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Extra.ie
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Iron Maiden legend Paul Mario Day dies aged 69
The original Iron Maiden frontman Paul Mario Day has passed away at the age of 69 and tributes are pouring in. A statement confirming the sad news was shared by the band More, the group Paul was with after his time with Iron Maiden. The heavy metal icon played a key role for the genre in the 1970s, being with Iron Maiden for their launch and the beginning of the movement dubbed the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM). Paul Mario Day and bass guitarist Brian Day (left) of heavy metal group More in1981. Pic:More stated: 'We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the great MORE vocalist Paul Mario Day. 'Paul was a huge part of the NWOBHM from his time in an early version of Iron Maiden and of course his fantastic performance on the Warhead album. He was a well loved figure in British rock music and played many memorable shows not least the legendary 1981 Monsters of Rock show at Castle Donninton with AC/DC Whitesnake/David Coverdale as well as tours with Iron Maiden Def Leppard and many other legendary artists. 'Mike Freeland remembers him fondly as a 'bloody great vocalist!' 'It's an honour for us to continue to play his music and we will always think of him every time we hit the opening notes to 'Warhead'. 'We send our deepest condolences to Paul's family and friends and also the many fans around the world who love his music. 'Play his music loud and sing along! 'Thank you. Rock in peace Paul.' Paul was born in London in 1956 and became the first singer for Iron Maiden at the age of 19 in December 1975. He was with the group for 10 months before they replaced him with Dennis Wilcock, who also had a short-lived stint. Paul formed More in 1980, and the band released its debut album, 'Warhead', the following year. Paul (centre) with his fellow More band members. Pic:The iconic frontman also went on to lead the band Wildfire from 1983 to 1984 and in 1985 he joined a reformed version of the band Sweet alongside guitarist Andy Scott and drummer Mick Tucker. Andy also paid tribute to Paul on Sweet's social media accounts. He shared: 'In 1985 Mick Tucker and myself put together the first new line-up of Sweet after the hiatus of the original band. 'We needed a singer and when Paul arrived for the audition we looked no further. Our first dates were in Australia, total sell-outs which boded well for the future. 'Europe followed suit and 3 sold out nights at the Marquee in London produced a live album, video and DVD. ''Live at the Marquee' did well in various charts around the world and Paul's vocal performance has stood the test of time.' Heavy metal fans have flooded social media with tributes to one of the main faces of NWOBHM. One fan wrote: 'I saw Paul with More at Ayr Pavillion in April 1981 then a Donington a few months later. I also saw him with Sweet in Nov 1985. Great vocalist. Sadly missed.' Another commented: 'Just finished a play along session with the first album to honor Andy, Kenny and Paul. R.I.P. all of them. Some classic tunes these guys made. Now to bed trying to forget.' A third added: 'RIP Paul. I love the two Wildfire albums too, it was Paul's band.'
Irish Examiner
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Michael McIntyre review: Cork welcomes 'Macnificent' comedian to the Marquee
After a season celebrating familiar faces and homegrown talent at this year's Live at the Marquee, Cork welcomes an old friend to close out this year's diverse festival in the iconic blue and yellow tent. While it may have been a while since last performing here, Michael McIntyre needs no introduction, having already solidified himself as a household name. This is exclusive subscriber content. Already a subscriber? Sign in Take us with you this summer. Annual €130€65 Best value Monthly €12€6 / month
Irish Examiner
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
D-Block Europe review: Hip-hop act turns Marquee into Cork club night
It was a semblance of a club night at Live at the Marquee on Tuesday as thousands descended onto the Marina to welcome one half of D-Block Europe to the Cork City stage. What is the only hip-hop act of a long line of big top acts, Young Adz performed some of the London-based duo's top hit singles without Dirtbike LB. Their song Prada was also nominated for a Brit award for Song of the Year last year. D-Block Europe or DBE have been around since 2010, after signing a deal with New York rapper Jadakiss. They have slowly been growing in prominence with a younger crowd. D-Block Europe delight fans at Live at the Marquee on Tuesday night. Picture Chani Anderson. D-Block Europe have since raked in some 5bn streams across various global platforms and are known for creating catchy tunes using Autotune and trap beats about sex, drug dealing, and owning luxury items. Their Live at the Marquee concert is the latest in their tour, which has seen a surprise sell-out of both nights. A trove of young teenagers dominated the audience as they snaked their way into the blue and yellow tent under pouring rain and floods. Neon coloured dresses of pink and orange exploded at the venue; knee high boots and tan limbs were exposed as sweaty bodies jumped up and down under the tent. Young lads in tracksuits and hats of various colours eagerly made their way to find the best spot in the standing area, ready to launch themselves into one of the many mosh pits that would maybe open. Concert goers make a dash for the tent during a torrential downpour before the D-Block Europe gig at Live at the Marquee on Tuesday night. Picture: Chani Anderson Special guest Kairo Keyz opened for the duo. He was well-liked by the crowd as the deep bass from his tunes hyped and readied the audience for the big act. Screens of Snapchat recording stuck out across the pit as the DJ for the night hyped the crowd ahead of DBE's set. Young Adz arrived on stage shortly after 9.30pm and performed to the crowd with magnetic energy who were ready to party. Strobe lights of white, blue, and green dancing