I've been waiting a long time to see Fontaines DC live again after last seeing them back in May 2019 at Forbidden Fruit. Originally scheduled for July 2020, everyone's friend, COVID, got in the way and mae sure that didn't happen. To make maters worse, the rescheduled date in 2021 didn't happen either, for the exact same reason! Fear not though, it is 2022 and not even COVID was going to stop this gig happening! I packed my bag and headed off to the Iveagh Gardens in Dublin, for what promised to be one of the highlights of the year! So, was it worth waiting for? Oh hell yeah! Others in the media will tell you more about it, but all you need to know is that it was a hit filled, fantastic gig by a band at the top of their game. Oh and the rain stayed away! Setlist (courtesy of Setlist.FM ) is as follows: In ár gCroíthe go deo A Lucid Dream Sha Sha Sha Roman Holiday How Cold Love Is I Don't Belong You Said The Couple Across the Way Televised Mind Big Shot Hurri
I go to see King Kong Company a lot… And I mean A LOT! 7 or 8 times in the last 3 years. Why? Well they just put on an amazing live show and you never leave a gig thinking they could have done more! So, when I heard they were playing the Olympia Theatre in Dublin, I just had to be there!
Also playing on the bill were Prymary Colours. I’d not seen them live before, but I follow them on Instagram and was looking forward to their brand of dance music. They put on a great, high energy show and it was the perfect opener to a fun night! Prymary Colours are my new favourite party band!
Next up on the night were Dublin Hip Hop / Rappers Mango X Mathman.
Now, I’m not a keen follower of the Irish Hip Hop scene, I can name only one other action and that’s This Side Up, so I had no idea what to expect. Front man Mango is one hell of an energetic fecker! He doesn’t stop moving, spitting rhymes while he jumps around the stage. Behind him on the decks was Mathman laying down the beats all night long.
As I said, I don’t know a lot about Irish Hip Hop, but I do know good when I see it and these guys are bloody good. So, if Hip Hop is your thing, you really should check them out!
Also playing on the bill were Prymary Colours. I’d not seen them live before, but I follow them on Instagram and was looking forward to their brand of dance music. They put on a great, high energy show and it was the perfect opener to a fun night! Prymary Colours are my new favourite party band!
Next up on the night were Dublin Hip Hop / Rappers Mango X Mathman.
Now, I’m not a keen follower of the Irish Hip Hop scene, I can name only one other action and that’s This Side Up, so I had no idea what to expect. Front man Mango is one hell of an energetic fecker! He doesn’t stop moving, spitting rhymes while he jumps around the stage. Behind him on the decks was Mathman laying down the beats all night long.
As I said, I don’t know a lot about Irish Hip Hop, but I do know good when I see it and these guys are bloody good. So, if Hip Hop is your thing, you really should check them out!
And so it was time for the headliners, time for King Kong Company to take to the stage and run the place!
I’ve said plenty about these guys before, they’re one of the best live acts out there at the moment, you’d be hard pushed to find anyone better! As always, Susan O’Neill was on hand to provide stunning vocals, I never tire of hearing her sing!
It's a great buzz watching a band go from playing the Body and Soul stage at the Electric Picnic to selling out the Olympia Theatre in Dublin in just a few years. It couldn’t happen to a better bunch of folk!
Anyway, just go see them live. Honestly you’ll not be disappointed!
Just a final word, all three acts on the night were Irish. All three acts were well supported and each played their part in a rather special night. It’s great to see local Irish acts performing so well.
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