Press Newsdesk
Tonight's Sony Ericsson Raw Sessions repeat follows Majella Murphy (pictured) and the Infomatics at Grouse Lodge.

Music | News 36% | 25 Feb 2008
Saul Williams for Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
Trent Reznor's new best mate Saul Williams has announced a Dublin date in May.

Music | News 36% | 14 Mar 2008
Butterfly Explosion to headline Club AC30 The Hot Press Newsdesk
Butterfly Explosion will headline ClubAC30 at Whelan's this Bank Holiday Sunday, March 16.

Music | News 36% | 26 Sep 2007
Fujiya & Miyagi coming to Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dance trio Fujiya & Miyagi are to play Dublin in December.

Music | News 36% |  8 Apr 2009
202s added to Oxegen The Hot Press Newsdesk
Hotly-tipped Dubliners 202s are the latest act to join the Oxegen bill.

Music | News 36% |  6 Nov 2007
David Corio brings rock photography to Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
London photographer displays his well-known images next month

Music | News 36% | 28 Oct 2008
12 Nights of Christmas's latest line-up The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin is to get a new 12 Nights Of Christmas festival, which will be putting on shows in some of the city’s finest music emporiums.

Music | News 36% | 10 Jun 2009
Raw Sessions: the results are in! The Hot Press Newsdesk
Your votes have decided who will be in the semi-final of the Sony Ericsson Raw Sessions.

Music | News 36% | 24 Jun 2009
Raw Sessions: you decide who makes the final! The Hot Press Newsdesk
Last night’s Sony Ericsson Raw Sessions saw Majella Murphy and the Infomatics (pictured) work on their final tracks. Now your votes decide who'll make this week's grand final!

Music | Interview 36% | 10 Aug 2009
Make Some Noise Celina Murphy
Having delivered a storming set at Oxegen, pop-rock powerhouse NOISETTES confess a love for all things Irish in the Hot Press Signing Tent. Plus, they hold forth on their passion for everything from jazz to punk to heavy metal.

Music | News 36% | 18 Jun 2008
The Minutes to make tour documentary The Hot Press Newsdesk
After embarking on their 'gigs in your gaff' adventure, Dublin rock trio The Minutes now plan to make a documentary charting their experience.

Music | News 36% | 30 Apr 2009
RTÉ launch heavy metal tribute search The Hot Press Newsdesk
As exclusively revealed in the last issue of Hot Press, RTÉ is running a TV search to find Ireland’s greatest heavy metal tribute act.

Music | News 35% | 17 Dec 2007
The Black Lips announce return to Ireland The Hot Press Newsdesk
Atlanta band The Black Lips have announced a return to Ireland.

Music | News 35% | 13 Feb 2008
Republic of Loose announce Dublin residency The Hot Press Newsdesk
Republic of Loose will play four dates in Dublin this April.

Music | News 35% |  9 Apr 2008
Bassekou Kouyate to play Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
World Music fans are in for a real treat with the announcement that Bassekou Kouyate & Nigoni BA will be performing in Dublin this May as part of The Contemporaries Concert Series, presented by Note Productions.

Music | News 35% |  5 Jul 2009
Raw Sessions... The results are in! The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's the wee small hours of Sunday morning (1:05am to be precise) and we're bringing you the Raw Sessions news, fresh from your TV screens... the Raw Sessions Sony Ericsson Artist of the Year is... THE INFOMATICS!

Music | Interview 35% |  6 Nov 2009
Blues Explosion Colm O Hare
Having built up a solid reputation on the gigging circuit, blues outfit Ali and The DTs have just released their debut album. Harp player Christian Volkmann discusses the details of their unique sound with Colm O’Hare.

Music | Interview 35% | 27 Nov 2007
LA confidential Ed Power
Since swapping Dublin for Los Angeles, hotly-tipped indie rockers La Rocca have experienced all the ludicrous pleasures and extremes of the City of Angels. Here, they regale us with tales from their California exile.

Music | News 35% | 13 Feb 2008
The Flaws confirm Dublin headliner and TV appearance The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Flaws have announced a Dublin show for St. Patrick's night and an appearance on a new BBC music show.

Music | News 35% |  6 Dec 2007
Songs Of Praise karaoke night reaches grand final The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Songs Of Praise alternative karaoke competition reaches its climax in Dublin tonight.

Music | News 35% | 19 Feb 2008
Bell X1 's Flock receives US release The Hot Press Newsdesk
Today marks the Stateside release of Bell X1's Flock album, which has received a rake of positive reviews.

