Kiera Dignam joins lineup for Rock Against Homelessness 2024

Kiera Dignam, daughter of the late Aslan frontman Christy Dignam, has been added to the lineup for Rock Against Homelessness 2024. The event, headlined by two-time Grammy winner Corinne Bailey Rae, is set to take place at the Olympia Theatre in Dublin on May 26th.

Talking about her commitment to the cause, Kiera Dignam said, "The homeless crisis in Ireland is shocking. It’s heart-breaking to think that so many people don’t have the basic security of a home... I’m delighted that I can help in even a small way by getting involved in Rock Against Homelessness, bringing awareness and hopefully helping to raise much-needed funds."

Kiera Dignam's late father, Christy Dignam, performed at the Rock Against Homelessness gig in 2021. Continuing her father’s legacy, Kiera is set to contribute to this year's event.

Rock Against Homelessness in aid of @FocusIreland taking place Sun 26th May at the @3olympiatheatre ☺️ Featuring: @CorinneBRae @Toshinband @AimeeMusic_ @WHGuitarClub @isaacbutlerRW
MC’d by @thewhitmore
Tickets are on @Ticketmaster Ireland from €30 each: https://t.co/WEPHs3kwCG pic.twitter.com/e38TGfM7I8

— Focus Ireland (@FocusIreland) March 1, 2024

The lineup for the event, MCed by Laura Whitmore, includes the following artists:

- Corinne Bailey Rae: The headliner, following up on the success of her fourth album Black Rainbows, talked about her support of Focus Ireland's work challenging homelessness and changing lives. She said, "I know that homelessness has sadly grown to become a major crisis in Ireland as it has done already in the UK and the USA."

- Aimée: The rising Irish artist committed to promoting causes close to her heart, is part of the lineup. Aimée’s debut EP Confessions reached the number one spot in the iTunes pop album chart.

- Toshín: Led by Tosin Bankole, Toshín is a 6-piece band that makes music spanning from early Motown to modern soul and R&B.

- The White Horse Guitar Club: This 11-member band, known for their fusion of Americana with Irish roots, promises a great performance.

- Isaac Butler: The young Dubliner, with over a million streams on Spotify, is tipped for great things in the singer-songwriter scene.

The annual charity concert, sponsored by Cadbury, Arachas, and Hard Rock Café in Temple Bar, has become a musical highlight since its start. Previous headliners include Glen Hansard, The Boomtown Rats, Imelda May, Dermot Kennedy, Fontaines DC, Pillow Queens, Aslan, Kojaque, and Damien Dempsey.

Focus Ireland CEO Pat Dennigan stated, "Sadly, the homelessness crisis has deepened again as 13,531 people are now homeless, and shockingly, this includes over 4,000 children."

Tickets for the event are available for €30.00 from the Olympia Theatre Box Office or online at www.ticketmaster.ie.