The Coronas and Fight Like Apes to perform at Eurosonic showcase
2fm have chosen The Coronas and Fight Like Apes to represent Ireland at Eurosonic, the showcase event taking place in Groningen, Northern Holland.
The Hot Press Newsdesk, 29 Oct 2008
Running from January 15 to 17, the industry fest will allow 160 acts to peddle their wares in front of an eager audience of bookers, promoters, record companies, DJs, journalists, and honest to god punters.
Both Irish acts will be broadcast live on Dan Hegarty’s late night 2fm show, which will be giving away a pair of VIP Eurosonic passes for a week, starting Monday, November 10.
"Groningen is a lovely town famous for its gorgeous students and excellent hardware shops,” the Apes note. “We’re chuffed to be going there."
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