26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘We can't wait', cry fans as legendary noughties dance act announce exclusive Irish gig this summer
A LEGENDARY noughties dance act is making their way to Ireland this summer and fans have said they "can't wait".
Faithless are set to play a one-night show in
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Faithless are set to play a gig in Limerick this summer
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The band's original members have risen to the challenge of touring without iconic front man Maxi Jazz who passed away in 2022
The band, behind the massive 1995 dance hit Insomnia, consisted of lead singer Maxi Jazz,
Jamie left the band back in 1999 to create the TV and film production company 1 Giant Leap.
Maxi, 65,
The band, who released their seventh studio album All Blessed back in October 2020, took some time off after the tragic passing of their bandmate.
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Original members, Sister Bliss and Rollo, have now risen to the challenge of touring without iconic frontman Maxi Jazz.
Faithless will play their special one-night-only show at Troy Studios in Limerick on June 6, 2025.
The first round of tickets sold out instantly but a second batch have now gone on sale and they're expected to go just as fast.
They've teamed up with show designer Jvan Morand to bring Faithless back to its roots in an uplifting celebration of their music and a heartfelt tribute to Maxi Jazz.
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The venue is a 350,000 square foot space in Castletroy that is opening for its first live gig, with a full bar licence in place and a huge crowd expected.
The Limerick gig is part of a short tour, with the group also playing in
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Speaking ahead of the gigs, DJ performer Sister Bliss said: "We cannot wait to come and play for you in Ireland, these are up close and personal warehouse shows and we will see you up at the front."
Although it is their first time performing in Limerick, the band have close ties to the city.
Rollo spent his childhood summers there and the musical force that is Sister Bliss once played a legendary DJ set at the long departed Docs nightclub back in the 2000s.
After the gig was announced, fans raced to
Nikki said: "So excited."
Melissa wrote: "Cannot wait."
Another added: "We can't wait."
SAD LOSS
Just
He wrote on Instagram: "I thought I might be on top of things but sadly not... I'll let you know when I've regained sufficient oomph."
In the wake of the heartbreaking incident, his devastated bandmates
The band previously wrote on their
"He was a man who changed our lives in so many ways. He gave proper meaning and message to our music.
"He was also a lovely human being with time for everyone and a wisdom that was both profound and accessible.
"It was an honour and, of course, a true pleasure to work with him.
"He was a brilliant lyricist, a DJ, a Buddhist, a magnificent stage presence, car lover, endless talker, beautiful person, moral compass and genius.
"Rollo,
