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Irish Examiner
33 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
10 gigs for June: Macklemore, Pulp, Kneecap, and Picture This
Macklemore, Thursday, June 5, Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park) 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
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Urgent warning to thousands of music fans heading to 8 huge Dublin summer gigs at St Anne's Park
A MAJOR warning has been issued to concertgoers heading to St Anne's Park ahead of a packed summer gig schedule. Crowds in their thousands will descend upon the Raheny park in the capital for a series of summer concerts. 2 Billy Ocean is set to headline a festival at the location Credit: Getty Images - Getty 2 RTE stars The 2 Johnnies also have a scheduled gig Credit: Instagram The first of the scheduled gigs will take place on Friday May 30 with Thousands more will hit the Dublin venue for The Lumineers on Saturday May 31. Rewind Festival takes over St Anne's Park on Sunday June 1, with an evening of music headlined by reggae legend Billy Ocean. Macklemore is due to perform on Wednesday June 4, with Stereophonics taking to the stage on Friday June 6. read more on concerts On Saturday June 7, Ahead of these scheduled gigs, organisers have issued important information for all ticketholders. The organisers have stressed that there is strictly "no queuing" ahead of the gates opening. In a notice, they said: "Patrons are advised to allow sufficient time to travel to the event and pass through security checks. Most read in The Irish Sun "If patrons do turn up early, they will be turned away at restricted area points around the event site." They added: "Queuing in streets around the venue will cause disruption to residents of the area and we appeal to patrons to heed this advice and respect the local community. Billy Joel Cancels Tour Amid Health Concerns: Fans React "Customers should plan to be within the venue 30 minutes before shows start." Additionally, for health and safety reasons, there are no camping or collapsible chairs permitted on site. Other prohibited items include bags larger than A4, glass or cans, umbrellas, alcohol, garden furniture. NO GO And for electronics, concertgoers can't bring e-scooters and e-bikes, flares, professional cameras and audio recording equipment onto the concert grounds. Anyone going to the gigs over the next few weekends will be subject to a search upon entry to the venue and additional searches may take place inside. There are no re-admissions to the concert either, so once you have left there is no re-entry. Under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult and strict age checks will be enforced. Concertgoers are also asked to plan their travel arrangements in advance and use public transport or private coach services to get to and from the venue.
Irish Examiner
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Marquee, Musgrave Park, and more... the biggest and best gigs in Cork this summer
JUNE Macklemore Thursday, June 5, Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park) Macklemore will make a highly anticipated return to Ireland with two dates this summer. Special guest RUDIM3NTAL will join the multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning rapper in Cork and Dublin. The Corrs Friday, June 5, Musgrave Park The Corrs. After a string of UK and Dublin shows, The Corrs will play two open-air shows in Ireland this summer - Cork on June 5 and Dublin on June 8. Both shows will feature special guest Imelda May and additional support from Natalie Imbruglia. Stereophonics Saturday, June 7, Musgrave Park Stereophonics will take to the stage in Cork to perform live renditions of their top hits such as Dakota, Maybe Tomorrow and Have A Nice Day. The Saw Doctors Saturday, June 14, Musgrave Park Following their barnstorming performance on the main stage at Electric Picnic last year, sell-out shows at London's Hammersmith Apollo and New York's Central Park and an appearance on the Tommy Tiernan Show, The Saw Doctors will play Cork on June 14 and Dublin on June 28. Snow Patrol Thursday, June 19, Musgrave Park The release of Snow Patrol's number one new album The Forest Is The Path marks the band's eagerly awaited return after six years. They will take to the stage in Cork on June 19. The stage at Musgrave Park during a previous gig. Picture: Jim Coughlan. Madness Friday, June 20, Musgrave Park The much-loved British band Madness will play Musgrave Park on June 20, just one day after their Belsonic appearance in Belfast. Special guests on the night will be Ocean Colour Scene. Picture This Wednesday, June 25 and Thursday, June 26, Live at the Marquee The popular Irish band will play two nights at the tented venue in Cork city this summer, having last year performed for an estimated 60,000 fans across sold-out shows in Dublin, Belfast and Cork. The Coronas Friday, June 27, Live at the Marquee Firm favourites among Irish fans, Dublin-based indie-rock band The Coronas will return to play Live at the Marquee following the release of their eighth studio album, Thoughts & Observations, in September last year. West Cork Chamber Music Festival Friday, June 26 to Sunday, July 6, Bantry Every summer, the West Cork Chamber Music Festival brings captivating performances, workshops, and talks by world-class musicians to West Cork. Acts include the string quartet group, Pavel Haas Quartet, pianist Anna Fedorova, and composer Brett Dean. Christy Moore Saturday, June 28, Live at the Marquee Christy Moore performs at Live at the Marquee , at Centre Park