Music | News 35% |  7 Aug 2008
Next Club NME line-up revealed The Hot Press Newsdesk
The latest in the weekly series of rockin' Club NME gigs will feature the Hot Sprockets, Kill City Defectors and Distractors.

Music | News 34% | 15 Jan 2009
Peter, Bjorn & John gig and album downloads The Hot Press Newsdesk
Kanye West is the latest addition to their fan club.

Music | News 34% |  7 Mar 2008
'Text ticket' service launched The Hot Press Newsdesk
A new service that supplies 'paperless' email and SMS event tickets has just been launched in Ireland.

Music | News 34% | 23 Jun 2009
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Sons & Daughters curate 'Invasion' at Hard Working Class Heroes The Hot Press Newsdesk
Scottish rockers Sons & Daughters have been confirmed for the 6th annual Hard Working Class Heroes festival this September.

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Raw Sessions: Who will go through to the final? The Hot Press Newsdesk
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Music | News 34% |  7 Jul 2009
Jesus Lizard have announced a Dublin date The Hot Press Newsdesk
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Music | News 34% |  9 Jul 2009
Dave Geraghty announces tour + new album The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Bell X1 man's second solo collection is out in August.

Music | News 34% | 17 Feb 2009
Lovefoxxx cancels DJ set The Hot Press Newsdesk
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Music | News 34% | 12 Oct 2009
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Music | News 33% | 11 Jun 2008
Codes to play Academy and Oxegen The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin band Codes have announced their biggest shows to date, Oxegen and the Academy this July.

Music | News 33% | 27 Feb 2008
UPDATED: Dirty Epics release single, plan tour The Hot Press Newsdesk
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Music Review | Live 33% |  3 Mar 2008
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Broadcast | Video 33% |  3 Mar 2008
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Music Review | Live 33% | 10 Jun 2008
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ISIS to play Cork and Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
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Dark Room Notes sign to BBE Records The Hot Press Newsdesk
Their debut album will receive a worldwide release in the new year.

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Music | News 32% |  1 Sep 2009
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Music | News 32% |  8 Sep 2009
Amnesty fundraiser gig announced The Hot Press Newsdesk
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The Songs Of Praise Karaoke competiton tour is set to hit the road next week, travelling to college campuses and venues all over Ireland in a search for the nation's best karaoke stars.

Music | News 31% | 17 Nov 2009
Paddy Casey, Mik Pyro among those to play benefit gig at the Button Factory The Hot Press Newsdesk
The December 15 show will raise funds for the Ana Liffey Drug Project and Coolmine Therapeutic Community.

Music | News 31% | 23 Oct 2009
DEAF presents a Warp night at Button Factory The Hot Press Newsdesk
Bank holiday gig on Sunday will feature Plaid, Rustie, Tim Exile and Bibio

Music Review | Live 31% |  3 Apr 2009
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Music Review | Live 31% | 30 Mar 2009
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Having supported the likes of The Stranglers and Republic of Loose, newcomers Hoarsebox know all about winning over an audience.

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The Shortlist for the Hot Press Live Music Venue of the Year, as voted by music fans all over Ireland, has been announced.

Music | News 30% |  7 Sep 2009
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Music Review | Live 30% | 17 Sep 2008
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Returning to vintage mode of several venues for year six Hard Working Class Heroes 2008 in Dublin from 12-15 September was the finest installation yet.

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IMRO reveal shortlist for Live Venue Awards The Hot Press Newsdesk
The inaugural Live Music Venue Of The Year awards give IMRO members a chance to vote for their favourite venues. And now the nominees have been announced...

Hot Features | Fashion 29% | 14 Jul 2008
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As front woman of up-and-coming Kilkenny quartet Dali, Deirdre Doyle knows how to achieve a rock star look on a musician’s wage.

Music Review | Live 28% |  9 Jun 2009
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Indie rock isn’t just about hip fringes and attitude. It means doing your own thing – not because you’re looking for fame and fortune but because you care deeply about music

Music | News 27% | 11 Nov 2008
Welcome to the Jingle Bells Roisin Dwyer
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Beats 'n' Pieces: Mix out the jams The Hot Press Newsdesk
The cream of Irish DJ talent is set for a new year’s mix apocalypse.

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Hot Features | Reports 27% |  3 Nov 2008
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Hot Features | Reports 27% | 30 Sep 2009
A Tour You Can’t A-Fjord To Miss Greg McAteer
Jinx Lennon’s backing singer is spreading her solo wings, while some of Scandinavia’s most acclaimed folkies are bound for these shores.

Music | Beats + Pieces 26% | 19 Jun 2009
She's Electric!: Life less ordinary Claire Roche
The Life festival may be done and dusted, but there’s no reason to feel glum. The summer is packed with great dance highlights!

