The new site, www.remdublin.com, is primarily a place where fans can communicate with other each about the exclusive concert series, but it also serves as a tout-free forum for buying and selling tickets to the sold-out shows.

In addition, the site is the official source for news from the band regarding the concerts. Die-hard fans can also free video clips and photos from past Dublin gigs.

The Working Rehearsals, as previously reported on hotpress.com, are an Olympia residency showcasing songs from their forthcoming album - which is to be recorded in Ireland - before they're finalised and released.

R.E.M. will be at the Olympia on June 30 with David Kitt, July 1 with Simple Kid, July 3 with Cathy Davey, July 4 with Viarosa and Robyn Hitchcock and July 5 with Mundy. All shows begin at 8 pm.