Archive Article Of The Day

The grand final of the 2012 Play On the Day competition is finally upon us. As the four regional finalists – Protobaby, In Their Thousands, The Calvinists and The Hot Sprockets – prepare to battle it out in Whelans tonight, we take a look back at last years winners Leaders Of Men.

Our very own Craig Fitzpatrick caught up with the South Dublin five-piece not long after they'd claimed victory in the Galway finale. The lads were in great form, and couldn't wait to rub shoulders with the big boys.

“We were looking at the line-up,” says Brian of a bill that includes Welsh rockers Stereophonics and Paolo Nutini, “and we reckon we could get our teeth into a few of those! Y’know – standing alone alongside all the lads making the millions. We’re dying for it, we’re absolutely dying for it.”

You can delve into our archives and read the full interview here.