The 2017 iteration of Hard Working Class heroes has announced and the list of international guests who will be descending Dublin for three days in September for the weekend of live music and events.

The high calibre of guests include the likes of industry reps like Caspar Millis from South by South West Festival, Adam Ryan of the Great Escape , John Seabrook form the New Yorker and many, many more.

Running from the 28th to 30th September , this year's weekend will see a mixture of workshops, discussions and panels which are ever important year on year for bands and musicians at all levels to meet with people one-to-one who can make a difference as their career develops.

On Thursday 28th September, the opening night, a targeted networking event will take place in the Chocolate Factory where all the international delegates will be invited to network with their Irish counterparts and artists attending the HWCH conference.

Hard Working Class Heroes is still primarily an event for live music with the lineup of acts to be announced soon. In the past the likes of Hozier, Girl Band, Soulé and Le Galaxie have played the festival.

Tickets (incl charges) via Eventbrite are priced as follows: Conference & weekend live €55.00 / Weekend live €35.00 / Conference €25.00 /Nightly live €25.00 / Single venue €12.00