The Goo

13/09/2025

Dublin City Council is proud to present the return of ‘Nocturnal Beats: Late Night Venue Trail’, following its hugely successful debut in 2024, brought to you by the City’s Night-Time Economy Advisor

10/09/2025

Amazing to see that and have been nominated for the .. what a year for Irish music! Congrats to both ❤️🇮🇪

29/08/2025

Big day as launches her new Country Folk epic EURO-COUNTRY alongside and .



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28/08/2025

Issue #39 out next week! special featuring .band and Editors acts to follow. Also interviews with , an exclusive with and a tribute to the late, great Jock McDonald of . Also reviews, previews, regular columns and the city's most comprehensive live music listings FREE TO PICK UP in all the good spots in Dublin. 📸

22/08/2025

NEWS: Dublin Beatles Weekend take places across various venues from Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th August ⭐️

Enjoy a three-day celebration of music, culture, and friendship as the city honours the enduring legacy of The Beatles and the deep-rooted connections between Liverpool and Dublin. This unforgettable weekend will take place across iconic Dublin venues, including on Abbey Street, the historic Adelphi Cinema site where The Beatles performed their only ever Irish shows in 1963, and Meeting House Square in Temple Bar.

WEEKEND SCHEDULE ⬇️

𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟐𝐧𝐝 & 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭
𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬: 𝐖𝐢𝐠𝐰𝐚𝐦 & 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐡𝐢 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞
Step into the world of Beatlemania with a vibrant programme of live performances, DJ sets, talks, and screenings celebrating the Fab Four and Liverpool’s musical legacy.

𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 – 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲
• Live Beatles Music All Day
• Beatles Quiz – Test your trivia skills!
• Record Fair – Hunt for rare vinyl and memorabilia
• Non-stop Beatles DJ Sets
• Dress as Your Favourite Beatle – Costumes encouraged!
Tickets available from Eventbrite

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 – 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
• 8pm: Beatles Tribute Band: Get your tickets at Eventbrite
Listen to the hits of the fab four performed by a special Beatles tribute act.
• 11pm: Celebrate Liverpool’s rich musical heritage with a stellar DJ lineup: Get your tickets at Eventbrite

Melé – The acclaimed Liverpool-based DJ and producer closes the night with a genre-blending set of percussive and tribal house.

Hannah Lynch b2b GRL – Co-founder of the dynamic Liverpool collective Girls Don’t Sync joins respected DJ Cailín under her house alias, GRL.

Glass Collective – Dublin subsidiary of respected Liverpool DJ collective.

🌟 Don’t miss out on this amazing weekend celebrating one of the most iconic bands the world has ever seen, all thanks to 🌟

21/08/2025

Incredible performances from , and yesterday. Incredible vibes from the stage to the crowd at Wider Than Pictures 2025.

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15/08/2025

Iconic Dublin Venue has had a full Oasis Makeover to celebrate their “Roll With It - Ultimate Oasis Weekender” happening over August 16th & 17th 🎸

The venue is gearing up for one of the year’s busiest weekends as Britpop legends Oasis return to town. With Pre-Shows starting from 2pm and Afterpartys from 10pm on both nights, the venue will have something for everybody over the coming days. Expect tributes, DJs and Oasis vibes all weekend 🎶

Head on down and take a snap in front the venue’s “Wonderwall” before heading to the show 📸

🎟️ Tickets for the Roll With It - Ultimate Oasis Weekender Pre-Show Parties & Afterparties are on-sale now via thegrandsocial.ie

12/08/2025

is BACK with a stellar lineup for their 47th year! 🎺🎷

Guinness Cork Jazz Fest has long been a highlight of the year for jazz fans across the country and this year is shaping up to be no exception. With legends like set to perform, as well as new-school cats such as and homegrown heroes like and , it’s set to be yet another unforgettable weekend in the Rebel county 🎶

🎟️ Tickets on sale Thursday, August 14th at 10am

29/07/2025

Great memories of a wonderful Forest Fest at Emo 2025 🤘❤️🎶
Thanks to all the musicians, staff and Press people for looking after us so well (esp Sheena Madden & MPI Artists ) and thanks to the wonderfully friendly, outrageous, fun loving audience that really makes this Festival so special..
See you all again in 2026!
📸 Gerry Doyle

29/07/2025

THIS WEEK: The Goo Summer Smash 💥

Missed out on ATN tickets? Don’t worry - We’ve got you covered with an epic night of live music happening right in the heart of the city!
Unfortunately, Barnburner have had to pull out due to unforeseen circumstances, but not to worry! The incredibly talented have stepped in last minute to take their place🌟

Catch the gentle folk duo, along with indie-risers .warning , and singer-songwriter powerhouse lighting up The Grand Social’s new and improved venue, The Ballroom, from 7PM on Friday, August 1st 🎶

🎟 Just €5 via THEGRANDSOCIAL.IE / EVENTBRITE.IE

28/07/2025

Really enjoyed chatting to Kier MacAonghusa on Radio Nova 100 yesterday about our Irish acts to see at All Together Now Gonna be a massive weekend of music ❤️🎶

What song jumps out to YOU?🥰
🚨All the great songs on the with Kieran McGuinness, including chats with The Goo about All Together Now, & first plays for Sprints & The Mary Wallopers!☘️
📻Listen back Now on https://www.nova.ie/radio-schedule/enova-guestlist-kieran-mcguinness/ or 6pm Sundays on !
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