Opera

Nothing screams fancy occasion like a night at the opera. A particularly special gift is a ticket to the Irish National Opera’s production of Antonín Dvoák’s Rusalka. It runs at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre on March 22, 24, 26, & 28, with tickets ranging from €16.90-€102.40.

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Ticketmaster Gift Card

If you know what gig your loved one is dying to see, then of course purchasing specific tickets is the way to go. But what if they’re a live music lover whose tastes are harder to define? Ticketmaster is Ireland’s largest and premier destination for live entertainment of all kinds – and so a Ticketmaster gift card offers an endless array of options. Purchasing couldn’t be easier – simply select your Ticketmaster Gift Card and load it with amounts up to €500, and a minimum of €10.

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Hot Press Classic Cover T-Shirts

These affordably swanky tees are a must-have for the music lover in your life, featuring some of Hot Press’ legendary cover stars from over the years, including Sinéad O’Connor, Oasis, Thin Lizzy and more!

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Covered In Glory: The Hot Press Covers Book

Music fans, pop culture connoisseurs and design devotees alike will find plenty to capture their imagination in Covered In Glory – which features over 125 stunning Hot Press covers, alongside commentary by editor Niall Stokes. Special editions of this unique book are available now on:

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Hot Press Annual Subscription

Available as digital or print+digital bundles, The Hot Press Annual Subscription is the gift that keeps on giving all year long!

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Box Sets:

You’d be hard pressed to find a better gift to spoil the music diehard in your life than a box set, and we’ve selected some very special recommendations…

The Beatles, Anthology Collection (2025 Edition) Box Set

In this mouthwatering collection of the Anthology series, relive the rise of The Beatles, from early  their to their final single ‘Now And Then’, released in 2023. The 12 LPs/8 CDs contain 191 tracks, with studio outtakes, live performances, broadcasts and demos.

The box includes three of the iconic rockers’ groundbreaking anthology albums from the mid-90s (remastered in 2025 by Giles Martin) and a new compilation, Anthology 4. The latter features 13 previously unreleased tracks and 17 numbers selected from deluxe versions of their five classic albums. There are also new 2025 mixes by Jeff Lynne of ‘Free As A Bird’ and ‘Real Love’, and 26 tracks which, until now, have never been physically released.

For good measure, each disc features a sleeve of original art and brand new sleevenotes, as well as restored photos and band art cards.

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Oasis, Complete Studio Album Collection Box Set

Released to celebrate the epic Oasis Live ‘25 reunion tour, this extensive and historic box set includes Oasis’ best works: Definitely Maybe, (What’s The Story) Morning Glory?, Be Here Now, Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants, Heathen Chemistry, Don’t Believe The Truth, Dig Out Your Soul, and the iconic b-sides album The Masterplan. It’s available as an 8 CD set for €70 or a 14 LP set for €290, both featuring beautiful album artwork and a handy storage case.

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David Bowie, I Can’t Give Everything Away (2002-2016) Box Set

Who doesn’t miss David Bowie? Relive the age of Ziggy Stardust with this collection, which comes in CDs, LPs and digital sets of Bowie’s last albums as well as several rare tracks. Along with released albums, the sets contain a previously unreleased 31-track live set from the Montreux Jazz Festival and a special edition of Re:call 6, with 41 rare non-album tracks.

The sets also include an accompanying book with notes, drawings and handwritten lyrics from the man himself. There are also photos, technical notes from co-producer Tony Visconti and design notes from Jonathan Barnbrook. With this treasure trove, you can’t help but say, Let’s Dance!

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Bruce Springsteen, Nebraska ’82: Expanded Edition Box Set

Whether you just saw the 2025 biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere or consider yourself a die-hard fan of The Boss, this boxset will give you ‘Reason to Believe’ in Springsteen’s legacy. The collection contains four LPs, including previously unheard material from a prolific period of Springsteen’s career.

One disc features the long-rumoured Electric Nebraska sessions with the E Street Band, revisiting several tracks from the original album in full-band versions. Other discs feature a series of solo home and studio recordings, 17 contemporary tracks (15 previously unreleased) that helped inspire Nebraska, and a 2025 remastered version of the iconic album. There’s also a Blu-Ray performance film of the album, which has – before now! – never been performed live in its entirety. For €111.25, this is a surprisingly affordable way to relive Springsteen’s best.

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