Following the release of their acclaimed new album, Sitting Pretty, Hot Press cover stars The Academic have been announced as the headliners of a very special Windmill Live show on Thursday, March 30.

Taking place in the Townhall at 1WML, an iconic structure at the heart of the Windmill QTR, this unique Hot Press treat is the latest in a line of lauded gigs, following performances from Gavin James, Lisa Hannigan, The Coronas, Hothouse Flowers and more, at one of Dublin’s most rock ‘n’ roll coordinates.

As you’ll see from Pat Carty's glowing review for Hot Press, Craig Fitzgerald, Dean Gavin and brothers Matthew and Stephen Murtagh have conjured up an all killer, zero filler collection of songs to follow up their chart-topping debut, Tales From The Backseat.

From pile-driving new wave start (‘Pushing Up Daisies’) to plaintive arms aloft finish (‘Buying Smokes’), it’s a record they can be truly proud of and one that will resonate on both sides of the Atlantic – with a rigorous bout of Irish, UK, European and North American touring lined up over the weeks and months ahead.

The Mullingar four-piece underlined what a potent live force they are last summer, when they played to one of the biggest Electric Picnic crowds of the weekend.

Their Windmill Live gig promises to be a truly special evening – so don't miss out! To be in with a chance of securing complimentary tickets to this exclusive event with The Academic on March 30, simply fill out the form below...