
10 gigs for June: Macklemore, Pulp, Kneecap, and Picture This
Multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning rapper, Macklemore, makes a highly anticipated return to Ireland by opening this year's Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park) gigs with special guests RUDIM3NTAL.
Martha Wainwright, Monday, June 9, Cork Opera House, Cork
Martha Wainwright. Picture: Gaëlle Leroyer
Celebrating her ground-breaking debut studio album's 20th anniversary, acclaimed singer-songwriter Martha Wainwright brings the highly anticipated 20th Anniversary Tour to Cork.
Pulp, Tues, June 10, 3Arena, Dublin
Two years after their acclaimed sold-out comeback Dublin show at St Anne's, Pulp will play 3Arena this summer, marking the release of their new album More on June 6 — their first in almost 24 years.
Cork Midsummer Festival, Friday, June 13 to Sunday, June 22, various venues across Cork city
The Cork Midsummer Festival will transform Cork city into a hub of creativity and celebration. The vibrant arts festival features an array of events, including live performances of music, theatre, literature, and visual arts, showcasing both local and international artists.
Charli XCX, Tuesday, June 17, Malahide Castle, Dublin
Singer-songwriter and producer Charli XCX will be joined by special guests FIFI and The Japanese House.
Kneecap, Thursday, June 19, Fairview Park, Dublin
Members of Kneecap, Liam Og O Hannaigh (Mo Chara), JJ O'Dochartaigh (aDJ Provai) and Naoise O Caireallain (Moglai Bap)
Award-winning Belfast rappers Kneecap, who have been making headlines lately for their ongoing support of the people of Palestine, play their biggest ever live show at Fairview Park on June 19.
Picture This, Wednesday, June 25 and Thursday, June 26, Live at the Marquee, Cork
Kicking off this season of summer gigs at the Live at the Marquee venue with two shows, following on from performing for 60,000 fans across sold-out shows in Dublin, Belfast, and Cork last year.
Olivia Rodrigo, Tuesday, June 24, Marlay Park, Dublin
Olivia Rodrigo will play Marlay Park alongside special guest Beabadoobee.
Peggy Seeger, Friday, June 27, Live at St Luke's, Cork
Peggy Seeger. Picture: Vicki Sharp
The grande dame of American and British Folk music, embarks on her last-ever concert tour alongside her sons, Neill and Calum MacColl, in celebration of her 90th birthday in June.
Steven Gerrard, Friday, June 27, Vicar Street, Dublin
Former Liverpool FC Captain Steven Gerrard will take to the stage at Vicar Street to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the club's historic Champions League triumph in Istanbul.
Read More
Culture That Made Me: Music legend Brush Shiels picks his touchstones
Hashtags

Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles


Irish Independent
20 minutes ago
- Irish Independent
Free Wexford workshop on how to become a filmmaker with a mobile phone
Wexford People Today at 23:00 Have you ever wanted to become an Oscar-winning film producer or director, but you only have your phone? If so, Screen Wexford have a free workshop, which will help you turn your phone into a powerful creative tool. The workshop for beginners will take place on Wednesday, between 9.30am and 4pm, at the Rocket Science Media Centre in Wexford town. Delivered in collaboration with the Dublin Smartphone Film Festival and supported by Wexford County Council and Wexford Arts Department, this one-day workshop will cover everything you need to know to start making short films using just your phone. No experience is required and all you need to bring is creativity, energy and your smartphone. Participants will learn how to shoot cinematic footage with simple techniques, use professional kit including smartphone lenses and gimbals, an introduction to camera apps like the blackmagic camera app, how to plan, shoot and edit a short documentary on the day and how edit your footage directly on your phone using apps like capcut. While the workshop is free of charge, places are limited, so early registration is essential. You can find out more by visiting