Music | News 26% |  5 Aug 2008
The true history of the Kelly gang Greg McAteer
He's been described as Australia's Bob Dylan but Paul Kelly, currently en route to Ireland, is too original a talent to pigeonhole.

Music | News 26% | 28 Jan 2009
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Amanda Byram was today unveiled as the host of this year’s Meteors Awards and nominees for 2009 were revealed - as well as the fact that Sharon Shannon would receive a lifetime achievement award.

Hot Features | Reports 26% | 17 Aug 2009
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If you prefer your festivals mud-free and folk infused, then read on...

Hot Features | Reports 26% |  3 Mar 2009
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Two of Ireland’s top electronica composers are in celebratory mood after releasing a killer collaboration – and to mark the event they’re embarking on a brief tour of the country.

Hot Features | Reports 26% |  3 Mar 2008
Folk That: What Damien did next Greg McAteer
Damien Dempsey's appearance at the recent Meteor Awards should whet appetites for his next project, a collection of old-time Dublin ballads.

Hot Features | Reports 26% | 19 Jun 2008
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It's been called the "Exploding Plastic Inevitable Turnip", but don't let that put you off: the Flat Lake Festival is rapidly becoming a highlight of the folk calendar.

Hot Features | Reports 25% | 16 Jul 2008
Compilation nation Mark Kavanagh
The Subtle Audio Recordings and Psychonavigation labels up the anthology ante.

Hot Features | Reports 25% | 17 Sep 2008
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Broadcast | Gallery 25% |  1 Jan 2010
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Music | News 25% |  4 Nov 2008
Baby Jenx to represent Ireland in Global Battle of the Bands The Hot Press Newsdesk
Last night at Dublin's Button Factory, Baby Jenx took the grand prize in the Irish final of the Global Battle of the Bands and will now represent Ireland at the World Finals in London.

Music | News 25% | 17 Oct 2008
Sack return for winter shows The Hot Press Newsdesk
Sack do the resurrection shuffle on November 14 when they play their first show in three years at the Dublin Button Factory with OrphanCode supporting. Tickets are €12.

Music | News 25% |  9 Oct 2008
Loyd Grossman makes Irish visit The Hot Press Newsdesk
Loyd Grossman has confirmed a November 8 visit to the Dublin Button Factory with his band The New Forbidden.

Music | News 25% |  4 Sep 2008
Joan As Policewoman for Dublin Christmas date The Hot Press Newsdesk
Another of the Electric Picnic’s star turns, Joan As Policewoman, has confirmed a pre-Christmas visit to the Dublin Button Factory.

Music | News 25% | 13 Aug 2008
Rilo Kiley's Jenny Lewis for Dublin date The Hot Press Newsdesk
Rilo Kiley frontwoman Jenny Lewis will make a solo appearance at Dublin's Button Factory.

Music | News 25% | 29 Jul 2008
Little Boots for Transmission club DJ set The Hot Press Newsdesk
Fresh from dancefloor hit 'Stuck On Repeat', Little Boots is to play a DJ set at Dublin's Transmission club in the Button Factory.

Music | News 25% | 23 Jul 2008
Reggae legend Dillinger for Dublin stop-off The Hot Press Newsdesk
Ireland’s reggae starved masses are in for a treat on September 17 when Dillinger plays the Dublin Button Factory. Admission is €24.50.

Music | News 25% | 23 Jul 2008
Australia's Sia plots Irish return The Hot Press Newsdesk
Dublin’s Button Factory is the venue on October 11 as Australian chanteuse Sia plays her biggest Irish headlining show to date.

Music | News 25% | 20 May 2008
Dark Room Notes to play charity gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
Irish electro-rockers Dark Room Notes hit the Button factory in July for a fundraiser run by Fighting Blindness.

Music | News 25% | 13 May 2008
Black Mountain cancel tonight's gig The Hot Press Newsdesk
NEWSFLASH! Bad tidings for Black Mountain fans, with illness forcing the hirsute Canadians to pull their gig tonight (May 13) in the Dublin Button Factory.

Music | News 25% |  3 Mar 2008
Alabama 3 to play Dublin The Hot Press Newsdesk
Alabama 3 jump into their well travelled tour bus for an April 19 show in the Dublin Button Factory. Tickets are on sale now priced €31.50.

Music | News 25% |  7 Dec 2007
Aaron Gavin named Songs Of Praise karaoke winner The Hot Press Newsdesk
Aaron Gavin (pictured) came out on top in last night's grand final of the Xbox Songs Of Praise alternative karaoke contest in Dublin's Button Factory.

 

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