It’s become a staple of Christmas time in Ireland.
Some of the biggest names in Irish music came together outside Dublin’s Gaiety Theatre once more for a huge busking session on Christmas Eve.
Among the stars were Bono, The Edge, Imelda May, The Coronas, Damien Rice and Glen Hansard.
A huge crowd gathered to watch the now-annual concert, and it looked like there was a lovely vibe in town.
Many in attendance have been sharing footage from the impromptu gig on social media, including Damien Rice playing a blistering, slowed-down cover of Radiohead’s classic track ‘Creep.’
Damien Rice covering @radiohead tonight at the busk for @SimonCommunity on Grafton st pic.twitter.com/nnr5gwy4y4
— Stephen (@stegrly) December 24, 2018
The entire ensemble also teamed up for a vintage rendition of Christmas classic ‘Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)’, originally sung by Darlene Love in 1963. U2 also gave a blast of ‘Love Is Bigger Than Anything In Its Way.’
Clips via Harry Kantas
Bono and The Edge also played a stirring version of O Night Divine, which can be watched below thanks to MCD concert photographer Tom Flynn.
https://twitter.com/tomflynnphoto/status/1077273326161223681
Proceeds from the busking session go to the Simon Community, which provides essential services to people who are homeless. Visit here if you can afford to make a donation.
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