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Irish Times
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Simple Minds in Dublin: seasoned pros bring the party atmosphere
Simple Minds Trinity Summer Series ★★★☆☆ The sound of that Waterfront bassline that everybody knows, ringing out over the salubrious surroundings of Trinity College , is akin to a tank rolling across the cricket pitch. While that may well be the groundskeeper's worst nightmare, it's the perfect way to kick off a celebratory night in the company of Simple Minds, seasoned pros at this kind of party. 'We're gonna have a good time, I can tell already,' says frontman Jim Kerr in his Scottish burr, and it turned out he was right. There are, as every `Minds' fan knows, two distinct periods to their career. There's the first five albums where they were an angular and Eurocentric dance band, and then everything after that thunderous Waterfront bassline first rang out back in 1984. It's that " big music" period, most specifically 1985's stadium-tailored Once Upon A Time, that they go with on Tuesday nightbut it's music made for punching the open air to so aside from the odd grumbler, everybody's happy. READ MORE After a sparkling Glittering Prize, Oh Jungleland had a guitar sound from Charlie Burchill big enough to devour most of Dublin 2. Kerr gets down on his knees, no mean feat inskinny jeans, and then leans all the way back until he's horizontal, which is good going for a gent of his years. 'Don't try that at home,' He cautions. 'Try it in someone else's home.' [ Trinity Summer Series 2025: Simple Minds, Weezer, Rag'n'Bone Man, Amble and Marti Pellow Opens in new window ] Simple Minds: Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Simple Minds: Charlie Burchill. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill The same man, giving his all, is down touching hands in the pit for most of Let There Be Love. Then he's up on the drum raiser, but singing from below his boots with a voice that's lost little if anything over the years, for a welcome run at the title track from 1982's still mesmerising masterpiece New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84), although that subtitle's reminder that it's been 40-something years is a bit cruel. The jangling, echoey guitar intro to Ghost Dancing sounds uncharacteristically thin until the evening's star player, bassist Ged Grimes whose fluid lines drive the best moments, joins in to give it some appropriate heft. Kerr, meanwhile, wonders if he's too old for this stuff, almost goes into Van Morrison's Gloria before thinking better of it and then reveals this as his favourite song because he gets to sit down. He then nips off altogether, possibly a bit flustered from all the lunging he's been doing, as the band go through Theme For Great Cities. Even though it was released in 1981, this instrumental sounds like it could have been recorded yesterday thanks to the ferocious attack of the rhythm section of Grimes and drummer Cherisse Osei. She then unleashes that rarest of beasts, the drum solo, assaulting with great skill a kit that has more Toms than the Mayo phone book. After that it's hits all the way with the perennial Don't You (Forget About Me). . Kerr, who still resembles Liam Brady's artier brother, milks it for all its worth, asking the crowd to sing it in French, Italian and Irish as 'La, La, La' doesn't require much translation despite his smiling assertion that it's a hard song to sing. By the time they finish with Alive And Kicking, everyone in this admirably up for it audience is grinning and roaring along as one. 'I could tell you how much Ireland means to us, how much we appreciate it every time we play here but I think you know that,' says Kerr. 'But I'll say it anyway. Thanks for coming to see Simple Minds.' Always a pleasure, never a chore. Simple Minds. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Simple Minds. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Simple Minds. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Simple Minds at Trinity. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Simple Minds. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Simple Minds in Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill
