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Month: November 2019

JACKIE BEVERLY

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DUE TO THE ONGOING CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK THIS GIG HAS BEEN

RESCHEDULED

IT WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON

FRI 25th SEPT

ORIGINAL TICKETS  STILL VALID OR REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE

SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED

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Statement from the promoter MCD:

COVID-19 STATEMENT Effective Immediately from 1800hrs today 12th March 2020 Covid-19 Government Directive issued to cancel all public events until Sunday 29th March of a capacity of 100 people and over. Following today’s (12th March 2020) Irish Government directive to cancel all events of over 100 capacity (indoor) and 500 capacity (outdoor) due to take place between now and 29th March MCD Productions has now postponed all affected shows. MCD Productions is currently working with artists and venues to reschedule all dates. Original tickets purchased for all affected events will remain valid for rescheduled dates which will be notified to patrons on confirmation. MCD Productions wish to thank all our customers and staff for their continued co-operation and understanding during this unprecedented time in the interests of health and welfare of all. For updates please visit www.MCD.ie — — — — — MCD proudly presents

JACKIE BEVERLY

plus support ^ Upstairs ^ In less than a year since her debut, Irish indietronic artist Jackie Beverly has been steadily carving a space for herself in the Irish music scene, gaining herself recognition for her addictive 80’s infused pop music and the rightful accolade of one to keep an eye on.

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SOMA #036 ft. THIRD SMOKE

SOMA #036

featuring

THIRD SMOKE

plus SOMA Resident DJs DOORS 11PM CLICK HERE FOR GUEST LIST ^ Upstairs ^Facebook event SOMA #036 ft. Third Smoke We’re back baby, and we’ve got the amazing Third Smoke headlining SOMA #036 on Nov 26th. Listen to Third Smoke: Doors at 11pm As per usual we’ll have the SOMA Resident DJs spinning your favorite indie (&hip-hop) tunes until 3am! SOMA originated as a series of house parties in Dublin hosting bands and DJs until stupid o’clock. The SOMA clubnight aims to carry on the house party tradition, showcasing Dublins best up and coming bands followed by a sweaty party soundtracked by all your favourite indie and alternative bangers. SOMA PLAYS: FIDLAR, The Dandy Warhols, Arctic Monkeys, Parquet Courts, The Virgins, QOTSA, Blur, Bloc Party, The Strokes, Sleater-Kinney, Brian Jonestown Massacare, The Hives, Wavves,The Vines, Bikini Kill, The White Stripes, The Kills, Nirvana, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Foals, Interpol, Death From Above 1979, The Libertines, Smashing Pumpkins, Green Day, The Stone Roses, Justice, The Orwells, Tame Impala, The Last Shadow Puppets, Kings of Leon, Phoenix, Editors, Glass Animals, The Vaccines, Warpaint, Circa Waves, Wild Beasts, etc. etc.

TICKETS

FREE ADMISSION BEFORE 10:30PM – GUEST LIST VIA FACEBOOK EVENT Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required

PEAT & DIESEL

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DUE TO THE ONGOING CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK THIS GIG HAS BEEN

RESCHEDULED

IT WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON

FRI 23rd OCT AT THE WORKMAN’S CLUB

ORIGINAL TICKETS  STILL VALID OR REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE

SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED

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Statement from the promoter AIKEN PROMOTIONS:

COVID-19 STATEMENT Effective Immediately from 6pm 12 March 2020 until 29 March 2020. The Irish Government has issued a directive to cancel all events of over 100 capacity (indoor) and 500 capacity (outdoor) due to take place between 12 March and 29 March, 2020. Accordingly, Aiken Promotions is postponing all events scheduled in the Republic of Ireland during this time. Aiken Promotions are currently working to reschedule dates and will provide an update for each event. — — — — — Aiken Promotions presents

PEAT & DIESEL

plus support ^ Upstairs ^ The story began when three Stornoway Cove’s (Innes, Uilly and Boydie) met up in the house to have the craic on a Saturday night playing music with just the dog and the cat watching.

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THE 2 JOHNNIES XMAS PARTY

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THE 2 JOHNNIES

XMAS PARTY plus support _ Main Venue _ Irish Comedy duo The 2 Johnnies are throwing the wildest Christmas party in town. Featuring characters from their number 1 podcast, a 6 piece live band and some very special guests.

