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Music | News
100% | 14 Apr 2008
Autamata confirm Button Factory date
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Pioneering electronic act Autamata have confirmed plans for a Dublin gig.
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98% | 8 Apr 2008
Walter Mitty, The Amazing Few for the Button Factory
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Walter Mitty and the Realists and The Amazing Few will play the Button Factory on April 25.
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96% | 11 Jul 2008
Shellac for Button Factory
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Cult Americans Shellac have announced an October visit to the Dublin Button Factory.
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95% | 30 Sep 2008
Codes set for Button Factory headliner
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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.
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94% | 9 Mar 2009
Jape announces Button Factory gig
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Jape celebrates his recent Choice Music Prize win with a May date in Dublin's Button Factory.
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91% | 18 Nov 2008
Tongue and Cheek launch Button Factory club night
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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
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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
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Pay your respects to the legend next Tuesday
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73% | 11 Aug 2008
Paul Hourican heads Button Factory acoustic line-up
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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
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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
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He's also in a major Hollywood movie.
Music | News
72% | 25 Sep 2007
Bonde Do Role announce Dublin date
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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
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70% | 7 Apr 2009
Codes to open for The Rakes
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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
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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
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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
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The UK electronica legend is promising a full live show.
Music | News
68% | 3 Jul 2009
W.A.S.P. headline The Button Factory
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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
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The gig is in aid of the charity To Russia With Love
Music | News
67% | 19 Jan 2009
The Rakes play The Button Factory
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And introduce fans to their new Berlin-inspired album, Klang.
Music | News
66% | 20 Mar 2008
Mouse Landing
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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
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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
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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
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Humanzi also have a new single and album in the can.
Music | News
65% | 15 Nov 2007
The Rags play December date
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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
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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
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See the 17-piece band play every Monday in November.
Music | News
65% | 3 Sep 2008
The Walkmen are set for Dublin
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Some familiar faces will be performing The Bends.
Music | News
63% | 12 Sep 2008
Estelle makes Irish headline debut
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Recent Mercury hopeful Estelle will play the Button Factory, Dublin in November.
Music | News
63% | 27 Nov 2008
David Kitt confirms Irish gig
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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
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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
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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
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The anarcho-punks are in The Button Factory.
Music | News
61% | 20 Nov 2008
Saw Doctors documentary to premiere in Dublin
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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
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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
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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
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The Manchester legends celebrate their 30th birthday in the Button Factory.
Music | News
59% | 1 Oct 2008
Lykke Li for Dublin
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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
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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
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The dancehall star is in The Button Factory.
Music | News
59% | 4 Jun 2008
Robert Forster to play Dublin
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Go-Betweens co-founder Robert Forster will play Dublin's Button Factory in September.
Music | News
59% | 19 Jun 2009
Johnny Cash tribute night
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It's happening next month in the Button Factory.
Music | News
58% | 8 Sep 2009
Mundy announces November gig
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The boy from Birr will play The Button Factory
Music | News
57% | 25 Sep 2009
The Universal Funk Orchestra pay tribute to John Martyn
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They're playing the whole of Solid Air in The Button Factory.
Music | News
57% | 14 Apr 2009
Hillbilly Casino make Dublin debut
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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'
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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
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They will be playing one gig before their Oxegen performance.
Music | News
51% | 28 Oct 2008
David Kitt to return to Ireland
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The punk-pop stars play Dublin in October
Music | News
41% | 19 Nov 2008
Futurecop! to perform at Button Factory
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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65daysofstatic are to make their fourth visit to Ireland this year.
Music | News
40% | 29 Sep 2008
The Damned plot Irish dates
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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
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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
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Music | News
40% | 6 Dec 2007
Jack Penate for Dublin
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Jack Penate will be playing Dublin next March.
Music | News
40% | 6 Nov 2007
New Model Army announce Irish dates
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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
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The Essex band have added four dates to their Irish tour in May.
Music | News
40% | 7 Feb 2008
Black Mountain announce Irish show
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Canadian nu-prog merchants Black Mountain are to play Dublin in May.
Music | News
40% | 28 Jan 2008
Efterklang announce Dublin visit
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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
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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
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Detroit funkmeister Joseph 'Amp' Fiddler is coming to Dublin.
Music | News
40% | 14 Feb 2008
Dave Geraghty announces rescheduled gigs
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Dublin rockabilly singer is also shooting up the iTunes chart.
Music | News
37% | 18 Jun 2008
Cadence Weapon to play Irish dates
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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
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Dance trio Fujiya & Miyagi are to play Dublin in December.
Music | News
36% | 8 Apr 2009
202s added to Oxegen
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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
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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
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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
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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
Shane MacGowan & Jerry Fish headline Voodoo Ball
The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's in support of a Haitian housing charity.
Music | News
34% | 5 Jun 2008
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.
Music | News
34% | 17 Jun 2009
Raw Sessions: Who will go through to the final?