Road, Cork on Saturday 15th June 2024. Pic Larry Cummins One of the most compelling and inspirational musicians Ireland has ever seen, Christy Moore returns to Live at the Marquee this June to entertain and connect with his Cork fanbase JULY Duran Duran, Nile Rodgers & Chic Tuesday, July 1, Musgrave Park Duran Duran will take to the stage at Musgrave Park with special guest singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer Nile Rodgers and his band Chic. Joe Bonamassa Plays Rory Gallagher Tuesday, July 1, Wednesday, July 2 and Thursday, July 3, Live at the Marquee American blues titan Joe Bonamassa will pay musical homage to Cork hero Rory Gallagher over three nights at Live at the Marquee. The Waterboys Thursday, July 10, Live at the Marquee The Waterboys, who have been led by Scottish singer/guitarist Mike Scott since the 1980s and have evolved through many line-ups, winning a fearsome concert reputation along the way, will take to the stage in Cork on July 10. Fans at Live at The Marquee last year. Picture: Larry Cummins Dec Pierce Saturday, July 12, Live at the Marquee Dec Pierce's Block Rockin' Beats is a performance of the world's biggest dance anthems, featuring a full live band and special guests. Olly Murs Sunday, July 13, Live at the Marquee Fresh from his tour as special guest to Take That last year, Murs is celebrating 15 'unbelievable years' of doing what he loves with his new tour, which will see support from special guests Blue. Kingfishr Wednesday, July 16 and Thursday, July 24, Live at the Marquee Having recently won the Music Moves Europe Award and having completed a European tour with James Bay, Kingfishr will take to the stage at Live at the Marquee this July. Amble Thursday, July 17, Live at the Marquee Amble's captivating blend of musical storytelling and powerful live sound has won over fans across continents, and now they're set to take their show on the road once more, making the trip to Cork on July 17. The Mary Wallopers Friday, July 18, Live at the Marquee Formed by brothers Charles and Andrew Hendy and their friend Sean McKenna, The Mary Wallopers began travelling Ireland singing and collecting songs before expanding to the six-piece that has torn up the live circuit over the past three years. Cian Ducrot Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20, Live at the Marquee Fresh from his first Grammy nomination as the co-writer of SZA's smash hit Saturn, the Cork singer-songwriter will return home this summer to play two nights at Cork's tented music venue. D-Block Europe Tuesday, July 22 and Wednesday, July 23, Live at the Marquee With over 50 million records sold and 40 billion streams worldwide to date, D-Block Europe is set to bring their electrifying energy to Live at the Marquee this July. AUGUST Public Image Ltd (PiL) Friday, August 15, Cyprus Avenue A great chance to see John Lydon and co roll out the post-punk classics in a nicely-intimate venue. John Lydon and Public Image Ltd (PIL) Masters of Tradition Wednesday, August 20 to Sunday, August 24 The five-day festival held each August in the West Cork town of Bantry features a series of performances covering the full spectrum of Irish traditional music. Other biggies this summer Forbidden Fruit: Saturday, May 31 to Sunday, June 1, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin In the Meadows: Saturday, June 7, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin Beyond the Pale: Friday, June 13 to Sunday, 15, Glendalough Estate, Wicklow Charli XCX: Tuesday, June 17, Malahide Castle Charli XCX. Kneecap: Thursday, June 19, Fairview Park, Dublin Zach Bryan: Friday-Sunday, June 20-22, Phoenix Park, Dublin Olivia Rodrigo: Tuesday, June 24, Marlay Park, Dublin Dua Lipa: Friday, June 27, Aviva Stadium, Dublin Justin Timberlake: Saturday, June 28, Malahide Castle, Dublin Lana del Rey: Monday, June 30, Aviva Stadium, Dublin Longitude Festival: Saturday, July 5 to Sunday, July 6, Marlay Park, Dublin The Wolfe Tones: July 11 & 13, Thomond Park, Limerick Billie Eilish: Saturday and Sunday, 26-27 July, 3Arena, Dublin All Together Now: Thursday, July 31 to Sunday, August 3, Curraghmore Estate, Co Waterford Oasis: August 17, Croke Park, Dublin Oasis. Robbie Williams: Saturday, August 23, Croke Park, Dublin Electric Picnic: Friday, August 29 to Sunday, August 31, Stradbally Hall, Laois
RTÉ News
09-05-2025
- General
- RTÉ News
Classic Clobber: Why second-hand clothes are on trend
Call it what you like – second hand, vintage, pre-owned, pre-loved, thrift – but second hand clothes shopping has been around for a long time. Oxford opened its first charity shop in England in the 1940s, while The Salvation Army says it opened its first charity shop - offering more affordable items like clothes – all the way back in the 1870s. And there have long been vintage clothes shops too – a more curated version of second-hand shopping than what charity shops offer. But they have long been relatively niche forms of retail, and often had a bit of a negative association with them. You went to the vintage shops if you were looking for a particular style of clothes – and the stereotype of the kind of person who went to a charity shop tended to be older, and probably poorer too. It wasn't where fashionable or well-to-do people went to get kitted out – until recently at least. When did that change? It's hard to narrow it down to an exact moment or event. The Macklemore song 'Thrift Shop' which came out almost 13 years ago could arguably act as a marker to some degree, as that very much played on the trend of people going to charity shops to find cool items for a bargain. But even that was about