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WOLFCLUB

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DUE TO THE ONGOING CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK THIS GIG HAS BEEN

RESCHEDULED

IT WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON

SAT 31st OCT

ORIGINAL TICKETS  STILL VALID OR REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE

SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED

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Whelanslive.com presents in association with The Academy Plaza Hotel

WOLFCLUB

plus support ^ Upstairs ^ W O L F C L U B : Comprise of Steven W O L F, Chris W O L F and Tim W O L F. They grew up together and spent their summers producing demo tapes emulating 80’s synthpop tunes in a loft in Nottingham.

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XYLOURIS WHITE

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XYLOURIS WHITE

(DRAG CITY) plus support TEATRO SIN FIN w/ CHEYENNE MIZE _ Main Venue _ Xylouris White is firmly rooted in the past and future. Playing Cretan music of original and traditional composition, the band consists of Georgios Xylouris on Cretan laouto and vocals and Jim White on drum kit.

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AIMÉE

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DUE TO THE ONGOING CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK THIS GIG HAS BEEN

RESCHEDULED

IT WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON

WED 7th OCT

ORIGINAL TICKETS  STILL VALID OR REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE

SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED

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Statement from the promoter MCD:

COVID-19 STATEMENT Effective Immediately from 1800hrs today 12th March 2020 Covid-19 Government Directive issued to cancel all public events until Sunday 29th March of a capacity of 100 people and over. Following today’s (12th March 2020) Irish Government directive to cancel all events of over 100 capacity (indoor) and 500 capacity (outdoor) due to take place between now and 29th March MCD Productions has now postponed all affected shows. MCD Productions is currently working with artists and venues to reschedule all dates. Original tickets purchased for all affected events will remain valid for rescheduled dates which will be notified to patrons on confirmation. MCD Productions wish to thank all our customers and staff for their continued co-operation and understanding during this unprecedented time in the interests of health and welfare of all. For updates please visit www.MCD.ie — — — — — MCD proudly presents

AIMÉE

plus support _ Main Venue _ Following her sold-out Grand Social show, Aimee announces headline 2020 gig at Whelan’s

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BROOKE BENTHAM

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THIS GIG HAS BEEN

CANCELLED

REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE

SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED

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Aiken Promotions presents

BROOKE BENTHAM

plus support _ Main Venue _ Debut album Everyday Nothing for February 28th & New single “Perform For You” — — — — — — Aiken Promotions proudly presents Brooke Bentham live at Whelans, 14th March 2020. Brooke also announced her debut album Everyday Nothing is set for release on AllPoints on the 28th of February. She also shares a second single, ‘Perform For You’, a melancholy meditation on the power dynamics in toxic relationships. Inspired by novels that Brooke was reading at the time. She probes beneath the surface of a doomed romance from the get-go. “It’s like surrendering to something, even though you know it’s never going to work, realising you’re so dependent on someone and knowing your presence in that relationship. It’s love in the worst way.” she says. “‘Perform For You’ is probably my favourite, because it reminds me of lots of the music I love. Once we’d recorded that, I knew we were making an album. Musically it was exactly where I wanted to be.” Everyday Nothing follows two EPs of music shored up by intense reflection, which has earned the 23 year old many admirers and a rapidly growing fanbase. Brooke writes sharp and eloquent songs about her experiences as she understands them, using words and music to resolve and record the tensions of young adulthood. Confronted with the mundanities of life and caught between two jobs in London, she finds intense lyricism in the struggle for purpose and direction. The album is, in her words, “in part an ode to the little moments in life, the frustration of being young and unaware of what you want, but getting older and realising you still don’t know. It’s an album I searched for myself in, filled with questions I asked myself.” Written entirely by Brooke, with a few contributions from producer Bill Ryder-Jones (who’s own album Yawn was showered with 4 and 5 star reviews last year), Everyday Nothing documents a fast-rising 23-year-old looking to make sense of her existence. So impressed was Ryder-Jones with Brooke’s observational lyricism that he said: “I’ve worked with some amazing songwriters in my career. I think Brooke at 23 is well on her way to being up there with Alex (Turner), Saint Saviour, Mick (Head) and James (Skelly). Her lyric writing will be overlooked because of her voice but it is her words that will set her apart from others.” “Perform For You” follows “All My Friends Are Drunk” released early October which was the first taster of Everyday Nothing. A looser indie rock sound than her previous EPs pitched somewhere between Mazzy Star, Yo La Tengo, Sparklehorse and early Angel Olsen and nods to the ‘90s rock bands she was listening to leading up to the album being written, notably Low, Yo La Tengo and Broadcast. Brooke heads out on Sam Fender’s sold out UK tour on the 22nd November as his main support with Bill joining her live band. For three years she busked and played pubs and open-mic nights around Newcastle, often sharing a stage with her friend Fender, who stole her version of Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Dancing In the Dark’. He will finally repay the favour by taking Brooke on tour starting at Manchester Academy with two Brixton Academy dates. Everyday Nothing soundtracks the reality for many young people today. One in which hopes and dreams play out in a haze of confusion and frustration. Brooke captures this existential vulnerability, the baffling day to day-ness of a young life in the most relatable, poetic and compelling of works.  “A lot of life is boring and predictable, but I hope this album is a way of saying that with some charm.” Everyday Nothing comes out on February 28th on AllPoints and “Perform For You” is out now. Pre-order Everyday Nothing here

