Max Heyraud, Author at Four/Four Magazine

HSE Issues Festival Drug Warning Ahead of Festivals This Weekend

Max HeyraudSeptember 10, 2026

The HSE is warning festival-goers in Ireland about a number of drug-market trends ahead of this weekend’s events. 3-CMC has been found to be sold as MDMA at Electric Picnic, while high-strength MDMA remains a concern. Pills and powders can contai... Read More...

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Local Selection 315: Elektra

Max HeyraudSeptember 9, 2026

This week’s Local Selection comes from Elektra, formerly known as CATZA, the new project of Irish DJ and producer Catherine Verzanova. Bringing a fresh approach to the space between house and techno, she builds a deep, enveloping sound that sits tow... Read More...

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Belfast DJ Matcha on Boundaries, Safety and Booth Etiquette

Max HeyraudSeptember 8, 2026

Belfast DJ Matcha has spoken out about crowd behaviour after a man entered the DJ booth during her set and interfered with her equipment, raising wider questions around audience etiquette and sexism within club culture. Recounting Thursday night'... Read More...

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Masters At Work to Play Guinness Cork Jazz Festival for First Irish Show in Over 20 Years

Max HeyraudSeptember 8, 2026

One of the highlights of the Irish music calendar, the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival returns from October 22–26 for its 48th edition, with legendary New York house duo Masters At Work among the acts performing in Cork. The gathering brings five day... Read More...

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The Night Shift Brings Emerging Irish Talent to Dublin in Support of Suicide Prevention

Max HeyraudSeptember 7, 2026

A new Dublin club night is putting emerging Irish electronic artists and suicide prevention at the centre of its agenda. The Night Shift, a collaboration between Pulse Peak and After Hours, will take place across two rooms at The Sound House this... Read More...

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Mix Of The Week: DIEBYVEG B2B Charlotte Walsh at Rave In The Woods, Electric Picnic

Max HeyraudSeptember 4, 2026

This week’s Mix Of The Week soundtrack comes direct from the woods, as DIEBYVEG B2B Charlotte Walsh deliver an enchanting mixture of house, garage and acid. It could be argued that there’s no better festival stage in Ireland than Anachronica at ... Read More...

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Annie Mac: The Voice Of A Generation, At Home In Dalymount

Max HeyraudSeptember 4, 2026

The Last Days of Dalymount sees Annie Mac return to Dalymount Park for one last dance, and there could be no more fitting stage for one of Ireland’s most influential cultural figures. Hosted by POD, the farewell weekend brings together an eclecti... Read More...

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Dublin’s Index Announces 10th Anniversary Autumn/Winter Season

Max HeyraudSeptember 4, 2026

The Abbey Street club is returning with a sprawling anniversary programme featuring Ben Klock, Kerri Chandler, Ewan McVicar, Interplanetary Criminal, Miss Bashful, Mall Grab, Saoirse, and many more. Dublin club institution Index is marking its 10... Read More...

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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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