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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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London queer sex-positive party Joyride launching in Dublin next month

The London bi-weekly club Joyride is coming to Dublin kicking off with two parties before…

Listen to LCD Soundsystem’s surprise new song ‘X-Ray Eyes’

The song was aired on NTS Radio’s Soup To Nuts show today. ‘X-Ray Eyes’ can…

Sugababes for Dublin and Belfast arena shows

After their successful outdoor gigs this past summer, the UK pop trio’ resurgence continues. Sugababes…

Kelly Lee Owens
The 5 best songs of the week

Featuring Kelly Lee Owens, Morgana, Silverbacks, Houseplants, Martin Luke Brown.

Other Voices Jameson Music Trail first acts announced for Dingle

Jameson takes on the sponsorship of Other Voices’ popular Music Trail in Dingle this November…

Limp Bizkit bring their tour to UK and Ireland next year

Fred Durst and co, bring their Loserville tour to UK and Ireland next March. The…

Alanis Morissette for Dublin and Belfast gigs

Alanis Morissette has announced Dublin and Belfast gigs as part of her 2025 World Tour.…

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Soda Blonde – ‘Bully’

Soda Blonde have released their first new song since 2023’s album Dream Big. The song…

StrangeDimez: Negro Impacto’s Strangeluv and rapper Duke Dimez release ‘BRB’ video

The London-born Dublin-based rapper Duke Dimez and Dundalk Negro Impacto member Strangeluv previously got it…

New releases to check out: Confidence Man, Shiv, Bon Iver, Kelly Lee Owens, Silverbacks, Houseplants…

Here’s a rundown of new releases on DSPs and physical releases in record shops this…

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Sam Fender kicks off EU/UK tour in Dublin in December

The North Shields artist was teasing an announcement of a tour called People Watching. Sam…

Meet the new Night Mayor of Dublin (Nialler9 Podcast)

Niall chats to Ray O’Donohue, the recently appointed Night-Time Economy Advisor for Dublin City. What…

Qbanaa
Qbanaa fights ‘Demons In The Liffey’

The Cuban-Irish singer-songwriter returns with an evocative song and video. ‘Demons In The Liffey’ is…

James Holden
James Holden to perform at Dalymount this December for YULE

If there is an announcement from Young Hearts Run Free about their YULE event then…

There’s a Night-Time Culture Forum in Cork city next Monday

The Arts Council is hosting a Night-Time Culture Forum next Monday in Cork city. The…

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Luka Palm is back with the club rush of ‘Stop it’

Soft Boy Records artist Luka Palm is back with his first release since last year’s…

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Other Voices announce first acts for Dingle

Other Voices have revealed the first headline acts for St James’ Church in Dingle, West…

Chalk
5 of the best Irish songs this week

Featuring Chalk,Annika Kilkenny, F3Miii, Olive Hatake, Curtisy, Ten Hail Marys…

Orla Gartland
Orla Gartland for big Dublin gig, EU and UK tour

The London-based Irish songwriter Orla Gartland has announced a full tour. Hot on the release…

Output
Output Belfast announces conference programme for November

Output conference and showcase has moved to November under the Sound Of Belfast and Belfast…