Linda Coogan Byrne and her team over at WhyNotHer have put together a startling report on the state of the Irish Singles Chart over the last 20 years and how it practically ignored Women and BIPOC. It's an incredible piece of work, one that, had all things been fair and equal, should never have had to be complied. Unfortunately, like most things, the Irish Music Industry isn't a fair and equal place... Anyway, don't take my word for it, click here to read the report.
I headed in to Whelans for the launch of the Dublin Bowie Festival 2020 during the week. I've been aware of the festival for quite a while, but haven't attended as of yet. So, when I was invited along to the launch, sure it would have been wrong not to attend!
There's a fantastic program of events lined up for January 2020 and you can check them out on their website.
the highlight for me though has to be Face To Face With The Men Who Sold The World with Tony Visconti and Woody Woodmansey on Sunday January 12th in the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. That should be fascinating.
Anyway, on the night, I managed to catch a short set by the brilliant EllyD. If you get the chance, check her out live. I'll be heading to see her at Ubh Cafe in Newbridge on October 25th.
Check out the photos below:
There's a fantastic program of events lined up for January 2020 and you can check them out on their website.
the highlight for me though has to be Face To Face With The Men Who Sold The World with Tony Visconti and Woody Woodmansey on Sunday January 12th in the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. That should be fascinating.
Anyway, on the night, I managed to catch a short set by the brilliant EllyD. If you get the chance, check her out live. I'll be heading to see her at Ubh Cafe in Newbridge on October 25th.
Check out the photos below:
