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Pat Carty @patcarty.bsky.social · Apr 12

Warm and Relaxed: Paul Brady at Vicar St.

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Paul Brady in Dublin review: A welcome stroll through master song writer’s rich past

Paul Brady delighted fans with a typically assured performance at Dublin's Vicar Street on Friday night

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Irish Examiner @irishexaminer.bsky.social · Apr 8

Ryan Adams in Dublin review: Prodigal son gets standing ovation at mighty Vicar Street gig

Reports of a walk-off in Belfast had Ryan Adams fans fearing the worst for the Dublin gig. They needn't have worried

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Mike Scott @mickpuck.bsky.social · Apr 6

Volume up! @aikenpromotions.bsky.social shot this montage on Friday when our film A WILD AND BEAUTIFUL RIDE about the making of "Life, Death And Dennis Hopper" was screened in Dublin. Soundtrack is a snatch of track 3, Live In The Moment, Baby. #TheWaterboys #DennisHopper #RockAndRoll

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The Waterboys @waterboysmusic.bsky.social · Apr 5

LIFE, DEATH AND DENNIS HOPPER - OUT NOW!

The album new album is out worldwide. If you haven't yet heard or ordered it, you can do so at
linktr.ee/DennisHopper

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The Waterboys @waterboysmusic.bsky.social · Mar 16

IRISH SUMMER DATES

JUNE
7- 3Arena, DUBLIN
8- Waterfront Hall, BELFAST
JULY
10- Live At The Marquee, CORK
AUG
Sun 17- Live At The Docklands, LIMERICK
Tickets are on sale now at
www.ticketmaster.ie/the-waterboy...

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Aiken Promotions @aikenpromotions.bsky.social · Mar 10

★ ★ 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗗 ★ ★

American folk masters, Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings, have just announced a live evening in Vicar St on 22 & 23 October 2025! 🌟🌙

Tickets on sale This Friday at 10AM ⏰

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Aiken Promotions @aikenpromotions.bsky.social · Mar 4

Taylor Tomlinson, is bringing 'The Save Me Tour' to 3Arena on 13 July 2025! 😂🎤

🎫Tickets go on sale This Friday at 10AM

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Aiken Promotions @aikenpromotions.bsky.social · Feb 24

We are delighted to reveal the sixth chapter of All Together Now, a festival of discovery: music, art, food & wellness. Bank Holiday Weekend, 31 July - 03 August.

🎫 Phase 3 General & Family tickets alongside Instalment plans will go on sale at 9 AM Friday 28 February Ticketmaster.ie ⏰

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The Waterboys @waterboysmusic.bsky.social · Feb 12

Track 5 of the new album is out! ANDY (A GUY LIKE YOU) is a 2 1/2 min pop art confection re the character & influence of Dennis Hopper's friend Andy Warhol. It's on all streaming services & the video is at www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um2U...
Pre-order the album at
linktr.ee/DennisHopper

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Aiken Promotions @aikenpromotions.bsky.social · Feb 11

★ ★ 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗗 ★ ★

The bestselling author of 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is coming back to Dublin take to the stage of @3arena.bsky.social on 18 June 2025 🗣️📖

Tickets go on sale This Friday at 9AM 🚨

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Aiken Promotions @aikenpromotions.bsky.social · Feb 10

★ ★ 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗗 ★ ★

Off the back of his sold out 2024 North American tour, Morrissey has just announced he will play an exclusive performance at @3arena.bsky.social ,Dublin on Saturday 31 May 2025 🎶⚡️

🎟️ Tickets on sale This Friday at 9AM!

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Aiken Promotions @aikenpromotions.bsky.social · Feb 10

★ ★ 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗗 ★ ★

Join one of America’s pre-eminent humour writers, master of satire and one of today’s most observant writers David Sedaris for an evening coming to a venue near you 🗣️📚

🎫 Tickets on sale This Thursday at 10AM

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Aiken Promotions @aikenpromotions.bsky.social · Feb 6

★ ★ 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗗 ★ ★

Returning to Belfast for her first show in ten years, Global pop superstar, Katy Perry has just announced a date for The SSE Belfast Arena on 5 October 2025 as part of her The Lifetimes Tour! 🩶🔥

🎫 Tickets on sale Thursday 13 February at 10AM

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Dave O'Grady @davegildedalm.bsky.social · Jan 27