Irish Times
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Trinity Summer Series 2025: Simple Minds, Weezer, Rag'n'Bone Man, Amble and Marti Pellow
The Trinity Summer Series is in full swing this week with a string of gigs taking over the college. Thousands of people will descend on the Trinity College campus to attend the run of gigs, which has been in place since 2017. Read on to prepare yourself for the events. Who is playing? Tuesday, July 1st: Simple Minds with support from KT Tunstall Wednesday, July 2nd: Weezer with support from Teen Mortgage Thursday, July 3rd: Rag'n'Bone Man with support from Simple Things Saturday, July 5th: Amble with support from David Keenan Sunday, July 6th: Marti Pellow with support from Wallis Bird What time should I arrive? Gates open at 7pm, with the show starting at 7.30pm. Organisers aim to avoid queues outside the venue, so attendees should arrive 30 minutes before the show starts. Remember to give yourself an extra two hours of travel time, as delays around traffic and entry are inevitable. How do I get to and from the gig? Trinity College Dublin is located at College Green, in the middle of the city. You can enter the campus at the Lincoln Place, on Nassau Street/Westland Row; or via the Science Gallery gate, on Westland Row/Pearse Street. READ MORE As traffic is guaranteed, you are advised to walk, cycle or use public transport to get to the venue. Fortunately, the campus is highly accessible given its location. Travel by bus: Dublin Bus offer a wide range of routes that service TCD. The 11, 37, 38 (A/D), 39(A) and 70 buses all stop at Nassau Street, which is a five-minute walk from the entrance. You can plan your journey with Transport for Ireland here . Travel by Dart: The nearest Dart station to TCD is Pearse Street, which is just over a 10-minute walk from the site entrance. The latest trains should be leaving Pearse Street around 11.30pm on the night. Travel by Luas: The Luas green line stops at Dawson Street both northbound and southbound, which is only a five-minute walk from the TCD entry. The northbound Luas also stops at Trinity directly. Travel by car: There is no public parking in place for the Trinity Summer Series, and organisers advise attendees not to park illegally or in residential areas. If you must drive to the gig, utilise one of the city centre car parks and look to book a space in advance. Are there any tickets left? Tickets for the full list of concerts are available to purchase on Ticketmaster here . Several gigs are already sold out, but it is worth checking the site for resale tickets in case you get lucky. There is a box office at the concert entrance. Remember to download your tickets to your phone as there may be internet or connectivity issues at the venue, and with Ticketmaster's live barcodes, screenshots may not work on the day. What is security like? The events are strictly over-18s. Bring an official form of identification with you: a passport, Garda age card or driver's licence. Security checks will be in operation, and everyone will be subject to a search. You are advised not to bring large bags/backpacks, as you may experience delays or be refused entry. Flag poles, glass or cans, umbrellas, alcohol, e-scooters/e-bikes, flares, professional cameras and audio recording equipment will not be permitted. What does the weather look like? According to Met Éireann, isolated patches of drizzle and mist will slowly brighten up on Tuesday afternoon as sunny spells develop and drizzle clears. Highest temperatures will be 17-18 degrees. Wednesday will bring spells of sunshine and scattered showers which will become more isolated in the evening. Highest temperatures of 17-19 degrees are expected. Trinity is a standing, outdoor venue, so consider wearing boots or runners.
