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Saturday, June 17: Pussys Present: Gabber Eleganza ‘’The Hakke Show’’ @ Hangar, Andrews Lane,  Dublin 2 (€10+ , 10:30pm)

Nialler9 writes:

Well this is different. With 90s dance music well and truly on the decks once more at clubs, a night of old-school hardcore, rave and gabber spearheaded by Italian Alberto Guerrini, whose Tumblr is dedicated to the aesthetic of the original gabber scene (as above).

Part-performance, part-rave, part art exhibit, the show will also feature DJ sets from Welcome, Rave Selekts and District Magazine..

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TONIGHT: BIMM Live @ Tivoli Theatre & 3 other venues (5:30pm, Free)

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A chance to see the new artists of the future in one day as current and graduating students of BIMM [British and Irish Modern Music Institute]  College and their bands play live (and DJ).

There are four venues: the Tivoli, Stage 19, Liberty Belle and The Jug [see map above] and there will be 40 bands and artists playing across the night.

Recommended for your highlighters? Emma Lou and the Agenda, Akora, The Fontaines, Pine The Pilcrow and Shrug Life, though there’s plenty to be discovered.

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SUNDAY: Africa Day @ Farmleigh House, Phoenix Park, Dublin  (Free, 11pm – 6pm)

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A family and world-music-friendly Sunday afternoon affair featuring music from nine-piece Afro-fusion band K.O.G. & The Zongo Brigade, upcoming Irish bands Barq & AikJ and a hip-hop stage too.See here for full listings.

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TONIGHT: Friday May 5: Jellybean Benitez @ Index, Arran Quay, Dublin 1  (€10+, 11pm)

Nialler9 writes:

John Jellybean Benitez, (above right) former Paradise Garage, Funhouse & Studio 54 DJ (and early-Madonna producer) comes to town to play some classic New York disco. Kelly-Anne Byrne & Billy Scurry are also playing. Sounds fun.

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Sunday April 30: New Jackson, Dip Djs @Button Factory, Temple Bar, Dublin 2  (€15)

Nialler9 writes:

Switching hats from singer-songwriter to electronic music, David Kitt launches his debut New Jackson album on Sunday with support from Dip Djs (who include his brother Robbie). The album of nocturnal house and electronic music was recorded during the small hours on headphones in his bedroom studio overlooking Dublin Bay while his housemates were asleep.

Streaming above is the new video for Anya’s Piano from the new album shot by NY-based Irish photographer Rich Gilligan.

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Easter Saturday April 15: Weyes Blood @ The Workman’s Club, Wellington Quay, Dublin 2 (€16)

Nialler9 writes:

A former member of American freak rockers Jackie-O-Motherfucker and a collaborator with the delightfully odd Ariel Pink, Natalie Mering’s solo material has taken a much quieter folk path, with shades of darkness, a classic voice and bright melodies to counteract it. Check out last year’s Front Row Seat to Earth album.

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Thursday March 30: Planet Parade (above), Farah Elle, Laoise @ Whelan’s, Wexford Street, Dublin 2 (€10)

Nialler9 writes:

Debut album launch for the Kildare band’s superior sunny indie pop music with support from two of the best upcoming new artists in Ireland. Hear the album here .

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TONIGHT! Hennessy Lost Fridays: Valerie Francis, Bad Bones, Lime & Fancy DJs & more @ RHA Gallery, Ely Place, Dublin 2 (€20)

Nialler9 writes:

A lineup of music, art, poetry and visuals which also feature the electronic A/V musician Bad Bones, singer-songwriter Valerie Francis, poet John Cummins, DJs from the Lime & Fancy club night playing pop of the ’80s and ’90s, and interactive art from illustrator and animator Holly Pereira. There’s also two complimentary Hennessy cocktails on entry. Win tickets in the Nialler9 gig guide (at link below).

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TONIGHT, Friday February 17: Girl Band, Rusangano Family, Lynched & more @ Vicar Street (€30)

Nialler9 writes:

Tonight three of Ireland’s finest and very different bands in the genres of rock (Girl Band, above), rap (Rusango Family) and trad (Lynched) play in Vicar Street in aid of Pieta House. There’s also a DJ sets from James Vincent McMorrow Geoff Travis (Rough Trade) & Aisling O’Riordan….

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Saturday January 7: I Heart Bowie @ Opium Rooms, Wexford Street, Dublin 2( €17.50)

Nialler9 writes:

As part of the Dublin Bowie Festival, which takes over venues across Dublin this week with singalongs, discussions, screenings and gigs, I Heart Bowie features a cast of Irish musicians paying tribute to the Starman. Previous editions included appearances from Glen Hansard, who performed Ashes To Ashes (above), Bell X1, The Young Folk, Sinead White, Nanu Nanu and Fiach Moriarty. All proceeds to Home Sweet Home..

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