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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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Steve Reich’s Music for 18 Musicians (MxxM reimagining), Philip Glass Symphony & more for Culture Night at NCH

The National Concert Hall has announced its free Culture Night programming for Friday September 22nd…

Sofia Kourtesis for Dublin headliner

Fresh from a recent set at Another Love Story, the Berlin-based Peruvian DJ and producer…

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Kneecap announce second Dublin show

Kneecap have announced a second December headliner in Dublin before Christmas. The Belfast rap trio…

Asteroid Mining: The Future of Resources

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

10 recommended new songs this week: Barry Can’t Swim, L’Rain, Mitski, Audrey Nuna & more

Featuring Barry Can’t Swim, L’Rain, Mitski, Audrey Nuna, Red Axes, Cartin, Becky McNeice, Alicia Raye, Kettama, W.H Lung, Paul Dally, Dijon.

The Electric Picnic mystery Sunday headliner is…The Script

As teased and socials earlier today, and confirmed via the website’s updated poster (h/t John),…

Citrus Fresh releases new album Good Grief

Limerick rapper Citrus Fresh has released a new album entitled Good Grief. Executive produced by…

SHEE remixes Shiv’s track ‘Heavy Water’

A fine meeting of two music minds today as Shiv’s recent track ‘Heavy Water’ gets…

Electric Picnic announces “rave in the woods” DJ lineup

The Electric Picnic news is coming thick and fast after the reveal of many of…

Beyond The Pale announce first 14 acts for 2024

Beyond The Pale has announced the first 14 bands to play the festival next summer…

Dublin collectives are starting a co-operative DIY venue space in Glasnevin

With Dublin losing access to social spaces and nightclubs dwindling in numbers in the face…

Sunil Sharpe for Tengu residency

After kicking off the venue’s first residency with Sally C this year, Yamamori Tengu has…

12 Irish songs you should hear this week

Featuring Aby Coulibaly, Soda Blonde, Cartin, Natalia Beylis, Blood Donor, Autre Monde, Joel Harkin, Dreamer, Galvo, A Lethal Black Ooze, K3lu, Boyfrens.

Cork Jazz Festival adds The Pharcyde, Souls Of Mischief, Soft Boy Records, Vieux Farka Touré, Luke Una & Mr Scruff & more

After announcing a rake of the artists playing Guinness Cork Jazz Festival this year incliuding…

Glasshouse are performing the music of Ryuichi Sakamoto at Pavilion Theatre this December

Glasshouse Ensemble are set to play a concert of Ryuichi Sakamoto music this December as…

Junk Ensemble’s Dublin Theatre Festival show features Planningtorock, Katie Kim, Irene Buckley, Vicky Langan & more

Dance company Junk Ensemble have announced Powerful Trouble, a special Dublin Theatre show from October…

Galway festival Fall Right Into Place announces full-lineup for September

Strange Brew’s Fall Right Into Place announces full-lineup for September 16th and 17th at Claregalway…

Video: Meljoann is a self-made artist rallying against the music industry and Big Tech on ‘Broke’

Meljoann is a perennial favourite and a reliable creator of wonky hyperpop and R&B music.…

All you need to know for the Collins Barracks outdoor gigs this week

Collins Barracks is hosting the second year of Wider Than Pictures, Singular Artists’ run of…