Irish Times
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Trinity Summer Series 2025: Stage times, set list, ticket information, how to get there and more
The Trinity Summer Series kicks off this week, with the Norwegian electropop artist Aurora headlining the first of seven nights of music in Dublin city centre. Thousands of people will descend on the Trinity College campus to attend the run of gigs, which has been in place since 2017. Read on to prepare yourself for the events. Who is playing? Sunday, June 29th: Aurora with support from Jack Kane Monday, June 30th: The Teskey Brothers with support from The Heavy Heavy Tuesday, July 1st: Simple Minds with support from KT Tunstall Wednesday, July 2nd: Weezer with support from Teen Mortgage Thursday, July 3rd: Rag'n'Bone Man with support from Simple Things Saturday, July 5th: Amble with support from David Keenan Sunday, July 6th: Marti Pellow with support from Wallis Bird What time should I arrive? Gates open at 7pm, with the show starting at 7.30pm. Organisers aim to avoid queues outside the venue, so attendees should arrive 30 minutes before the show starts. Remember to give yourself an extra two hours of travel time, as delays around traffic and entry are inevitable. How do I get to and from the gig? Trinity College Dublin is located at College Green, in the middle of the city. You can enter the campus at the Lincoln Place, on Nassau Street/Westland Row; or via the Science Gallery gate, on Westland Row/Pearse Street. READ MORE As traffic is guaranteed, you are advised to walk, cycle or use public transport to get to the venue. Fortunately, the campus is highly accessible given its location. Travel by bus: Dublin Bus offer a wide range of routes that service TCD. The 11, 37, 38 (A/D), 39(A) and 70 buses all stop at Nassau Street, which is a five-minute walk from the entrance. You can plan your journey with Transport for Ireland here . Travel by Dart: The nearest Dart station to TCD is Pearse Street, which is just over a 10-minute walk from the site entrance. The latest trains should be leaving Pearse Street around 11.30pm on the night. Travel by Luas: The Luas green line stops at Dawson Street both northbound and southbound, which is only a five-minute walk from the TCD entry. The northbound Luas also stops at Trinity directly. Travel by car: There is no public parking in place for the Trinity Summer Series, and organisers advise attendees not to park illegally or in residential areas. If you must drive to the gig, utilise one of the city centre car parks and look to book a space in advance. Are there any tickets left? Tickets for the full list of concerts are available to purchase on Ticketmaster here . Several gigs are already sold out, but it is worth checking the site for resale tickets in case you get lucky. There is a box office at the concert entrance. Remember to download your tickets to your phone as there may be internet or connectivity issues at the venue, and with Ticketmaster's live barcodes, screenshots may not work on the day. What is security like? The events are strictly over-18s. Bring an official form of identification with you: a passport, Garda age card or driver's licence. Security checks will be in operation, and everyone will be subject to a search. You are advised not to bring large bags/backpacks, as you may experience delays or be refused entry. Flag poles, glass or cans, umbrellas, alcohol, e-scooters/e-bikes, flares, professional cameras and audio recording equipment will not be permitted. What does the weather look like? Met Éireann says temperatures are expected to be around average for early July, which means there should warm evenings throughout the week. There may be some rainfall, so packing a light jacket or poncho would be wise. A full forecast can be found here . Trinity is a standing, outdoor venue, so consider wearing boots or runners.
BreakingNews.ie
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Air Play Moon Safari at Fairview Park: Everything you need to know
Air coming back to Dublin for a Moon Safari Fairview Park was undoubtedly fantastic news for their Irish fans who were unable to secure a ticket for their gig at Trinity Summer Series last year. Air's album Moon Safari celebrated its 25th anniversary last year, with its release catapulting Nicolas Godin and Jean-Benoît Dunckel to the uppermost rung of electronic music's ladder, leaving an indelible imprint on pop culture at the end of the 20th Century. Advertisement Despite being young 20-somethings at the time and having only released one EP to date, Godin and Dunckel's stars aligned, and together they were blessed with the creative skill to make what many feel are the perfect electronic pop songs. Today, the record's legacy is canonical, but its multi-million success was far from assured at the time of release. Says Dunckel: 'We were a duo doing some electronic thing, dreaming of selling 10,000 copies and being recognised by other musicians as cool. Then suddenly, we met the world.' In no time at all, Air's downtempo influence was easy to detect all around. Moon Safari birthed hit singles in 'Kelly Watch The Stars', 'All I Need' and 'Sexy Boy', sold millions of copies around the world, and pushed Air into headline status at major festivals. 25 years on, it's not hard to reason why Moon Safari has stood the test of time. So, if you are headed to see Air play Moon Safari at Fairview Park on Tuesday, keep reading to find out everything you need to know. Advertisement When and where is it on? Air play Fairview Park in Dublin on Tuesday, June 17th. Are there any tickets left? Thankfully for you, some tickets are still available on from €77.45. Don't forget to download the concert tickets onto your phone in advance of the concert, just in case any issues arise around internet connection at Fairview Park. Screenshots will not work on the day as Ticketmaster use live or dynamic barcodes that update regularly. Who are the support acts? No support act has been announced yet, but it is worth noting that when Air played Trinity's Summer Sessions in 2024, there was no support act because they played Moon Safari in full, along with songs from their back catalogue. When should I arrive? Doors open at 7pm, with the show starting at 8pm. Advertisement Stage times have not yet been announced, but we will update here when we have them, and keep an eye on Air's social media in the meantime. How do I get there and home again? Promoters have encouraged concert-goers to plan and book return travel arrangements in advance, allowing at least an extra two hours travel time to and from the venue. Because traffic delays are inevitable, it is also encouraged to walk, cycle, use public transport and private coach services. Worth noting, though, that promoters don't operate transport to and from the venue, so attendees must arrange that themselves in advance. Advertisement By Dart: The nearest Dart station to Fairview Park is Clontarf Road Dart Station. By Bus: Dublin Bus numbers 14, 15, 27a and 27b run from Eden Quay to near the venue, and so do bus numbers 6, H1, H2, H3, and 130 from Abbey Street Lower, while from Talbot Street, you can get the 42 and 43 buses. You can get off any of them at the Fairview Park bus stop. However, for operational reasons, bus stops 519 and 616 will be closed from 10pm until 11pm on concert days. By foot: If you want to walk to Fairview Park from Dublin city centre, it should take less than an hour, if you are so inclined. By car: Concert-goers are advised not to travel to the event by car, as there is no public parking at the event. Promoters have asked attendees not to park illegally or in residential areas and to use public transport instead. However, if you must drive to Dublin for the concert, it would be worth looking into park and ride options or asking someone you know who lives in the area in advance of the concert if you could park your car at their house for the evening. There will be signs on approach to the concert, which will take place at the Annesley Bridge end of Fairview Park. What are they expected to play? Of course, you never know what a band will play until they stand on stage on the night, but here is a snippet of what fans can expect based on the duo's concert in Brazil in May: Advertisement La femme d'argent Sexy Boy All I Need Kelly Watch the Stars Talisman Remember You Make It Easy Ce matin‐là New Star in the Sky (Chanson pour Solal) Le voyage de Pénélope Venus Cherry Blossom Girl Run Highschool Lover Don't Be Light What's the story with security? No queuing is allowed before the gates open, and concert-goers are advised to allow sufficient time to travel to the event and pass through security checks. Anyone who does turn up early will be turned away. Under 16s must be accompanied to the concert and at all times by someone over 25, and strict age monitoring will be in place. Unaccompanied people under 16 will be refused entry to the event without a refund. The promoters have recommended that nobody under the age of five attend. No camping or collapsible chairs are permitted on site. Security checks will be in operation, and everyone will be subject to a search as a condition of entry. Additional searches may take place once inside the venue. No bags larger than A4 size are allowed inside the venue, and attendees are strongly advised not to bring big bags or backpacks as they may experience delays or be refused entry. There will be no storage facilities on site. Any items left at entrances or in surrounding areas will be removed and disposed of accordingly. Other items not allowed into the grounds include, but are not exclusive tlimitedflags bigger than A3, glass, cans, umbrellas, alcohol, e-scooters and e-bikes, and professional cameras and audio recording equipment. There are no re-admissions to the concert, either, so if you leave, you can't come back in, and don't rush to the exit after the concert. Remember too, that Fairview Park is a residential area, so respect the local community by not littering, not engaging in anti-social behaviour and by not parking illegally. There's a lot to be said for being sound. What's the weather giving? At the time of writing, Tuesday is expected to be cloudy with some sunny spells, but rain is forecast in the evening, and temperatures are expected to be between 11 and 19 degrees. Bear in mind, though, that we are in Ireland and that Fairview Park is a standing-only venue, with all concerts taking place outdoors on grass under canvas. So, check the weather forecast on the day, look outside, and dress accordingly for Irish weather—think boots or runners, layers, raincoats/ponchos, and sun cream, but remember, no umbrellas.
