Ryan O'Saughnessy plays Academy Friday

Dublin songwriter Ryan O"Shaughnessy will take to the Academy stage this Friday, October 5, and he has confirmed he will be debuting his new band at the hometown show.

Having entered the spotlight earlier this year after a Britain's Got Talent audition, O'Shaughnessy saw his eponymous debut hit the top of the Irish Album Chart in August, so expect the BIMM Dublin student to be in celebratory mood on the night. Meet-and-greet tickets are available for €28, while a number of €17 general admission tickets are still onsale.

Support comes from fellow Dubliner Orla Gartland.