One of the UK's biggest Indie bands set to perform ‘secret' Cork gig next week
Wolf Alice, who have played some of the world's biggest festivals and have been streamed over 740 million times on Spotify, are due to play the gig in Cyprus Avenue next week as part of three secret gigs around the country.
Formed in 2010, the group's mix of grungy guitars and Ellie Rowsell's floaty vocals have seen them chart on several occasions, as well as winning the 2018 Mercury Prize in 2018 with their second studio album Visions of a Life, before picking up the 2022 Brit Award for British Group following their third studio album Blue Weekend.
Rumours were rife around the city about a secret gig due to take place in Cork, following a post by the venue, which has hosted some major acts in the past. Everyone from Bruce Spingsteen to Basshunter was guessed by intrigued music fans, with many believing it could potentially be linked to the Live at the Marquee music event which takes place Leeside every year.
However, posters have shown up this morning in the city, announcing three secret gigs from the English band, with Kilkenny's Set Theatre playing host on the 19th, while Dolan's Warehouse in Limerick will see Wolf Alice strut their stuff there the following day.
A QR code on the poster sends expectant fans to a link to purchase tickets via a mailing list, with a source close to the venue saying that they had a phone call from band management about potentially holding the secret event at Cyprus Avenue, which regularly hosts popular groups from across the world in its venue –located above the Old Oak Bar on the corner of Oliver Plunkett Street and Caroline Street in the heart of the city centre.
Secret gigs often give bands an opportunity to trial new material to a niche audience, gauging reaction before releasing it into the world.
It means Wolf Alice may have Cork to thank on the journey to making a fourth record!
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