TICKETS – CANCELLED

ON SALE MON 25th NOV, 11AM: €15 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 01 4780766 (9:30am-7pm M-F) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or credit card bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required

AFTER THE GIG

Whelan’s Indie Club w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm or check out the bands playing The Midnight Hour in the upstairs venue – Free Entry via front door until 10:30pm | Drinks Promos

GER STAUNTON

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GER STAUNTON

plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Facebook event After a sold out performance last February, Staunton return’s to Whelan’s with a brand new show. Expect more of this rising star’s deadpan, tongue-in-cheek delivery, as he weaves stories and jokes from his West-of-Ireland childhood

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BRIGHT CLUB ft. DEIRDRE O’KANE

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BRIGHT CLUB

featuring

Deirdre O’Kane • Joan Ní Gabhann • Emily Sheridan • Katie Burns • Emily Greenan • Andrew Dorman • Kate Feeney • Pauline Shanahan (MC)

^ Upstairs ^

Facebook event Bright Club Dublin final show of 2019! We are closing out 2019 with a bang!

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EMMO

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EMMO

plus support ^ Upstairs ^ EMMO is a unique and intelligent singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Cork. His influences include Hozier, Phil Collins, Joni Mitchel and rap artists known as lil Dicky and Childish Gambino.

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HAYSEED DIXIE

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HAYSEED DIXIE

plus support _ Main Venue _ Aiken Promotions proudly present Hayseed Dixie in Whelan’s on Thur 5th Mar. Tickets available now from Ticketmaster.ie & Whelanslive.com.

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MIDNIGHT HOUR w/ EMPTHY

Jameson ‘Seen & Heard’

MIDNIGHT HOUR

presents

EMPTHY

plus support

STRANGERS WITH GUNS

Upstairs@Whelan’s from Midnight. Doors: 11:45pm, Sign up for GUEST LIST Whelanslive.com are proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland & beyond.

Facebook event

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ROLL WITH IT

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DUE TO THE ONGOING CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK THIS GIG HAS BEEN

POSTPONED

WE’RE WORKING ON A NEW DATE, PLEASE BEAR WITH US

ORIGINAL TICKETS  STILL VALID

SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED

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The Ultimate Oasis Experience

ROLL WITH IT

Morning Glory 25th Anniversary

_ Main Venue _

TICKETS – POSTPONED

€15 Early Bird / €18.50 General Admission Advanced tickets are available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 01 4780766 (9:30am-7pm M-F) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required.

MAKINGS

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MAKINGS

plus support EMBRACE THE CRISIS STUCK ON REPEAT ^ Upstairs ^ Makings are a six-piece outfit with a unique sound that weaves between electro, rock & rap. In the first half of 2019 they performed at Whelan’s Ones To Watch, Vantastival, Youbloom @ Bloom In The Park, Oakfest, Midnight City, toured Germany and UK and launched an EP.