The Hot Press Newsdesk
See how Dirty Epics and R.S.A.G. got on in Grouse Lodge.
Music | News
34% | 7 Jul 2009
Jesus Lizard have announced a Dublin date
The Hot Press Newsdesk
They will be bringing their reunion tour here in September
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
The CSS frontwoman has had to postpone her upcoming DJ set at The Button Factory in Dublin due to visa issues.
Music | News
34% | 12 Oct 2009
Ash announce Irish shows
The Hot Press Newsdesk
There are also 26 new songs to look forward to!
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
Dublin's Dirty Epics are releasing 'The Cure' - the first single to be taken from their debut album - next week on March 7.
Music Review | Live
33% | 3 Mar 2008
Band Of Horses at Tripod, Dublin
Colm Russell
"...a revivalist demeanour, a telepathic tightness, and a stunning lead vocalist capable of consistently impeccable delivery."
Broadcast | Video
33% | 3 Mar 2008
Dirty Epics - 'The Cure'
The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Dirty Epics' debut album is on the way - check out the first single 'The Cure', plus a remix and video!
Music | News
33% | 30 Sep 2009
SHE'S ELECTRIC!
Claire Roche
D.E.A.F BECOMES HER
Dublin’s Electronic Arts Festival continues to surpass itself.
Music Review | Live
33% | 10 Jun 2008
Martha Wainwright live at Vicar Street
Lauren Murphy
Rufus' sister earns her place at centre stage
32% | 24 Aug 2009
ISIS to play Cork and Dublin
The Hot Press Newsdesk
US group tour in support of new album
Music | News
32% | 12 Oct 2009
Dark Room Notes sign to BBE Records
The Hot Press Newsdesk
Their debut album will receive a worldwide release in the new year.
Music | Interview
32% | 11 Dec 2008
Talking Turkey
Stuart Clark
The HP-7 Summit is back with Michelle Doherty, Rocky O'Reilly, Niall Breslin, Mark Greaney, Niamh Farrell, Messiah J and Danny O'Donoghue sat around the only table that matters this Christmas.
Music | News
32% | 1 Sep 2009
Warp Records night for Dublin
The Hot Press Newsdesk
It's happening as part of the D.E.A.F. festivities.
Music | News
32% | 8 Sep 2009
Amnesty fundraiser gig announced
The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Rags, I Draw Slow, The Gandhis and The Sick and Indigent Song Club are on the bill
Music | News
31% | 21 Nov 2007
Will you be the Hot Press Guitar Hero?
The Hot Press Newsdesk
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
Q-Tip live at The Button Factory, Dublin
Paul Nolan
Music Review | Live
31% | 30 Mar 2009
Hoarsebox live at The Button Factory, Dublin
Matt Donnelly
Having supported the likes of The Stranglers and Republic of Loose, newcomers Hoarsebox know all about winning over an audience.
Music | News
30% | 18 Nov 2009
SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED FOR MUSIC FANS LIVE MUSIC VENUE OF THE YEAR
The Hot Press Newsdesk
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
Damien Dempsey joins post-Picnic gig charge
The Hot Press Newsdesk
Music Review | Live
30% | 17 Sep 2008
Hard Working Class Heroes Festival 2008
Naomi McArdle
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.
Music | News
29% | 11 Sep 2008
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
Dali Wags
Celina Murphy
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
Reports from the frontline of the indie nation
Naomi McArdle
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
News and gossip from the domestic front with Roisin Dwyer
Music | News
27% | 22 May 2008
Ace of Jades
Roisin Dwyer
New and gossip from the domestic front with Roisin Dwyer...
Music | News
27% | 27 Feb 2009
Corpse of different colour
Roisin Dwyer
News and gossip from the domestic front
Music | News
27% | 12 Dec 2007
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.
Music | News
27% | 27 Oct 2009
Band On The Run
Roisin Dwyer
News and gossip from the domestic front with Roisin Dwyer
Music | News
27% | 27 Apr 2009
Inside Track: City slickers
The Hot Press Newsdesk
News and gossip from the home front with Roisin Dwyer...
Hot Features | Reports
27% | 3 Nov 2008
Hair Apparent
Roisin Dwyer
Keep an eye-out for these hot albums that have just been released and for some upcoming shows in November.
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
Meteor Awards 2009 - Presenter & Nominees Revealed [updated]
The Hot Press Newsdesk
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
Coors Blimey
Greg McAteer
If you prefer your festivals mud-free and folk infused, then read on...
Hot Features | Reports
26% | 3 Mar 2009
Whistling in the wind
Mark Kavanagh
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
Where It's Flat
Greg McAteer
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
Lewi's Carols
Ed Power
From child actress to Rilo Kiley frontwoman to hanging out with Elvis Costello: every day is Groundhog Day, but when you're Jenny Lewis that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Broadcast | Gallery
25% | 1 Jan 2010
Raw Session live final
Hot Press was front row centre for the Sony Ericsson Raw Sessions live final at The Button Factory, Dublin.
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.