We’re looking forward to a showcase of BIMM College graduates and late night parties as part of an incredible line-up for the Culture Date with Dublin 8 Festival this May.
Culture Date with Dublin 8 the annual cultural extravaganza, celebrating the history, heritage, and community life of Dublin 8, recently announced a series of buzzy after-dark events which will take place in venues across the Dublin 8 district over the course of the festival.
From May 4th to 10th, churches, distilleries, and pubs throughout one of Dublin’s most loved districts will play host to music events with the support of Dublin City Council’s Night Time Economy Advisor, Ray O’Donoghue.
Highlights include a performance by Damien Dempsey at The National Stadium on Saturday, May 9th, as part of a much anticipated event celebrating Dublin’s boxing legends. Elsewhere, Tom Dunne, Fiachna O’Braonáin and Alan Connor are set to perform in the Church of St. Catherine & St. James on Wednesday May 6th, followed by ‘Remembering Ronnie’ performed by singer Phelim Drew on Thursday May 7th. Kerry pop-folk band Simple Things is in action on Friday May 8th, while Friday, May 8th, also sees singer and actress Camille O’Sullivan performing at Christ Church Cathedral.
The programme also includes immersive and cross-disciplinary events, ranging from Arts Bubble’s exploratory Gulliver 300 experience to Reeling in the Years: 1926 at The Fumbally Stables, alongside film screenings, live podcasts, comedy and cultural events at venues across the district.
BIMM Music Showcase & Late in D8
As an added bonus, the Late in D8 after dark series will see a showcase of BIMM College graduates alongside late night parties taking place in venues across the district with the majority of the events are free to attend.
As part of a great line-up, on Friday, 8th May, Teeling Whiskey Distillery will play host to five-piece folk rock band Cicada. They’ll be joined by alt rock quartet King Cara and Irish indie alt-rockers RuntheRed, recently named RTE 2FM Rising Act. Doors will open at 7.30 pm.
Nancy Hands will feature Irish folk band The Lags led by singer Caroline Farrell, alongside folk singer-songwriter Just Eoghan and Italian covers singer and guitarist Beatrice. Music will kick off at 10:30pm. The Liberty Belle will host music from 5 to 7 pm, including four-piece Irish trad band Bó Dhearg.
On Saturday, 9th May, The Fourth Corner will feature music from 9 pm until late, including DJ and live saxophonist Nouméa, Dublin-based DJ and producer Ali PJ, and Marzy. At The Thomas House, proceedings will kick off at 8pm with Irish-German grunge band Gag Reflex, alternative rockers Wetpaint, and eclectic rock band Nobodies.
Sofar Sounds, known for curating gigs in unusual spaces, will be presenting a night of music in Teeling Whiskey, followed by a tour and whiskey tasting in the distillery.
The Aloft Hotel will host music from 6 to 8 pm, including rock-jazz fusion band VIXI, folk-jazz duo Bring Back June and rising star, Calum Agnew. The Patriots Inn Kilmainham will host folk pop singer-songwriter Becca Colley from 8pm and ThinkPunk Inchicore will feature music from Ges, Jam Hades, Openjam, and Fizzywaters, from 4pm until late. Also in Inchicore, Small Changes will host trad music featuring Ceol Gan Eagla from 8pm.
Elsewhere, Hens Teeth will host an Italo Disco Party with Spraoi Mor on the decks and Lucky’s on Meath street will host an array of events during festival week including Live Jazz music, markets and bring your own record listening party.
Speaking ahead of the festivities, The Night-Time Economy Advisor for Dublin City Council, Ray O’Donoghue, said, “We’re delighted to support this year’s Late in D8 music trail. The programme brings together DJs, live bands and musicians performing across pubs and cultural spaces throughout the district. It not only reflects the area’s rich heritage, but also highlights its contemporary cultural scene by supporting local nightlife and showcasing the depth of talent across Dublin 8.”
The Culture Date with Dublin 8 Festival will take place from Monday May 4th – Sunday May 10th. For details, see culturedatewithdublin8.ie
Culture Date with Dublin 8 is an initiative led by the Dublin City Council South Central Area and Curator Grace McEvoy in collaboration with programme partners.
