Dublin Gig Guide Highlights: Caribou, Wolf Alice, Merchy Christmas, Indie Sleaze Party, Olan Monk, Snow Strippers,The Altered Hours, The Minutes, GodAlone, Careerist, Denis Sulta, Sunil Sharpe, Beth Orton & Sam Amidon , Catacombs, Attention Bébé, Seamas Hyland, Alfi, Bladee, Ye Vagabonds , Gig For Gaza.
It’s the Nialler9 Dublin gig guide
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Tuesday December 9th
Snow Strippers @ Vicar Street
New York electronic hyperpop duo.
Strings Forever @ Kirkos
Sets by Nathan Sherman, Joanna Mattrey/Matt Evans, and Zosha Warpeha.
The Wombats @ 3Olympia Theatre
English indie-rock band.
Ed Sheeran @ 3Arena
Ed the ball.
The Altered Hours @ Whelan’s
Cork-based alternative and retro rock band.
Honky Tonk Tuesdays @ Arthur’s
Country two-steppin and cowboy music from Zoe Basha and pals.
Issue.04: Chubby Cat, How R U, Sei Green @ The Grand Social
MCD’s new music discovery night.
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Wednesday December 10th
Wolf Alice @ 3Arena
English alt-rock band with latest album The Clearing.
Caribou @ Vicar Street
A three night run for Dan Snaith and his psychedelic electronic band.
The Coronas @ 3Olympia Theatre
A run of 6 nights from the Dublin band. Support: Alfie Hudson Taylor
Eamon Brady @ Whelan’s Upstairs
Eamon Brady launches his debut album Half Light — an immersive blend of alt-folk, ambient soundscapes and rich instrumentation.
Thursday December 11th
#SAVETHECOMPLEX Public Meeting @ The Complex (5:30pm)
What can we do? A meeting will be held in The Depot on Thursday, 11th December at 5.30 pm for industry chiefs, influencers, politicians, artists, designers, creatives and community activists to galvanise ideas and create a swell of voices. Representatives from the Department of Finance/DEPR will be invited to attend.
Alfi, Seamas Hyland @ Bello Bar
The collaborative project of musicians Fiachra Meek, Ryan McAuley and Alannah Thornburgh on harp, five string banjo and uilleann pipes.
Caribou @ Vicar Street
A three night run for Dan Snaith and his psychedelic electronic band.
The Minutes @ Whelan’s Upstairs
The return of the Dublin rock’n’rollers for two gigs.
God Alone, Glass Pawns @ The Workman’s Club
Cork eclectic metal math-rock / electronic band.
Ishmael Ensemble @ Fidelity Studio
Dj set from Producer and saxophonist Pete Cunningham. Blending jazz, electronics, ambient textures and live improvisation.
YDIVIDE @ The Cooler @ the Complex
British-Irish-Swiss collaborative ensemble presented by IMC.
The Coronas @ 3Olympia Theatre
A run of 6 nights from the Dublin band. Support: Róisín O.
Amble @ 3Arena
2 of 3 nights from the massive Irish trio.
Ash @ The Academy
Northern Irish ’90s rockers.
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Friday December 12th
Selenite, Earthmover, Coran Cues @ Jacobs Inn
Shoegaze and alt-rock bands on Talbot Street.
Caribou @ Vicar Street
A three night run for Dan Snaith and his psychedelic electronic band.
Careerist, Stupid Son @ Curveball
Belfast alternative rock trio just released Silver Birch Lodge album.
Amble @ 3Arena
3 of 3 nights from the massive Irish trio.
The Coronas @ 3Olympia Theatre
A run of 6 nights from the Dublin band. Support: Oscar Blue
The Minutes @ Whelan’s Upstairs
The return of the Dublin rock’n’rollers for two gigs.
Karma Police: A Tribute to Radiohead @ Button Factory
Formed in 2019, its members having previously worked with artists such as; Prince, Paul Brady, Glen Hansard, Damien Dempsey, Sinead O’ Connor, Picture This, James Vincent McMorrow, Villagers, Jack L, Gerry Fish and Cathy Davey.