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DARWIN DEEZ

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DUE TO THE ONGOING CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK THIS GIG HAS BEEN

RESCHEDULED

IT WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON

19th MAR, 2021

ORIGINAL TICKETS  STILL VALID OR REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE

SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED

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MCD proudly presents

DARWIN DEEZ

PLAYING HIS SELF TITLED DEBUT ALBUM IN FULL plus support _ Main Venue _ Darwin Deez announces headline February 2020 show at Whelan’s Born in North Carolina to Maher Baba disciples, Darwin grew up on a diet of Weezer, Nirvana and Toto, and started his first band with friends at age 12.

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SEAN McCONNELL

Buy Tickets 2016 master MCD proudly presents

SEAN McCONNELL

plus support _ Main Venue _ Facebook event

TICKETS

€19.50 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 01 4780766 (9:30am-7pm M-F) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required.

AFTER THE GIG

Whelan’s Silent Disco from 10:30pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar.

BANG BANG ROMEO

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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN

CANCELLED

AS A RESULT OF THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK

REFUNDS WILL BE POSTED AUTOMATICALLY & CUSTOMERS NOTIFIED BY EMAIL

SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED

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Statement from the promoter MCD: COVID-19 STATEMENT Effective Immediately from 1800hrs today 12th March 2020 Covid-19 Government Directive issued to cancel all public events until Sunday 29th March of a capacity of 100 people and over. Following today’s (12th March 2020) Irish Government directive to cancel all events of over 100 capacity (indoor) and 500 capacity (outdoor) due to take place between now and 29th March MCD Productions has now postponed all affected shows. MCD Productions is currently working with artists and venues to reschedule all dates. Original tickets purchased for all affected events will remain valid for rescheduled dates which will be notified to patrons on confirmation. MCD Productions wish to thank all our customers and staff for their continued co-operation and understanding during this unprecedented time in the interests of health and welfare of all. For updates please visit www.MCD.ie — — — — — MCD proudly presents

BANG BANG ROMEO

plus support RESCHEDULED DATE, ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID ^ Upstairs ^ Hot off the heels of touring sold-out stadiums with icon P!NK on her record-breaking, 10th highest grossing tour of all time in UK and Europe

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LYDIA FORD

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DUE TO THE ONGOING CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK THIS GIG HAS BEEN

RESCHEDULED

IT WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON

FRI 2nd OCT

ORIGINAL TICKETS  STILL VALID OR REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE

SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED

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MCD proudly presents

LYDIA FORD

plus guest ^ Upstairs ^ Lydia Ford is a pop artist originally from Mayo, Ireland. She writes dreamy and sincere pop songs that balance light, airy musicality with deeper and more introspective lyrics.

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CHERRY COMEDY

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CHERRY COMEDY

Every Monday Upstairs at Whelan’s                       ■■■ LINE-UP ■■■ Don’t miss our SURPRISE GUEST • One of Ireland’s Biggest Comedy Stars Headliner ALAN HURLEY • RTÉ New Comedy Awards Featuring AIDAN GREENE • Edinburgh Fringe Festival & ASHLEE BENTLEY • Funny Women Supported by MAI NGHIA Hosted by DUANE DOOGAN • Vodafone Comedy Festival   ^ Upstairs ^ Facebook event Cherry Comedy bring you a truly electric night in Whelan’s every Monday – This is stand-up comedy brought to you by young, new and emerging talent on the Irish comedy scene.

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CHERRY COMEDY

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CHERRY COMEDY

Every Monday Upstairs at Whelan’s featuring TBC ^ Upstairs ^ Facebook event Cherry Comedy bring you a truly electric night in Whelan’s every Monday – This is stand-up comedy brought to you by young, new and emerging talent on the Irish comedy scene.

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CHERRY COMEDY

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CHERRY COMEDY

Every Monday Upstairs at Whelan’s featuring TBC ^ Upstairs ^ Facebook event Cherry Comedy bring you a truly electric night in Whelan’s every Monday – This is stand-up comedy brought to you by young, new and emerging talent on the Irish comedy scene.

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CHERRY COMEDY

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CHERRY COMEDY

Every Monday Upstairs at Whelan’s featuring TBC ^ Upstairs ^ Facebook event Cherry Comedy bring you a truly electric night in Whelan’s every Monday – This is stand-up comedy brought to you by young, new and emerging talent on the Irish comedy scene.

