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.
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:
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| King Kong Company |
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| TPM |