Strange Passion: Irish ’80s Post Punk comes to the live stage

Darren McCreesh’s excellent Strange Passion compilation of Irish Post Punk, DIY and Electronic Music from 1980 to 1983 is going the next step and taking three of the bands from the era to a live stage in late May after 30 years.

Chant Chant Chant!, SM Corporation and Choice plus Strange Passion DJs will reconvene to play a special once-off gig in The Grand Social on May 31st. Tickets are €12/€10 on sale now via Entertainment.ie and Tickets.ie. Facebook event.

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