Friends of those affected in Berkeley’s tragedy last month have got together and put on a fundraiser for students who have been left with life-changing injuries after the accident.
The gig takes place the The Academy, across all its floors on Thursday July 23rd and will feature Nicky Byrne as MC and loads of bands and DJs including:
Jape
The Fontaines
Dublin Gospel Choir
Jessica Smith
Heroes in Hiding
Knights of Leon
I’m Your Vinyl
Kurtis Wade
Vann Music
Neon Atlas
Shane Gillen (magician/illusionist)
Mongoose
DJ Deece
Tickets are €25 on sale now from Ticketmaster with the option to donate extra through the purchase. There is a Go Fund Me page setup for anyone who cannot attend but who would like to make a donation.
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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