KennyHoopla x girlfriends @ The Grand Social
American indie rock singer.
The Riptide Movement @ Whelan’s
Irish indie rock pop band.
Moving Still and Coy Haste @ Fidelity Studio (9pm)
Coy is also known as the live drummer for Caribou, and Moving Still plays global rhythms, sharp edits and club heat. Support OneCanChan.
Late Clubs
Spás invites: Toni Maroni & Luke B @ Rascal’s Brewery (8pm – 1am)
Wax fanatics spin the best house and electro cuts in the loft of Rascals Brewery in Inchicore for Spás’ unique Christmas party.
Denis Sulta @ block. (11pm)
Scottish electronic producer on Liberty Lane. Surka supports.
Melodic is 14: Alex O’Rion @ Tengu (11pm)
3 hour set from Dutch house DJ/producer. Soulstice resident Souzac on support.
Stacked: Daria Kolosova & Fafi Abdel Nour @ Wigwam (11pm)
LOST & Shed present the Kyiv techno and groove artist in the basement and Syrian-born house disco DJ upstairs.
Slither: MPH @ Wigwam (11pm)
Myles Fairbairn is a UKG & Bassline producer.
Shutter Selects Presents: Sedef Adasï @ The Racket Space (11pm)
The Berghain / Panorama Bar resident.
Swiftogeddon @ The Grand Social (10:30pm)
The Taylor Themed Club Night.
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Saturday December 13th
Merchy Christmas @ The Grand Social (11pm – 6pm)
The sixth edition of the Irish music market with artist stalls, live performers, DJs and raffle. Taking place across two daysMerchy Christmas is a market where you can buy merch, records and more from Irish music artists directly from the artists and bands themselves.
Solas na dTenalach @ Secret Location by Bus (1:30pm – 11pm)
BYOB rave in aid of the Gaelic Woodland Project with a stacked lineup of locals. High-energy cuts guaranteed.
Catacombs @ The Sound House
Irish underground rap night featuring Cork artist Beddyminaj headlining.
Olan Monk @ Bello Bar
Galway gothic alternative rock, one of my Irish albums of the year.
The Savage Hearts, Midnight Wayne @ The Racket Space (6pm – 10:30pm)
Radio Silence EP Launch and DJ Andy Marke at Fuzzed Up Indie Club.
The Coronas @ 3Olympia Theatre
A run of 6 nights from the Dublin band. Support: Ailbhe Reddy.
Thylacine @ Centre Point (Early show, 7:30pm)
French experimental artist known for his progressive sounds and dewy electronic(a).
Hubert Selby Jr Infants, Slouch, Chrononaut, Colourview @ McDowell’s, Inchicore
DIY guitar based rock and/or roll bands.
Beth Orton & Sam Amidon @ Vicar Street
Superior Folk singer-songwriter artists who are husband and wife playing together.
Earthtone9 @ The Workman’s Club
English alternative metal band.
Good Health Good Wealth @ Whelan’s Upstairs
London alternative duo. ‘This Time Next Year We’ll Be Millionaires’
The Frank & Walters @ Whelan’s
Legendary Cork band.
Attention Bébé @ The Sugar Club
Dublin’s finest ’90s cover band.
Yule @ Dalymount (7pm)
Young Hearts Run Free annual charity-fundraiser features a big lineup of live music, spoken word, DJs and the “locally famous” Yule raffle. Performers include Kevin Barry Vanishing Arcs, Rachael Lavelle, Curtisy, TR One, divinír, Padraig Cooney & Bedtime Now, Goldbug, Cora Venus Lunny, Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh, Máebh McKenna, Seamas Hyland, Madra Salach.
Sean McKenna (Formerly Mary Wallopers), Fools Sorrow, Emer @ Connolly Books (9pm – 11:30pm)
Seán McKenna is a ballad singer and founding member of The Mary Wallopers, Fools Sorrow play original feminist & political folk songs, inspired by Irish, American and Scottish folk music.
