Max Zaska, the mastermind at the heart of the ZASKA supergroup, has been announced as our first act on the Hot Press Lockdown Sessions – kicking off on Hot Press's Instagram at 19.30 GMT tonight, March 18.

Tonight is my first online concert 🎸
Psyched to be taking over the @hotpress instagram later at 7.30pm to do an acoustic #lockdownsessions with @carlycoonagh🕺

Tune in here later to get involved 👉 https://t.co/L5aSMruU2u#hotpress #lockdownsessions #covid19 #live #acoustic pic.twitter.com/TmcS3f1SMi

— Max Zaska (@zaskamusic) March 18, 2020

In the face of coronavirus restrictions and live event cancellations, thousands of musicians and concertgoers across the country have been left disappointed. That's why we're delighted to launch the Hot Press Sessions – bringing you live performances of your favourite Irish artists from the safety and comfort of your home.

Throughout the series, our star-studded line-up will be taking over the Hot Press Instagram account (@hotpressmagazine), and live-streaming performances directly to you.

ZASKA's debut album, It Takes A Village, was released to critical acclaim in 2019, and was described by Hot Press's Edwin McFee as "a one-of-a-kind creation". Over the years, the revolving roster of his supergroup has included Hozier, as well as members of Wyvern Lingo, Soda Blonde and BARQ.

We encourage everyone who enjoys ZASKA's acoustic performance this evening to support him through this extremely difficult time for musicians by buying either his digital album or pink vinyl record from Bandcamp.

Watch ZASKA's set, which will also feature Dublin singer-songwriter Carly Coonagh, at 19.30 GMT tonight, March 18 – live from the Hot Press Instagram.