The best online live streams happening this week
by Luke Sharkey
Monday, May 25, 2020
Photo: Marc Rebillet
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We will add suitable events to this as more live streams are announced so check back at a later date.
Monday May 25th
- Frank Turner @ Facebook (2pm)
British singer-songwriter and previous member of post-hardcore group Million Dead performs as part of Folk On Foot festival. - Africa Day Benefit Concert At Home @ Youtube (5pm)
A collection of African heritage artists perform an MTV sponsored benefit concert in aid of families afflicted by COVID-19 on the African continent. - Charli XCX @ IG (8pm)
A live stream from a British pop artist very much at her peak. - The National @ Youtube (10pm)
Indie rock titans. - Christine & The Queens @ IG (10pm)
French pop artist.
Tuesday May 26th
- Charli XCX @ IG (8pm)
A live stream from a British pop artist very much at her peak. - Ezra Furman @ Youtube (9pm)
American singer-songwriter. - Ruby Sessions: Nathaniel Rateliff, Ashley Campbell @ Youtube (9pm)
Another big lineup for Ruby Sessions’ stay at home series. - Christine & The Queens @ IG (10pm)
French pop artist.
Wednesday May 27th
- Phoebe Bridgers @ Instagram (1am)
One of the most critically lauded artists in the world does a live stream. - Charli XCX @ IG (8pm)
A live stream from a British pop artist very much at her peak. - Christine & The Queens @ IG (10pm)
French pop artist. - Kenny Beats @ Twitch (notification)
Some of my very favourite lockdown entertainment is watching this producer cook up magic in realtime to audiences of sometimes 15,000.
Thursday May 28th
- Laura Marling @ Marlings’ IG (7pm)
Twice weekly guitar lessons. - Charli XCX @ IG (8pm)
A live stream from a British pop artist very much at her peak. - Viagra Boys @ Youtube (9pm)
Swedish post-punk group. - Christine & The Queens @ IG (10pm)
French pop artist.
Friday May 29th
- Phoebe Bridgers @ Instagram (2am)
One of the most critically lauded artists in the world does a live stream. - AVA Festival: Space Dimension Controller, Holly Lester, Timmy Stewart & more @ Youtube/ FB / Twitch (1pm)
Belfast electronic festival would have taken place this weekend so they’re doing some bits on stream. - Charli XCX @ IG (8pm)
A live stream from a British pop artist very much at her peak. - The Mary Wallopers @ Youtube (8pm)
The Dundalk lads are back with a big trad sess in their pub. - Christine & The Queens @ IG (10pm)
French pop artist. - Sharon Van Etten @ Seated (10pm)
American artist performing her debut LP Because I was In Love in its entirety. - Kenny Beats @ Twitch (notification)
Some of my very favourite lockdown entertainment is watching this producer cook up magic in realtime to audiences of sometimes 15,000.
Saturday May 30th
- AVA Festival x Boiler Room: Brame and Hamo, Sally C and Cromby @ Youtube/ FB / Twitch (1pm)
Belfast electronic festival would have taken place this weekend so they’re doing some bits on stream. - Gus Dapperton @ Instagram (6pm)
Cult indie hero. - Kelly-Anne Byrne @ Twitch.TV (6pm – 8pm)
Disco queen presents a weekly radio-style show. - Lumo Club: Prima Eira @ Twitch.TV (8pm – late)
The fifth in the lockdown DJ club series from us.
Sunday May 31st
- Forbidden Fruit live stream: R.Kitt, Fehdah and DJ Deece (2pm – 4pm)
Instead of the festival there’s rooftop performances on livestream. - Laura Marling Guitar Lessons @ Instagram Live (7pm)
Every Thursday and Sunday. - Kenny Beats @ Twitch (notification)
Some of my very favourite lockdown entertainment is watching this producer cook up magic in realtime to audiences of sometimes 15,000.
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