“ Pillow Queens: Name Your Sorrow – Vigorous riffs, fluid guitar solos, irresistible earworms, this has ‘album of the year’ stamped all over it, with every track packing a punch” - Irish Times “Once again proving the four-piece as some of the best songwriters going.” - DIY Magazine “When Pillow Queens arrived in 2016, they […]
Daithí, an Irish multi-instrumentalist and producer, ventures into new territory with his upcoming solo shows, where synthesisers and his signature fiddle meet the infectious beats of Italo Disco and the glossy, nostalgic melodies of Japanese City Pop, alongside ’80s/’90s dance music elements. These performances will be fully improvised, embracing the spontaneity of live creation.This year, […]
How does music affect us, both physically and emotionally? What happens in the brain when we listen to our favourite songs? And why do certain pieces of music trigger chills or goosebumps? From early childhood, music engages our brain’s auditory and motor systems, allowing us to instinctively respond to rhythms and melodies. As we […]
Tickets available on the door only. The Cork Academy of Music is a Music and Arts Centre located in the North Monastery Campus, Cork City. Since its inception in 1994, it has used music as a tool for social inclusion by providing access to music education to those who might not otherwise be able […]
Former Walking On Cars frontman Pa Sheehy has just announced a 21 date tour across Europe. The Irish wordsmith has just announced a massive European tour as he gears up for the release of his debut solo album. An artist at the peak of his powers his new release “Towards The Water” became an instant […]
The Frank and Walters are one of the most recognizable alternative rock bands hailing from Cork, Ireland in the past 3 decades. The band: Paul Linehan (Lead vocal & bass), Ashley Keating (Drums) Rory Murphy (lead Guitar) and Cian Corbett (Keyboards) took the band name in honour of two eccentric Cork characters. Two decades on […]
Cork-based scuzz-rockers The Love Buzz have finally dropped their hotly anticipated sophomore EP no different. Described by Hot Press as “pure off the bone punkadelic pleasure”, the Hot For 2024 act’s latest project sees them build soundscapes littered with bright guitars and a tight, driving rhythm section which - encapsulating the psychedelic fun and energy […]
Yasmin Gardezi, a native of Ireland, has spent years meticulously crafting her sound which showcases a range of fast-paced and energetic yet hypnotic techno selections. Yasmin’s unforgiving approach to techno sees jarring percussion, smouldering soundscapes and trance-licked synths come effortlessly from all angles. The Index and MOTZ Berlin resident encompasses a unique flair in the […]
Aslan return to Cork for a special Xmas gig. Expect to hear all the hits like Crazy World, This Is, Too Late For Hallelujah, This Time, Hold On and many more.
HousePlants is the project of producer Daithí & Paul Noonan (Bell X1). Their debut album, Dry Goods, released in 2021, earned a nomination for the Choice Music Prize. An EP, Seaglass, followed in 2022. HousePlants have been touring as a 5-piece live band, playing All Together Now and Beyond the Pale festivals among others, […]
Get ready to celebrate the festive season in style! We welcome back none other than Irish dance music sensation CamrinWatsin support: Reboot DJs and more TBA
ABBAESQUE are undoubtedly Ireland’s number one tribute show to ABBA ever! Their success over the past 28 years has been phenomenal making them without question Ireland’s most successful tribute show performing in excess of 150 sell out concerts each year. It’s the combination of energy and excitement together with a great night of up tempo […]