in the air as the deep bass of their songs echoes across the tent. "You alright, Cork?", Young Adz said after performing their opening tune Darling as he apologised to say that DBE's other half, Dirtbike LB, was not here. This was very similar to their last Irish performance where Young Adz was visibly absent from Longitude's main stage last year. Kairo Keyz on stage supporting D-Block Europe during their gig at Live at the Marquee on Tuesday night. Picture: Chani Anderson. Powering through most of the set list, Young Adz gave it his all to get the crowd into a momentum, while blaring some familiar favourites including Prada, Ferrari Horses, and Pakistan. DBE will return for a second night at the Marquee on Wednesday with the question of whether it will once again be a one man show or a duo. Kingfishr will then return for another sold-out night on Thursday. Summer gigs at the big top will then conclude this weekend with three nights of Michael McIntyre and his new show MACNIFICENT! Out and about at Live at the Marquee Hallie MacDermet, Saoirse Freeman, and Anya Leahy take a selfie before the D-Block Europe gig at Live at the Marquee on Tuesday night. Picture: Chani Anderson Concert goers in the front row wait for D-Block Europe to come on stage at Live at the Marquee. Picture: Chani Anderson The crowd is in great spirits waiting for D-Block Europe's arrival. Picture: Chani Anderson Fans made sure to get a good view of the stage. Picture: Chani Anderson Concert goers came prepared for the Live at the Marquee gig on Tuesday night. Picture: Chani Anderson Fans in the front row made sure they would not miss a second of the gig. Picture: Chani Anderson The atmosphere was electric as concert goers watch D-Block Europe perform. Picture: Chani Anderson Read More Amble review: A movement begins as trio charm a packed Marquee in Cork
Irish Examiner
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Cian Ducrot review: Homecoming to remember with two sold-out nights at the Marquee
Cork singer-songwriter Cian Ducrot celebrated a homecoming to remember at the first of two sold-out gigs at Live at the Marquee on Saturday night. The rain which fell from early afternoon in the city didn't stop fans from flocking to the Marquee to witness the first of the All For You singer's two shows at the tented venue. Ducrot, who had previously shared how much he loves coming back home to play on Cork soil, was met with cheers and screams as he walked on stage, arms outstretched. Ducrot's effortless ability to connect with his audience was immediately clear, with his set inspiring raw, hand-on-heart emotion from the audience. Ducrot's songs, which explore themes of love, loss, heartbreak and personal struggles, and focus on emotional honesty and vulnerability, resonated with the crowd from the beginning. Getting right into his set, he kicked the night off with an upbeat performance of Who's Making You Feel It which had the Marquee crowd dancing and singing along. He then took to his piano for a solo to kick off his next song Little Dreaming before continuing the upbeat set with Heaven and Shalalala. 'Cork, how are you? This is the most incredible feeling that I have ever felt. I just want to say I love you so, so much,' he said, letting the crowd know how much it meant to him that his fans managed to sell-out two back-to-back shows at the venue - his first time playing the iconic venue. Fresh from a string of gigs in the UK, the Passage West-raised singer continued the gig by asking the crowd to 'raise your hands if you've had your heart broken recently' before choosing to bring fan Orlaith up on stage. Both sitting on the piano, he dedicated his next song The Book Of Love to Orlaith. The only time the Marquee fell silent was when Ducrot swapped his guitar for the flute for Kiss And Tell, a nod to just how talented the musician is at turning his hand to the many instruments he can play. Cian Ducrot playing Live at the Marquee. Picture: Larry Cummins Supporting Ducrot on Saturday night was country pop group Remember Monday. The group, consisting of members Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steele, gained prominence after appearing on The Voice UK in 2019 and went on to represent the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song What the Hell Just Happened?. Singer-songwriter Hetta Falzon will warm the crowd up at Sunday night's gig at the Marquee before Ducrot takes to the stage for a second night. Raised in Cork, Ducrot studied music in London before moving back to Ireland to pursue his dream. He rose to fame with his singles All For You and I'll Be Waiting, both of which gained popularity via TikTok and charted highly in Ireland following their release in 2022. He went on to make his main stage debut at Electric Picnic in 2023 which he previously described as a stand-out moment in his career to date. His debut studio album Victory was released on August 4, 2023, and reached number 1 in the UK and Ireland. With over 801 billion streams, Ducrot's music continued to make an impact long after the release of his first album and he went on to play to a total of 36,000 people across two headline shows in Dublin and Cork before touring as support for Calum Scott across North America. Most recently, he introduced a handful of new tracks in the shape of Here It Is, Something I Can't Afford, Can't Even Hate You, and Your Eyes and received his first Grammy nomination as the co-writer of SZA's smash hit Saturn. Ducrot is also set to play a headline concert at Dublin's 3Arena on Saturday, December 20.
Irish Examiner
17-07-2025
- Climate
- Irish Examiner
Amble review: A movement begins as trio charm packed a packed Marquee in Cork
Amble took to the stage at Live at the Marquee on Thursday evening to play what was their biggest Irish show to date. After what was a damp and dreary day in Cork, the sun broke through the clouds as crowds made their way down Centre Park Road to the tented venue to see the trio from the west of Ireland. This is exclusive subscriber content. Already a subscriber? Sign in Take us with you this summer. Annual €130€65 Best value Monthly €12€6 / month
