May Gig Guide: Tyler, The Creator, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Biird & More
Words: Rachel Hannon
Photo: Cat Couture
May days are here, and so are some deadly gigs. With festival season creeping in, we’re already spoiled for live shows this month. Sure what else would you want to be at after a day of sitting out soaking up the rays? Here is District’s gig guide for May.
Soccer Mommy
Venue: Vicar Street
Doors: 20:00
Shoegaze meets Nashville southern charm as Soccer Mommy hits Vicar Street for a long awaited stop in Dublin on her EU tour. Fresh from a North American run, she’s riding the momentum of her fourth album ‘Evergreen.’ Expect haze, heartache, and a setlist that hits deep.
Tickets are available here.
The Road To The Great Escape
Venue: Various Venues
Doors: Various Times
The Great Escape returns to Dublin for a two-day festival is taking place over 12 and 13 May in multiple venues across the city: Whelan’s, The Grand Social, and The Workman’s Club. The stacked line up includes Curtisy, Morgana, Jo Hill, Dug and more.
Tickets are available here.
The Future Of Irish Music
Venue: The Grand Social
Doors: 18:30
Two gigs over two weeks, platforming the next generation of Irish artists. Branching electronic, soul, RnB, rap and pop, District Magazine are hosting two live shows at The Grand Social with Hennessy. $ONA BLU€, Vaticanjail and Brawni take to the stage on May 15, where as Projective, Keanu the Pilot and Youngiz are performing on May 23. Free drink for early arrivers and some of the most exciting artists in the country, what’s not to love?
Tickets are available here.
Tate McRae
Venue: 3Arena
Doors: 18:30
After a whirlwind tour of more than 50 dates, Tate McRae brings the ‘Miss Possessive’ energy to Dublin for two nights at the 3Arena. With viral hits like ‘Revolving door’ and ‘Sports car,’ paired with high-octane choreography, these shows are more than pop concerts, they are catharsis on a huge scale.
Tickets are available here.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Venue: 3Olympia Theatre
Doors: 19:00
‘Murder On The Dancefloor’ has never hit harder. Thanks to the film Saltburn, Sophie Ellis-Bextor is enjoying a rightful resurgence. Her Dublin show on May 22 sold out so fast she had to add another. Over two decades into her career and still releasing bangers, Sophie’s disco reign continues.
Tickets are available here.
TOUCAN
Venue: The Workman’s Club
Doors: 19:30
Looking for some feel-good funk from Tramore? Look no further. Toucan brings his full band and full joy to Workman’s this month. Expect brass, bounce, and a dedicated audience that knows every word.
Tickets are available here.
Biird
Venue: Vicar Street
Doors: 20:00
It’s fashion-forward trad like you’ve never seen it before. Biird comprises of 11 insanely talented musicians and self-proclaimed “lilters and lunatics.” After selling out The Button Factory, they’re levelling up to Vicar Street. The hype is real and warranted.
Tickets are available here.
Tyler, The Creator
Venue: 3Arena
Doors: 18:30
Ten years after being banned from performing here, Tyler is back, and he’s not alone. The Chromakopia World Tour lands at 3Arena with support from Lil Yachty and Paris Texas. This isn’t just a show, it’s a full circle moment.
Tickets are available here.
Moonchild Sanelly
Venue: The Grand Social
Doors: 19:00
Blending ampanio, gqom, and future-funk, Moonchild Sanelly’s new album ‘Full Moon’ is here. A queen of collaborations, she has teamed up with the likes of Ezra Collective, Gorillaz, Little Simz, and Steve Aoki just to name a few. She’s unpredictable, introspective, and innovative.
Tickets are available here.
Travy
Venue: The Button Factory
Doors: 19:00
Dublin rap royalty Travy has announced his first ever solo-headline. With his chart topping album ‘Spooky’ still echoing, and ‘CRASHOUT’ on the way, expect heat, special guests, and some serious energy. A massive hometown moment to wrap up the month.
Tickets are available here.
