Shiv, Author at Four/Four Magazine

Lady Starlight: “I Don’t Really Know What Techno Is Sometimes”

ShivApril 24, 2026

We caught up with Lady Starlight, Colleen Martin, the live-wire force blending techno, punk, and performance art, ahead of her show at Pawnshop in Dublin this Saturday. Lady Starlight, born Colleen Martin, has carved out a distinctive path in ele... Read More...

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Community Skratch Games: “We’ve always gone for the house party in a pub kind of vibe”

ShivApril 3, 2026

Twenty years deep and still free at the door, the Community Skratch Games returns to The Bierhaus, Galway this weekend, Ireland's longest-running celebration of scratch culture, no frills, no fuss, just good people and great tunes. Community Skrat... Read More...

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AVA Announces First Acts for Belfast 2026

ShivJanuary 26, 2026

AVA is back for 2026 with the first line-up announcing a top selection of DJs and live acts. On 29-30 May 2026, Belfast’s most forward-facing festival returns to the Titanic Slipways for its 12th edition, unveiling a first wave of artists that read... Read More...

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Smirnoff Invites: DJ Nomination Competition – Terms & Conditions

ShivAugust 15, 2025

Smirnoff Invites: DJ Nomination Competition Full Terms & Conditions Eligibility 1.1 This competition is open to legal residents of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland who are aged 25 years or over at the time of entry. 1.2 ... Read More...

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New Event: Cork’s Underground Ovation to Host Abelton Bootcamp from the Elevator Program

ShivNovember 2, 2023

Will Kinsella is back in Cork fresh off the back of an audiovisual performance on Culture Night with the Electronic Music Council, a collective who are making waves advocating for better night life in the rebel county. Will Kinsella is the creative ... Read More...

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Standing For Peace

ShivOctober 18, 2023

We are against war and violence of all forms. We stand with Palestine at this horrendous time and we acknowledge their right to exist. We also acknowledge that the Israeli government are the persecutors, not the citizens. We grieve for all citizens ... Read More...

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News: The Future of Bandcamp: Adapting to New Ownership and Layoffs

ShivOctober 17, 2023

The realm of online music publishing faces a setback as approximately half of the workforce at Bandcamp is let go in the wake of the recent acquisition of the music platform by the music licensing company Songtradr, following its prior ownership by ... Read More...

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News: Four Four Magazine Partner with Irish Ticketing Platform, Scope Tickets

ShivOctober 11, 2023

Big news from Four Four HQ today as we officially launch our ticketing partnership with Scope Tickets, Ireland's fastest growing ticket service. This partnership will provide promoters with access to Ireland's dance music audience, using a platform ... Read More...

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Ones To Watch: Waterford’s Enigma Celebrate 3rd Birthday This Saturday

ShivAugust 18, 2023

The Enigma collective has breathed new life into the Waterford scene with a big soundsystem, DJ cage and Boiler Room style set up to offer techno fans an immersive experience. For their 3rd birthday this Saturday, founder FENSKA teams up with Marela... Read More...

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Ones To Watch: Interruption Celebrates 4th Birthday In Aid Of Irish Refugee Council

ShivAugust 17, 2023

This Saturday Dublin based techno label and soundsystem Interruption turns 4, celebrating with a full on techno assault in Mono's Bar, Dalymount, the home of Bohemian Football Club in Phibsborough. Interruption has been a regular on the free part... Read More...

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