2020 Irish Gigs (Rumoured & Confirmed events)

mfceiling wrote: »

Any word on Fontaines DC in the Iveagh Gardens?

I have tickets, got an email on Monday afternoon saying it's postponed (no surprises there), rescheduled date TBC. Iveagh Gardens gigs can really only go ahead same time next year, and switching venue is probably not an option given the backlog of other gigs that have been postponed.

Lionel Richie in St Annes Park is now Saturday 5th June 2021.

its_steve116 wrote: »

I'm going to Fontaines DC in the Botanic Gardens; looks in that case like I won't be going until 2021

Live at Botanic is being run by Aiken, I've actually no idea whats happening with that event at all. There's been no indication what they're planning but I seriously doubt it will go ahead. Most of the summer events for Belfast are already postponed or cancelled.

sydthebeat wrote: »

Any word on sinead o Connor in Belfast in early June?

I've read nothing yet about a reschedule date or cancellation

I’d say its likely due to the venue - Botanic Gardens, there were 6 acts scheduled to appear there over this summer, and only 1 postponed so far, The National, Fontaines, Sinead O Connor - and others - nothing for these so far, so they could be waiting on a venue decision, for proposed rescheduled dates.

Other NI gigs like Ormeau Park have already been rescheduled for most of the gigs.

Government announced roadmap. For gigs, this is relevant bit. Its phase 5 from 10th August.

'' Festivals, events and other social and cultural mass gatherings only in accordance with both indoor and outdoor numbers and where social distancing can be complied with''

Not sure what numbers will be at that date and how/if social distancing is possible. But maybe a glimmer of hope that gigs may be able to take place in Autumn/this year. I was thinking it would be 2021 at the earliest but might be small bit of hope so all going well.

Eod100 wrote: »

Government announced roadmap. For gigs, this is relevant bit. Its phase 5 from 10th August.

'' Festivals, events and other social and cultural mass gatherings only in accordance with both indoor and outdoor numbers and where social distancing can be complied with''

Not sure what numbers will be at that date and how/if social distancing is possible. But maybe a glimmer of hope that gigs may be able to take place in Autumn/this year. I was thinking it would be 2021 at the earliest but might be small bit of hope so all going well.

Phase 5 where social distancing can be complied with.

I'm not sure there's any way of enjoying a gig with social distancing.

Duffy98 wrote: »

MCD saying there releasing the schedule of all rescheduled gigs tomorrow , hopefully a bit of clarity on the Guns N Roses gig

Where have they said that?
That would be great!

DarMul17 wrote: »

Noticed on Ticketmaster, Big Thief show in September is cancelled.

Yeah cancelled during the week.

Duffy98 wrote: »

Still no word from MCD regarding some shows its a bit of a shambles considering they said one week theyd have all shows announced and this week saying theyd put out all the updates and not a word from them yet its beyond frustrating

Yeah nothing yet on Trinity series and that was supposed to be happening end of next month. Hopefully hear something soon. Not great communication to just leave people hanging.

Eod100 wrote: »

Ah yeah, did say how/if social distancing if possible in my post. Guess I'd be more thinking if that's by 10th August, there may be small hope of gigs going ahead in September or October. Then again, lot of gigs already cancelled, travel could be an issue and people could be reluctant to go back to venues straight away so a lot of ifs and buts. Will have to wait and see!

September 2021 is doubtful let alone this year. 40000/50000 people in one area is a long long way off phase 5.

YouTube and bootleg recordings help with the gig desperation

Basq wrote: »

For those who haven't heard (as didn't get an email or anything), Dolan's Presents are rescheduling all their shows (including The National) to 2021. No dates as of yet.

I only realised yesterday when I got an email from the hotel I booked for that night saying they'd be closed and had to refund, so checked Dolan's page.

Just checked The National's site. Cork, Limerick and Dublin gigs have disappeared from tour page. Belfast still there for some reason. Checked it the other day and were all still there. Obviously were cancelled anyway but must have only been updated recently.

Basq wrote: »

^ They weren't playing Dublin as far as I know.

Gigs were still listed on there yesterday afternoon so it's definitely in the last 24 hours or so.

Lack of communication from Dolan's, bar a FB post, is poor. But at least they're trying to reschedule.

Yeah you're right, dunno where I got Dublin from tbh! Yeah it's weird cos they have other gigs up which surely are cancelled now that other gigs are, doubt they're playing Sweden, Belfast, UK say. They didn't put anything in news section or leave gig info up to say its cancelled.

Yeah only got email from Aiken about rescheduling Marquee but nothing since. Was hoping it would be fairly straight forward to shift all the European dates until roughly same time next year but maybe not

Pixies, Iveagh Gardens: Saturday 17th July 2021.

Gavin James playing a few drive-in gigs in July and August. Be interesting to see how they work! https://nialler9.com/drive-in-concerts-with-gavin-james-planned-for-limerick-cork-waterford-and-kilkenny/

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Drive-In Concerts with Gavin James planned for Limerick, Cork, Waterford and Kilkenny

I wonder what price?

60e per car with a max of 4 per car I think

sydthebeat wrote: »

and all 4 are supposed to be from the one household .....

Yeah saw that. I'm not sure how that's enforceable but guess it's an honesty policy.

Eod100 wrote: »

Those 8 Gavin James Drive-In gigs (4 locations, 2 gigs a day) have sold out. Be interesting to see if other artists do it between now and proper live gigs come back

Hermitage Green doing a few too

Furious-Red wrote: »

I can see the likes of Coronas or Kodaline following suit

yeah deff a more local bands sort of thing, very hard to see international acts doing it

Im guessing people wont stay inside there cars and wil be out having drinks and food with others

All they have to do is not amplify the act, just run their gear into the transmission setup, get out of your car, you don't hear ****, setup trays beside the parking space, contactless delivery.... It's fairly cheap and easy to do if you're arsed....

PTH2009 wrote: »

This is Ireland where 80% of the time drink and the craic are involved and rules go out the window

That's a cop out, I've worked dry concerts before, people are fine if the rules are clearly explained, out of 500+ people, maybe 10 showed up past tipsy, but the vast majority were fine

PTH2009 wrote: »

This is Ireland where 80% of the time drink and the craic are involved and rules go out the window

If the audience are like his music, there will be zero craic

just shi1t bands doing the drive in thing?