Culture Club

Well, that’s our May Bank Holiday taken care of! Debuting this year from May 5-7 at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham is Vinyl, a three-day feast of programmed talks, panel discussions, curated collections, music performances, album playbacks, art exhibits, pop-up stores, signings and equipment showcases. Among those participating are Snow Patrol, Shane MacGowan, Chrissie Hynde, Tracey Thorn, Billy Bragg, Tim Burgess, Sharon Horgan, Noel Hogan, Stephen Street, Andrew Weatherall, Scott Gorham, Gruff Rhys and the truly legendary Peggy Seeger. See www.hotpress.com for more info.