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A Lazarus Soul with Steve Wickham - The Dealers live on The Tommy Tiernan Show

YouTube video by RTÉ Player

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Aiken Promotions @aikenpromotions.bsky.social · Jan 27

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Named to PEOPLE‘s list of “Talented Emerging Artists Making Their Mark,” join American singer-songwriter Alex Warren coming to Dublin’s Iveagh Gardens on 17 July 2025! 😍🌿

⏰ Tickets on sale This Friday at 9AM

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Aiken Promotions @aikenpromotions.bsky.social · Jan 27

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📢 CORKKK! Get ready for comedy genius Michael McIntyre bringing his show 'Macnificent' to the Marquee for two nights on 25th & 26th of July 2025! 😅🎪

Tickets on sale This Friday at 9AM 🚨

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Kneecap @kneecapceol.bsky.social · Jan 24

Dublin….See Kneecap at 3Arena on December 17th!

Pre-sale 10am Wednesday 29th Jan for heads on our mailing list.

General sale 10am Friday 31st Jan.

🎟️: www.ticketmaster.ie/event/180062...

✉️ Mailing list sign up: kneecap.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

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Aiken Promotions @aikenpromotions.bsky.social · Jan 24

★ ★ 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗗 ★ ★

Join the global phenomenon, @kneecapceol.bsky.social coming back to Dublin to play the capital's biggest venue at 3Arena, Dublin on 17 December 2025! 🇮🇪💥

🎫 Tickets on sale Friday 31 January at 10AM

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Aiken Promotions @aikenpromotions.bsky.social · Jan 24

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😅 Emmy and GRAMMY-nominated comedian and Mark Twain recipient @kevinhart.bsky.social is bringing his highly popular new tour “Acting My Age” to 3Arena, Dublin on 6 May 2025 🎤

Tickets on sale Friday 31 January at 10AM ⏰

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Aiken Promotions @aikenpromotions.bsky.social · Jan 23

📢 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘𝗗 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 📢

Due to the status red weather warning for Storm Éowyn, Tommy Tiernan's show for tomorrow night in The Helix,Dublin will be rescheduled to 26th February🙌

🎫 𝘼𝙡𝙡 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙡𝙮 𝙥𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙙

Aiken Promotions @aikenpromotions.bsky.social · Jan 23

📢 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘𝗗 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 📢

Due to the status red weather warning for Storm Éowyn, @daraobriain.bsky.social show for tomorrow night in Vicar Street will be rescheduled to Friday 28 March 🎙️

🎫 𝘼𝙡𝙡 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙡𝙮 𝙥𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙙

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Mike Scott @mickpuck.bsky.social · Jan 22

One of my favourite Irish record shops has LIFE, DEATH AND DENNIS HOPPER on psychedelic vinyl for pre-order here: spindizzyrecords.com/products/the... List of retailers where you can pre-order all formats both sides of the Atlantic is coming tomorrow #TheWaterboys #RockAndRoll

Image showing vinyl version of new Waterboys album LIFE, DEATH AND DENNIS HOPPER on Sun Records

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Dave O'Grady @davegildedalm.bsky.social · Jan 23

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@mogwai.scot
@rockactionrecords.scot

Mogwai: The Bad Fire review – Plenty of gruff authenticity, plus a moment that spears your heart

www.irishtimes.com/culture/musi...

Mogwai: The Bad Fire review – Plenty of gruff authenticity, plus a moment that spears your heart

The Glasgow indie stalwarts found a new lease of life during the pandemic; for their first album since, the quiet of lockdown had been replaced by the roiling storm clouds of everyday life

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Aiken Promotions @aikenpromotions.bsky.social · Jan 23

★ ★ 𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗥𝗔 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗔𝗗𝗗𝗘𝗗 ★ ★

After selling out 3 dates already in The Gleneagle INEC Arena, Tommy Tiernan has added an extra date on 15 March 2025! 💥🙌

⚡️ Don't miss it - Grab tickets now 👉 bit.ly/3E7WSyZ

Aiken Promotions @aikenpromotions.bsky.social · Jan 21

🚨 𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦 🚨

Tommy Tiernan's SOLD OUT run at The Helix, Dublin starts this Thursday – limited number of tickets have just been released! 🎟️🔥

Grab yours now → bit.ly/3fc0z6t

📢 Reminder: Yondr will be in place – phones will be sealed for the show that you will keep on your person 📵✨

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