Max Heyraud, Author at Four/Four Magazine

Marie Davidson: “Freedom Is Vital To My Creative Process”

Max HeyraudSeptember 3, 2026

We caught up with Marie Davidson on the night of her Dublin show at Whelan’s to talk about Traveller’s Faith, the freedom to experiment, life on the road, Irish crowds, and learning not to worry about whether people “get” her work. Marie Davidson... Read More...

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FRAME Announces Autumn/Winter Programme With Stranger, Mark Broom, Christian AB, Derv & More

Max HeyraudSeptember 3, 2026

Dublin’s no-frills, purpose-built dance space, FRAME, has unveiled its autumn/winter programme, bringing a run of house and techno selectors to Liffey Street from September through December, alongside a strong showing of local talent. The upcomin... Read More...

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Local Selection 314: Connor Young

Max HeyraudSeptember 2, 2026

Derry’s Connor Young digs deep into the darker end of techno for Local Selection 314, drawing on years spent chasing the sound across dancefloors. Rooted in the darker side of electronic music and shaped by years spent immersed in dimly lit rooms... Read More...

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For Those I Love To Make Vicar Street Headline Debut: “A Genuine Dream”

Max HeyraudSeptember 1, 2026

Off the back of two sets at All Together Now last month, For Those I Love has announced a Dublin headline show at Vicar Street on December 11th, 2026. David Balfe, the songwriter, producer and visual creative behind For Those I Love, has become o... Read More...

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5 Essential Post-Festival Recovery Tips

Max HeyraudAugust 31, 2026

Electric Picnic is over, the wristband is off, and reality is setting back in. If you're feeling a little worse for wear today. Here are five things to do once you’re home to help your body and mind recover. Prioritise sleep Sleep deprivation ... Read More...

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Fontaines D.C. Set to Become the Third Irish Band to Headline Slane Castle After Thin Lizzy and U2

Max HeyraudAugust 31, 2026

Fontaines D.C. are set for a historic Slane Castle headline in June 2027, marking a landmark moment for the Dublin band as they become only the third Irish act to headline the legendary venue. Following headline appearances at Reading, Leeds and ... Read More...

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Mix Of The Week: Ste Flynn – Mano Le Tough Support at Index

Max HeyraudAugust 28, 2026

Melodic's Ste Flynn soundtracks this week’s Mix of the Week, coming live and direct from Dublin’s Index last May in support of fellow Irishman Mano Le Tough, threading his way through deep, atmospheric, soulful and melody-driven house with delicate ... Read More...

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Dublin’s Former Odessa Club Site Set For Boutique Hotel

Max HeyraudAugust 28, 2026

The former Odessa Club at Dame Court is being offered to hotel operators on a long lease as a boutique hotel. 13–14 Dame Court, the five-storey Victorian red-brick building that housed the late-night venue until its closure in 2017, is being offe... Read More...

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Four Four & HSE Survey Reveals Concerns Over Drug Trends, Travel Risks and Harm Reduction

Max HeyraudAugust 28, 2026

As Electric Picnic gets underway this weekend, the HSE is on site with more than 50 trained Harm Reduction Volunteers, providing outreach support, four Drugs.ie surrender bins across the festival, and on-site drug testing. Alongside this work, we’re... Read More...

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Electric Picnic Main Stages to Run on Renewable Electricity This Weekend

Max HeyraudAugust 27, 2026

Electric Picnic will be powered by renewable electricity this weekend, with Flogas returning as the festival’s Official Renewable Energy Partner for a second year. The partnership will cover the festival’s main performances, with around 80,000 pe... Read More...

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