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Extra.ie
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Kormac and Cartin announced as openers for FAITHLESS Limerick and Derry shows
Electronic pioneers Faithless have announced Kormac as the opener for their June 6 Limerick gig and Cartin for their June 7 Derry show. The gigs are part of a two-night tour titled Ireland Underground. Commenting on the run of shows, Sister Bliss from Faithless said: 'We cannot wait to come and play for you and having two such exciting local talents join us for these up close and personal warehouse shows makes it all the better!' The mini-tour will mark a warm-up for a huge summer of festivals from the Isle of Wight to Pinkpop in the Netherlands. Original members Sister Bliss and Rollo have risen to the challenge of touring without iconic frontman Maxi Jazz, who passed away in 2022, by collaborating with show designer Jvan Morand and are bringing Faithless back to its roots in an uplifting celebration of their music and a heartfelt tribute to Maxi Jazz. Faithless' Limerick show is also a chance to get inside the door of Troy Studios, as the 350,000 square foot epic space in Castletroy opens its doors for its first ever live event for one night only. You can catch the final ticket release now here.
The Irish Sun
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 2 Faithless are set to play a gig in Limerick this summer 2 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. READ MORE ON CONCERTS 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. MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN 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 Maxi Jazz dead - Faithless lead singer dies aged 65 as members share emotional tributes 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,
Irish Examiner
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Faithless to play intimate Limerick gig next month as tribute to Maxi Jazz
Electronic pioneers Faithless are to make their debut Limerick appearance this June with an intimate gig at Troy Studios. The gig will take place on Friday, June 6, as part of their two-night 'Ireland Underground' tour. A second show will take place in Derry on Saturday, June 7. The band's Sister Bliss said they cannot wait to play in Ireland, describing the gigs as 'up close and personal warehouse shows'. It's been 30 years since 'Insomnia' topped the Irish charts. Following a return to the live arena last year, Faithless will visit Ireland ahead of a number of summer festivals including the Isle of Wight and Pinkpop in the Netherlands. The gigs come three years after the band's lead singer Maxi Jazz passed away aged 65. Original members Sister Bliss and Rollo collaborated with show designer Jvan Morand for an uplifting celebration of their music and a heartfelt tribute to Maxi Jazz. Faithless are to make their debut Limerick appearance this June with an intimate gig at Troy Studios. While it is the band's first show in Limerick, member Rollo has strong ties to Limerick, having spent his childhood summers visiting his Limerick cousins. Sister Bliss also has links to Limerick, having previously played a DJ set at the long-departed Docs nightclub in the 2000s. The show is also a once-off chance to experience Troy Studios, as the 350,000 square foot space in Castletroy opens its doors for its first ever live event for one night only. The first release of the tickets were an instant sell-out, and now a second round of tickets have been released at
