2021 was a year for focusing on homegrown talent and familiarising ourselves with the incredible artists making music in Ireland.
It honestly couldn't be easier to immerse yourself in Irish music at the moment - there are bangers everywhere you turn. The prospect of finally hearing some of our most beloved lockdown anthems live has us giddy, and I'm sure we're not the only ones. Here's a list of some Irish acts we can't wait to catch live, complete with deets of upcoming gigs. Strap in, kids.
Denise Chaila
She's not a queen, she's a pharaoh. And you can catch her live at 3Olympia Theatre on Feb 25th next year.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CUHlXsPsfOb/
Gemma Dunleavy
If you've spent the last two summers blaring Up De Flats on repeat, you'll be able to bop along to the real deal during her Irish tour, dates below:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CR6tY2anF57/
Alex Gough
We're finally getting a chance to catch this drumming/rapping sensation live, and he's not to be missed.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CUFQrC3MJE6/
Irish Women in Harmony
They stole our hearts with their arrangement of Cranberries classic
Dreams and next year they're heading out on the road, with performances all over the country.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CUFCGoKAqfW/
Tolü Makay
Her stunning version of The Saw Doctor's N17 was a hit everywhere from Lyric FM to your hipster mate's playlist, and she'll be gracing the Vicar Street stage next month.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CTy_nDlstRJ/
Kojaque
He's been an Irish music staple for years and his new album has only ignited the obsession. He'll be wrapping up his UK and Europe tour with a selection of Irish dates - don't delay getting tickets.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CTweIaMM7Ke/
CMAT
Ireland's newest and most well dressed country star spent lockdown releasing bop after bop (sometimes accompanied by music videos
filmed in her nanny's house), and we're buzzed by the prospect of line dancing along at a live show.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CULE_ans_1a/
Pillow Queens
All their Irish dates are sadly well and truly sold out, but we couldn't not include these denim clad legends in this list. If you're dying to catch the gals live, we don't blame you. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for extra tickets or dates being released. We're rooting for you.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CRD5y5DHntn/
Did we miss out your favourite Irish act? Let us know and we'll get them on the list!
Header image via Instagram/denisechaila
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