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CHERRY COMEDY

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CHERRY COMEDY

Every Monday Upstairs at Whelan’s featuring TBC ^ Upstairs ^ Facebook event Cherry Comedy bring you a truly electric night in Whelan’s every Monday – This is stand-up comedy brought to you by young, new and emerging talent on the Irish comedy scene.

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CHERRY COMEDY – 5th Birthday Special

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CHERRY COMEDY

Every Monday Upstairs at Whelan’s featuring DAMIAN CLARK, FIONA FRAWLEY, KEVIN O’SULLIVAN, AIDAN GREENE, EMILY ASHMORE Hosted by DUANE DOOGAN ^ Upstairs ^ Facebook event Cherry Comedy bring you a truly electric night in Whelan’s every Monday – This is stand-up comedy brought to you by young, new and emerging talent on the Irish comedy scene.

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MIDNIGHT CITY

MIDNIGHT CITY

presents

TBC

plus resident DJ

MICHAEL POPE (Le Galaxie)

Upstairs@Whelan’s

Thursdays // 11pm // FREE ENTRY

Midnight City bring you Ireland’s most exciting electronic acts every Thursday from 11pm Upstairs in Whelan’s. Admission is Free.

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MIDNIGHT CITY

MIDNIGHT CITY

presents

TBC

plus resident DJ

MICHAEL POPE (Le Galaxie)

Upstairs@Whelan’s

Thursdays // 11pm // FREE ENTRY

Midnight City bring you Ireland’s most exciting electronic acts every Thursday from 11pm Upstairs in Whelan’s. Admission is Free.

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MIDNIGHT CITY w/ KRISDEBERG

Jameson ‘Seen & Heard’

MIDNIGHT CITY

presents

KRISDEBERG

plus resident DJ

MICHAEL POPE (Le Galaxie)

Upstairs@Whelan’s

Thursdays // 11pm // FREE ENTRY

Midnight City bring you Ireland’s most exciting electronic acts every Thursday from 11pm Upstairs in Whelan’s. Admission is Free.

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MIDNIGHT CITY w/ PROPER MICRO NV

Jameson ‘Seen & Heard’

MIDNIGHT CITY

presents

PROPER MICRO NV

plus resident DJ

MICHAEL POPE (Le Galaxie)

Upstairs@Whelan’s

Thursdays // 11pm // FREE ENTRY

Midnight City bring you Ireland’s most exciting electronic acts every Thursday from 11pm Upstairs in Whelan’s. Admission is Free.

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MIDNIGHT CITY w/ FUTURE WEST

Jameson ‘Seen & Heard’

MIDNIGHT CITY

presents

FUTURE WEST

plus resident DJ

MICHAEL POPE (Le Galaxie)

Upstairs@Whelan’s

Thursdays // 11pm // FREE ENTRY

Midnight City bring you Ireland’s most exciting electronic acts every Thursday from 11pm Upstairs in Whelan’s. Admission is Free.

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MIDNIGHT CITY w/ ARACHIDONIC

MIDNIGHT CITY

presents

ARACHIDONIC

plus resident DJ

MICHAEL POPE (Le Galaxie)

Upstairs@Whelan’s

Thursdays // 11pm // FREE ENTRY

Midnight City bring you Ireland’s most exciting electronic acts every Thursday from 11pm Upstairs in Whelan’s. Admission is Free.

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LUAN PARLE

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DUE TO THE ONGOING CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK THIS GIG HAS BEEN

RESCHEDULED

IT WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON

FRI 19th JUN

ORIGINAL TICKETS  STILL VALID OR REFUNDS FROM POINT OF SALE

SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED

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LUAN PARLE

plus guests _ Upstairs _ Luan Parle New Album Release February 7th 2020 Meteor & Tatler Award winner Luan Parle has had numerous hits & accolades including Meteor Award for Best Irish Female.

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FIONN REGAN (Extra Date)

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FIONN REGAN

plus guest THUR 13th & FRI 14th FEB _ Main Venue _ It’s been this way with Regan, give or take the odd detour into busier/band territory, since his 2006 album debut The End Of History. As it happens, Regan hears a link in Cala’s tone and setting to that first record.

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