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At 60 years of age and with a career spanning almost 50 years, Amadou & Mariam have established themselves as the ultimate ambassadors of Afro pop.

Their upcoming album “La Vie Est Belle”, slated for release in the fall, brings together exclusive material and essential songs. This greatest hits record will capture the last twenty years of the duo’s career. It will feature highlights from “Dimanche à Bamako” – the album that propelled Amadou & Mariam into pop stardom which turns 20 this year.

In those 20 years, Amadou & Mariam enjoyed international success, collaborated with some of the world’s greatest names (Damon Albarn of Blur, Santigold, Scissor Sisters, Theophilus London, Amp Fiddler…) and toured the world’s largest festivals. Over the course of their career, Amadou & Mariam took the Malian blues that made them a household name and opened it up to rock, hip-hop and disco influences, spreading their Afropop message and joie de vivre.

“We’ve always dreamed of tearing down walls and opening people’s ears to new sounds so the whole world can discover and appreciate Malian music.”

Amadou & Mariam

Following a superb Cork show earlier this year in Cork Opera House, Whole Lotta Zepp are delighted to announce their return on Saturday 8th March 2025.

Established in 2010, Whole Lotta Zepp are a music collective dedicated to recreating the majesty of Led Zeppelin’s music as it sounds on their recorded albums. Since then, the band have put on an annual concert, of which, every single one has sold out.

Whole Lotta Zepp are, minimum 10 musicians strong, but often even more, comprising the cream of Irish musical talent, who have performed with everyone from Elton John to George Michael.

And of course, always a fixture is their trademark: three drummers on three drum sets.

2024 has been WLZ’s biggest year to date, and the band is extremely excited to bring the show out on the road again in 2025 .

Dublin has a long and legendary tradition of writers, and since Conor O’Brien adopted the name Villagers, the singer-songwriter-instrumentalist-dramatist has joined the club with a rich, deep and diverse body of work. Critically acclaimed, Villagers have been awarded Ireland’s Choice Music Prize, nominated for UK’s Mercury Music Prize and Conor has been awarded two prestigious Ivor Novello’s for his songwriting.

Villagers sixth studio album, That Golden Time due for release in May 2024 (via Domino) underlines O’Brien’s unwavering commitment to a uniquely nuanced, literate and melodic fusion of folk, pop and rock that has won awards and accolades from peers such as Paul Weller, Elvis Costello, Damon Albarn and Guy Garvey.

Following sell-out tours of Europe and USA, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight returns with an epic, new 90-minute concert, breathing beautifully dark energy into legendary Rock & Metal.

In ethereal candlelit settings, this band of 14 classical musicians unleash effortlessly enchanting melodies alongside powerful walls of distortion.

Witness the unexpected union of Classical and Metal!

“Every rock fan should see and hear this concert!”
“You’re mad if you don’t go – truly amazing”
“First class entertainment by first class musicians”
“The sublime talents of classical musicians are married to the raw power of Rock”
“Candles, rock, metal, strings – it really works!”

As Ireland’s premier Pink Floyd tribute show, Breathe has been captivating audiences since 2015 with their impeccable musicianship and unwavering dedication to the iconic sounds of Pink Floyd.

“PULSE” is a breathtaking journey through Pink Floyd’s legendary live album, meticulously crafted to capture the essence and energy of their iconic performances. From the haunting melodies of “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” to the electrifying pulse of “Another Brick in the Wall,” Breathe delivers an authentic Pink Floyd experience that will leave audiences spellbound.

Featuring the crème de la crème of Ireland’s session musicians, Breathe brings together a powerhouse lineup of talent. With members who have previously graced stages alongside some of the country’s top acts, including Sinead O’Connor, Westlife, Shane McGowan, The RTE concert Orchestra and Ian Richie (Rogar Water’s band) this ensemble embodies the essence of musical excellence.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, nostalgia, and pure sonic bliss as Breathe – The Pink Floyd Experience pays homage to one of the greatest bands of all time. Don’t miss your chance to witness the magic of Pink Floyd brought to life on stage like never before. Get your tickets now and prepare to be transported to the heart of the music with “PULSE.

Bel Canto Productions proudly presents The Andrea Bocelli Experience – Europe’s #1 Live Tribute Show. Join us at Cork Opera House this September for a celebration of Andrea Bocelli’s remarkable 30-year career with live performances by multi-award-winning Irish tenor Alan Fitzsimons.

Experience a captivating lineup of Bocelli’s most beloved songs including the powerful ‘Caruso’, ‘Il Mare Calmo Della Sera’, ‘Fall on Me’ and much more. Also featuring breathtaking duets such as ‘The Prayer’ and ‘Time to Say Goodbye’, performed by Alan and sensational soprano, Rachel Goode.

Accompanied by a stellar ensemble of Ireland’s finest classical musicians, The Andrea Bocelli Experience is more than just a tribute; it’s a journey through the essence of classical and crossover music, celebrated in the way it deserves..

Secure your seats early, as tickets are limited. Don’t miss this extraordinary event!

Harvest (a tribute to Neil Young) are an 8 piece band who have been thrilling audiences and fans of Neil Young for 15 years.

Formed in 2009, the band have played all over Ireland, selling out shows in Dublin (3Olympia Theatre & Sugar Club), Belfast (CQAF Festival Marquee & Black Box), Cork (Crane Lane & The Pavilion) & Kilkenny (Ballykeeffe Amphitheatre & Watergate Theatre).

A typical Harvest show includes passionate performances of firm favourites “Heart of Gold”, “Old Man”, “Out On The Weekend”, “Harvest Moon”, “The Needle And The Damage Done” and incendiary versions of “Rockin’ In The Free World”, “Cortez The Killer”, “Down By The River”, “Cinnamon Girl” and “Like A Hurricane” to name but a few.

In October 2004, amongst a thriving Dublin music scene Declan O’Rourke’s debut album Since Kyabram was released. In its first week, Since Kyabram entered the charts at no.5 and over the following two years achieved gold, platinum and twice platinum status.  The Album held within it a collection of songs which have grown in popularity over the years. Galileo, Sarah, No Place To Hide, We Didn’t Mean To Go To Sea and Marrying The Sea are amongst the titles which led to Award nominations and plaudits from Paul Weller, Eddi Reader, Paul Brady and Snow Patrol.

Speaking about the upcoming shows Declan O’Rourke says

“To celebrate and release Kyabram all over again, this time with a deeper dive inside the tapes, is going to be such a trip. Being fully immersed in the music once more for just a handful of special 20th-anniversary concerts will also be very exciting! Since Kyabram is a record I’m very proud of, both as an introductory body of work and a collection of songs individually. After 20 years I’m still hugely nostalgic for it and love that it has become a favourite for many others.”