something that was already happening - so you could easily go back a few years before that to when it all really started. Perhaps it really stems from the aftermath of the financial crash when people - and particularly younger people, who of course are always the trend setters - were trying to find ways of expressing themselves without breaking the bank. It's no coincidence that the second-hand clothing trend is being led by Millennials and Gen Zers – people aged from their teens through to their late 30s, early 40s. One survey suggests that around two thirds of people in those age brackets bought at least one second hand item of clothing in the past year. We might not know exact when it became a trend – but can we say why? There are some fairly obvious factors at play in this. You are looking at a point in time - post financial crisis and then leading through to the current cost of living crisis - when younger people have been squeezed financially. This is the era that also saw the growth of precarious employment and zero hours contracts, for example. But there are some more fundamental 'fashion' factors at play here too – it's not all practical. Because this is also the era of fast fashion – which has made it accessible for people, even people who might not have a lot of money, to buy a wide variety of items of clothing. And it's incredibly easy to do that, too - you don't even need to 'go' shopping, you can do it all without getting up from your couch. But there are a couple of problems with that – because fast fashion clothing tends to look like fast fashion clothing. Of course there are any number of colours and patterns available, and retailers are constantly changing their stock but because of the way the items mass produced, they tend to fit within a certain 'look'. And they also often tend to be designed with a certain body shape in mind. And that 'mass produced' element is a problem from a fashion point of view too – because it's much harder to have a 'find' now. Say if you see a favourite celebrity or influencer wearing something you like, it's very easy to quickly find out exactly what that item is – and where you can buy it. Or, more likely, what online retailer is selling a dupe for a fraction of the price. So then you can have it – but so too can any number of other people. All that means that, if you're relying on fast fashion, it's very hard to stand out, make a statement or show off your style – which is the whole idea of fashion, especially when you're young and (trying to be) trendy. But second-hand and vintage clothes shopping is totally different to that. Because you have to put time and effort in to digging around a shop – be it a physical one or a digital one. You probably have to have a bit of an eye, and maybe a bit of luck, in order to find something nice. And once you do that, you can be fairly confident that you're not going to bump into anyone else who's wearing the exact same thing – nor would they be able to rush out and copy you even if they wanted to. So by wearing second-hand and vintage items, that you spent time picking and curating, you're putting forward a totally different story about yourself than would be the case if you're decked head-to-toe in mass market or fast fashion brands. Of course another element to this is the fact that younger people are much more environmentally-aware – so buying second hand is a good way of reducing your carbon footprint. Being a bit cynical about it, wearing vintage clothing is at the very least a good way of telling the world that you care about the environment, whether you actually do or not. And related to that is the quality of the goods in question. One thing people have learned about fast fashion is that it generally translates through to crap quality – the material is cheap, the stitching is flimsy, you might not get more than one or two wears out of it even if you tried. But older items of clothing – especially ones that are still in good enough nick to be resold in a vintage or charity shop – tend to be much more robust; so you're far more likely to get your money's worth out of your purchase. So how much is the second hand clothes market worth? It's hard to put an exact figure on it because of how nebulous the sector is – you have lots of small vintage shops and charity shops around Ireland, and around the world, and some of them are selling lots of different items, including clothes. Then you have online platforms – some that specialise in this kind of trade, like Depop and Vinted – and then others likes Facebook Marketplace and other classifieds sites that might be used for all kinds of buying and selling. But the best estimates put the value of second hand clothing sales globally last year in the region of $200-250 billion. And that represents a remarkable rise in a very short space of time; in 2022 the market was thought to be worth something like $165 billion. Resale specialist ThredUp predicts it could be worth $350 billion by 2028 if it continues on its current growth trend. And this is happening at a time when the broader fashion market is seeing far smaller – and in some cases no growth at all. The result being that we're expecting to see second hand clothes make up around 10% of total fashion sales this year. Depop and Vinted – how popular are they now? Hugely popular and growing rapidly. Depop says it has somewhere in the region of 35 million users – Vinted's userbase is somewhere between 65 million and 100 million. Both have actually been around for a long time – Depop was founded in the UK in 2011, Vinted was founded in Lithuania in 2008 - and they've been growing their user