Strange Boy and The X Collective are playing a free Nialler9 show in new Workman’s venue The Cellar

Nialler9 is delighted to present a free show on reopening weekend at the new venue at The Workman’s Cellar, a new venue at the Workman’s Club (it’s in the former Liquor Rooms space).

Nialler9 presents Strange Boy and X Collective live at Workman’s Cellar on Sunday October 24th at 8pm. Free in.

The Nialler9 show is part of a big 10 day series of reopening weekend shows, featuring acts like Mango x Mathman, District curating a night (featuring Shiv, Efe, Negro Impacto), a returning set from Overhead, The Albatross, Pillow Queens (sold out), Banríon, Prymary Colours, Thumper and Elaine Mai, On Sunday October 24th, two of our favourite acts in the last two years will be performing live for a free show.

Strange Boy

A unique voice from Limerick, Strange Boy is a rapper, poet and spoken word artist whose album HOLY / UNHOLY is one of 2021’s finest and most individual releases in Ireland. The album features guest appearances from fellow Limerick rapper Hazey Haze, Strange Boy’s brother Seán McNally Kell and Moya Brennan, and marries traditional Irish instrumentation and raw arrangements with the kind of powerful social commentary.

Live, Strange Boy brings the album to the stage with traditional musicians backing him.

The X Collective

Artists playing this show: Zapho, Jess Kav, UNQ, Toshín, Shy Mascot, Mutant Vinyl (UK), Chloe Agnew, Decarteret and TADGH

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The X Collective is a new group of international R&B, Soul and Hip Hop Allstars, fronted by producers Zapho and Emily Shaw under the umbrella of Oíche Events. Just shy of 100 members in front and behind the scenes, the collective is a movement of emerging and established artists revelling in community and creativity. Come and watch their live showcase of over 15 collaborators, and stay for dancing and rapture. Since launching in 2020, The X Collective have recorded a body of collaborative work, showcasing each artist, in addition to group collaborations. Featuring artists include Toshín, Jess Kav (BARQ, Hozier), Zapho (Co Founder TXC), UNQ, Chloe Agnew (Celtic Woman), Mutant Vinyl (UK) Decarteret, Shy Mascot, TADGH.

Nialler9 presents Strange Boy and X Collective live at Workman’s Cellar is free in on Sunday October 24th at 8pm -First come first served so get in early

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