The Irish Sun
7 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Iconic British film starring Keira Knightley confirmed for a sequel after 23 years
BEND It Like Beckham has been confirmed for a sequel, more than two decades after it was released. Director Gurinder Chadha revealed she is developing a follow-up to the 2002 hit film , which launched the careers of Keira Knightley and Advertisement 4 Bend It Like Beckham has been confirmed for a sequel, more than two decades after it was released Credit: Kobal Collection - Shutterstock The sequel is being lined up for release in 2027 to mark the film's 25th anniversary and coincide with the FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil. Gurinder told the The director said she has been asked 'almost twice a week' since the original came out to create a sequel, though no decision has been made on whether it will take the form of a film or a television series. She added: 'A lot has changed since the original movie, but I think that people still don't think that women should play football . Advertisement read more on Keira Knightley "There are people who still don't take it seriously, although the Lionesses are riding high. I've left it a while, but I thought: 'Look at the Euros, look at the Lionesses.'" Gurinder said she hopes to reunite the original cast and suggested members of the current The original film, made on a £3.5 million budget, became a box office success, earning nearly £60 million worldwide. It followed Jess Bhamra (Parminder), a teenager who dreams of playing football professionally, despite pressure from her traditional Sikh family to focus on education and marriage . Advertisement Most read in Celebrity She is recruited by Jules (Keira), who spots her talent and brings her into the local women's team. Chadha claimed she had not expected the film to take off, but wanted to 'uplift girls who were always being told how to dress and what to say'. Keira Knightley admits she's only watched Love Actually once - and reveals real reason why She said: 'What I did was say you can do what you want, and you can have it all,' she said. 'And I think that's a really great message to put out again. I think there's still stuff to say, and stuff to challenge.' Gurinder previously told Advertisement "But I have to say, after the World Up this year, and also with the Euro's a few years ago, my brain is ticking again and I have an idea in my head that I'm thinking through for the first time. "I'm thinking that I could definitely do something. I never wanted to follow the girls off in America, because I felt that what I had created was so magical for that moment in time. "It's very hard with sequels - there are very few sequels that I think really hit the mark after the success of the first film. Advertisement "However, I do have an idea and I am starting to work on it, so I think I will definitely do something that shows how brilliant our athletes are right now." The film highlighted the challenges girls face despite women's football growing in popularity since the film was released in 2002. Gurinder was inspired to create the film after seeing a photograph of legendary This made her think about what Britishness actually meant and the "evolving concept of Britishness." Advertisement Football is important to Britain and the sport has the power to pull many different people together. Gary Lineker, who featured in the film, reflected on it saying how "football does unify the nation, everyone gets behind England and it's probably the only time we do all come together. That's what originated the idea of There are plenty of fun facts about the film besides Wright being the inspiration. The budget may have been just £3.5 million but it grossed at nearly £60 million. Advertisement Chada didn't know much about football and relied on co-writers to add the football bits. It was even the first Western filmed to be screened in North Korea at a public broadcast during a film festival in the country. Actresses Nagra and Kiera did three months worth of football training for the film and didn't use any doubles. The title itself is a metaphor as Chada explained back in 2003. Advertisement She said: "We can see our goal but instead of going straight there, we too have to twist and bend the rules sometimes to get what we want. "No matter where we reside, no matter what group we claim or do not embrace as part of our ethnic lineage." 4 Director Gurinder Chadha revealed she is developing a follow-up to the 2002 hit film Credit: AFP 4 The original film earned nearly £60 million worldwide Credit: Rex Advertisement 4 It launched the career of Keira Knightley Credit: Getty


Irish Daily Mirror
17 hours ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Gwyneth Paltrow breaks silence after Coldplay scandal as she's 'hired' by firm
Gwyneth Paltrow, the Academy Award-winning star and former spouse of Coldplay's Chris Martin, surprised fans with a cheeky cameo on Astronomer's LinkedIn page this week. She stepped in as the company's "temporary spokesperson" following a viral workplace scandal that saw its ex-CEO step down. The video emerged amid intense public scrutiny after the former Astronomer CEO and the Head of HR resigned in the wake of being spotted on the kiss-cam at a Coldplay concert in Boston on July 16. Their reaction became a talking point when Chris Martin, Paltrow's ex-husband, quipped during the show that they were either "having an affair or just shy". Following the incident and subsequent uproar, both individuals vacated their roles amid claims that the episode exposed underlying issues at the tech company. They have yet to make any public statements or respond to our enquiries for comment. In what appears to be a light-hearted response to the drama, Astronomer posted a video featuring Paltrow posing as a corporate representative, according to Mirror US. The now infamous image from the concert of the pair. Gwyneth Paltrow Opening the video, she says, "Thank you for your interest in Astronomer. Hi, I'm Gwyneth Paltrow," donning a smart blue button-down shirt, reports the Mirror. Paltrow humorously claims, "I've been hired on a very temporary basis to speak on behalf of the 300-plus employees at Astronomer. Astronomers have received a lot of questions in the last few days, and they wanted me to answer the most common ones. "Yes! Astronomer is the best place to run Apache Airflow," she enthusiastically replied when asked. "We've been thrilled that so many people have a newfound interest in data workflow automation. As for the other questions we've received. Yes, there is still room available at our Beyond Analytics event in September. "We will now be returning to what we do best, delivering game-changing results for our customers. Thank you for your interest in Astronomer." The cheeky video certainly stirred up some banter in the comments section. "Thanks, but I still don't know what Astronomer or TechChoice do," one user quipped. Another added their two cents with, "And an Astronomer shows how it can see beyond a sky full of stars! Cold! Well played! !". "Clever way to reach the right audience, unexpected but memorable. Though I have to say, the question and answer felt like they were on different airflows entirely. Unless that was the point... to show how things that drift off still find their way back?" another joined the conversation. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.