On Friday night, the idea I had to put on a gig with a secret lineup playing all new material and no pre-release tickets, No Advance, in Block T came to pass.
On the night, the surprises were sets from Fight Like Apes, White Collar Boy and Bantum (plus a bit of a Prince special closing set). Thanks to Block T and all involved for making it happen – I may just do it again soon…
Photos of the night by Colm Moore.

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.