Late Clubs
Shimmer’s Christmas Bash @ Hen’s Teeth (6pm – 12.30am)
JWY B2B Data Ryder (BK86), Rhyzine, SHREM, Casio, OneCanChan, Serdih
Boogiemann & Neil Flynn @ Fidelity Studio (9pm – 1am)
House and disco vibes.
Indie Sleaze Disco Christmas Party @ The Grand Social (11pm – 3am)
Nialler9 and Gav Elsted present a night of indie rock, electro, nu-rave, alt, disco punk & dance classics. Featuring the likes of: LCD Soundsystem, The Rapture, Klaxons, The Strokes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Soulwax, Wet Leg, CSS, Peaches, Gossip, Death From Above 1979, Fcukers, Hot Chip, M.I.A, Charli XCX…
Sunil Sharpe @ CentrePoint (11pm)
Irish techno don all night long.
Soul Rotation and Ricky Chong @ Hang Dai Chinese
Soul and disco.
Woozy: Tectonic Sound with Pinch, V.I.V.E.K. & Beatrice M. @ Tengu (11pm)
Woozy invites dubstep label Tectonic Recordings in celebration of the Bristol imprint’s 20th anniversary. Powered by Rub A Dub Hifi.
Stretch presents: Little O All Night Long @ Daylight (11pm)
Expect downtempo, reggaetton, base, afrohouse, baile funk, hard drum, batida, gqom, kudoro and more.
Ben Hemsley @ Index (11pm)
DJ Mag Best Producer 2023.
Intrinsic Rhythm @ Pawn Shop (11pm)
Tr One B2B with Belfast techno DJs and DSNT resident Nez.
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Sunday December 14th
Merchy Christmas @ The Grand Social (11pm – 6pm)
The sixth edition of the Irish music market with artist stalls, live performers, DJs and raffle. Taking place across two daysMerchy Christmas is a market where you can buy merch, records and more from Irish music artists directly from the artists and bands themselves.
Seamas Hyland @ The Little Cactus, Stoneybatter (2pm, Free)
Accordion player presents new music inspired by field recordings from urban and rural environments performed in two different settings, here and in Waterford.
Bladee @ The Academy
Drain Gang Swedish rapper and singer.
Ye Vagabonds @ Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire
Irish folk brothers have a new album in January.
Sally Cinnamon, Fleeting Devotion, Pique @ Hang Dai Chinese
Sally and Friends.
Mick Flannery & Susan O’Neill @ Vicar Street
Irish singer-songwriters and collaborators.
Lea Caravanes, Risteard Ó hAodha @ Anseo
Little Gem present Les Caravanes (featuring Sam Grassie,Nathan Piggot, Sam Fryer & Cian Nugent) + Ristéard Ó hAodha live upstairs at anseo
Drink The Sea @ Button Factory
A new band of songwriters featuring REM’s Peter Buck, Duke Garwood (Screaming Trees, Mark Lanegan), Alain Johannes (QOTSA), Barrett Martin (Screaming Trees), Lisette Garcia, and Abbey Blackwell (Alvvays).
Dec Pierce’s Block Rockin Beats @ 3Olympia Theatre
Big dance anthems, featuring a full live band and special guests.
Monday December 15th
Gig for Gaza @ The Grand Social
Esmerelda Road, Bold Love, Arabú, Nixer, Strand + More
Quadeca @ The Academy
Former YouTube rapper turned art-pop artist.
The Coronas @ 3Olympia Theatre
A run of 6 nights from the Dublin band. Support: Shobsy.
Between The Music: Heron Red @ Little Whelan’s
Hosted by Taylor Byrne, Between The Music: is a monthly interview series where artists are given the space to reflect on their songwriting and process; weaving anecdote and performance in front of an attentive audience. The second editon will see Byrne interview Heron Red, a dynamic folk duo born from the creative spark between Molly Buchan and Callum Wall.
Cara Coyle @ The Winding Stair
Irish singer-songwriter and her band at the bookshop.
Christy Moore @ Vicar Street
Kildare’s finest.
Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005. He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Cara Magazine, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, co-founder of Lumo Club, event curator, Indie Sleaze club promoter, and producer of gigs and monthly listening parties & events in Dublin.
