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Have you any gigs lined up for 2018?
If not, we have you covered. Regardless of your musical taste, there’s something for everyone in our 2018 gigs list so there’s zero effort required on your behalf.
We’ve covered everything from pop to rock to rap so all you have to do is choose your favourite, buy some tickets and go. Don’t say we’re not good to you!
1. Pete Tong presents Ibiza Classics – 3Arena, 24 November
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Old school dance hits get a refreshing orchestral remix as classic tunes meet classical music. There’s nothing Pete Tong with the sound of that. The legendary DJ will be joined by the 60-piece Heritage Orchestra to perform rousing renditions of club classics from Ibiza.
2. Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds – Belfast and Dublin, 9/10 May
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The man behind Oasis and countless hilarious soundbites returns to these shores with a new album, produced by Belfast DJ and producer, David Holmes. You can catch him perform his new and old solo material in the 3Arena in Dublin and the SSE Arena in Belfast.
3. Father John Misty – Vicar Street, 28/29/30 May
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Combining dark country vibes and Beach Boys-era rock tunes, Father (not a real priest) John Misty has added a third date to his sold-out Vicar Street run. Enjoy catching him in this more intimate setting before his growing popularity inevitably sees him upgrade to bigger venues.
4. Bruno Mars – Marlay Park, 12 July
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Funk-infused pop will be winging its way to Dublin in the form of Bruno Mars. The songwriter-turned-singer has enjoyed massive success since swapping writing duties for the mic and there’ll be plenty of chart-topping hits played in Marlay Park.
5. LCD Soundsystem – Malahide Castle, 5 June
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When LCD Soundsystem announced their split in 2011, many Irish fans thought they’d missed their chance to catch their disco-punk sets in the flesh. Now they’re back so you can tick them off your bucket list in June.
6. Ed Sheeran – Dublin, Cork, Galway, Belfast – May
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Ed Sheeran’s irresistible march towards pop domination shows no sign of slowing down. He’s performing an eye-watering nine gigs in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Belfast between 4 May and 19 May. Garth Brooks must be wondering how he got away with it.
7. Michael Bublé – Croke Park, 7 July
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The Canadian neo-crooner may not be everyone’s cup of tea but there’s no doubting his popularity. If you like clean-cut, jazzy pop standards sung by an inoffensive guy in a tailored suit, this is the show for you.
8. Wiley – Olympia, 20 February
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Godfather of grime coming through. Arguably the most important artist in the movement, Wiley has defined the genre as a pioneer, artist, producer and mentor. It’s a must-see for fans of UK grime.
9. Taylor Swift – Croke Park, 15/16 June
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Pop princess Taylor Swift has bounced back from some vaguely negative press with a new album and a feisty response to that demographic widely referred to as “the haters.” Pop fans can hear her back catalogue of break-up tunes and pop anthems over two nights in Croker.
10. The National – Donnybrook Stadium, 15/16 June
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Indie rock crowd pleasers and critical favourites, The National, are bringing their unique brand of morose but optimistic tunes to Donnybrook this summer. Their two outdoor shows will feature support from the likes of Lisa Hannigan and Villagers.
11. Future Islands – Donnybrook Stadium, 17 June
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Future Islands may have found success late in life but the synth-pop outfit has certainly hit their stride on record and on stage in recent years. They’ll make a welcome return after last year’s critically-acclaimed Iveagh Gardens gig.
12. Gorillaz – Malahide Castle, 9 June
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Damon Albarn and the talented Gorillaz collective will bring their eclectic sound to Malahide Castle in June. It will be interesting to see how they bring the band’s cartoon alter egos to this suitably big stage.
13. Andrea Bocelli – 3Arena, 30/31 October
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The famed tenor is a global star who has enjoyed success with both pop and classical music. Which is just showing off, really… He’ll be performing in the 3Arena over two nights to give his fans a chance to enjoy his syrupy sweet vocals in person.
14. Sepultura – Tivoli Theatre, 15 March
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The Brazilian thrash metal superstars bring their unique brand of rhythmic noise to town in March. They may have lost the Cavalera brothers but the current line-up still packs a punch.
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