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.
Last weekend was busy... 3 gigs, 2 nights, 5 acts and a few DJs thrown in for good luck!
The first gig of the weekend was Ultan Conlon in McAuley Place in Naas.
I've seen Ultan perform before and it was a great show. Tonights affair was a much more intimate acoustic gig, but none the less, was fantastic. I was trying to think who he reminded me of and mid gig, it came to me, Roy Orbison.
Anyway, I'd suggest you check him out live and sure give him a listen to on Spotify.
Support on the night was from Fia Rua. I'd heard of Fia Rua before, but this was the first time I'd got to see him perform. An excellent set and I'd like to see more of him!
Check out the photos below:
The first gig of the weekend was Ultan Conlon in McAuley Place in Naas.
I've seen Ultan perform before and it was a great show. Tonights affair was a much more intimate acoustic gig, but none the less, was fantastic. I was trying to think who he reminded me of and mid gig, it came to me, Roy Orbison.
Anyway, I'd suggest you check him out live and sure give him a listen to on Spotify.
Support on the night was from Fia Rua. I'd heard of Fia Rua before, but this was the first time I'd got to see him perform. An excellent set and I'd like to see more of him!
Check out the photos below:
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| Ultan Conlon |
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| Fia Rua |