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Why Everyone’s Still Talking About the Irish at Glastonbury

Max HeyraudJune 30, 2025

Glastonbury 2025 saw Irish artists, led by Kneecap, turn the festival into a bold showcase of political defiance and cultural pride. As Glastonbury 2025 dra... Read More...

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Last-Minute Ticket Buying is Killing Great Parties

Max HeyraudJune 9, 2025

Promoters across Ireland’s nightlife community are sounding the alarm as the culture of last-minute ticket buying is threatening their ability to produce high-... Read More...

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5 Must-Know Parties Defining Irish Club Culture

Max HeyraudJune 4, 2025

We shine a spotlight on five crews making their mark from Belfast to Cork, Galway to Limerick, and Dublin in between, each one carving out a space for their so... Read More...

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What We Learned from One of the Biggest Weekends in Irish Dance Music

Max HeyraudJune 3, 2025

This past bank holiday weekend felt like a watershed moment for Irish dance music, so we pulled together some key takeaways from a huge few days. Thousands ... Read More...

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It’s Time to Debunk These Club Culture Myths

Max HeyraudMay 27, 2025

Club culture is full of unspoken rules, but it’s time to rethink them. As nightlife evolves, so do the myths around it. Certain assumptions, ranging from ag... Read More...

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5 Irish Parties Pushing the Needle in Their Hometowns

Max HeyraudMay 8, 2025

We spotlight five collectives, each from a different county, pushing their own distinct vision of club culture, yet united by a shared goal: to move the cultur... Read More...

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20 YouTube Tastemaker Pages That Helped Shape YouTube Digging Culture

Max HeyraudMay 7, 2025

To celebrate YouTube's 20th anniversary, we highlight 20 of the platform's most influential tastemaker pages that have shaped the world of dance music discover... Read More...

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Do Irish Artists Need to Emigrate to Make It?

Max HeyraudApril 17, 2025

For decades, emigration seemed necessary to achieve success on the Emerald Isle. However, a new generation of artists is questioning whether that is still true... Read More...

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5 Reasons to Be Excited About the Irish Club Culture Right Now

Max HeyraudApril 11, 2025

We shine a spotlight on the positive side of Irish club culture. From the rise of DIY parties and the resurgence of underground raves to a new wave of gend... Read More...

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Sadiq Khan Steps In to Protect London Venues From Unjust Closures – Can Dublin Follow Suit?

Max HeyraudApril 8, 2025

London Mayor Sadiq Khan now has the authority to overturn local council licensing decisions, to improve the city's nightlife and cultural sectors. This aut... Read More...

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