base and catalogue of items since then. But now they represent billions of dollars of sales in second hand and vintage clothing – because they've made it quite easy for people to take an item they have but don't want any more, and - rather than dump or donate it – sell it online instead. In 2023 Vinted turned a profit for the first time ever – and it grew that profit by 330% to nearly €80m in 2024. The company is now valued at around €5 billion– and was Lithuania's first 'unicorn', which is a start-up with a valuation of a billion or more. Things aren't going quite so well for Depop – it was acquired by Etsy back in 2021 for $1.6 billion but just over a year later Etsy wrote down its valuation by almost $1 billion, suggesting it had significantly over-paid for the site. And part of that seems to be because Vinted is doing so well – and becoming the dominant force in the online vintage clothes market. Is this all actually a positive for the environment? Well there's a bit of a debate around this – because it's not as clear-cut as it might seem. The first thing to say is that it's absolutely better than fast fashion – so that's something – but it's not necessarily as unequivocally good as you might think. Part of the problem around the Depop and Vinted model is that, while they're focused on reselling, they are still very much consumption-first. Really the biggest thing someone can do from an environmental point of view is to reduce their consumption altogether. And what we have seen happen with the likes of Vinted is that people have used them as revenue streams. So while the core idea is that every now and again you sell a piece of clothing you don't need anymore, what's actually happening is that people are going out, maybe to charity shops or vintage shops, specifically to find items that they can buy and immediately list at a mark-up on these platforms. And some have been very successful at that – maybe having it as a side hustle, or in some cases even their main source of income. Which is great for them. But it's not necessarily great from a sustainability point of view – because it's still creating demand that maybe wasn't there before, there's still a carbon footprint in all of the buying and selling and shipping and so on. And if consumers in generally are still focused on acquiring new items on a regular basis, rather than trying to get the most out of what they have, then you're not necessarily cutting off the supply of waste – and ultimately the flow of these products to landfill. It is better than the alternative – but that's a low bar… and really people who want to go green should be trying to buy less full stop. And there's another unintended consequence here too, isn't there? Yes – as hard as it might be for people to believe, anything you make from selling items on the likes of Vinted or Depop is technically income – and so you're liable to pay tax on it. So even if you're just making a few euro from the odd a top or a dress that you don't have any use for anymore, you should be letting Revenue know about that, and probably handing over some of that to the tax man.
Newsweek
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Monkey Enters Villa in Cancun, Internet Obsessed With Entrance: 'He Ate'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A surprise monkey guest climbing into a girl's vacation villa in Cancun, Mexico, has left internet viewers in stitches. Emily Jordan (@emilyejordan) shared footage of a monkey crawling into their accommodation through a balcony door, and then striking a pose leaning against the door with his arm resting on the doorframe. The video garnered over 1.6 million likes and more than 7.4 million views on TikTok. "No but why did this monkey strike this pose before coming into our villa in Cancun," the poster wrote as the text overlaying the video. The women screamed as the playful monkey swept in and struck his pose. "Like I fear he ate …" she captioned the video. Spider monkeys are common in the Riviera Maya region, including Cancun. They are known for their agility, curiosity, and intelligence and often inhabit jungle areas near resorts. The monkeys can occasionally be spotted exploring human spaces—especially when food or shiny objects catch their attention. So, what should you do if a monkey decides to swing by your villa uninvited? The most important thing is to remain calm and avoid sudden movements. Make sure you secure yourself in a room and shut the door. Do not try to scare, entertain, or provoke the monkey. Avoid direct eye contact, and if possible, contact resort staff or animal control for assistance. In a follow-up video, Jordan shared more footage of the monkey entering the villa—with another primate visible on the balcony—as the women screamed once again to the soundtrack of Macklemore's "Can't Hold Us." "The people saying we should have closed the door are not going to like this one," the poster wrote as the text overlaying the clip. Stock image: A spider monkey leans on a window pane. Stock image: A spider monkey leans on a window pane. Jorge Moro/iStock / Getty Images Plus TikTok users were quick to react in the comments. "Why did it stop in the doorframe to serve," posted Emma. "He hit that pose as he walked in. Looked like he said 'Well helloooo ladies'," wrote another user. "He heard the Macklemore and went 'yk [you know] what … the ceiling really can't hold us [proud]'," commented Asher. "The monkey posing is still making me laugh so much," added Genevieve. "I know a baddie when I see one," said Neyah. Newsweek reached out to @emilyejordan for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
