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Niall Byrne

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, Cara Magazine, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, founder of Lumo Club, club promoter, event curator and producer of gigs, listening parties & events in Dublin.

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The Nialler9 Dublin Gig Guide: September 5th – 11th

Highlights: Christine & The Queens, Feist, Wilco, Kara Jackson, Arlo Parks, Laurel Halo, Joan Shelley, Backstory, Elaine Malone, Phil Hartnoll, Tommy Holohan & X-Coast , Armand Van Helden, Indigo Sparke.

Andy Shauf for solo Dublin & Cork gigs

The Canadian singer-songwriter with the predilection for writing albums about specific nights out (as heard…

TradFest announces Strange Boy, Brigid Mae Power, Kíla, The Deadlians & much more

TradFest has announced its first 30 concerts for the January 2024 festival. The Dublin trad…

blk. announces huge 3Arena Dublin show

The Irish DJ/producer blk. has just announced a massive show at the 3Arena in Dublin next…

Dark Matter Mysteries: Recent Findings

In the Age of Information, news media faces both unprecedented opportunities and significant challenges.

The Mary Wallopers announce big Irish headline shows

After announcing their second album Irish Rock n Roll in July with new single ‘Wexford’…

Silo – a new 3,500-capacity Dublin club venue at the RDS inspired by Printworks and Warehouse Project opens in October

Exciting news for Dublin clubbing today. SILO is a new 3,500 capacity electronic music event…

Nialler9 Podcast: Our favourite music of August

On Episode 225 we have album recommendations from The Hives, Citrus Fresh and Noname along with song inclusions from Sufjan, Diners, BadBadNotGood, Cartin, Barry Can’t Swim and Olivia Rodrigo.

Super Extra Bonus Party – ‘Line Before The Line’ (feat. Silverbacks’ Emma Hanlon)

The Kildare band Super Extra Bonus Party announced the release of their first album in…

Walshy releases debut album – the “tripped-out tapestry” few beers

The Dublin artist Walshy has released his debut album few beers today. Drawing from hip-hop,…

Lunar Bases: How Close Are We?

In the Age of Information, news media faces both unprecedented opportunities and significant challenges.

12 Irish songs you should hear this week

Featuring Cruel Sister, Niamh Bury, Kayleigh Noble, Scoth, Katie Phelan, Furry Trees, Dee Fitz, FIN., Bless, Rebitual, R3D, Powerful Creative Minds, Front Lawns.

Róisín Murphy’s statement about her trans comments is disappointing

Last week, a screenshot of a comment that singer Róisín Murphy made with her private…

Haunted Dancehall @ NCH 2022 / Ruth Medjber.
These Irish cultural spaces have received €620,000 in funding for After Hours events

€620,000 has been awarded to support 220 night-time events in 51 museums and galleries across…

Strawberries have curated the Meeting House Square Culture Night late night gig

The late gig at Meeting House Square every Culture Night in Dublin has become a…

Other Voices announce Picture This, Niamh Regan, Bricknasty & more for UCC event

Other Voices has announced its lineup for its event on Saturday September 28th with a…

Calmea, Laura Duff and Fiona O’Connell are on a joint Irish tour

Three Irish artists are currently on a tour together which kicked off in Pot Duggan’s…

The Nialler9 Dublin Gig Guide: Electric Picnic weekend

Highlights: Electric Picnic, Mabe Fratti, Codeine, Sun Mahshene, Galcher Lustwerk, Bella Festa, Dylan Kerr, Olive Klug, Hamdi, Geese.

Annie Mac’s Before Midnight announced for Culture Night at Guinness Storehouse

After a sold-out show at Vicar Street on Patrick’s Day earlier this year, Annie Mac’s…