I've been a Sugababes fan since I first heard Overload way back in 2000. It was, and still is, a pop classic. Over the years, I managed to catch them live a couple of times. The first time I caught Sugababes live was way back at Creamfields 2002. Unfortunately Siobhan had left the band by then and been replaced by Heidi, so I never got to see the original lineup. Did it matter much at the time to me? No, not at all, I was just their to party! As a side note, post Sugababes, Siobhan went on to release two solo albums, Revolution in Me in 2003 and Ghosts in 2007. The next time I saw them was at Oxegen 2008, and by then Mutya had left the band and was replaced by Amelle, leaving Keisha as the only remaining original member. It was a tad strange seeing the band with only one remaining member, but again, it was a festival and all we were looking for was a good time, which we definitely got! Another side note, just like Siobhan, Mutya went on to release her own solo work, a gr
The next gig of the weekend was the mighty King Kong Company in the Button Factory in Dublin.
I've seen King Kong Company many times by now and it's always an amazing night. Great music, fantastic visuals and a seriously high energy performance. If you've not checked them out yet, they come highly recommended.
Support on the night was from TPM. I'd never heard of them before, but they put on a great show. It's Irish hip hop, a hybrid mix of comedy and serious topics. Really enjoyed their set.
Check out the photos below:
I've seen King Kong Company many times by now and it's always an amazing night. Great music, fantastic visuals and a seriously high energy performance. If you've not checked them out yet, they come highly recommended.
Support on the night was from TPM. I'd never heard of them before, but they put on a great show. It's Irish hip hop, a hybrid mix of comedy and serious topics. Really enjoyed their set.
Check out the photos below:
King Kong Company |
TPM |