Hard Working Class Heroes day-by-day breakdown; Icelandic bands added

We already know the 100 bands announced for Hard Working Class Heroes next month and today we have the schedule for the festival which takes place from Thursday 6th to Saturday 8th October in Dublin venues The Workman’s Club, Wigwam, The Chocolate Factory, Odessa, Tengu, The Mezz and City Hall.

Also announced is a new three-year partnership to build audiences between Ireland and Iceland with the first year meaning two Icelandic acts Wesen and aYia will play the festival. In addition, Iceland Airwaves Festival booker Grimur Atlason will also be in attendance as part of our international industry delegation.

Tickets on sale now via Dice without booking fees.
Weekend Tickets €45, Nightly Tickets €20, Individual Venue Tickets €10. Student tickets are available to purchase from the box office (Film Base, Curved St) on Thurs 6th Oct only, weekend ticket €25, bring photo ID

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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