Jorja Smith plays Dublin show next summer
The English artist whose music draws from R&B, jazz, soul and funky house plays the 3Olympia Theatre next summer.
Announced for June 2nd 2025, Jorja Smith plays the 3Olympia Theatre in Dublin.
Smith released her second studio album Falling or Flying last year.
Tickets are a fairly hefty price for the venue at €61.35 plus booking fees on sale Friday 15th November at 10am.
About Jorja Smith
Renowned for her soulful voice and poignant lyricism, Jorja has made significant waves in the music industry since her debut “Blue Lights.” This early work set the tone for her music, characterised by its emotional depth and social consciousness. Her debut EP, Project 11, released in late 2016, showcased her versatility and storytelling prowess.
Of the many British voices in music today, Jorja is among the most commanding, writing at a pitch of intensity and urgency that few can match. In 2018, her debut studio album Lost & Found solidified her status as a rising star. The album, which includes hits like “Teenage Fantasy” and “Where Did I Go?,” received critical acclaim for its maturity and cohesive sound. It was nominated for the prestigious Mercury Prize and earned her the Brit Critics’ Choice Award.
Jorja’s collaborations further highlight her versatility. She lent her voice to Kali Uchis’ sultry track “Tyrant,” blending their unique styles seamlessly. Her collaboration with Stormzy on “Let Me Down” showcased her ability to create emotive and powerful ballads. Additionally, she worked alongside Kendrick Lamar on the Black Panther soundtrack and Burna Boy on “Gum Body,” bringing her soulful touch to their distinctive sounds. More recently, she teamed up with Drake on “Get It Together” and Childish Gambino on “Feels Like Summer,” proving her ability to adapt and thrive in diverse musical landscapes.
In 2023, Jorja released her second album, Falling or Flying. A sonically vast record – sometimes sleek and shiny R&B, elsewhere intense and raw alternative – but above all, a record which found Jorja stepping into a new chapter; acknowledging the ever-whirring cogs of her brain but also moving through it, in turn growing and learning to love and respect herself. After its release in September 2023, the album quickly became one of the most critically acclaimed records of that year, subsequently earning Jorja a BRIT Nomination within the ‘Best R&B’ category at the 2024 ceremony.
Over the last few years, it’s been a reflective and transformative transition into her mid-twenties for her. She’s been able to step into herself and evolve as a songwriter and a woman despite an ever-changing musical landscape.
Jorja Smith is reminding herself (and us) that whether things are up or down, she’s very much in control. In fact, as she grows and holds herself, she’s fully thriving.
Hey, before you go...
Nialler9 has been covering new music, new artists and gigs for the last 19 years. If you like the article you just read, and want us to publish more just like it, please consider supporting us on Patreon.
What you get as thanks in return...
- A weekly Spotify playlist only for patrons.
- Access to our private Nialler9 Discord community.
- Ad-free and bonus podcast episodes.
- Guestlist & discounts to Nialler9 & Lumo Club events.
- Themed playlists only for subscribers.
Your support enables us to continue to publish articles like this one, make podcasts and provide recommendations and news to our readers, and be a key part of the music community in Ireland and abroad.
Related
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.